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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Healthy Growth.

There is hardly another town of its size in
Western Maryland that has enjoyed such
steady and healthy growth as has Middle
town in the past few years. Beginning
with the advent of The Electric Road, six
years ago, the spirit of progress took posses
sion of our people, and since then % new
dwellings have been erected in town, nearly
all ofthem of handsome and modern design,
to say nothing of the three fine dwellings
built on the eastern outskirts of the town.
Four of these 23 dwellings are going up at
the present time, and the Gath one is being
started. In addition to this handsome new
chapel is now in course of erection for the
Reformed church. IN this time the hand
some row of modern dwellings in the East
End, with their beautiful lawn in front, were
erected. The railroad freight station and
the half dozen or more buildings on the three
lumber and coal yards, were also built dur
ing the six years. Many fine improvements
have also been made to dwellings in all sec
tons of town, giving them the appearance
OF new houses, ana during the saile Iltne VIC
extensive and beautiful remodeling Of the
Lutheran church took place, while at pres.
cnt important improvements are in progress
on the interior of the U. b. church. A new
street or county road was cat through in the
East End, the Harmony road was widened
and only this y ar another fine prove
mcDt was the grading of East Green street
- Valley Register.
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Rally Day Service.

A Sunday School Rally service will be held
in the auditorium of Trinity Reformed
church next Sunday, September Goth, at 10:
30 n. M, to which all of the departments of
the school are most cordially invited.
Rev. Rufus w. Miller, of Pleading, Pa,
General Secretary of the Sunday School
Board of the Reformed church, will address
the school along the lines Of departmental
work. His subject at night vii! partake Of
the nature of systematic church work. Dur
ing these services we will be told how to
make live Sunday School, and how to
maintain II united church. The public are
cordially invited tn all these services.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Shortest Way Home.

They had been driving about one hour at
ter leaving l. when il occurred to them
lba, they should hayc ere then, arrived at
W, distant five miles from l..
AT she expiration of another hour not yet
having arrived at W, it occurred to
them that among divers possibilities was
this one-they may have taken the wrong
turn in the road somewhere, somehow, some
time, SO they sought enlightenment ola way
frer, who impaired the puzzlng inform,
alton that they were approaching L.,
and not even from the direction of W.
There were four Of them-two couples
and for one of them explanations are need
less, but just why the other was 50 oblivlous
of circumstance and time is far from being
ObyiouS
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His Stay was Brief.

Yesterday af ernoon about l O'Clock an
unknown man applied for board at the
boarding house of Mrs. Newcomer, l34 N.
Market street. His application was granted
and he was shown to a room. Later in the
afternoon, between 2 and 3 O'Clock, the
stranger left, saying he would be back to
supper, but he has not yet returned. When
Mr. Harry Newcomer went to his room,
later in the evening, he missed $l5 in money
The two rooms adjoin each other and the
only conclusion is that the stranger took the
money. No trace has yet been found of the
strangers whereabouts.
Mrs. Newcomer describes the man as be-
ing apparently about 40 years of age. He
is about feet in height and weighs about
$50 pounds. His face is pitted with small
pox marks. AT the time he applied for
board he wore light suit and black hat
Neps of Sept. 10Th.
MIR. John Black of near Graceham reports
to us that ON August 26th, man of the
above description giving his uame as Everett
came to his house and secured board for him
self and, stating that he was from the Gas
cade" house near Penmar and that his wife
was at Glyndon. That his wife might be
with him, he wished TO go to Glyndon for
her on the 800 train, saying they would re-
turn next day noon Mrs. Black took him
to Graceham and be left on the above named
train, but they did not return. Next day
Mr.. Black discovered that five dollars had
been taken from his purse which was in a
bureau in an adjoining room. A gold watch
and check payable to Mr.. Black were also
ut mis- hand but were not taken.
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Notice to Creditors.

