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The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
MT. FORK NEWS.

Much fruit was killed by the last frost.
 We are having nice Sunday school at Oak Grove.
 Elmer Barber returned nome Thursday from Oklahoma. Jack Lowther spent Saturday and Sunday with his brother, F. NJ.
 Farmers are getting along nicely with crops, some blowing cCrn now
 Uncle Georg. Leming and wife, who have been sick, are improving.
 Mrs. Alice Slrden and Miss Ova Leming spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mrs. Crawford neir Mena.
 Old Bachelor.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
| ITEMS OF INTEREST
 IS GATHERED BY THE | |CORRESPO NDENTS
NUNLEY NEWS.

There will be singing at Salem Sunday evening.
 Everybody seems 10 be taking advantage of the fine weather to go fishing.
 Brother Green failed to fill his appointment at this place Sunday on account of sickness.
 Miss Florence Thompson is wis iting at Terrell, Ark, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Meaus.
 Sam Denver, James WagoueI and Mr. Proctor took their ko- daks and spent the day Sunday at Standing Rock, taking views of the beautiful scenery.
 Honey Bee.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
RATION ITEns.

Marion Bell went to Mena on business Saturday.
 There was a singing at the school house Sunday night. A Mir. McNeal from Utah, has bought the McMichael fruit farm, Mrs. s. J. Johnson of Grau- miss, visited friends at Hatton Saturday.
 Mrs. Winchell spent Saturday and Sunday with her son Robert at Mena.
 Virgil Watkins and his siste. Ira from Howard coulty, visited relatives Sunday.
 The young people enjoyed 2 party given by Mir. aud Mrs. :, NJ. Harkey Saturday night.
 Hiram
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

are living in the land of the free and home of the brave there F no reason why we should not pc enjoying the advantages ot civil- ization.
 Geo. Ferguson has completed storm house for Hon. ". F. Maddox of Alder. Mir. Maddox is one of the oldest settlers ol western Montgomery county.
 Mountain Hermit.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

ited at the home of ]. ". Bailey Saturday night.
 Mark Riggin, who has been at Mena for the past few months, is again with bis friends at Board Camp.
 A large crowd attended ser vices at the Primitive Baptist church Sunday. H. Ellison and c. s. Bates delivered interesting discourses.
 There will be all-day singing at the Baptist church Sunday. All are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets, as din- uer is to be served on the grounds,
 Goldenhair.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Dover place, west of town, has the finest field of stra wberries in Polk county, and if nothing un usual occurs 10 interfere he will pick at least 60U crates from three acres of berries. Mir. Waugh cultivated his strawberries all through the dry weather last summer and now he will soon reap his we'll deserved reward.
 Antony.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
now's This?

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 Waiding. Kinnan & Marvin. o
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The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Bert Hiltebrand. the Leading Photographer, for everything n the photograph line. Pictures enlarged and copied; Kodak work finished; Photo and kodak sup plies, always fresh; Picture frames and frames made to order Pyrograhny outfits and materlal' Water and oll paint m all colors, Brushes for China, oil and water paints; Passe partout binding, Kodaks for rent and sale; Posta' cards of the latest styles alwasS in stock. Remember the Leading Gallery on DeQueen St.
 25-lm l4-1m.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
DOTS FRol DALLAS.

Farmers are now planting cot tnn.
 Mrs. Rose Mantooth is sick this week.
 Tom Joplin of Hatfield is wis iting relatives here.
 Mr. Wilcox of Illinois is wis bis brother, Sam Wilcox. Miss Lacile Moore is visiting her grandfather, A. l.. Durham, Brother Logan will preach al tn place next Sunday moruing and night.
 Miss Bettie Milham and her brother Jake spent Saturday night in Mena.
 Mrs. Levi Joplin and niece Julia Ritchell, spent Saturday at the home of John Joplin.
 Rosebud.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
BOARD CAMP NEWS.

Mrs M. Riggin is staying at the home of Jack Lofts.
 D. F. Wilcox, who has been very ill for some time, is improv- ing.
 A singing was much enjoyed at the home of L. P. Purvis Sun day night.
 Mrs. Hey Riggiu has been very i'll for the past week, but is re- ported better. Miss Irene Embry is visiting this week with friends and rela- tivss at Meua. MT, and Mrs. Miles Bailey vis-
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
WlCkES WAVELETS.

