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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
All FOOLS Day.

"April the First stands marked by customs
rules
"a day of being and of making, fools"
Yesterday was "All FOOLS Day" Its orr
gin is shrouded in mystery but 1t is stated in
Brady's C1dvis Cdlendaria, published in 1912,
that more Than one century previous to that
date almanacs designated the First of April
as "All FHols' Day." Bymany it is believed
that the term call" is a corruption Of auld, or
old ancient Roman calendars having this to
say about November list; "The feast Of old
fools is removed to this day" and besides this,
early Christians found among the relics of
Roman rule in England, a FSstum Fatuoruna,
or FOOLS Holiday, which was probably our
First of April.
Fools, rs an institution, are useful; were it
not for them the wise ones would have moth
ing wherewith to measure the profundity of
their wisdom; were It not for the fools there
would be no way stopping some people s
tongues, but the fools laugh at them, usually
exactly at the right time, and ma,ch!ess but
inconvenienty prolonged eloquence receives
its quenchment.
There are other uses for fools.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
u, Consistency, Etc.

A Baltimore city morning daily of the gath
ult, contained scathing but just criticism
of the English newspapers which had given
in detail the revolving evidence in the di.
vorce trial of Lord and Lady Gordon.
In the same issue of the Baltimore daily
was a perbatim report of Mrs. Burdick's evi.
dence at the coroners inquest oyer the body
of the murdered Burdick. While the ques.
tons and answers may not have been 80 dis
gustingly bald as in the Gordon case they
revealed depth Of depravity which must be
accepted as being more profound, inasmuch
as it indisputably led TO murder.
This BurdicK case is by 90 means entitled
to the prominence it has attained. 1t has
been made SO by the newspapers and is but
common murder, logically brought about
by the lives the set were leading. Because
the police have failed to find the murderer is
not a sufficient reason for advertising their
stupidity and the filth in which everybody
concerned seems to be stepped The parad-
ing of all this is not only panderlng 10. but
aids in creating depraved tastes and should
have been rejected as news matter by self
respecting journals.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
FOrd's Grand Opera House.

Coming, April 6th--KYRLE BELLEW,
in an elaborate production of Stanley Wey-
mans
"a GENT LEMAN OF FRANCE"
as presented $50 consecutive nights at Wal
lacks Theatre.
Kyrle Bellew more buoyant and dashing
than ever continues on the wave of popular.
ity this season in Stanley Weyman's roman.
tic play, "A Gentleman of France"
The handsome English actor has lost none
of the grace end charm that distinguished
his many former stage triumphs, and in the
thrilling play has role, which exactly suits
his histronic talents.
"A Gentleman of France" with Mr.. Bel.
lew In the title role. ran $50 consecutive
nights at Wallack's Theatre, New York, last
season. crowding it to the doors at every
performance.
The company is exceedingly good. includ.
ing Gertrude Lyons, as Mile de Lavere.
L,ebler & Co., have surrounded their star
with production said to be one of the most
gorgeous and artistic ever given to romantic
drama. The costumes and stage effects are
reproductions OF the period In which Mr..
Weyman has placed his story.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission-25 & SO cents.
Easter Week April 18th, MABELLE
GILMAN in her captivating new opera,
THE MOCKING BIRD"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Two Fires.

On Monday afternoon Mrs Howard Hahn
started wood fire Ia her room upstairs,
leaving the draft on full. Some clothing
hanging near the pipe was set on fire. Mrs.
w. A. Hahn who was i'll and in bed in an
adjoining room heard the crackle of the
flames and called her daughterlnlaw who
made an alarm and with the aid of neighbors
threw the burning clothing out the window
before the flames had set fire to any part of
the building.
A fire was discovered by a couple ofyoung
men who were driving by Mr. A. F. Orn-
dorff 8 store at Roddys Franklin Mills) on
Sunday night last. They succeeded in awak-
ening Mr.. Orndorf and by ringing farm
bell nearby got some of the neighbors there
in time to save the principal part of the store
building. The stock was very much dam
aged by smoke and water and considerable
part of il burned. 1t is not knowD how the
fire originated. The stock was insured in
the Carroll County Mutual Insurance Co.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
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Death of Mrs. w. w. Wolf.