II HIS Is to give notice that the subscriber,
Sam'l NJ. Birely, has obtained from
tie Orphans Court of Frederick Coz Mu''
letters Of administration on the estate of
CHARLES E. SMITH.
deceased. All persons having claims against
the estate of the said deceased arc hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the voucher
thereof legally authenticated to the subscri-
bers on or before March 10th 1908, 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 LIST day OF
September, 1902.
SAM'L M. BIRELY. Administrator
Sep45t
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-}lew advertisements.
Order Nisi OH Sales.

In the Orphans Court Of Frederick County,
Maryland.
August Term, 1902.
In the matter of the sale OF the Real Estate
Of Charles A. Eyler, deceased.
In the matter of the Report of Sales, Filed
the 18th day of September, 1909.
NRDERED, by the Orphans Court of
" Frederick Co, this 18th day of Septem-
Der, 1902, that the sale of the Real Estate of
Charles A. Eyler, late of Frederick County,
deceased, this day reported to this Court by
his Executors he ratified and confirmed un.
less cause to the contrary be shown on or
before the 18th day of October, 1902,
provided copy Of this order be publish
ed in some newspaper published in Frederick
County for three successive weeks prior to
the l7th day of October, 1909.
The Executors Report states the Amount
of Sacs to be Six hundred and Fifty dollars
[$65O,l
G. Blanchard Philpot,) Judges
Russell f. Lighter, ofthe
Roger nj. Neghbors, Orphans Court.
True Copy Test:
CHAS Z SAYLOR,
Register of Wills.
T Taw,n + F. E Ey}isr' Executors.
Coolen,z 81 Waters, Attorneys. sep IS 4.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The Tax Books are now ready, and the
County Treasurer would call the attention OF
the taxpayers for 1909 to Section 40, Article
81, Revised Code Of Maryland. All persons
who shall pay their State taxes on or before
THE FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
Of the year for which they were levied, shall
be entitled to discount of
PER CENTUM
onthe amount of said taxes; all who shall
pay the same on or before the first day of
October. of the said year, shall be entitled to
deduction of
PER CENTUM,
and all who shall pay for the same on or be.
fore the first day Of November of said year
shall be entitled to deduction of
PER CENTUM.
Taxes on:the.iucome of mortgages become
due September 1, 1909, for said year.
CHAS. G. BISER,
Aug75t. County Treasurer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
FOrd-s Grand Opera House.
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 90.
The Merry Success. Bunny's
FOXY GRANDPA.

FOXY GRANDPA.
Foxy Grandpa" the amusing stage yer.
sion of the celebrated Bunny cartoons, bub'
bling with brightness and fun, and proving
Just as effective in entertaining as last year,
the play has been revised and augmented
with the latest tricks and subtcrfuges of the
willy old gentleman as Illustrated and adapt
cd by the clever author artist
New songs, new music and specialtics add
to the a,tractiyencss of the performance and
a company numbering over so people in
clude the ever popular Jos. Hart in the title
role, Garry de Mar, the dear Mack boys and
others. During the Metropolitan run of 80
consecutive performances at the 14tli Street
Theatre many taking features were added,
among others, the five most popular songs
entitled pretty, Pretty Polly" The Coun
try Club" "'The Bathing Lesson" ''Tm not
at liberty to tell you" and different ways OF
Proposiug" There is not dull or inanc
moment in the whole three acts, everything
Is lively, new and interesting TO the lovers OF
light comedy, pleasing melody and pretty
chorus girls,
Joseph Hart still continues in the It'll" role
and realizes fully the authors ideal of the
Jolly, quick. witted old relative who dearly
loves frollc, especially when controvcrting
the mischevous plots of those boys. Pretty
Carrie deMar captlvates bv her vim, dash and
earnest endeavor TO please, and as for Boo.
bic, Harry and George Mack, they do not
act. they simply are the familiar Bunny boys.
Mr.. Brady has put the play on with ex-
ceptional care this season and the perform
ance as whole reflects the thought, new
business has been introduced, new music and
picturesque stage effects, with attractive Coz
tuning, conduce to the general charm of the
merry musical comedy that is SO widely pop
ular.
Admission-25 & so cents.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Week of October 9th,
Annie Irish and j. E. Dodson,
Their First Stellar Appearance
"An American Invasion"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Musicale.

