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mn cement.

An evenings entertainment will be given
IN the Town Hall In the near future by our
young people. A varied program will be
offered, one of the features Of which will be
a Box of Monkeys" repeated by special
request. The entire net proceeds will be de-
voted to the improvement of the Town Hall.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
Order Nisf on Sales.
M. zzkO EnultY.


In the Circuit Court for Frederick County
sitting in Equity.
Charles E Gall ct al,
Susan Gall. widow, ct. al.
July Term, 1904.
In the Matter of the Report of Sales filed
the 18th day of July, 1904.
NRDERED. That on the 9Th day OF Au-
~ gust, 1904, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report of Sales of Real Estate,
reported to said Court by Charles g. Waters
and Samuel A. Lewis trustees in the above
cause, and filed therein as aforesaid to
finally ratify and confirm the same, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown be-
fore said day; provided q 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 $4,000,
Dated this 18th day of July, 1901.
SAMUEL T. HAFFNER,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick Co.
True Copy:
Test: SAMUEL T. HAFFNER, Clerk.
july IA At
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

tE- TED-FAITHFUL PERSON
TO TRAVEL for well established house in
few counties, calling on retail merchants
and agents Local territory. Salary $1,000
per week with expenses additional, all paya.
BILE in cash each week. Money for expenses
advanced. Position permanent Business
successful and rushing. Standard House,
$50 Dearborn ST., Chicago. nov u 26t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

~ MANAGER WANTED. TRUST
worthy lady or gentleman to manage bust
ness in this county and adjoining territory
for well and favorably known house of solid
financial standing. $40 straight cash salary
and expenses, paid each Monday by check
direct from headquarters. Expense money
advanced. Position permanent. Address
Manager $40 Como Block, Chicago, Illinois.
march "a let
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

The town Of Millington, In Kent county.
was swept by fire ON Tuesday lowest esti.
mate. of loes, $4,000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

George, son Of Judge John q, Moster, died
at his fathers home in Frederick last week
after brief illness, aged 81 years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
Local Items.

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by Dr.
Waters, knocks a cold out in jiffy Try it.
feb A.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
NOTICE.

Ordinance No 8, Section 2, In reference to
placing or casting any manure, chips, mould,
dirt, dead animals, rubbish of any kind,
Whatsoever, In any of the alleys, lanes, streets
or lots of Thurmont, will be strictly enforced.
By ORDER OF BOARD
June 90 at TOWN COMMISSION ERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
ID. NJ. L. Il =. %. A Bankr uPt.

Hon. Jacob Rohrback advised this paper
yesterday Of the receipt of telegram inform
ing hin, that the U. 8. Circuit Court Of Ap.
peals ut Richmond had affirmed the decisiou
and judgment of Judge Morris. Of the U. s.
District Court In Baltimore, In which the
Blue Mountain Iron and Steel Company was
adjudged bankrupt. The opinion was de
livered by Judge Purne'l, in which he affirm
ed the decision with costs to he paid by the
B. N. l. s. 8. Co. The case will now 60 be
fore E. Y. Goldsborough, referee In bank
ruptcy, Frederick, for the election oftrustees.
The case was tried at Richmond by Messrs
Bernard Carter. Z. Andrade Jr. and jacob
Rohrback, counsel for the petitioning crcdi.
tors, and by Henry c. Terry, Hammond Cr'
uer ami Abraham Sharp f'r the B. N. l. Il
:. ca. The pe,itioning creditors are Frank
Portner, Albert E Wireman, VIM. N Swee.
ney and the McLanahan Stone Machine Co.
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NOaice 70 Creditors.