MT. Rilaford has moved out to his place two miles from Wickes. Rev. Winfield will preach at Wickes next Sunday at II a. m. MT. and Mrs. John Williams are all smiles over the arrival of fine girl.
 The Hunt and Meeks fruit farm have finished setting oul strawberries for this season.
 Messrs. Lebo and Sullivan, who went fishing the first of the weeI had their tent and camping out fit burned, and Mir. Lebo's fine gun was destroyed.
 The fishing party which Jeff Wickes last week returned Sun day. Few fish were caught, anC Harrison Sanford and Reect Henry lost their shoes, and Mis-: Oza Henry had an accident, get ting her foot sca.ded.
 Peck's Bad Boy.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
LOWER BIG FORK LINKS.

Corn is coming out rapidly the past few days.
 Dr. Maxwell of Meua was at our singing Sunday evening.
 Dave Standridge of Opal was visitor at Squire Walkers home Sunday.
 A. E. Suits and wife visited K. A. Gately of Mena Saturday and Sunday.
 B. Cagle and Ed Medford of Board Camp attended singing at this place Sunday.
 Miss Lizzie Cagle of Board Camp visited Misses Alice and Dove Holmes Sunday.
 Hiram Hooker and James Dar- brough, singing leaders of Egger, were amoug us Sunday evening Luther Hale and family of Oklahoma are visiting Mrs. dAle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Conn.
 We have singing every first and third Sunday; sunday school every Sunday at 10 o'clock, with N. W Esds, sup upAriatendent, and John Lofts teacher.
 Papa's Daughter.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Miss Pearl Foster has been sick, but IS now improving. Jack Nichols of Page, Ok, was visiting friends at Big Fork Sunday.
 Uncle Jack Foster peeached an interesting sermon at Big Fork Sunday morning.
 Aunt Margaret Long, who has been sick for several weeks, is able to be out again.
 Stranger.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

To the people interested in the Daniel cemetery near Wickes: We are to meet on May l2, for the purpose of cleaning up more ground aud building a new fence around the whole cemetery. We would like to ask everyone who is interested to be present and ready for work.
 E. w. Hsmby,
 D. A. Daniel,
 W. H. Darwin,
 Trustees
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
GRAND LEADER
 "The Store Where Quality and Price Meet"

at his old home. MT. Pierce will likely move back to this county on account of his wife's health.
 Henry Finger of Hatfield at ended court Wednesday as a
 itness.
 Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Burk Of Wilton, are in Meua attending court. MT. Burk is proud of the act that he Is the eldest section foreman on the K. c. $.
 Marriage license was issued Saturday to B. Gipson and Mrs. Maggie Washburn, both of Hat field. Also one to Mena parties, which we are not at liberty to publish just yet.
 Ed Hoblitzell of Cove, who lost
 leg by jumping from a train at that place two or three months ago, was in the city yesterday and left on No. ? Friday night tor Kansas City.
 A card from Postmaster Cor ey of Acorn announces that a postal money order department nas been opened at that office and hereafter he IS prepared to issue orders to all corners.
 A. J. Nalchom. an old tune citizen of this county, now living near Maysvilie, Ok, came in Friday from Hatfield, where he had been visiting his brother n law, Judge T. k. Rowe.
 County Clerk w. l.. Parker cal me down to his office Monday morning for the first time since his injury, some two months lgo. His many friends will be glad to see him out again.
 J. E. Dudley recently purchas ed large bunch of cattle in tue Gourd Neck country and started Thursday with them 10 the Osa ge country COX to grsze them. He was assisted by Thad and Ike Reid.
 Amos Goodwin has taken charge of the livery part of tue Legate Livery and Transfer busi. ness. and Henry Legate will in the future devote his time princi- pally to the transfer part of the business.
 Prof. Ol J. Jackson, the music instructor and piano tuner, has secured five acres of land iu the south part of town, which he is having planted in onions and po- tatoes. He is planning to devote his spare time to this, and rais. ing chickens.
 Robert Hardy, recently of Johnson county, Ark, came in Thursday from New Mexico and points in Texas, where he had been prospecting for several weeks, He and family lief, next
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22
PERSONAL NOTES

