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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
Rev. J. F. Kaiser Goes to New Field
Of Labor.

Sunday, November oath the closing
services of Rev. Kaiser's passionate of
nearly six years at Graceham and Thur
mont were held. Although the weather
was far from pleasant, especially in the
morning, the services were we'll attend
ed. In the morning at Ggaceham SER
mon was preached on Christian Union
and in the evening during lovefeast an
address was delivered, expressing joy for
having been privileged to minister to
their spiritual wants and best wishes for
their future, took the place of sermon.
This service was brought to close by
the singing of "God be with you till we
meet again." in which all joined very
heartily. Accompanied to the train by
members from Thurmont, Rev. Kaiser
and family started for their new field of
labor at Gracehill, Iowa. on the FIVE p.
m. train leaving with the best wishes OF
members from both places.
They were accompanied to the train
by members at Graceham on the morn
ing of the 25th at 10. 80 a. M, some hav.
ing personally called at the parsonage tc
bid them goodbye and many had enter.
tanned them by special invitation at their
homes. The Ladies Aid Society present.
ed Mrs. Kaiser, the retiring president,
with a substantial gift of loving remem
! brance and appreciation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
Evler's Valley Happenings.


Mr.. Thomas Webster of Norfolk, Va,
was guest in the family of Mrs. M. e.
Fisher.
Rev. Rudicil of Two Taverns visited
Mr.. w. P. Eyler Saturday.
Corn husking is about over in this vi
cinity.
The spelling school on Friday evening
was of very interesting nature and
speaks well for the pupils of the Eylers
Valley school. The earnestness of the
occasion will surely provoke another.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Furney spent
Thanksgiving Day in the family of Mrs.
Furney's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. p.
Eyler.
Quite number of children have chick
en- pox but none serious.
Rev. M. H. Sangree and daughter, Miss
Margaret, Mr.. and Mrs. David Wagaman
of Sabillasville spent Thanksgiving Day
with Mrs. Mary E. Fisher and family
who had provided an ample supply Of
turkey and all the other good things which
attend that occasion.
Butchering is the chief enjoyment at
present. Mr.. Eugene McKissick having
killed the largest porker thus far.
Mr.. John Hospelhorn of Emmitsburg
was recent caller on his son. Mr.. Al
bert Hospeihorn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05

Whenever you feel that your stomach
has gene little wrong, or when you feel
that it Ia not in good order as is evidenc-
ed by mean headache9, nervousness, bad
breath, and belching, take something at
times, and especially after your meals
until relief is afforded. There is nothing
better offered the public today for stom-
ach troubles, dyspepsia. indigestion, ETC.,
than Kodol. This Is scientific prepare
ton Of natural digestants combined with
vegetable acids and it contains the same
juices found in every healthy stomach.
Kodol is guaranteed to give relief. It is
pleasant to take; it will make you feel
fine by digesting what you eat. Sold by
James X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
Gets Free Rights OF Way.

Frederick, Md, Dec. AT the meet
ing in Buckeystown of citizens of Fred
erick and Montgomery counties, in the
interest of extending the Washington,
Frederick and Gettysburg electric road
from Frederick to Great Falls, and thence
over the Old Dominion line into Wash
ington, it developed that rights of wy
practically from Dickerson to Great Falls
have been secured free of charge.
In Poolesville district subscriptions to
about $50, 900 worth Of stock is promised,
and the committee in charge of the Fred
erick county end have been promised free
rights of way.
Mr.. Charles Wertheimer, vice-presi-
dent Of the Washington, Frederick and
Gettysburg Railroad, stated this morning
that there is every reason to think that
work will begin at an early date.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
CreagerstOwn Items.