Elizabeth, wife of Mr.. W. w. Wolf, of
Wilmington, Del, died on Tuesday at the
home of her mother, Mrs Catharlne Wilhide,
on Carroll street, in this place. Seven
months ago she was stricken with paralysis,
from which she never recovered, although
her condition had somewhat improved.
About one month ago she was brought to
her mothers home. A husband and four
children survive her. Her age was "a years,
months and 20 days.
The funeral will be held today at Q o'clock,
.nterment in the United Brethren cemetery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Those IL. IL. Shops.

1t would seem that there are people else
where than in Thurmont and Westminster
who have reason to affirm that the w. NJ.
railroad shops will be ttmoved from Union
Bridge, probably within year. So far as
any official knowledge of that fact may be
asserted, we are In no position to do so, nor
do we certainly know OF any one that is.
1t will harm none of our people, however,
to bring their minds to bear on this one
point. that few things worth having come to
individuals or places unasked or unearned;
that you get what you work for-occasion-
ally not even that but without effort, moth
ing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Relic of Slavery Days.

Mr.. r. II. N. Freshour, of Roddys, left for
our inspection set Of slave leg irons or hob.
bles which he purchased at "a sale of the per.
sonal effects of the late William Null. who,
found them under years accumulation Of
leaves and other vegetation, while he was
repairing an old fence on farm several
miles south of Frederick. Their weight is
six and one-haIf pounds and when fastened
to the ankles would permit step of two feet
to be taken. They remain riveted but each
band has been cut with a file or saw. They
were found about thirty years ago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Death Of R. f. Zentz.

r. F., son of Robert F. Zentz, of Carroll
county, died on Sunday last and was brought
here for interment ON Tuesday. He had
been afflicted for several years, having first
had an affection that resulted in the ampu-
tation of leg The immediate cause of his
death was rheumatism. His age was IA years,
month and days Interment was made
in the United Brethren cemetery, Rev. W :.
s. T. Metzger officiating, E, E, Black funer.
al director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
W. NJ. r. r. CO.,

w. NJ ~. II. w.,
w. Va. G. & P. Ry. Co.
The following appointments take effect
April 1, 1908:
William T. Hunter, General Freight Agt.
F. NJ. Howell General Passenger Agent,
with offices at Hillen Station, Baltimore, Md.
Effective SAME date!
G. w. Harrison is appointed Division
Ticket and Baggage Agent of the W. Va. G..
g. P. Ry., with Office at Piedmont, W. Va.
B H. Griswold,
Approved Gen. Traffic Manager.
HA. Bishop, Acting Vice President.
The above official notice has been received
at this Office; it gives evidence of the steady
reorganization and merging of the manage.
ment of the two railroad companies. The
appointments noted above are merited pro-
motions in the service.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Easter Service.

st. Johns Lutheran Sunday School will
hold its Easter service on Easter Sunday
evening at 7:30 O'Clock. A special program
has been prepared including the "Resurrec-
ton Tldings" All cordially invited.
Mr.. w. w. Wolf, of Wilmington, Del, EN-.
ployed as moulder in the machinery building
plant of Pussy and Jones, called here yester
day and together we had a pleasant talk over
old times and CT his work and interests at
present. "Waw was one among the boys of
this locality who went out into the world
and earned for Inns elf q good trade and the
esteem of all with whom he came in contact.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
GA 9To7EA a.
Bear. the -HI@ Kind You Have Always Bought
'''; !: &MAzzz1
New acknowledgements.
SPECIAL MEETING

SPECIAL MEETING
County Com missioners.
FREDERICK, Nd, March IS, 1908.
The County Commissioners will meet at
their Office In the Court House, on
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1908,
at 10 o'clock, am, and will continue in ses-
sion for three weeks, excepting the 10th, 1lth
and 18th, to hear appeals from assessments,
assess new property. consider pension appli.
cations, and for tie transaction of general
business. The following schedule of Districts
has been adopted:
FIRST WEEK.
April and 7-General business.
April 8.-Frederick Dstrick.
April 0. -Buckeystown and Middletown
Districts.
SECOND WEEK.
April IA -Crcagerstown, Emmitsburg and
Catoctin Districts.
April Is. -Urbana and Liberty Districts.
April 16-New Market, Hauvers and
Woodsboro Districts.
April H. Petersvlile and Mount Pleasant
Districts.
April 1S-.Iefferson and Mechanicstown
Districts,
THIRD WEEK.
April 20.-Jackson, townsville and Wood
vile Districts.
April2l.- Linganore, Lewistown and Tus.
carora Districts.
April 22-Burkittsville, Ballenger and
Braddock Districts.
April 90, "a and 25.-Pension days.
The attention of all taxabes Is especially
directed to this notice as no abatement will be
made, nor will any credit be allowed on their
assessments after the 30th day of April. 1908,
until the Levy for this year shall have been
completed,
Persons having erected new buildings, or
made additions and improvements 10 their
old buildings, would do well to report the
valuation of the same, otherwise they may
be assessed excessively.
Those disposing of personal property
should also report sale OF same, and bring
their sale books to this office before May 1st.
BY order,
WILLIAM II. BLENTLlNGER,
President.
C G.. Ausherman, Clerk. inch 263t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Easter Supper.

Remember the Easter Supper and Sale at
the home of Mr.. g. Mrs. s N. Birey on Eas-
ter Monday evening, the 18th inst, by the
ladies' of the Lutheran church Mite Society.
supper Is cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
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The Spy OF Gettysburg.

Rehearsals of drama of great merit, The
Spy of Gettysburg" are in progress and this
play will be given in the Town Hall on Fri.
day evening, the 18th inst. Reserved seats
will be on lie at w. L. Shaffer & Co.'S store.
Prices reserved seal % cents general admis'
sion, adults 10 cerls; children under 10 years
10 cents
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

Root Bros will begin within the next sew
eral days, the work of rebuilding their can
ming house. 1t will occupy the old site.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

Messrs. W. ID. Shatter j. Co. have just
moved into their new quarters, the Mackley
stnreroom on E. Main street. They are
making fine display of their large stock,
shelves, drawers, cases and tables occupying
the entire hoor SPACE of the room.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

On Thursday, April 9th, at 8 O'Clock p. m.
the Corporation Primary will be held in the
Town Hail
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

"Moving Day" was warm, bright and dry
and large number availed themselves there.
of to "fit' to their new homes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

Foley's Kidney Cure if taken in time af
fords security from all kidney and bladder
diseases.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Business Locals.

B- WANrED:-A NURSE GIRL.
Good wages to proper party. Phone or
write, ALLAN j. ROHRBACk,
APPS Frederick. Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

rE- C. L. KEFAUVER. SCIENTIFIC
OoTICIAN, formerly Of Saks Optical Co.,
Washington, D. c., will be IN Thurmont at
the Hotel Central, Wednesday and Thursday
April 9th and 9th.
Do your eyes hurt you? Myopia, Hyper
metropa, Ast;gmatism and Presbyopia cases
can all be corrected with proper glasses.
Examinations made at your home without
charge. Drop me line.
421
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Local Items.
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssss the Of I<MzZzzw

The surest and safest remedy for kidney
and bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney Cure.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Glass HOnOrs.

Mr.. j. Albert Eyler, of this place, class of
'03, Franklin and Marshall College, has Sc.
cured the honor of salutatorian, next to the
highest awarded in graduation.
Mr.. Frank X. Hoffman, of Hagerstown,
has been selected as class orator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
A Chattanooga Druggists Statemen

Robt. J. Miller, Proprietor of the Read
House Drug Store of Chattanooga, Tenn,
writes: "There IS more merit in Foley's Hon
ey and Tar than in any other cough syrup.
The calls for it multiply wonderfully and we
sell more of it than all other coughs syrups
combined"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
New Advertiseln ents.

Financial Statement.
Opticians t.-Bus. Loo.
Nurse Wanted Bus. Loo
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PERSON
w TO TRAVEL for well established
house in a few counties. calling on retail
merchants and agents, Local territory. Sal.
airy $l024 year and expenses, payable 49,.
20 a week in cash and expenses advanced.
Position permanent. Business successful
and rushing Standard House, 1874 Dearborn
St., Chicago. dec emo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02
Sale Register.

Under this head will appear, free Of charge
the name, date and place of all Gales tor
which bills are printed at this office.
A charge OF 90 cents per line tor three in
sertions OF name, date and place OF sale when
bills are printed elsewhere.
On April 9TH at 1 o'clock p. M, Joseph j.
Greeue will sell at public sale near zentz'
mills, valuable personal property.
Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys and
bladder right. Don't delay taking,
Mrs. W. A. Hahn who has been quite i'll
for several weeks Is somewhat better.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

eB- TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE.
My home on the F. & E. turnpike on the
South side of Thurmont.
mar 5 An w. T. WELLER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-04-02

cE LOST-Goli Bracelet on streets OF
Thurmont. Return TO
mar 10 81 JOHN A. STULL.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
Uncle Josh Spruceby. !"

The old fashioned "husking bee,;'
with it's country dance and harvest
festivities, occupies one act of Gun
Gle Josh Spruceby," the New Eng
land comedy drama. The scene is
laid in Uncle Josh's barn on the old
Vermont farm. The heaps of yellow
corn, the stacks of golden pump
kins, the mows stuffed to bursting
with hay and fodder. all proclaim
that the harvest is over and that the
farmers work is done. The country
maidens dressed in their best, with
shining eyes and ruddy cheeks,
husk corn beside the rural swains
logged in their Sunday best" Now
and then red ear is found. A kiss
the usual prize and
given with show of reluctance on
the part of Samantha" that would
do credit to city belle. After the
husking comes the supper and
dance, which is kept up until the
jingling sleigh-bells at the door
proclaim the time to depart. At the
Fay Opera House, Friday evening,
August 7th. - .-~~I
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24

During his recent trip over the
ranges State Auditor Iverson ascer;
tanned that there are immense ore
deposits on some of the University
lands. Mr.. Iverson reports that a
full township of University land is
covered with mineral leases, aud
that present indications point to a
productive yield as soon as the
mines are operated. nv ..~s =
According to the law the univers-
ity fund will get a royalty of % cts
per ton for ore mined from these
lands. The interest on the income
from this source will help to pay
the running expenses of the Uni
versity, and it will be material aid
if Interpretations of the lease hold
|ers are realized. The aid is needed,
az this year, for instance, the June
salaries have not yet been paid.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
Erect Dynamite Plant at Washburn,

- OAI Vyu0bssl6 Fue3Ut at W6SOOofUs
A Washburn dispatch says: The
greatest mystery that Chequame.
sgon bay has ever had has finally
been made known to the public. For
over e year a number Of gentlemen
have been buying up large tracts
OF land in the vicinity of Washburn
and it develops that they have ac-
quired 1900 acres, and have incor.
porated as the Atlantic Manufacture:
ing company. The incorporators
are VIM. G. Ramsay, E. X. O'Brien,
D. NJ. Maxey, A. W.. Mcleod and e.
o. Sowder, all Of Washburn. The
company has, been financed for
$4,000, and they will immediately
commence the erection of one of
the most complete dynamite plants
in the United States, if nottin the
world. Forty-three new buildings
are to be constructed at once. The
institution will be isolated, three
miles from the city, and will be one
of the greatest manufacturing con-
Germs of the country. - = = =.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
(lres

81 speakine of the exp oration
work done on ection 50 one sc iii iii.
feesownere has given the public the
first authentic inf rmat ion, ia the
following statement:
g think 4 am safe ia saying thai
more ore has been shown up on Sec.
ton lin the same space Of time,all
things considered, than was ever
before shown@up on the Vermilion;
Notwithstanding this, It has not
en7done in as satisfactory man,
ner e q we could wish. One thing
responsible for.this are the general
conditions which obtain there. The
ore whic h we have been striking in
the property is much like. that 81
the Chandler mine, and crumbles
readily when disturbed by the
drills. Consequently we cannotsget
a solid core out, and the ore is con.
stantly choking the drill holes. Ii
the rods are Withdrawn we cannot
get them back. This is exasperat-
ing when we are trying to determine
the extent of the ore body. The
drills, as is well understood, are put
down at an angle. The ore is Of ex-
cellent quality, but It's hard work
to get through it with a diamond
drill. The ore body has been prov
en- by drills for a distance of quar-
ter Of mile The width we do not
know ourselves, except in general
way" :-.y 49,. -->. .-:ss-:.-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
Against Third Terms.

1t there is an out-and-out paper
In the state advocating another re.
election of Van SAINT we. have failed
to see it. Three-term candidates
are not popular, and there must be
combination of circum Instances
that does not now exist to make i,
possible for our present executive
to thrill the people with the neces.
sity OF third term when, 80 many
able men who are more entitled to
consideration are available
ite Falls Tribune. ....
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
Eveieth Church Incorporates.

Articles incorporating the Roman
Catholic church at Eveleth have
been fled with the register of deeds
by 1t. Rev. James McGolrick, Rev
James Hogan and Monsignor Buh,
The congregation at Eveleth has
been organized lately, and a new
church and parsonage will be built
this season. The Eveleth church
will be known as the Church Of the
Holy Family. Rev. Father Hogan
formerly assistant in the cathedral
parish in Duluth, will be in charge
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
Relay Line With Heavier Steel.

The entire system Of the Duluth
South Shore & Atlantic road ia t
be re laid with heavier steel. The
work, already begun, will be carried
forward as rapidly ascircumstancee
and conditions will permit. It Il
the intention of the company to al
once make the road bed of that line
one lv Ct the best in the west. In con:
nection with the laying Of heavier
steel grades will be adjusted ia
places where advantages will be
gained by 50 doing, and the ballast
ing willbe brought up to a high
standard. Other improvements 81
a permanent and ATTRACTIVE char:
acter are now being made. :
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
TIMBER LAND, ACTJUNE 3, 1873,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. %3 Z ~ q.

United States Land Office,
= " Duluth. Mimi, April l, 1903
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act Of Congress of
June 8, 1878; entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory as:
extended to all the Public Land States by act
ofAugust 4, 1892, - * =.-
2: EDWARD J.zWHALEN, & :; -
OF Duluth, county OF st. Louis. State of Mimi
esota, has this day, fled in this office his
sworn statement No. 7767, for the purchase Of
the NWA NWA Sec. No. Is and EK NEA,s Of
Section No. 26, in Township No.<56o N,
Range No. 10 W., 4th P. M. and will Of
fer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to establish
bis claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver Of this Office at Duluth, Mimi, on
Tuesday, the 18th day of Oct. 1903. Z.
He names as Witnesses: - -
:. Frank Bellingar, OF Duluth, MINI. e :
John Cameron of y $ $ s. -ss@s.1rr
VIM. Gutenberg, Of =. :=zs
- H. H. Bartlett OF 6, =.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the aboye-described lands are requested to
file their claims in this office on or before said
18th day of Oct, 1868. 5. z.5s. 9s7
y 6. WM. E. CULK1N. g
smalwood & Sen, Register.
I ss Attorneys. june 5 aug s.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-07-24
Presbyterian Church Service.

Rev. Todd will preach Sunday
morning on the subject"The Church
Christian Family" Sunday School
follows Immediately after the morn
ing preaching service. Y.P. S. C.E
at 7:15 p. m. In the evening instead
OF the usual preaching services
there will be special service of
song and praise. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to all to be present