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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Preparing For Second Militia En-
campment.


Plans have been completed for the an
nual District National Guard encamp-
ment, which will occupy the site of Camp
Warield, lately vacated by the Maryland
National Guard, August l8 to q. More
than 1000 soldiers will 60 into camp.
The First and Second Infantry and the
First Separate Battalion. will leave
Washington over the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad on the morning of August II.
The Signal Corps, Hospital Corps and
Field Artillery Corps will march to the
camp ground Leaving Washington on
the morning of August Is they will cover
the distance in two days.
Prior to the encampment camp of in
structions for officers will be held at Fort
Myer August IL to II. 1t will be con-
Quoted with view Of better preparing
the young officers for handling their men
at the general camp.
Upon arriving at Frederick the advance
guard will pitch tents and prepare the
camp. Temporary telephone and tele-
graph lines will be erected and porta-
bic wireless outfit placed in operation by
the Signal Corps.
The maneuvers will consist principally
of elementary field work, supplementing
the work undertaken at Fort Myer. Gen.
George H. Harries will be in command
of the camp and all the maneuvers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
AVIATION IN WAR.

Both the Army and Navy are tax.
Ing great interest in aviation. The
Army has an aviation school at COL
lege Park near Washington. and 1t is
intended to have about twenty aero
planes there. Tho Navy is making
very interesting experiments with /"
hydrupiane whicl, can prise from and
alight Oh the water. The first feat
Of this sort WIS performed Mt San Di=
ego, where there Is a well mu'pp y
and up- to- date aviation club, OF which
Col. d. G. Collier is president. Cot.
Collier being also Director General OF
the Panama-California Exposition,
to be held in San Diego in 1915, 1t
is foregor.e conclusion that there
will be son doings in the way OF
aerial stun's at the Exposition. AS
a matter Of fact, the Colonel last week
offered prize Of O,000for the first
aviator who should take from Pana-
mn to San Diego news Of the opening
of the canal. This has aroused gen
eral interest among the air men, and
it is likely that other cities will add
to the sum Of the prize, making II
one well worthy to be fought for.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
LOCUST TREE BLIGHT"

Washington, July 25.-For several
weeks the locust trees all over West.
ern Maryland, and into Pennsylvania
have been stricken with an apparcn,
blight, the leaves turning a sickly
yellow. A constituent called the at,
tention of Congressman David J.
Lewis, of the Sixth Maryland District
to the fact, and Mr.. Lewis requested
DIR. l.. O. Howard, the Chief Ento-
mologist in the Department of Agri-
culture, to locate the trouble.
DR.. Howard states that the damage
has been caused by the socalled leaf
mining locust beetle, "Odontota dor
sails"
This insect" says the doctor, in
his report to Congressman Lewis, is
subject to very considerable fiuctua-
ton in numbers, and may be abund-
ant one season and scarce again,for a
number OF years. tits nearly always
more or less troublesome to locust
trees in Maryland, Virginia and the
District Of Columbia. 1t is, however
not considered to be dangerous en-
envy of the tree, and in fact have
never known a tree to be killed by it..
The larva feeds within the leaf and
cannot be reached by spray. The
protection of wooded tracts in which
the locust predominates is practically
out of the question, but where only
a few trees in yard are to be pro-
tected it may be well to spray with
an arsenical solution upon the first
appearance of the beetles, which is
usually in May. The beetles them
selves feed to some extent, and are
thus killed before they lay their eggs.
At this time there is nothing to be
done, but wherever possible in door
yards and such places the leaves
should be raked up very promptly in
the autumn and burned"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Mt. St. Mary's Items.

The Texan will besrepeated at St. An
thongs hall this evening at s O'Clock.
Come one and all as this will be your last
chance to see it at Mt. St. Mary's.
Many from this locality have decided
to go to Thurmont Saturday and see the
Swastika Club present The Texan in the
Town Hall. All those who wish to g,
with the crowd can do SO by handing
their names to Edw or VIM Settler thi.
evening The price will be fifty cents :
round trip.
The picnic at St. Anthony's on Satur
day was a grand success.
Mrs. Margaret Hoke is on the sick list
Mr.. Chas. Althof who has been visit.
ing in Baltimore, has returned home.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Graceham Letter.