WIS r. to give notice that the subscriber
William q. Wertenbaker has obtained
from tie Orphans Court of Frederick Co..
Nd, letters OF Administration on the estate
of
GEORGE w. WERTENBAKER
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 subscrl-
bers on or before December 20, 1904, they
may otherwise he excluded from all benefit of
said estate. All persons indebted to SAID
estate are hereby warned ~ make Immediate
payment.
Given under Our hand this 9Th day OF
June, 1904
WILLIAM o. WHITEWATER,
june 10 st Administrators
STATEMENT OF
THE CONDITION or
THE CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK OF
THURMONT, MARYLAND.
Ar THE CLOSE or BUSINESS JUNE 80. 1904.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. al , atsa SO
Bonds, lO,95o 90
Safe and Office Fixtures, u.s.. 90
Cash in Exchange Banks, 1924 o.
Cash on hand, 8,B2324
$s9.s79. 70
LIAiifttrIks.
Weekly Deposits, t95,ouO 90
Surplus aud Undivided Profits, 05l.35
Deposits subject to check. 43,828.37
$50, $40 70
STATE OF MARYLAND,
County, OF FREbERtCK, 80.
l, Harry G. Cover. Cashier of the above
named bank do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
HARRY e. COVER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
I'd day of July, 1904.
w. W. ZIMMERMAN, MP.
Correct-Attest:
j. ". GRE E,Et'II, n..,..
M. L. CREEGER.
The undersigned, having been appointed
ID audit the books and verify the accounts
of the Citizens Savings Bank, respectfully
submit that we have carefully performed this
service and find the same correct.
FRANK HESSON,
JOHN H. RODDY.
JOHN M. POWELL,
&C. WATERS,
CHAS. NJ. MACkLEY.
Thurmout, June 30, 1904. ju 7 81
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NOTICE.

Ordinance prohibiting Riding Of Bicycles
on Pavements, Sidewalks and Crossings in
Thurmont will positively be enforced.
BY ORDER OF BOARD
j23 1t TOWN COMMISSIONERS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

The second baseball game Of the season
was played on Saturday last between Creag.
erstown and Thurmont the latter team be-
ing defeated by score Of Is too.
The grounds were in very bad condition
on account Of the recent heavy rains and the
playing was consequently very slow and un.
interesting.
The home club 10 now down to hard prac-
tice and hopes to make good showing at
the game on Saturday 10Th. An additional
catcher will soon join the club and also an
additional pitcher may be secured.
Give the bows encouragement by your
presence and they will get down to business
and play winning ball.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

The past ten days have been 80 regularly
visited by showers that haymakink has been
seriously interrupted. In several fields the
hay could not be cured and has been hauled
into the harvard.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
New Advertisements.

Kelly.
Trustees: Sale.
r. L. Wisotzkey-Baker.
Order Nisi on Sales.
Mechsnicstown Water Go. Stock Wanted.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14
Business Locals.

~ WATER STOCK WANTED.-
The undersigned will purchase two hundred
(2OO) shares of the Capital stock Of the Me:
chsnicstown Water Company Of Frederick
County, Nd. provided offer OF same be made
prior to August /, 1904. For prices and
PARTICULARS call on or address
CtIAS. K. CASSELL,
July last Thurmont, Md.
az FOR SALE -GRlST MILL, Dwell.
ing House, store and 10 acres of ground.
Splendid chance for hustling party.
Apply to CHAS. G, WATERS, Atty
aug. eff Frederick, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

Holders Of Mechanicstown Water Company
Stock will be interested In al advertisement
appearing in this issue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

1t is reported that, after all, the Myersville
-Boonsboro trolley line link will not be
built this summer. LEAF by leaf the roses
fall"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-14

n ,HIS II to give notice that the subscriber
William o. Wertenbaker has obtained
from tie Orphans Court of Frederick Co..
Nd, letters OF Administration on the estate
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17

A Photograph of the officers of the
PENNSYLVANIA state grange was offered
by the executive committee to each
grange that added five or more new
members during the first quarter of
the year II had taken 119 photos to
so around up TO Oct. l. Some oranges
added many times the required num-
Der. Well systematized work is bring
ing splendid results III the Pennsyl-
vanla state grange, as it will every
where
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
Barns Burned al LairdsyiIle.

The large harn ON the farm q
Frank Phillips, near l.airdsvi!le, was
hnrned hetwecd II and O'Clock
Saturday night.
The fire was of incondiary origian
Ia addition To the barn, two har
Vcsters, Il new thrasher and all o1
the other farm machinery of Mr.
Phillips were destroyed, and one
horse, Il cow and mule were burn
ed to death.
The farm Of Mr.. Phillips adjoin>
that of James Harding, whose barn
was destroyed by an incendiary fire
Tuesday night of last week.
1t is needless to say that the com
munity is very much inlamed, and
if the tirebug is caught it will 90 eX-
tremely hard with him.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
judge Eject Charles E. Terry.

