Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Fourth Of July Attractions,
Big Celebrations at Baltimore,
Frederick, HagerstOwn and
Emmitsburg.

ranging for big time in that city on
July 4th. There will be an automobile
parade nothing but ACKNOWLEDGMENT
will ride in automobiles and big prize
will be given for the best decorated auto
in line. There will also be Horse Show
and Races and Roman Chariot race
the most exciting event ever held on the
Fair Grounds.
At Frederick elaborate preparations
are being made for the Red Mems big
time. For weeks past the braves have
been striving to perfect the plans and
they are now getting into such shape as
to promise the largest time of the kind
that has ever been held in Frederick.
Braves from all over the State will be in
attendance and numerous attractions will
make the time pass pleasantly.
In addition to the Red Men there have
been arranged two double header ball
games, one for July 8 with Brunswick,
and the other for July 4 with Martins
burg. These games have been arranged
SO as not to conflict with any of the Red
Mems plans.
The Safe and Sane" Fourth of July
Committee Of Baltimore is repairing for
an elaborate and extensive celebration
in Baltimore July 4th. There will be a
magnificent street parade and interest
ing patriotic exercises will be held in all
the city parks. The committee sends the
following invitation to US:
10 the People of Thurmont, Greeting:
Baltimore extends to you cordial
and hearty welcome to enjoy with her
the greatest Fourth of July Celebration
ever prepared by an American Munich
pality. We promise your entertainment
shall be great in every way, and we look
forward with much pleasure to having
you with u.s."
VIM. A. Eisenbrandt, Chairman,
James H. Preston, Mayor of Baltimore,
Honorary Chairman.
At Emmitsburg, Vigilant Hose Com
pany will hold its annual picnic. There
will be a parade, baseball games and
plenty amusements for all at the Park.
Several bands of music will be present.
Finds Turtle After Nineteen Years.
Last week while men in the. employ Of
MIR. Chas. Willhide were in field work.
ing they found land turtle travelling
about. The turtle was halted, picked up
and turned up to see if he had been mark
ed. On his under shell were discovered
the inscription 81. A. F. July l, 1892.
The initials are those of Mr.. Josiah A.
Flohr who at one time owned the farm
on which the turtle was found. The tur-
tie was taken to Mr.. Flohr who remem-
bers having marked turtle near where
this one was found. Mr.. Willhide brot
the turtle to our office last Thursday.
The inscription is very legible.
On Friday afternoon while looking over
our exchanges we read the following ar
ticle in the Waynesboro, Pa, Record Of
Wednesday, June 2lst:
"E. S. Flory, visitor to Waynesboro
Saturday, told of finding, day or two
ago, a turtle on which he had carved his
initials twenty-four years ago.
"He found the turtle in field near
Quinsonia two dozen years ago and cut
on it with his knife, E. F. ST." He ran
across it, few days ago, within half a
mile of the spot where he first found it.
Twenty years ago, Harvey Benedict
picked up the turtle and added his initials
and date. Both inscriptions are very
legible."
Lutheran s. s. Reunion ut BraddOck
Heights.
Arrangements are about completed for
the reunion of the Lutheran Sunday
Schools of Frederick county, to be held
at Braddock Heights on Wednesday, July