|. N. Wilcox was in from Bigger Friday.
 William Philpot was in from Egger today.
 lack Davis was over from Womble Saturday.
 ]. T. Winton was in the city Tuesday on business.
 w. A. Eddleman of Wickes was in the city Tuesday.
 Dr. K. T. Connally camc in from Rocky Tuesday.
 ]. c. Cupit of Bethel, Ok, was trading in town Friday.
 County surveyor s. M. Imoe was in the city Saturday.
 Attorney B. J. Stewart was up from Winthrop Thursday.
 Dr. Watkins went to Rust Saturday to see H. k. Gam.
 Miss Mollie Gam Of Rust is shopping in the city Friday. G. l.. Harris, postmaster at lux, was in the city Tuesday. c. +. Mcknight of Janssen was in the city on business Friday.
 John s. Whitten of Hatton 1. in the city on business Tuesday.
 Earl Davis, now located at Womble, visited in Mena Friday. Dr. L. K. Robinson of Parks. Scott county was in Mena Friday. N. A. Gam, a former Mena citizen, was up from Rust Tues day.
 Prof. CIV. Johnson of Grannis was in the city on business Mou- day.
 Father Gallagher made a trip U Egger last week, returning Friday.
 K. Frost of Scott county was in the city Monday trading with the Mena merchants. E. McMillan and family left Saturday for a weeks visit with relatives at Womble. ]. L. Cox of Slatington was in the .city Monday visiting his sister, Mrs. G. F. Crawford. Dr. K. c. Maxwell came in Sat urday from Egger, where he had been on professional business Mrs. Jane Smith of Big Fork left on the Traveller Saturday tor Ada, Ox., where she will re side.
 Alva and Guy Masters of Egg ger were ia Mena Thursday on their way to Brick, Ok, to To- 1 cate.
 l.. J. Witherspoou, manager oi the Black Springs Lumber Com pany, was Tn the city on business Friday.
 Thos. Wilcoxen of Rocky was in the city Friday, having the in surance on his Mena propert, renewed. B. H. Barton was up from Cove Thursday, returning home mex morning. J. H. Hamby and wife of Board Camp visited in Mena Thursday, guests of MT. and Mrs. G. F. Crawford.
 Mrs. N. D. Crawford and Miss Ida Sikes came in from Egger Thursday and left on No. 4 for their homes at Brick, Ok.
 k. D. Sale, who recently re- tired from business on the south side, returned Thursday from a business trip to Scott county.
 J. H. Allen, made a trip to Hatfield Thursday. Since be- ing burned out at that place last week MT. Allen has moved to M,n3.
 J G Gsrre, of near Guthrie, Ok, is here on visit. He has some Oklahoma property which he wishes to exchange for Polk county property.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

For the best dental work, see Black x Dickson, best work, lowest prices aud least pain.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

morning for Egger, where they will probably locate. Mrs. Hardy is an aunt of Mrs. Levi WimberIy of the south side.
 s. 1. Wood, of the south side, who is farming this year for his health, was in Friday to look after the business at bis mer- cantile establishment.
 Ben K. Owens the well-to-do farmer living three and one half miles north east of Mena, has purchased the fine Jersey bull which has been at the head of the heard on the St. John farm.
 Mark Whayne, one of Polk county's best known lumbermeu and citizens, has sold out his lumber interests al Vandervoort to his partners, Albaugh & Lich- ly,er, and IS planning to go idto the retail lumber business at Tahlequah, Ok. He left for that place Wednesday, but will return in few days to look after his affairs prior to moving.
 w. H. Pigg and Starr Heath, a brOther-in-la have formed a partnership and will conduct an insurance and loan business. They have opened up an office over Guuuels' drug store, third door north of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, and will be glad to have all parties interested in insurance or loans call on them at their office.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Jeff Pierce, resident of Okla homa, arrived in Mena Slturdav, and Sunday in company with w. M, Taylor of the south side, drove down on Two-Mile to visit
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Robert Hardy, recently of Johnson county, Ark, came in Thursday from New Mexico and points in Texas, where he had been prospecting for several weeks He and family left next
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Mr. and Mrs. M. c Burk of Wilton, are in Meua attending court. Mir. Burk is proud of the act that he Is the eldest section foreman on the K. c. $.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

at his old home. MT. Pierce will likely move back to this county on account of his wife's health.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Henry Finger of Hatfield at ended court Wednesday as a itness.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Marriage license was issued Saturday to B. Gipson and Mrs. Maggie Washburn, both of Hsi- ield. Also one to Mena parties, which we are not at liberty 10 publish just yet.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Read these prices and then bring your calf +o the Store that gives VALUES instead of PREMIUMS:
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Lige Hunter, cattle man of Franklin county, who is buying cattle at Hatfield, was in the city Friday, returning 10 Hatfield on the local Saturday.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

morning for Egger, where they will probably locate. Mrs. Hardy is an aunt of Mrs. Levi Wimberly of the south side.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Ed Hoblitzell of Cove, who lost
 leg by jumping from train at that place two or three months ago, was in the city yesterday and left on No. ? Friday night tor Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