AS Our readers we'll know this pap
er did its utmost, in an honorable
manner to secure the e-election of
Judge T.. NJ. Dunhan,, we still re-
gret that he suffered defeat at the
polls. Our readcrs also noticed that
the NEWS ITEM did not attack
Judge Dunham's opponent-not a
single word was published attacking
his character as Il man or as a lawyer
We left to the "Iteraldn and its
poor echo, the "Gazette' the des
picable work of maligning character
10y mud singing and cowardly lies.
Mr.. Terry, who for ten years will
be our next Judge, is unknown To-
the editor of this paper, but We are
reliably Informed that he is n man of
character and independence, well
qualified, both by his legal attain
inents and his reputation as gentle
man, to luliiIl with honor to him
self and the people, the highly re-
sponsible position of President Judge.
If this i, true as we sincerely hope it
is, a great fear will be IT moved from
the minds of many people. If Mr..
Ferry proves to he as his friends
say he viii, Judge who will be his
i,,i -,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
Published by Re4uest.

Charles II. Dickerman vs.. J. Wes-
ley Nankirk. Verdict. And now
to wit: October 1lth 1904, we the
Jurors empanelcd in the above en-
titled case, find by direction of the
court a verdict in favor of the
Plaintiff and against the Defendant
for the sum of S2j. 90 =. c.
The above official copy of the rec
ord of the Court of Common Pleas Of
the County of northumberland, of
December term 1902, No. $50, is the
termination of the suit for slauder |
was compelled to bring, for my own
classification, against j. Wesley Van
kirk, for grors libel, circulated by
my opponent, the notorious God
charles, during the Congressional
campaign of 1902. The defendant
acknowledged he had no defense,
and threw himself upon my mercy.
1t appearing that he had been mere.
~ an. instrument in the hands OF
bold and unscrupulOu5 politician,
who had availed himself of ID tenn
porary pique, for his own purposes,
and as Nankirk had been at one
time faithful employee of the com
puny of which | was Treasurer, had
been gallant soldier in the War of
the Rebellion, was practically with
out means, aged and intirm, con-
scnted to accept nominal damages.
In addition, there was question
whether any considerable number of
the voters of the district had been
deceived or influenced by its circula-
don.
was elected by satisfactory ma
joriiy, and as the character for truth
aud vcracity of the person who act
ually circulated the SANDER is such
that no reasonable jury was likely to
believe that any statement made or
circulated by him, or through his in
strumentality, could influence any
great number of our citizens, it was
deemed by counsel and myself un-
necessary to insist upon IA larger ver-
dict.
G. II. Dickerman.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
NntfnnnI Ernnre Mccting.

1t was finally decided some weeks
ago that the national grange should
meet at Portland. ore The business
men Of that city subscribed $500 ms
an entertainment fund Perhaps it
would he more accurate to say that
the executive committee Of the nation
al grange required that the Oregon and
Washington oranges should furnish
1000 candidates t0 take the seventh
degree which, 1T 81 each MS the initia-
tion fee, would be $1,000. Should they
furnish this number then probably the
amount advanced by the business men
would be returned to them. The dele
gates from the east TO Portland will
meet at the st. Louis exposition and
20 on from there Nov. IL in special
cars. 1t is expected that the session
of this national grange will do much
TO inspire now zeal among members of
the Order Oh the Pacific coast
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
81, 100000 Raised to Build New
Railroad. Contract Let.

Chief Engineer Harvey and j. ID.
Stone of the New York Pennsyl-
vahia * South Western r. Il. { for.
merly BinghamtOn and Southern II.
II. J were in town on Tuesday and
filed with Recorder Kennedy a mort
gage of 81, 800, 900 to secure bonds to
that amount and naming tho Knick-
erb0cher Trust Co. Of New York as
trustee. The gentlemen above nam.
ed said the road would be built but
declined to state the exact location
however that may be here is success
TO the y. y. p. S. May it soon be
built and long prosper. We are in
formed that the Gould lines nor any
other trunk lines have dollar in
vested in the proposed road. 1t is
an independent company so far as
other railroads are concerned. The
road will run direct between Will
iamsport and Binghamton making
l16 miles of track. The contract for
constructing the road has been let to
Rogers Bros, a Philadelphia firm.
Work Of constructing has been com.
menccd near Wyalusing.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
Results of Improving ~ Highway In
Il MiAsnuri EnuMty.