Rev. Guy P. Bready will preach here
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Sunday School at o'clock; c. E. Meet
ing Sunday evening at Gas, Mrs. Daniel
Sherfey, leader.
The Thanksgiving dinner and supper
held at this place by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety proved to be success. At night
on the program rendered by the young
people, were two very nice little plays,
the first entitled "Courtship" being Civ
en- at nine o'clock. Those, having part
were Misses Lola Bell and Mary Ham
and Messrs Ernest Long and J. D. Ham.
The second play was given at II o'clock.
The title of this play was Aunt Susan
Jones'" Those taking part were Misses
Nellye Fisher, Estelle Fisher and Beulah
Ogle, Mr.. J. D. Ham and Mrs. l.. c..
Ogle. Both of these plays were very in
teresting and those taking part acquitted
themselves well. At q o'clock the Nor
ris chair and reed rocker were CHANGED
off, Mr.. VIM. Payne of Thurmont secur-
Ing the rocker on No. 13e, and Mr.. Geo.
W. Ham the Morris chair on No. 81.
The Jr. O. U. A. M. lodge of this place
turned out in body on Sunday and at
tended divine service, Rev. Chas. D. Shat
fer, of Thurmont delivering the address.
The Temperance service held on Sun
day night, Dec. LIST, was we'll attended.
The program was as follows: Opening
hymn, Throw Out the Life Line; Script.
ure Reading, by DR.. Young; Prayer by
Mr.. C. E. Derr; singing, The Temper
ance Star; recitation, The Drunkards
Dream, by Miss Mae Groshon; recitation,
Let 1t Alone, by Miss Emma Ramsburg
singing, The Temperance Call; reading,
There Is Danger In The Town, by Miss
Carrie Valentine; recitation, Why Won
en- and Children Hate the Saloon, by Ar.
thur Fox; singing, Vote as You Pray
recitation, A Drunkard, by Margaret
Ramsburg; singing, larry Not Long a,
the Wine; recitation, Playing Drunkard
by Miss Bslva Fox; singing, The Tenn
perence Banner; recitation, I'm Teeto
tsler, by Paul Derr; singing, Yield No
/ To Temptation; recitation, Poor Hous,
Nan, by Miss Mary Ham; Duet; reading
The Young Mans Chief Foe, by Mis-
Ada Derr; Solo; Offering; recitation, d.
Not Be Angry With Me Darling, by Mis-
Mable Long; recitation, An Old Man.
Story, by Miss Ruth Ham; singing, Coz
Pity the Poor; Address, by DR.. J. D. S
Young; singing, God Be With You It'll
We Meet Again; Benediction.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
EoRD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Next week the universal favorite, Sam
BERNARD in his latest musical comedy hit,
THE RICH Mr.. HOGGENHEIMER. !"
booked by H. 3. Smith; music by Lad
wig Highlander.
Sam Bernard comes next week in the
most amusing Of his many successful
musical comedies, 1.-THE Rich Mr.. Hog
genheimer," an up-to-date production of
melody and merriment. The perform
ance will be in all respects identical to
that given at Wallack's Theatre, New
York, during it's crowded run Of six
months. Mr.. Bernard in the title role is
funnier than ever, and the way he twists
the English language is bewilderingly in
terssting. AS laugh maker he is with
out equal, his performance has been
likened to "a continuous SMILE"
The company is exceptionally attract
i've headed by the fascinating Metropoli-
tan favorite, Georgia Game, others in
the cast include Marion Gcrson. Joseph
inc Kirkwood, Elsie Moore, David Tor
renee, Burrell Babette, J. G. Fenton,
Mortimer Weldon and others.
A chorus Of stage beauties numbers
forty, Harry B. Smith furnishes a merry
plot and plenty of amusing lines, ant
Ludwig Englandar'H music sparkles with
catchy tunefulness the song hits includ
ing 1.-THE Bagpipe Serenade," "Don't
you want paper" Little Old Americs
for me-" The World is a great big toy
shop" etc. The production is ideal il
costumal effects and scenic embellish
ment.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission rs and so cents
Week Dec. 10th, the merry musica
hit, 1.-THE Time, The Place and The Girl.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
Saloon Burned.

On Sunday morning between six and
seven o'clock the saloon building known
as the "Club House" and situated on the
road leading from Graceham to Creagers-
town, was totally destroyed by fire.
Business was conducted at this place by
Marshall Michael, Of Thurmont, until
Saturday night, when he closed the place,
having arranged to take charge of a sa-
loon at Motters, the following Monday.
We have not learned how the fire start
ed, but suppose it was of incendiary orr
gin or probably came from an amount of
over-heated "fre-wcter" left in the build
ing. MIR. Michael with his family moved
to Motters Monday morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
NO. 8174 EQUITY.