Prof. Ol J. Jackson. the music instructor and piano tuner, has secured five acres of land iu the south part of town, which he is having planted in onions and po- tatoes. He is planning to devote his spare time to this, and rais- ing chickens.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

County Clerk w. l.. Parker ca ame down to his office Monday morning for the first time since his injury, some two months ago. His many friends will be glad to see him out again.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-04-22

A. J. Nalchom, an old tune citizen of this county, now living near Maysvilie, Ok, came in Friday from Hatfield, where he had been visiting his brother ,n law, Judge T. k. Rowe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
Fire DESTROYS Barn.

The large stone barn on the farm of
Mrs. l.. V. Mohler, about three miles
northwest of Frederick, was destroyed
by fire about 12.45 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing. The family were awakened by the
barking of the dogs, and found the barn
afire in the haymow. They succeeded in
getting number of farming implements
etc., out of the barn before the flames
had spread entirely through the building
A binder, several plows, some harness
and quantity of hay were destroyed.
No live stock was destroyed. The fire
is thought to have been of incendiary Or
igin. The loss is estimated at about
81, 500, which is partially covered by in
Surance,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
Thufmont Happenings.
Automobile, Soldiers, Memorial
Day, Baseball Games, Keep
The Town Lively.

Since our last issue many things have
happened in our midst, all Of which have
created more or less excitement and
brought many persons from the country
and nearby towns to Thurmont.
Thursday morning last the unexpected
arrival of about 400 u S. soldiers from
Fort Myer, Va, caused stir among
young and old. These troops camped at
the Fair Grounds at Frederick, Wednes-
day night, and expected to camp Thurs
day night at Middleburg, Carroll county,
but owing to the heavy rains and cOndi-
ton of the roads, had to abandon that
route. They arrived here about 10 O'Clock
and camped on Col. John X. Rouzer s
field along the creek south of town.
During phe evening hnndl eds of people
visited the camp.
While the soldiers We're attracting at
tention in one part Of the town the large
new "Rapid' automobile was receiving
its share of attention at the shop of Mr..
Vincent O'Toole where it was being made
ready for service. Notice was given that
after &. 30, Thursday evening, anyone
wishing to do so could take Il ride in the
Auto for 5 cents. Everybody wanted to
go, and the car was kept busy until dark.
The car is in charge Of Mr.. John O'Toole
and has been patronized very literally.
1t has made hit, and has come to stay.
Thursday afternoon a game of ball was
arranged with the soldier boys and drew
"A big crowd. At no time was the Thur
mont club in danger of loosing, but the
game could not be finished on account of
"A thunder storm. that broke over this
sectlCn.
Friday was devoted to baseball. The
High School club went to Walkersvllle in
he d., automobile and played a return
gam, with the club at that place. The
ode IN the new .ar had a bad effect on
IN. c ub, and they were defeated l3-2.
al the Afternoon the public school club
i !tnmtsburg came to Thurmont and
russri bats with the club from our
public scnoul. The visitors could not
connect with Creegcr's curves and were
defeated 9 4.
Saturday morning everybody was busy
getting ready for Memorial service i'll
the afternoon, but time was found dur
ing the morning for IA game OF ball be-
tween the Public School club Of this
place and cllb from Franklin Mills.
This game also went to the Public School
club, score y.
Saturday afternoon Memorial services
were held an account of which is given
elsewhere.
The festival held by the Moravian Sun
dav School, Saturday night, in Town
Hall, attracted many persons, the Hall
being crowded during the entire even
ing. We understand the receipts of the
evening were very gratifying to those
in charge.
Sunday afternoon members of Jason
Damuth Post, &. A. H., and Columbia
Council Jr. O. u. A. M. of this place
went to Creagerstown and took part in
the memorial services held by the Jr. o.
u. A. NJ. Council OF that place. The
automobile was kept busy hauling pleas
ure seekers until late in the evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
I,ODsrs Valuable Mare,