A musicale will be given IN the Moravian
church, Thurmont, on Tuesday evening, Sep.
TENDER Both at 7'3O o'clock. The best talent
of Thurmont and Graceham will be repre-.
sented Addresses will be made on that &C.
casion by Rev. M. F, Oerter, of Riverside,
j., Rev. G. D. Shaffer, OF Thurmont and
Rev. j. f. Kaiser, OF Graceham.
Admission: adults 90 cents; children 10
cents. Proceeds for a much needed new roof
for the Morayian church in Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Aug75t
Order NiSi on Sales.

Orelcr N HI OH SSttlcSs
In the Orphans Court for Frederick County,
Maryland
August Term, 1909.
In the Matter of the Sale of the Real Estate
Frederick Lightner, deceased.
In the Matter of the Report of Sales, filed
the Sd day of September, 1909.
0ARDERED, by the Orphans Court of
~ Frederick County, this Bird day of Sep
TENDER 1900, that the sale of the Real Estate
of Frederick Lightner, late of Frederick coun-
ty,deceased this day reported to this Court by
his Executor be ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary be shown ON or
before the 9th day ofSeptember 1902 ,provid-
ed copy of this order be published in some
newspaper published in Frederick County
for three successive weeks prior to the 9th
day of September, 1909
The Executors Report states the Amount
of Sales to he Eighteen Hundree and Ninety
Dollars and Eighty-two cents 1890 81.
G.. Blanchard Philpot, Judges
Russell f. Lighter, Ofthe
Roger NeigIbors, Orphans Court.
True Copy, Test:
CHAS. E. SAYLOR,
Register Of Wills,
Jacob d. L,ghtner,)
Robert Ii. Lightner, Executors.
DR.. j. X. Waters, Agent.
Sep44t Coblentz & Waters, Attys.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Church Notices.

St. Sohn's Lutheran Sunday School, Thur
mont will celebrate its 45th anniversary, on
Sunday, October 10th. Prominent speakers
will be present. Further notice will be Civ.
en- later.
On account OF affliction. Rev. j. II. Cole,
who was to take charge of Thurmont Cir.
cult, United Brethren church, cannot serve
the work. Rev. e. H. Free has been appoint
ed to the charge and will move into the par
sonage next Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Death of Emanuel Unger.

On Saturday last, after brief Illness of
Bright's disease. Emanuel Unger died at the
home of hfs son, John, in this place, aged 80
years. The health of the deceased had been
broken for some years, never having fully re.
covered from the effects of sunstroke while
working in bayfield, for the late DR.. Geo.
M. Zimmerman. The funeral was held on
Monday, lnterment in the United Brethren
cemetery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Typhoid Fever in the Country.

Four children of Mr.. Charles Krise, resid-
ing about two miles north east OF Greceham,
are Ill Of typhoid fever. Mr.. krise is just
recovering from the disease.
George, son of Mr. George Mumford, ly-
ing near Logs, is i'll with typhoid fever.
Mrs Frank Martin, daughter of Mr.. Alfred
Weller, who had been i'll of typhoid fever at
her fathers home, south of town, is conva-
lcscent.
Mrs S. j, Atlce, of Hagerstown, mother
of Mrs. Dr. E. G. Ketauyer, of this place, is
i'll with typhoid fever.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

pBWANTED: s Young Men, from Fred
erick county. at once to prepare for positions
in the Government Service-Railway Mail
Clerks, Letter Carriers, Custom House and
Department Clerks, etc. Apply to
Interstate Cores. Inst, Cedar Rapids, Ia
Jul942m
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

Our Washington Letter, always interest
ing and reliable. is of more than ordinary
interest this week. 1t is recognized as one
of The CI.ARIoN,s best features.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

Mr.. John B. Runkles well known hard
ware merchant, of Mt. Airy, was robbed in n
daring manner sometime during Thursday
night, the 11th inst. some one having enter
ell his bedroom while he slept taking his
watch, his money box containing about $50
in cash, besides checks and ether valuable
papers. The thief also stole pair of trous
ers. The watch and trouser were within
two feet of his pillow, and the money box
was on q table near a window in which there
was screen. There was a lamp burning
IN the iahln
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Delaplane, of Altoo.
ma, Pa, are visiting relatives in this place.
Mr.. Sanford L. Shaffcr left ON Monday tor
Brooklyn, N Y, to resume his duties as in
struclor in athletics at the Polytechnic In
sttute.
Mr.. G. L Lidic, of Baltimore, visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Lidie, on Sun
day last.
Mr.. Shoemaker, of Harvey, visited Mr..
Uriah Warenfeltz.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
ExcursiOn to Baltimore.