Graceham Letter.
: Mrs. Jennie Martin and daughter M isl
Bessie, and granddaughter Helen, Of
Thurmont, Mr.. and Mrs. Crossman Of
California, and Mrs. Pussy Of New York
visited in our town on Monday last.
Mr.. Lewis Huebener Of Lititz, Pa, il
visiting his brother, Rev. Huebener.
Mrs. Willhide of near Thurmont spent
Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Mccartney.
Rev. Huebener, his mother, sister ant
brother spent few days In Frederick
with Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Welty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Humerick and daughte
Of Catoctin Furnace spent Sunday will
Mrs. Harry erosion.
Mr.. George Fleagle and wife Of Thur
mont spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Creeger.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. ]. C. Carson
Mrs. Ella Collifower and daughter Edn'
Of Philadelphia, Mr.. John Pittinger, Mr.
Raymond Boiler and Miss Mabel Mile
spent the evening with Mr., and Mrs
F, A. Colliiower, Raymond Boiler, VIC
linist, and 'Belva ColliAower, organist
gave several pretty selections. Mise
Mabel Miller and Belva Colliflower SAM
several DUETS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Republican County Central COMMITTEE
Meet At Frederick.

Republican County Central Commit tee
Meet At Frederick.
A Republican County Central Commit
tee was held last Saturday morning in
the Court House in Frederick, it being
estimated that fully 200 persons were
present. Little business of Importance
was done at this meeting, the direct pri-
mary law being the chief topic under
discussion. The party leaders explained
as well as possible the various require
ments of the law, under which all nomi-
nations must be made this year.
Addresses were made to the delegates
by Col. John R. Rouzer, of Thurmont,
and DR.. T. E. r. Miller of Lewistown,
both urging the Republicans to wage a
hard fight this fall, and to see that the
best possible men are nominated for the
various Offices. The only business done
at the meeting, which was given out for
publication, was the fact that the appor-
tionment of members of the County Gen.
trail Committee for the various districts
was made. Frederick is given three from
each precinct, or "a, and in the county
districts the number runs from five to
ten.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Lows Letter.

Mrs. John Fisher, Mrs. Sam'l Martin
and Miss Pansy Tressler spent one day
last week with Mrs. G. w. Hoffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam'l Martin were visit
ors in Thurmont on Friday.
Mr.. VIM. Eigenbrode and family spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Eigenbrode.
Mrs. George Mumford of Westminster
visited her brother, John Eyler, Sunday.
On Wednesday morning last the sum-
mer house belonging to Mrs. Maurice
Smith was set on fire by the explosion
of coal oil stove. By the prompt as
sistance Of the neighbors the fire was
soon extinguished, but not until the roof
was destroyed.
The drouth was broken by heavy
downfall of rain Monday morning which
occurred shortly after five o'clock. The
rain was greatly needed by the growing
crops.
Mrs. Denton Wachter of Logs, who
had her shoulder broken some time ago,
is still suffering from the injury. 1t is
thought it may be necessary to haye it
opened>and wired.
Mr.. Clarence Moser and Miss Clara
Pittipger Of Keymar spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Pittinger.
Mrs. Levi Baltzell of Thurmont spent
Saturday and Sunday with her daughter,
Mrs. Chas. Shorb.
Mrs. Lizzie Pittinger spent Friday with
Mrs. Emma Hankey of Creagerstown.
Mr.. Clarence Pittinger spent few
days with his parents.
Mrs. Georgia Devilbss of Creagers-
town spent Saturday in this place.
Quite number of our people attended
the festival at Troutville last Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Sam'l Martin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joshua Gruber, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Hoffman and daughter were visitors in
Thurmont last Friday.
Miss Beulah Martin of Sykesville spent
Thursday with Miss Nettie Liday.
Mrs. Jennie Martin and granddaughter
Helen of Thurmont spent Tuesday with
Mrs. Mary Mort.
Mrs. John Eyler spent Tuesday with
Mrs. Harry Better of Rocky Ridge.
Mrs. Maurice Smith gave a birthday
party in honor of her grandson, Edgar
Liday, on Friday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Martin and son spent Thurs.
day with her parents in Creagerstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. 10y spent Sunday
with Mrs. Denton Wachter.
Miss Valie Miller visited her aunt,
Mrs. Horace Smith, of Detour on Friday.
Miss Ella Smith of Thurmont spent
Tuesday with Mrs. Maurice Smith.
Mr.. Elmer Pittinger was visitor in
Woodsboro on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fox and sons of
Creagerstown spent Tuesday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Long spent Sunday
with Mr.. Col. Layman and family.
Mr. George Better and family spent
Sunday with Mr.. Stottemyer and family
of Creagerstown.
Mr.. Milton Devilbiss of Detour spent
Wednesday with friends here.
Miss Elsie Robinson spent Sunday with
Miss Ethel Freshour of this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Arnold and Julia Willhide AR Family
Troubles Before Justice McGill.

Arnold and Julia Willhide AR Family
Troubles Before Justice McGill.
Go back to your homes and allow the
pleasant mountain breezes to blow thro'
your troubles until August 2, and then
come before me again." was the advice
given to Arnold Willhide, his wife, Julia
M. Willhide, and the formers two daugh-
tiers by his first wife, Mrs. Fannie X.
Eyler and Mrs. Maggie Buckingham, by
Justice Lloyd T. MacGll last Friday,
when the case was tried before him. He
added "In the meantime you are each
under $50 bail for your appearance on the
above date, and if your troubles are not
fully aired, We will try to assist you"
Things have been exciting in the Will
hide family during the past several days.
Mr.. Wilhide has been married twice, hav-
ing ten children by his first wife and
seven by his second. The family now
live near Deerfeld. A short time ago
Mrs. Fannie X. Eyler and Mrs. Maggie
Buckingham, both daughters of the first
wife. came to visit Mr. Willhide. His
present wife got into heated alterca-
ton with them and ran them from the
house, they say.
"Mrs. Wiihde says that her husband
then ran herself and her children from
his home and refused to support or main
tain them. The two daughters have filed
complaints against Mrs. Wilhide, charg-
ing assault. Mrs. Wilhids has had her
husband arrested on charge of election
from her home.
''Mr. Wilhide, not to be outdone, has
sued his wife for divorce and indications
point 10 some stormy meetings in the
future. Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Large Barn Burned.

During the storm Monday morning
lightning struck the BARN of Charles R.
Hotter, about a mile north of Middle.
town, and completely destroyed it. The
fire started about 1l.45 o'clock. The
barn was large structure. about Ito
feet by 100 feet, with carriage shed
attached.
The rain had been falling but short
time before the lightning struck the
barn. Flames began to shoot out at
once and soon the whole structure was
enveloped. At the time the fire broke
out there were in pc stable eleven
horses and one calf. Neighbors rushed
to the scene of the fire and aided Mr..
Hotter and his family in rescuing all of
the stock.
All of this years crop of wheat,
amounting to between l4OO and 1900
bushels was consumed together with
about 80 barrels of corn and considerable
hay. Considerable harness was also de-
stroyed. The wagon shed which adjoins
the barn soon caught The wagons and
the machinery which were in it were
taken to place of safety. The barn
was one of the largest in Middletown
Valley. 1t was bank barn and was
built about 1884.
The flames attracted the attention of
the residents of Middletown and many
Of them went at once to the scene. Mr..
Hotter was unable to estimate the extent
of his damage. There was some insur-
ance on the barn and its contents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
/" the TEXAN"
Swastika Dramatic Club Pre-
sents This Drama ut St.
AnthOny's Tonight.
At ThurmOnt SATURDAY. NIGHT.

Al InufmOnJ SNIuFuAy NlkHI.
The date set aside for the repetition of
1.-THE Texan, the Swastika Clubs great
western melo-drama has arrived. To-
night THE Texan" will be given the last
time at St. Anthony's Hall, Mt. st. Ma
RVS. Those who did not see the first
performance should not miss this last
opportunity.
1.-THE Texan" will be given in the
Town Hall. Thurmont, Saturday evening
Of this week. The advertising agent was
In town several days ego and said he
could promise all good show. To en-
plain this play would take considerable
space, so 60 to see It. The following
item IL take from the New York. Clip
per:
1.-The Swastika Dramatic Club Of Mt.
St. Mary's gave the four act drama.
1.-THE Texan, before capacity audi
epce at St. Anthony's Hall, June 29th,
The company was one to be highly COM
mended, and not weak spot could be
found in the entire cast.
1.-THE play deals with frontier life in
the early 7Os, and abounds in thrilling
situations and dramatic climaxes. J.W.
Settler, in the title role, gave forceful
rendition Of the young ranger; Mable
Warthen gave the proper amount of
sweetness and dignity to the part of Ell
sic; J. R. Settler gave conviction to the
part of major. while Joseph Hemler, as
Capt. Anderson, was excellent: Mary
Knott, as Aunty Lou, shared the comedy
honors with Master Ray Althoff. who
was clever as boy. Mary Jordan, Ada
Wagner, Edward Settler, John Jordan
and Felix Hemler were all clever in their
respective roles.
1.-THE performance viii be repeated at
Emmitsburg July 9th, and at the Town
Hall, in Thurmont, July 18th, under the
patronage of Senator Matthias"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
PRESSED THE BUTTON.