Notice is hereby given to the Creditors
of Joseph E. Wilhide, to prove and have
fled their claims against the said Joseph
+. Wilhide's estate, with the Clerk of
the Circuit Court for Frederick county,
on or before the 14th day OF December,
A. D. 1907, otherwise they may be ex-
Guided from participation in the distribu-
ton of the trust funds in said estate.
PETER N. HAMMAKER,
]. WESLEY CREEGER,
CHARLES C. WATERS,
nov 81 At Trustees.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
Ordinance No. 10.
ARTICLE I.

AEllCLc /.
SECTION /. Be it enacted and crdair-
ed by the Commissioners Of Thurmont,
That the Washing ton, Frederick and Get
tysburg Railway Company is given the
right in addition to laying its tracks on
or across East Main street and on ard
across Boundary Avenue, as provided by
:li!,--,e previously passed, to lay its
tracks and cona.--:..ct Z; rod -. :. -: " go
TIE 1ai IF any street, Lie or alley with
in the corporate limits of Thurn.ont, ex-
cept the streets lanes and alleys west Of
and including Church street, and to op-
crate their motive power on any of said
streets, lanes or alleys, and to string
it's wires ard erect it's poles on said
streets, lanes or alleys necessary to OPP
crate its railroad.
SECTION 2. In laying said tracks up
on or across said streets, lanes or alleys,
said Railway Company shall conform to
the grade of said streets as the same is
now constituted or which may hereafter
be constituted and designated by said
Board Of Commissioners.
SECTION 8. In laying said tracks upon
or across said streets, lanes or alleys of
Thurmont they shall be so laid and shall
be so graded and timbered both inside
and outside of the rails 50 as to be easily
crossed by any vehicle at any point on
the bed of said street, lane or alley; and
the bed Of said street, lane or alley be-
, tween the rails and two feet on both sides
Of said rails shall be made and kept in
good repair for public travel by said rail-
way company.
SECTION 4. In planting poles for the
wires OF said Railway Company on the
streets, lanes or alleys aforesaid, the
said poles shall be planted on the curb
line, and if said poles are of wood, they
shall be neat and comely and shall be
dressed and painted.
ARTICLE II.
SECTION /. And be it enacted and Or
dained, That before laying any tracks
across or upon any of the streets, lanes
or alleys of Thurmont, as aforesaid, The
Washington, Frederick and Gettysburg
Railway Company, shall give proper
bond to the Commissioners Of Thurmont,
to keep said crossings and rosdbed upon
said streets, lanes or alleys in good re-
pair for public travel, and save harmless
the said corporation Of Thurmont from
any damage which may be caused by the
use and occupancy of said streets, lanes
or alleys by said Railway Company.
ARTICLE III.
SECTION /. Be it enacted and ordain-
ed, That The Washington, Frederick and
Gettysburg Railway Company shall have
for the period of nine months from the
date of this ordinance to select the streets,
lanes or alleys on which they propose to
locate its boadbed, and if the roadbed is
not located and the work commenced on
same within said nine months it's fran.
chise under this ordinance shall cease and
be utterly voil.
SECTION 2. And be it further enacted
and ordained, That this ordinance shall
take effect from date of its passage.
Passed December 2, 1907.
VIM. J. FREEZE,
President.
j. MAcKLEY, Secretary.
dec s At
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IOYs Letter.