Al n recent good roads convention
held in Missouri Mrs. w l.. Gciger,
practical farmer. owning aud operating
large place in Douglas county, told
how bad roads affected her business in
tereSts.
when | took hold of the farm" she
said, Il found large portions practical
~ useless for cultivation on account
of lack of drainage. Water gathered
there from all sides. An old confed-
crate soldier. neighhor, explained to
me how to overcome the effect, and
now | have a well drained farm with
four miles of drains
when | offered the place for sale an
agent looked it over He said. II there
were n good road leading to West
Plains our trading town, TIE farm
would be worth S75 an acre. | could
sell it for that And others told me
the same.
"The road TO West Plains was nearly
impassable, and their interest in the
place decreased visibly after the drive
from town. Many a time E'T vehicle
was mud bound for an hour or more
until some good neighbor helped me
out Last year l.SG0 was raised by
subscription ana work begun on the
worst part of the highway. 1t isn't q
good road yet. of course. bat it's far
better than ever before. There is bet
ter demand for farms. Some | know
of that We're offered for $l5 an acre
last year have been sold for 500 an
acre
"Why shouldn't the women help in
the good roads work 7" she said. There
is a good opportunity and purpose for
womens clubs. They could do great
work
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
Reception 70 DR.. Samvels.

A jolltication and reception to
Dr. Samuel, the newly elected mem
ber of Congress from this district is
being arranged by Bioomsburg Re-
publicans,to be held Friday evening.
The reception TO the successful can
didate viii he held nj the exchange
hotel in Bloomsbury. There will be
a parade, fireworks and jubilation in
various forms
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
The Late Judge Gansel.

Joseph Gansel was born in Main
vile, Columbia county, Pa, ON the
fourth day of January 1918, and died
October 80, 1904, aged sc years, 9
months, and % days. He moved
into Sullivan county at an early day,
and was elected sheriff, and later in
life was elected Associate Judge,
both of which office he filled with
acceptability. He was member of
the NJ. f. church for sixty one years;
until age and extreme feebleness
prevented he was constant atten-
dant at public worship and other
means of grace.
He WAS class leader twenty-six
years, uperintendent'o the Sunday
School thirty years, one of the stew
ards and Il trustee at the time of his
death. When he could no longer
attend the public religious services
he inquired diligently, and was in
teresied in the chnrch until his
death.
His pastor, Rev. II. NJ. Ash, de-
livered an appropriate funeral adj
dress, based on the words .sAnd if
by reason of strength they be four
score years, yet is there strength,
labor and sorrow, fer it is soon cut
oil and we fly away" after which
bis remains were laid to rest in the
Sonestown cemetery by those of his
wife, who preceded him about three
years ago.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
4 Wise Plan.

Two young men and one young wo-
man, members of the grange in New
York state, will enjoy. the benefits of
the grange scholarships at Cornell uni
versity this year. The winners of
these prizes are G. B. Tilson of Maple
Grove, \. Y; Gilbert Prole of Batavia,
n. Y, and Edith Wilson of Moravia,
n. Y. The value of the scholarships
is $50 each. The grange is doing Il
good work i'll offering these scholar
ships. They are awarded TO young
examinations held in each county
where applicants reside. The Order can
do no better than to help deserving
young men and women to an agricuI-
tural edueati.s -
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
LEGISLATION FOR FARMERS
'srhe Farmers Legislative Body" In
the Vermont Legislatures.