President Taft, in the presence OF
a small but select gathering, on July
10, pressed button that closed the
electric circuit and practically started
the dirt flying on the great San Diego
Panama-California Exposition, to be
held in 1915. San Diego was in the
highest degree Of joy and the bands
blared and cannon doomed as the
President inaugurated one OF the
great expositions in history.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
DIED.
Obituaries, poetry and resolutions.
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
SMITH.

SMITH.
Chas. Ed. Smith died at his home near
Deerfield, this county, Saturday morning
last, aged so years, II months and 2
days.
Mr.. Smith has been employed at the
Josephite Farm, north Of this place, and
on Friday was taken i'll. He was taken
home and early Saturday morning died.
He is survived by his wife and nine
children. Funeral services were held
Monday at the Foxville Lutheran church,
Elders L. j. Flohr and John s. Wey.
bright officiating. Willhide & Creeger
funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Hay Fever and Summer Colds

Must be relieved quickly and Foley
Honey and Tar Compound will do it. E.
M. Stewart, 1894 Wolfram ST., Chicago,
writes: IL have been greatly troubled
during the hot simmer months with Hay
Fever and find that by using Foley s
Honey and Tar Compound get great
relief" Many others who suffer similar
ly will be glad to benefit by Mr.. Stewart s
experience. j. X. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Reformed Reunion ut Braddock.

The Seventh Annual Reunion of the
Reformed church Sunday Schools of
Frederick county will be held at Brad
dock Heights on Thursday, August Sd.
The Braddock Heights Band will give
a concert at Lis p. m. At Las the ex-
ercises will begin and most interesting
program of music, readings, addresses,
etc., has been arranged. Rev. DR.. Geo.
A. Snyder of Middletown, will deliver
the address. At $50 there will be an
other concert by the Braddock Heights
Band. At 45 p. m. the Children's Hour
exercises will take place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27

Two-base hit, Fleagle; struck out by
Root l6, by Selvy 6; base on balls off
Root T. stolen bases Thurmont 4. Fred
erick 6. Time of game hour SO minutes.
Umpire Hammett.
There will be game here on Saturday
afternoon between the All-Stars of Fred
erick and the home club. Come and help
the boys win again.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
New Advertisements.
Notice.
J. H. Cassell.
Big Crowd Mt Reunion.

The Fourth Annual Reunion of the
Lutherans of Frederick county was held
Wednesday of last week at Braddock
Heights. the attendance being placed at
several thousand. Mrs. Eta Damuth
Martin of this place sang solo during
the afternoon exercises. Mrs. Martin
was accompanied by Miss Mamie lsanogle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27

Those Who Take Foley's Kidney Pills
for their kidney and bladder ailments.
and for annoying urinary irregularities
are always grateful both for the quick
and permanent relief they afford, and
for their tonic and Strengthening effect
as well. Try Foley Kidney Pills. j. X.
Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
THURSDAY, JULY ~. 1911,
cRoTHERS SPEAKS OUT.
Defines Principles Upon Which
He Asks Reelection.

Placing his faith in the triumph OF
JeffcrsoniOn Democracy and standing
on his four years record as Chief
Executive of tho State, Governor
Crothers has outlined what is per-
haps one of the most all-embracing
and radical platforms of any Gub'r-
material candidate of Maryland's his
tory.
The blanks in the Governors plat
form are as follows:
Home rule for Baltimore city and
the counties.
Popular election of United States
Senators. \
New city charter for Baltimore.
Natural gas for Maryland and Bal.
timore.
Cheaper gas and electricity foI
Baltimore.
A new State roads loan, with an
additional 81. SOC, 900 for the streets
of Baltimore and an extra appropri-
alton for Southern Maryland.
Convict labor on State roads.
Economy in the repair OF roads.
Reduction in Legislative expenses,
with economy of administration.
Abolition of needless offices.
Employers Liability act.
Pure seed law and provision for
eradication of live stock diseases.
Agricultural training in schools.
State school of technology in Bal
timOre.
Tax rate revision with central
State assessment supervision.
Reform of magistracy system.
Increase in public school teachers
salaries.
Stricter laws regulating automobile
speeding and higher qualification OF
chauffeurs.
Oyster legislation looking to State
aid in developing the industry.
State aid for Southern Maryland
Railroad.
Amendment of Corrupt Practices
act.
Perfection of State auditing system
Greater representations in the Leg.
islature for Baltimore.
A greater Maryland.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sub.
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
of Administration on the estate of
SAMUEL d. RHODES,
deceased. All persons having claim.
against the estate of said deceased ar,
hereby warned to exhibit the same witt
the voucher thereof legally authentisate,!
to the subscribers on or before February
Is, 1912, they may otherwise be en-
cluded from all benefits of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under our hand this 10th day of
July, 1911.
VIM. G. KOLB,
july l3 st Administrator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27
Notice.

On next Sunday, July 80, there will be
service in St. Stephens Episcopal church
at IL a. M, and also at 8 o. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-07-27

All our SOC Silks Now 39c,
L" " 75c " g 59c,
Ladies' Union Suits DC,
75c q inch Flouncing SOC,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-08-25

Even Democrats who are OPP
posed to Senatorl}aiey may yet
come to agree with him that a
law 10 recall public officer be-
fore his term expires is no Demo
cratic doctrine and would lead to
the destruction of free govern
ment. Mr.. Bailey sounds
alarm when he says that the law
of recall will make towards of
public officers Many an officer
who would otherwise do his duty
in opposition to a prevailing pre-
iudice. would quake before the
laws and should
Herewith be content.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-08-25
Texas Farms and Cities

Uncle Sam is proud of Texas
and as he burns midnight oil over
the adding machine computing
the greatness of our State, he
points with pride to our marvel
Gus progress during the past dec
AIDE.
The Federal Census Bureau an
nounces that we have 1887
farms and 3l2 cities in Texas,
During the past decade we have
opened mp 64,1s7 new farms and
built III new cities. No State in
the union can approach MS in ag-
riculural and municipal develop
ment.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1911-08-25

This country has consistently
robbed Peter to pay Paul it has
paupered the the teaching profess
sion. II has made great lawyers
by Eliminating great teachers. 1t
has advanced medicine and push
ed education to the back ground
Harsh though these statements be,
they are true.
Take any Southern state and
look over the records of its jursits
and its doctors, and you will be
amazed to find how many of them
were teachers first. And so
throughout the Union. These men
were good teachers, and the most
of them liked their work, but they
found soon enough, all of them,
that no career lay open before
them in that line. So they turned
to other professions. That is why
teaching has become for men but
a stepping stone. We fail to under
stand that we have virtually told
every energetic and good teacher
that if he wants to do anything
in the world he will have to go in
for ONE other line of work.
No profession has had the
choice of such intellect and genius
as the teaching profession, and no
profession has allowed so much in
tellect and genius to get away
from it. This indictment is true
every day. The hundreds of this
years college graduates who will
teach next year will become the
tens who are teaching the year
after. The brainy men drop out
one by one, though luck or for
tune keep a few of them still in
the schools. Yet it is more import
ant that we have good teachers
than that we have good doctors or
good lawyers. Good teachers
means good lawyers and doctors
later.
There can be no getting away
from the facts, we have made
teaching sacrifice for the man
doing it. We have refused him
due reward. We take from him
self respect very often and give
him nothing i'm return. We force
him 10 turn to professions where
the financial return is at least
great enough to keep body and
soul together Yet great teacher
must be more richly endowed
than great lawyer. Why does
the one acquire thousands where
the other acquires hundredsl
Why does the salary of teacher
not keep pace with the cost of
living Why do we spend millions
for education and not pay the pi-
lots more than a pittancel
Is il any wonder that our
school system and our educational
system alike are being severely
criticized both abroad and at
home Charleston News and
Courier.