Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-05-02
PUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
OWNED BY THE LATE CHARLES
SIMPLIFY AT THURMONT, MD.

the F. & K. turnpike, and adJoins the
properties of the heirs of w. L. Shaffer.
Mackley Bros, and others, Hunting
creek dividing the same. These lots are
possessed of valuable water rights.
End. Lots Nos. 81 and IS situated ad-
jacent to the Monocacy Valley railroad,
containing In the aggregate
80 ACRES, ROOD AND 9-10 PRS.
Of land, more or less, the same having
been conveyed to the said Charles Ship
ley by deed from J. Wesley Creeger and
wife and Mary Elizabeth Firor. This
property adjoins the lands Of Marshall
Gaugh and others and ID valuable for
grazing purposes.
3d. Lot No. 3 (unimproved) containing
8 ACRES, l ROOD AND 6 PERCHES
Of land, more or less. This tract is stu
ated along the Monocacy Valley railroad
and adjoins the lands of Buck" Messner
and others.
4th. All that lot or parcel Of land (un-
improved) containing
7 ACRES AND 46 PERCHES
Of land, more or less, lying on the road
leading from Thurmont to Apples church
and but short distance from the West
ern Maryland station at Thurmont. 1t Is
a very valuable lot for number of pur-
poses owing to its desirable location.
9Th. All that lot or parcel of land (un-
improvedD situated between what is des-
ignated on the plat as Logs Alley and
fronting on New Street, being the same
lot or parcel Of ground that was convey
ed to the said Charles Shipley by John r.
Rouzer and wife. This lot is valuable
for building purposes, being but few
minutes walk from the railroad station
at Thurmont.
9th. All that lot or parcel Of land (un-
improved) situated on what is designated
in said plat As New Street, and being the
same property and premises that was
conveyed to the said Charles Shipley by
deed from VIM. J. Freeze and Joseph M.
Freeze, Executors. This lot is also val
liable for building purposes and is but a
few minutes walk from the railroad sta
ton at Thurmont.
9TH. All that lot or parcel of land sit
uated in Graceham. Frederick County,
Maryland, which was conveyed to the
said Charles Shipley by deed from Frank
N. Firor and Bernard Collifiower, ct al.
This property isimproved with substan-
tial Brick Dwelling house and other
outbuilding. A good well of water is on
the premises. This property will make
a comfortable and desirable home as it is
conveniently located.
Also
"vHE SHiPlEY FARM"
lying adjacent to and Immediately East
of Thurmont. containing
81 ACRES, 3 ROODS, Is PERCHES
Of land, more or less.
This property will be partially subdi-
vided into building lots IN in alp for cot
tages, and the highest prominence of said
farm, with 23S acres Of land, more or less
will be offered as
HOTEL SITE.
This site and the lots are most desira-
BILE for building purposes at Thurmont,
which place is becoming more and more
popular each year rs summer resort.
The location Of the Hotel Site is but fif-
teen minutes walk from the railroad sta
ton and commands magnificent view OF
the mountains as well as a view OF the
whole of Monocacy Valley stretching
| ~ Cnttuah,,rD pa IN
the Sugar Loaf Mountains in Montgom-
cry County, Md. The Water Company
will extend it's water mains to the said
lots laid off, and to the Hotel Site.
This property should be eagerly sought
by people desiring summer homes in the
mountains of Western Maryland, and az
Thurmont possesses many advantages
over other places, having unexcelled train
service on the Western Maryland Rail.
road and the advantage OF an Electric
railroad which will be completed during
this year.
The remainder of said farm (about SIS
acres) with the farm buildings, consist
ing of a comfortable Frame Dwelling
House and a good frame barn, will be
sold for farming purposes. 1t is admir-
ably adapted for dairying purposes.
PLATS OF LOTS
ms surveyed and laid off as well as the
plats of all of the parcels of land Offered
for sale can be seen by calling on or ad.
dressing the undersigned. The farm vii
be offered in subdivisions according to thu
plats and will also be offered rs whole
tract.
Proper avenues and alleys have beer
laid of for the accommodation Of lo
owners, all of which will fully appear b,
reference to the plat. Lots will be u
feet front and 240 feet deep.
Blue print drawings of the Hotel Sit
and building lots are at Waters Pharma
cy, The Thurmont National Bank and tn
Citizens Savings Bank, Thurmont, Md.
for public inspection.
, TERMS OF SALE:-CASH within 8
i days after sale. A cash deposit will b.
: required of each purchaser on the day O
$ sale as follows: From purchaser OF Lot
, Nos. % and %, $25; from purchaser o
, Lots Nos. Il and IS, $50; from purchase
: of Lot No. 3, $25; from purchaser Of tn
Seven Acre Lot, $50; from purchaser o
Fifth parcel, $25; from purchaser o
Sixth parcel, $25; from purchaser OF 10
in Graceham, $50; from purchaser Of tn
Farm, $3.50; from purchaser of Hote
Site, 500; from purchaser of each Sixt.
foot lot, SIS. All conveyancing to be a
the expense of purchaser or purchasers
> For further particulars or information
;. write or call upon
The Mercantile Trust & Deposi