AT the 1902 session of the Vermont
legislature there was organized what
Is known as the Farmers Legislative
body. There We're that year 246 mem
bers of the legislature who We're farm
ers, and $50 of them We're enrolled in
this organization. The purpose is to
guard the farmers interests ana block
legislation that is undesirable 1t has
succeeded admirably thus far. Among
the desirable reforms accomplished
through the efforts of this legislative
body is one whereby the amount al
lowed by the state to farmers for eat
tie Killed on account of tuberculosis is
increased from 80 to so per cent of
their value. Several bills that had for
their object the securing of heavy
sums from the state treasury were
practically killed by this body before
being introduced into the legislature.
Regular meetings are held every week
during the legislative season, ana all
bills of special interest to farmers are
discussed ana plans laid for united, in
telligcnt action. There is no partisan
ship in this organization, and no nm
worthy motives influence 1t. The or
gauization is a permanent one ana win
meet at the forthcoming session of the
legislature and pursue its laborS rs
usual 1t is expected that many new
farmer members will be enrolled this
year.
The committee on legislation has out
lined certain measures rs Il basis of
work for the organization, among
which are these:
All mortsagcd property to he eX-
empt from taxation to the extent that
the mortgage is taxed within this state.
No exemption from taxation TO be al
lowed on account of debts owed with
out this state AS to roads, 100000
per annum TO be appropriated from
the state treasury for permanent high
ways in addition to the present high
way tax
4 liberal appropriation for n perma-
nent, well appointed dairy school. Non
residents to pay annual license tax of
so to n state fund for paying actual
damage done by deer to cultivated
crops. Excess of $1,000 TO go to state
highway fund.
.All automobiles TO he plainly mum
bered and registered with the aecreta-
ry of state and their use restricted to
certain rolds with regard to incrcas-
ed revenues, 100000 per annum to
be raised 10y increase of tax on rail
roads. transportation, sleeping ear and
telephone companies.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17

a well known civil engineer, Profess
or Thomas McCAnahan cf illinois, an
expert roaduaker, estimates that thor
ough draining alone OF prairie roads
would make enough difference in them
to add SO an acre TO the best farm in
central Illinois, and Professor Jere
miah w Jenks, ph D., III Road Leg
islation For the American State" OBJ
serves Judging from the increased
value Of all farm lands situated near
cities or large towns, if the road 10 the
town is good one it is hardly eN-
travagant TO say that two-thirds of the
farms in the Mississippi valley. of
which the present value is from $40 to
$50 an acre, would be increased in
value to the extent of $40 an acre if
good roads were made by them"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
Coed Road Notes

\ w"iter in an English automobile
paror cllinls that roads could be kept
permanently damp BY the application
Of strong solutions of calcium chloride
or magnesium chloride and that this
would Ee cleaner than oils and with
nut their Objectionable oiors.
Thee is nothing connected with the
occupation Of farming that costs the
farmer - much actual cash from year
to year rs a bad road.
a society for Tie prevention of dust
IN roads has been formed in Germany.
Good Roads MAGAZINE says that in
New Jersey Massachusetts and other
good roads states it is very noticeable
how sc ITEMS are building up along tie
lines of improved roads.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
G. II. Dickerinan.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. ii. Bay enter
tanned party of many young
friends on Monday evening in honor
of their Oldest daughter, Edna, tif-
teenth birthday, ut their homo near
Muncy Valley. The evening was
spent in playing many beautiful and
interesting games, Mr.. Emory
Shires making the center of enjoy
ment and amusements.
Those that were bresent were the
following; Misses Anna Quinn, Edna
ray lor, Maggie Phillips. Bessie Full
mer, Ruth Phillips, Edna Bay, Hell
en- Phillips, May Warburton, Caro-
iine Bay, Jessie Phillips, 0rpha
Armes, Nina Bay and Clara Phillips.
Messrs. Ernest Temple, Harvey
Warburton, Howard Bay, Leon
Schug, William and Emory Shires,
Earl Philips, Lester and Jasper Bay,
Rush aud Howard Armcs, Paul
Schug aud c. O. and VIM. G, Taylor
Prof. II. l.. Meyrs, Albert Bay and
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. III. Bay.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17
Favor Narrow conntry ROADS.

movement is on foot in Illinois to
reduce the width Of country roads
from sixty to forty feet. The falIners
are especially in favor of this project
on the ground that under present con
a. mach of the roadway is COW
weeds which scatter their
djacent fields. Another ar
gument in favor of the narrower roads
IL that the cost of maeadamizing and
maintenance is less
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1904-11-17

The annual session of the Ohio state
grange will bo held a week later than
usual this year., e., Dec. 20-2222--at
Warren, Trumbull county, o.