Mrs. Maurice Smith and family spent
Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. Chas
Miller in Gracenam.
Little Marie Lohr of Creagerstowr
spent last week with her grandmother,
| Mrs. F. Mort.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Young spent Sat.
urday and Sunday in Thurmont with Rev.
Beard and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Heffner spent Sun.
day in Thurmont with Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Wilhide. .
Mrs. Rosa Daugherty and daughter,
spent several days with her sister, Mrs.
Joseph Stambaagh.
Mr.. N. Mumma and Mrs. VIM. Mum
ma and son Charles, spent Wednesday
and Thursday with Mrs. G. M. Robinson
and family.
Mrs. Mary Mort and son William, spent
Sunday with VIM. Martin and family
near Hoovers Mill.
The Misses Schafers left Monday fo,
Baltimore to have their goods shipped
from that place to Graceham where they
have leased house and will resiae ir
the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin and daughte,
Helen of Waynesboro, and Mrs. c.
Stocksdale of Thurmont we're the guests
on Wednesday of Mrs. Jere Martin.
Miss Ami. Devi.biss returned home
Friday after spending several days vii
friends in Thurmcnt.
Mrs. w. L. Miller. hrs. Julian Sehafer,
and Misses Matilda and Sophia Schafer
were the guests on Tuesday Of Mrs. W.
L. Miller Of Lewistown.
Mr.. VIM. 10y and Rev. Beard Of Thur
mont spent Saturday fishing along Ow-
ems Creek and were the guest of the
formers sister, Mrs. Jere Martin.
Butchering has commenced in earnest.
Among those who killed fine porkers were
Mr.. Michael Robinson killing six on Wed.
nesday that all weighed near 1900 lbs.,
the heaviest weighing 80 lbs, also Mr.
Joseph Stambaugh killing three on Fri
day, the heaviest weighing 345 lbs
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05

Are you having trouble with your kid
neys? There are lots of people today
who wonder why they have pains across
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05

There is something about Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup that makes it
different from others, as it causes free
yet gentle action of the bowels through
which the cold is forced out of the sys-
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and allays Inflammation of the throat and
lungs. It is pleasant to take. Children
like it. Contains no opiates nor narcot-
ies Sold by James X. Waters.
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GIVEN AWAY FREE.
Over 81 900 in Money and Useful
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Send for full list of free gifts Of money,
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CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK

Did you ever stop to think how nice i.
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Personals.

MIR. JOS, Waesche and daughter Mrs.
Maude w edell Of Westminster visited
relatives here during the past week.
Miss Helen L1nders is visiting her
mother, Mrs. John Landers.
Mrs. Elizabeth Slick retr-ned from
Baltimore last week.
DR.. H. Ross Black and vie Of Hanover
visited hero dug tie ract week.
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CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK
TRESPASS NOTICE.

The undersigned hereby warn all per-
sons not to trespass upon their lands by
hunting with dog and gun or otherwise,
as the law will be enforced against all Of
enders.
ELI A. FRY, @. D. HOTT,
CALVIN COLLIFLOWER.
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New Firm.

We cali The attention of our readers to
the advertisement Of the new firm OF
Wisotzkey Bros. in this issue. They in
vile the public to their grand opening
Monday, December 9th. Call and see
thea.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05

Thousands of men and women in III
walks of life are suffering from kidney
and bladder troubles. Do neglect your
kidneys. Delays are dangerous. De
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills afford
quick relief for all forms of kidney and
bladder trouble. A weeks treatment Is
cents. Sold by James K. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
Nsw s1h"ert'ssHserfs.

\ N ORDINANCE. Application hav.
IA ing been made by the Washington,
Frederick and Gettysburg Railway Com
pany for an amendment and enlargement
of it's franchise to lay its tracks and op-
crate its motive power upon and across
the streets, lanes or alleys Of Thurmont,
Resolved by the Board of Commissioners
of Thurmont, that the following Ordi-
nance for the governing of the same be
nd. pied.
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Married.

Mr. Earl Carly of Catoctin and Miss
Katie l. May, of Mountaindale, this coun-
ty, were united in marriage by Rev. c.
y. shaffer at his residence Nov. 26th, at
six n m
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
Marriage Ties Became Irksome


Mrs. Ida C. Creager, through her at
torney. has filed bill for divorce from
William H. Creager. They live in Walk
ersville. Desertion is the ground upon
which the divorce is asked. The Court
has awarded Mrs. Creager alimony and
counsel fees pending the divorce. An In
junction was also granted restraining
Mr.. Creager's trustee from disposing OF
certain funds, with liberty to move for
the dissolution of the injunction.
After being married 20 years, George
Knott, of near Mount st. Mary's College,
has filed bill for divorce from Mrs.
Mollie Knott. They were married at
Mt. St. Mary's College, September LIST,
1887, by Rev. Father Guynn, Of that
place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05
I'nhlic Sale.

Mr.. VIM. W. Buhrman Of Gracehsm
will sell at public sale en- Thursday, De-
ccmber 18th, his farm containing about
100 acres Of land lying east of Graceham.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve-don't forget the name and accept
no substitute. Get DeWitt's. It's good
for piles. Sold by James K. Waters.
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MOTTO =.

In the Matter of the Estate of Laura V.
Cadow, in the Orphans Court of
Frederick County.
BY order of the Orphans Court OF
Frederick County, notice is hereby given
that Tuesday, January 81, 1908, has been
appointed by the Administrator of the
goods and chattles of Laura V. Cadow,
late of Frederick county, deceased, for
meeting of the heirs at law of said Laura
V. Cadow, late of said county, deceased
at the office of the Register of Wills for
Frederick county, at 10 O'Clock a. M, at
which time payment will be made and
distribution will also be made to the heirs
at law of said Laura V. Cadow, under
the direction and control of the Orphans
Court of Frederick County, and Matilda
S. Harvey, nonresident of the State of
Maryland, residing in Bloomington, in
the State of Illinois is hereby notified
that said distribution will be made on said
date in pursuance of the provisions of
Section 142 of Article SO of the Code of
Public General Laws Of the State Of Ma
ryland.
ROBERT e. CADOW,
Administrator of the Goods and Chattles
of Laura v. Cadow, deceased.
Coblentz & Waters, Attorneys. nov216t
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TrOutvillc Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Ssylor of Grace
ham spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.,
John Saylor and family.
Mr.. Thomas Pittinger and daughter OF
louisville and Mr.. Claton Shook of near
Detour spent Sunday with Mr.. John W.
Pittinger and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fox and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Saylor and little daughter
Thelma, spent Sunday afternoon with
..-.. :. -. .-'ouns and family.
Mr. Clyde M. Young and Miss Ada Fox
spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Bell
Graham of near LeGore.
Miss Della Speak Of Creagerstown, Miss
Dora Ande-s, Mr.. Chas. Strine and Mr..
Harry Dorcus of Woodsboro, ell spent
.nday evening with Miss Ada Fox.
Miss Lila J. Working Of near Hagers-
t wn is visiting friends at this place.
Mrs. Annie Havner and son Marion,
Mr.. Harvey Working and sister Miss
Ethel and Miss Ida Working spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Mr.. G. w. Har-
baugh and family of Araby.
Mrs. John Phillips spent Wedn. sday
afternoon with Mrs. John Delaplane.
Falr Dealings.
Mt. Tabor Lutheran Sunday School in
tends holding it's Christmas service on
Christmas eve, Dec. Gath. All are cord
tally invited.
Quite a turn around at Rocky Ridge
last week. Mr.. VIM. Hcird and Mr..
Calvin Andcrs traded places and moved
to their respective homes. Mr.. Elsie
Valentine moved to Baltimore to engage
in grocery business. We wish him sue
cess.
Mr.. Harry C. Better of Logs has ac-
cepted a position with Mr.. VIM. Grouse
in milling business near Middleburg.
Mr.. JohnST. OFT and sons E. c. and c.
]. OFT took dinner with Mr.. Joseph A.
Miller and family and other friends on
Thanksgiving Day. We are glad to know
Mr.. Otis hand is healing rilely.
On Thank sgiving Day Fair Dealings
was again visited by the boys for lit
tie hunting but being late in the season
and game being scarce they only killed
one rabbit and several cartridges but en-
joyed the sport with guns and dogs,
viz: Messrs. C. J. OFT, w. r. Motter, C.
E. Miller Of Taneytown, ]. II. Miller of
Westminster, G. H. Better and Joseph
A. Miller of Logs.
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BUSINESS Locals.

@- TO RENT. FARM CONTAINING
LOG acres, 2 miles east of Graceham on
the road leading to Emmitsburg. Posses
sion given April LIST, 1908.
MRS. MARGARET SHANK.
oct 31tf
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Local Items.
New Advertisements.

Ordinance No. 10.
Wisotzkey Bros.
New Home Sewing Machine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-12-05

Vincent SebOld.
Attormey.at.Law.

Attorney for Thurmont National Bank.
At Thurmont Every Thursday.
Offices SEBoLD B'LD'G, Emmitsburg, Md.
Both &C, & P. Emmitsburg, "a.
Phones. ! Fred'k Co., Emmitsburg, ~.