The Cleaners Benefcent Association OF
Trinity Reformed church will run an excur'
sion to Baltimore on November 22Ld, five
days before Thanksgiving and four weeks be.
fore Christmas.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

Freight traffic on the Western Maryland
from Cherry Run does not seem to have been
materially affected since the Baltimore and
Ohio began the diversion of freight from the
Western Maryland to the Cumberland Val
ley road. The Western Maryland road is
doing about all the business 1t Can handle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
New Advertisements.

John Root.
Order Mist on Sales.
The Great Hagerstown Fair.
Town Property for Sale.--Bus. Loo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

Mrs John S. Ogle. of Graceham, who sutt
cred stroke of paralysis about two weeks
ago, continues very ill with little hope OF re-
cOvcIy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Sanitary Suggestion.

Owing to the extremely low condition of
the water in wells it is advisable that that
used for drinking purposes be boiled.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
A six months old child Of Mr.. Joseph Will
hide, of E., died last Thursday, of marasmus

A six months old child Of Mr.. Joseph Will
hide, of E., died last Thursday, of marasmus.
Lester, son of Mr.. William Baltzell, OF this
place, had the forefnger of his left hand bad
ly lacerated by the accidental explosion OF a
cartridge which he was handling thought
lessly.
Mr.. D. B. Meskill made very satisfacto-
nv sale of his stock of stoves and tinware, in
Graceham on Saturday last. He will 60 to
Baltimore next Monday, where, in addition
to his timers trade, he will take up and
learn that of plumber. Graceham loses n
good citizen and the good wishes of his form
err patrons accompany him to his new field
of business effort. For the present his fam
lily will remain in Graceham.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Business Locals.

rT- VALUABLE TOWN PROPER
TIES FOR SALE
LIST. House and Large Lot. Price $3.50.
end. A Double House and Large Lot,
Price $700.
Sd. A well built and well arranged House
nearly as good as new Price 5000.
These properties can be bought on easy
terms. For particulars call on or address,
Sept25tf THE CLARION.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

Mr.. p. N. Hammaker, of this place, has been
awarded the contract by the county commits
sioners of this county, to furnish and place
a corner stone at Blue Ridge Summit, on
Mason and Dlxon's line, to mark the begin
ming of the dividing line between Frederick
and Washington counties.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

rB- HELP WANTED Women and
girls to work in Laundry. Apply within
ten days at st. Joseph's Academy, Emmits-
burg, Md aug. 25tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

Try CSC bottle of lIrpaline if your liver
wont work, Waters Pharmacy
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss the Of GZhzZzzu
IIepatine-Wbat is it?

Dir. Leonard Flohr is confined TO the house
with very sore fOOt-an abscess resulting
from bruse.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

rE- AT PRIVATE SALE - THE
"ARTHUR" Property.
Address THOS. II. BARBER,
sept lift HagerstOwn, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

An anxious girl reader asks what is the
proper height for a lady to hold her skirt on
rainy day. While our authority to answer
the query correctly may be questioned we
would say that modest young ladies raise
their skirts possibly three inches over two
feet. not more than that-Ex.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

B- FOR SALE-Housea and Lot at 10y.
Station. Apply to CHAS. c. WATERS,
Jun26tf. Atty.at law
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

rN- SOME FIELDS TO PUT OUT IN
GRAIN ON SHARES; HAY FOR SALE.
aug 81 St CHAS. SHlPLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

tE- We are now sell ng BREAD at 4 cents
a loaf, Rolls at 10 cents dozen aad Buns
ut 5 cents dozen.
43tf F. L. WlSOTZkE4.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-09-25

rY- ORGAN FOR SALE. One of the
very best, has just been thoroughly repaired;
as good us new and for Sale at price that
will cell it. Inquire at
July stiff THE CLARION OFFICE.
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The Washington county free library, at
Hagerstown, kept up by the taxpayers of the
county, seems to be an asylum for Yankee
women out of job. Our ladies, fully com.
petcnt to MI the position, are dismissed to
make room for these fair damsels from YAM
kee land. Let the people call halt on these
appointments at once or stop the county ap.
preparation. 1t is a home concern and should
be run by home people, WiUiamsport Leader
Fifteen surveyors may now be seen at
work along the towpath of the abandoned
Susquehanna and Tide Water canal, near
Wrighlsville. 1t is said that the presence
of the surveyors may mean the reopcning of
tie old waterway between the ports of Col
umbia and Havre de Grace. Whether the
old system of towboats or a modern electric
system would be adopted is not said. A ru-
NOR is current in Columbus and other river
towns to the effect that the survey is being
made in the interest of the Wabash railroad.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-26
Niagara Falls,

The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company will
run it's remaining popular ten-day excursions
to Niagara Falls from Washington and Bal
timorc on September and Is, and October
and Ii. A special train will leave Wash
ington at : A. NJ Baltimore COS A. M,
York 1O.4J A. NJ. IIarriSburgh IL 40 A. NJ
NIillcrSburg 2.2O =. NJ. Sunhury 1888 p.
M Williamsport 2.3O +. NJ, Emporium
Junction sos p. NJ, arriving Niagara Falls
at 9.35 =. NJ.
Excursion tickets, good for return passage
on any regular train, exclusive OF limited ex.
press trains within ten days. will be sold at
$40 from Washington and Baltimore; So
from York; $40 from Littlestown; SO from
Oxford Pa. $50. 30 from Columbia;S $3.50 from
Harrisburg; SO from Winchester, Va: 81. sc
from Altoona; S7.+O from Tyrone; S6.+J
from Bellcfoute; $50 from Ridgway; $3.50
from Sunbury and Wilkesbarre; 1913 from
Williamsport; and at proportonate rates
allowed at Buffalo within limit of ticket re-
turning.
The special trains of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will be run with each ex,
cursion running through to Niagara Falls
An extra charge will be made for parlor-car
seats.
An experienced tourist agent and chaperon
will accompany each excursion.
Side-triD tickets will be sold from Niagara
Falls to Toronto and return at rate of 81 90
affording an opportunity to visit the Toronto
Fair to be held September to 3.
For descriptive pamphlet, time of connect
ing trains and further information apply to
nearest ticket agent, address George w
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-26
I6s Eels and lqtslliseacer.
BEL AIR, MD. SEPT. 2e. 1902
Field Trial Season.

Eve are how Oh the threshold OF Il
season which. i'll my opinion. is DIES
tined 70 become far greater than any
of its predecessors in matters pertain
ing TO field trials" says {. W. E:lrker.
at no time since r. - inception has
there been such general interest mali
ifested in field trials as ut the present
time. This interest is not confined TO
the states wherein the trials are to be
held, but it extends from Maine TO
California and from the gulf of Mex
leo to the province of Manitoba. Even
the SportSmCn of other countries are
watching with interest our progress
in this. the cIeanest of all sports.
state trials have been and are now
important factors In creating and i'll
maintaining this interest among the
many thousands of sportsmen scatter
ed over this vast country. | hear tial
prcDarati1nS are being made by many
sDortsmen to attend some OF these
meetings for their annual outing. so
that | look for this to be Il banner year
hv way OF attendance. Most all the
noted trainers of field trial dogs OF the
south are nOw located III the prairie
chicken country Of the northwest.
These. taken with the trainers from
other sections of the country. with the
ones who live III the north. form vast
aggregation of talent unequaled else
where in the world. They have in their
hands for training dogs of nationa!
reputation: also promising derby candl-
dates and good all age prospects.
"The feast will commence at En-
metsburs, Ia, and Ill end at Thomas
vile, CD"