A valuable sorrel mare belonging to
Mr.. Frank Zimmerman of near Lewis
town, began complaining last Saturday
evening, but not much attention was Civ
en- her, as nothing serious was supposed
to be wrong Sunday morning she was
no better and Mr.. Scott Long of Creag
erstown was sent for. He made an eX-
animation and gave her what he thought
would relieve the trouble, and for time
she appeared better. A short time af-
ter she became violent and apparently
"tried to tear the stabling down. No
one would venture where she was. Mr..
Zimmerman telephoned to Frederick for
a veterinary surgeon who came immedl-
ately, and after seeing her condition and
actions, pronounced theca Sc hydrophobia
and advised that she be killed, the sam e
being done.
When Mr.. Long administered the med
icine, he knocked piece of skin from
one of his fingers, but in short time
went to DR.. Neighbors at Lewistown and
had the wound cauterized. Not being
positively sure that the mare had hydro
phobia, the head was shipped to Balti-
more on Monday morning for examina-
ton. If it is SO found, Mr.. Long will &c
at once to the city and take treatment.
1t is not known that the mare was bit
by any mad dog, but strange dog was
about Mr.. Zimmerman's barn several
weeks ago, having followed the team.
Mr. Zimmerman killed his dog Sunday.
Many reports were current here and
elsewhere regarding this matter. We
give the above as authentic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
TIiIIItMONT!

Rolling hills and Blue Ridge mountains
Rim the beauty of thy scene,
With streams and rushing fountains;
And broad fields of waving green,
Where the birds are gaily singing,
With the flowers in vernal bloom,
And the church bells loudly ringing
To dispel all eal thly gloom.
There the eagles soar in glory,
Round the distant crags afar,
TO wing the old, old story,
OF the heavenly gates ajar,
Where Freedom ever fingers
With sweet loyalty so true,
And points with rosy fingers,
To the "Boys who wore the Blue!'
The old grand and lofty ridges,
Where brave Liber ty abides,
And the morning sunlight bridges,
Down the years of time and tides,
All truth and love and honor
Shall prevail for evermore,
Until our Starry Banner,
Shines on yon celestial shore.
And thy glorious sons and daughters,
Are the pride of Maryland,
AS pure as the bright waters,
OF thy mountain cliffs SO grand,
Where faith and love co-mingle,
To entrance the sylvan scene,
And life blood with it's Jingle,
Thrills thy everlasting green.
Thurmont, Md, JOHN A. JOYCE
May 29th, 1909.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
Had to Change Route.

The u. S. troops which camped at the
fair grounds Wednesday night, and ex-
pected to camp Thursday night at Mid
dleburg, were compelled to change their
route and go via Emmitsburg, owing to
the rain and heavy roads and the great
weight of artillery they had to convey.
Lieut.. Miles telephoned the fact to Mr..
E. o. Cash. Mr.. Cash had prepared to
furnish them grain and hay for their
horses, but as these are not perishable
he will not suffer. John Bowman, baker
at Middleburg, had baked about 37O
loaves of bread and d. Fred. Englar, OF
Union Bridge, had intended to furnish
them with several hundred pounds OF
meat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
DISSOLUTION Of PARTNERSHIP.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
that the business conducted under the
firm name Of Grimes & Stimmel will on
and after June /, 1909, be continued by
Harry Z. Stimmel, the partnership being
dissolved.
WARNER T. GRIMES,
june3tf HARRY +. SIlMMEl"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
Business Locals.

sag- FOUND SMALL SILVER
Watch Inquire at
june 3 ct" CLARION OFFICE.
atas~ FOR SALE-MY PROPERTY
situated north of Thurmont improved
with two substantial dwellings, and out
buildings, good gardens, water and fruit
on premises. Possession given April l,
1910.
MISS RHUA WILLHIDE,
may H2t Thurmont, Md
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
Decoration At Creagerstown.

Sunday afternoon last Memorial SER
vices were held at Creagerstown, under
auspices of Reno Council Jr. o. U. A.
M. and Jason Damuth Post, G. A. r.
Addresses were made in behalf of the
Mechanics by gentlemen from Baltimore
and by Col. John K. Rouzer of Thurmont
in honor of the veterans. A large crowd
was present and the program was very
interesting and entertaining.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-06-03
Dedicated To Thurm0nt.

Col John A. Joyce, of Washington, d.
c., who delivered the Memorial address
here on Saturday last, was so elated with
Thurmont and its surroundings, that he
was inspired to write the following poem: