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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Valuable Horse Dies.

A horse owned by Mr.. Lewis Bollinger
was taken sick Sunday. After many
remedies had been given for its relief
the horse died Monday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the SUBJ
scriber Jane A. Sipes has obtained from
the Orphans Court of Frederick county,
Md, letters testamentary on the estate of
HENRY A. SIPES,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereof legally authenticated
to the subscriber on or before January Is,
1912, they may otherwise be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are hereby
warned to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of
June, 1911.
JANE A SIPES,
Executrix,
june % st e. E. Black, Agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
More Rain.

Rain has been falling almost daily and
at present the ground, on top at least. is
very wet. On Tuesday afternoon rain
fell heavy for about half an hour.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Loon the LOOp.

July 4th, next Tuesday, will be good
day on which to Loop the Loop. Go from
Thurmont via Hagerstown and witness
the events in Frederick, or from Thur
mont via Frederick to Hagerstown and
see the celebration there. We expect to
close our Office for the day and make the
trip. Mr.. VIM. Payne, agent for the
Frederick Railroad at this place says he
has sold good number Of Loop tickets
since they have been placed OIL sale.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Baseball.

On Saturday afternoon of this week a
game of ball will be PLAYED here between
the home team and the Emmitsburg club
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29

WANTEn-Local and travelling statesmen
....... representing our reliable goods.
Any man Of good appearance who is not
afraid of work can make this satisfac-
tory business. Write at once for terms.
Outfit free. Territory unlimited. Big
money can be made Apply quick.
ALLEN NURSERY CO., Rochester, n. Y.
apr q 4mo
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Middle Aged and Elderly People,

MNu1t AEtaI HHu EIutr1y ftOplt,
Use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and
permanent results in all cases of kidney
and bladder troubles, and for painful
and annoying Irregularities. j. X.
Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Firemen's Meeting.

Monday evening next the regular
monthly meeting Of Guardian Hose Co.
will be held. Officers for the ensuing
year will be elected at this meeting. A
good attendance is requested.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
For States Attorney.

At the request of my friends ! am
candidate for the Republican nomination
for the office of States Attorney for
Frederick county, by populor vote at the
next primary election throughout said
county. Your earnest support is respect
fully solicited.
Jesse F. X. Hcagey,
112 Court ST.. Frederick, Md.
feb l6 If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29

HAS SOlu kOOu uuuicSi Va A|cop S'N'NSS]
since they have been placed OIL sale.
Water Company Making improvements
During the past week Mr.. James I.
Waesche, superintendent Of the Mechan'
icstown Water Co., has had number OF
men at work at the reservoir along High
Run.
1t is the intention of the company to
build two concrete dams in this stream
and have pipes connect with each. Here
tofore there has been but one dam. The
old dam will be torn out and larger and
more substantial one put up. The second
dam will be built about $50 feet further
up stream,
Graceham Letter.
Mr.. VIM. Wertenbaker spent a few
days with friends in Sabillasville.
Mr. Chas. Domer and family spent
Sunday with Mrs. Maurice Smith.
Mr. Robert Collifower and two sons of
Baltimore spent Sunday with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Jago Collifower.
Miss Laura Wertenbaker, who has
been in the State of North Carolina work
ing at the millinery business, has return
ed home.
Miss Ruth Firor left Tuesday for Pen
Mar where she has accepted position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard ColliAower and
Mrs. Frank ColliAower spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. John Pittinger.
Mrs. Julia Fox is having her house
painted, Mr.. Harry Creeger and son are
doing the work.
The farmers around are busy cutting
their grain.
| Miss Belva C0llihower is visiting her
brother Herbert near New Midway.
Mrs. Sarah Fogle and daughter of Ha-
gerstown spent Saturday with her sister
Mrs. Jos. McSherry.
Mr.. Howard Collihower spent Sunday
with his mother Mrs. Jennie Colliilower.
MIR. and Mrs. Clayton Newcomer of
Washington spent Sunday with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Newcomer.
Western Maryland College re-appears
in our columns this week soliciting the
patronage of our people. This College
has established reputation in the "A
years of it's existence as safe, thorough
and earnest school. 1t has just had a
very notable celebr ation-a home coming
Commencement in honor of the compile.
ton of the twenty-fifth year of its pres
| ident, Doctor Thomas H. Lewis. And
the large gathering of old students was
speaking testimonial to the high re-
gard in which this College is held. Its
young people are doing it credit and its
work has been felt all over the state.
From its recent catalogue it appears to
have 242 students and 81 teachers. 1t
has graduated 800. The courses of study
cover the usual subjects in the best Col
leges and we have no reason to think
they are not well covered. We are in
terested especially in the course of Ped
agogy which is offered to graduates, by
which they are prepared to teach in the
Public Schools and are given certificate
to teach by the State Board of Education
without examination. We have heard
nothing but good reports of this institu-
ton and we commend it to our readers.
Lows Letter.
Mrs. George Pittinger spent Monday
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
FOR SHERIFF..

To the Republicans of Frederick coun-
ty, Md.
At the request of my friends hereby
announce myself for nomination as a
candidate for Sheriff at the coming pri-
maries, and respectfully solicit your sup
port.
SCOTT S. WELTY.
june tip
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
Stores will be closed July 4th.

Mail carriers have holiday next Tues
day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29
New Advertisements.

]. Edgar Eyler.
DIR. E. B. Seton.
Special Excursion.
Capital Optical Co.
Wanted-MOtter Bros.
Lowenstein & Wertheimer.
Western Maryland College.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29

| lLuNS
Mrs. George Pittinger spent Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Mary E. Colbert of
near Graceham.
Mrs. Lilly Gruber of Rocky Hill spent
Tuesday afternoon with her sister Mrs.
Lizzie Pittinger.
Miss Ruth Fox of near Creagerstown
spent Monday and Tuesday evenings with
friends at Logs.
Mr.. Joshua Gruber of Rocky Hill Wis
tied Mr.. VIM. Long and family Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. Benz Renner of New Midway
spent Tuesday with friends at this place.
Mrs. VIM. M. Martin and son Elmer
spent an evening very pleasantly with
Mrs. Hettie Eyler and family.
Mrs. Nettie Martin and daughters Ida
and Catherine, visited Mrs. Bette Hoff-
man and family last Tuesday.
Mrs. w. Pittinger was visitor at
Rocky Ridge last Wednesday.
Mrs. Harriet Moser and Miss Sinday-
ann Fox spent Wednesday with Mrs.
Jessie Fox near Creagerstown.
MIR. F. E. Michael of Daysville was
visitor in this place on Wednesday of last
week
Mrs. Howard Martin and two daugh.
ters spent Thursday with Mrs. G. W.
Hoffman.
Mrs. Kate G. Martin and son Elmer
spent Thursday evening with Mrs. Dory
Martin and family.
Mrs. .Hettie Eyler spent Thursday with
her parents.
Mr.. Thomas w. Picket of Frederick
spent Thursday at this place.
Mr.. Milton Pippinger was in town last
week.
A number of trees were struck by
lightning during the storm last Friday.
Foley Kidney Pills contain just the in
gradients necessary to regulate and
strengthen the action of the kidney and
bladder. Try them yourself. j. X.
Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1911-06-29

Foley Kidney Pills contain just the in
gradients necessary to regulate and
strengthen the action of the kidney and
bladder. Try them yourself. j. X.
Waters.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24
Y A STORY OF STRANGE HAPPENINGS

other two robbers were found-just
as the squirrel said they would be
fast asleep from over-eating and
drinking in the cave. Father Pippin
had a goats skin Of new wine, and
the robbers had drunk to their fill
Of it. They were made very i'll from
the new wine and the old cheese and
the honey and the wheaton loaf they
found there. And for one day the
Pippin family went on short rations.
for the robbers had devoured all their
bread and honey and cheese. But they
did not MIND about that, for they
wore happy to be we'll rid Of the
th!avirg band that had robbed them
so often. But never again would they
be SO molas;ed.
And in vain did Father Pippin and
his two SONS make search for the lit
tie squirrel that had come to their
relief on that night. Every squirrel
they could see Oh tree they would
call out to, but none ever replied
to them. And III valn lid they make
search over the giant tree for the
great hole into v NJ: they had gone
on that night. Ii could not be found.
1T Is not Fer Us to i,.zis:." sad Dan.
This Squirrels Ks:cw heir desire. 1t
Is not for us to try to MIX. hem
come forth and til US. We eve hem
our lives, ma HAP"
Ard Father ani Dana Fippin said:
Eyes. we owe t:,a little squirrels our
safety and cur ncIl2. 2. ieas,."
And from thai Gay no che ever
intruded l1imsel. in me fc:est Vh:se
the giant tree shei e.. 4 20 many squir-
rels. The tree became known as the
Squirrel StrCnsh Old. Ard nc ore ever
entered it again. AID this is the story
Of a thing th-:t happened two ,hcu-
sand years ago. which may be t-ua.
so far as anyone ncw living can say.
But so goes the strange sorry OF tho
Squirrel and the Robbers. ,., 80.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24

Of the Pipp;n family-children and
ALL"
You may believe that the Pippins
were frightened, for they feared
they'd be overtaken. thinking that the
light from the opening into which
they had sought hiding might shine
out and lead the robbers to them.
But It did not prove the case. The
robbers soon rode on. and Father Pip
pin continued to lead his family down
the lighted and narrow passage. After
some time they came to a door with
a bolt. A little squirrel sat there. his
broad tail over his face. AS Dame
Pippin-whO was now in the lead
drew near she saw the squirrel. "Oh,
here Is our little friend who has come
in advance of u.s."
Even as she spoke the little crea-
ture threw down his tail from before
his eyes and spoke in their language.
Yes, l am the squirrel who opened
the tree for you to enter here. Now
you are very near to the village and
you may hurry to the towns officers
and tell them to go towards the forest
road and capture the robbers. for
they are still long way behind you.
You came over what Is called the
short cut. After you have placed the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24
6he Origin OF Money.

tho imperial bust on one side ana
soma sacred emblem on the other.
Greek coins have been Of valuable as
distance to scholars in systematizing
Greek mythology.
Passion Of Greece was probably the
arst man to develop the idea Of lend
Ing money at a high rate OF interest.
Ho opened a house (that today would
be called a bank) at Athens where
money was loaned out on interest
with good security. He started this
business with a capital of 50 talents
(350.000). Later he established credit
for himself at all centres Of Greek
commerce.
Thus did the thanking" system
como into vogue. making commerce
between different nations possible.
and bringing about many rich indus
tries. Gold always remained the most
valuable metal. and silver was second
In value. Brass and copper always
appeared in tho shape of coins Of
small value.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24

robbers In the hands Of the law you
may go home and get the two robbers
you locked up in your cave.
As Father Pippin was about to
thank the little squirrel for having
thus befriended them. the great door
swung open and the fresh night air
put out the light. leaving the room in
total darkness. and nowhere could
any Of the Pippins see the little squir-
rel.
1T is the squirrels wish that we
go on about our business" said
young Dan. And as it had been Dan
who had first proposed their hiding
in the holes where squirrels lived they
thought we'll Of following his further
advice. SO Father Pippin agreed to go
on and not to delay the business Of
track Of the robbers. You are right
Son." he said to Dan. Then, taking
Susan, who had fallen asleep ct was
very late at mighty in his arms. he
led the way into the open.
To their surprise there was the vii
lage all about them. They stood in
the very front of the main n,agis-
trate's house. A guard was walking
about in armour. Father Pippin
soon told his story, and within a few
minutes five well-armed men, all on
horses, were on their way to capture
the robbers. They met the band Of
highwaymen just outside the forest.
and they were about to turn back to-
ward their own desert again when the
officers Of the law surrounded them. A
short conflict followed in which enc
robber was killed and another wound
ed. The dead one was left by the
roadside as warning to other rob-
bers. The wounded and unwounded
were taken to the jail in the village.
Then the officers Of the law went on
to Pippin's home, where the family
had gone in advance. And there the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24
woods-will you?"


Empty your pockets" commanded
Laurence. Search yourself here In
my presence, for you may have taken
some things Of value"
The tramp again obeyed orders and
showed to Laurence's satisfaction that
he had nothing belonging to tho
campers. Nov go. and don't ever
show your face in this part Of the
world again." said Laurence.
The tramp went of, looking behind
him every few seconds to make sure
Snap was not following. When he
was entirely out Of sight, Laurence
turned to Snap. Say, old doggie.
when did you sneak into this strong
hold? Say. you're a dandy, you are.
You certainly held the Fort against
the enemy. You've got to 60 homo.
though"
Just at this juncture Harry came
in with a string Of fish. He was told
of Snaps bravery and declared that
he'd rather have one dog like old
Snap than to own q dozen rifles.
He's a reliable old friend. too. And
to think that he came Of his own ac-
cord to watch our camp while W
were all away. Gee! he's . splendid
fellow"
And then Laurence led Snap homo
and told Mrs. Right all about what had
just happened at camp. Take him
back with you," said Mrs. Right. He
loves you boys; % keep him during
your stay in the woods" So
Snap became one of the campers.
making the party four. And he was
made q good deal Of. too. Had he
not held tho Fort whom it, soldiers
were aWay7
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24

UT was somewhere between the
years $50 and k4s B. c. that
y money II. the form Of gold and sill
Ger coins came into use IN Lydia. an
ancient country Of Asia Minor. 'Croe-
sus was the monarch WHO introduced
the system OF coinage. god being
nsld ~ more valuable In the propor-
ten OF threa to four. II II said tina.
L.AriuS Of Persia soon adopted the
idea Of such . medium % Il simpl:fied
trade.
Th9 Greeks issusd tnei: first meta!
ooin como time during lie seventh
century B. G. And tho entire civil
tssd world had adopted the money
system in the fourth century r. c. Up
to tho death of Alexander. the Greek
coins bore On them sacred subjects
In the form, II ecme deity. Coins Of
Miletus bear lion: those Of Eretria
show cow and q euckinx calf; those
Of Cyz'cus nhows a. funny fish. All
these were symbols Of goade<ses. But
coins Issued under the empire bear
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24

squirrels live" 1t was little Dan who
proposed this absurd thing. And every
one laughed at him. though they
laughed under their breath. But just
as they were passing beneath a great
tree little squirrel came hopping out
Of q hole and sat upon a limb just
above their heads. Come here and
we will save you from the wicked men
who pursue you." So spoke the sQuir-
rel. And then Of sudden there ap-
peared q dozen or more squirrels on
the limb. and they beckoned to the
astonished people. Father and Dame
Pippin could not speak for surprise.
But little Dan did not seem In the
least bit astonished. He really ap-
peared to have expected this strange
thing.
"Well, let's go, father and mother"
It was Jacob who spoke. III the
squirrels are endowed with the power
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24

Laurence, after thinking the matter
over had decided not to leave the
camp alone, and returned to it. He
came through the underbrush just as
Snap was about to make a leap for a
new hold on his victim. Laurence
saw and understood the situation. He
ran forward and called Snap off. The
dog didn't obey at first. but Laurence's
voice soon prevailed and he let go the
tramp's sleeve.
The culprit, once more free, stood
looking mean. He knew he had been
caught in the very act Of thievery
for he still had a coat belonging to
Laurence over his free arm.
Come off, Snap" Laurence sur
veyed the man as the dog obeyed
him. He was an evil-looking fellow,
capable Of almost any meanness. And
at the moment Laurence felt glad
that Snap was there. The great hulk
ing tramp could soon overpower him
should he desire to do 80, and help
himself to whatever he wished Of the
camps possessions.
Snap stood growing menacingly,
and 1t required several sharp words
from Laurence to keep him of his
victim. The tramp remained silent,
but pitched Laurence's coat to the
ground.
"Pick it up and take it into the
tent" Laurence felt safe in making
the command for Snap would see that
his order was obeyed should he have
to call upon him.
The tramp sullenly did as told. As
he came from tho tent he looked to-
wards Snap. Vicious dog" he said.
Keep him of TIL I git out Of the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24
When Old Snap Held the Fort

Extraordinarily feeling the sharpness
Of Snaps teeth and not infrequently
leaving a piece Of his tattered gar
ments as souvenir to Snap.
Snap took to the three young camp
ers az q dog naturally takes to boys.
There Is something in boy-nature
and in dog-nature which draws the
two together. So it proved in the
case of Laurence. Jack, Harry and
Snap. They became fast friends from
the very first meeting.
One morning Laurence informed
his comrades that butter was out"
and that he'd be obliged to make q
trip to the farm for more.
well. I'm off fishing this morn
ms" said Harry. TITS fine day for
bites. As still as q cave. Fish seem
to get hungry on still. warm days"
And I'm off to make q study Of
that strange rock formation on yon-
der side Of the river" said Jack, his
geology lying open before him on the
ground where he was stretched on
his stomach, reading from the text
book.
"All right. Professor" laughed
who was very fond of him. STUFF your
brainery while Harry and go to
provide the wherewithal to stuff your
stomach this evening. Even the very
learned must eat"
Jack laughed. Harry hawhawed,
and Laurence winked good-naturedly.
well, I'm of to market" he added,
taking q basket on his arm and start
ing out to follow, the winding path
which led along the rivers bank to.
wards the farm house.
And I'm away also. yes" laughed
Harry. He grabbed up fishing tackle
and basket and bait. It'll return in
time to hear about the age of those
rocks yonder," he said, turning to
Jack. IT'LL then, farewell, Professor"
"Oh. say, Nimrod!" cried Jack,
calling after Harry. who's to watch
the Fort this morning? I can't stop
here till you're through coaxing the
f1nnies. And Laurence is of for half
the day. mind me. He'll get into an
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24

of, not looking back again, and think
ing that Snap had returned to thu
yard.
However, Snap had. done no such
thing. He was keeping safe dis
lance behind Laurence, trotting along
half-hidden by the tall grass and
weeds Of the roadside. When Lau'
renee drew near to the camp he die
not observe dark form sinking
from a bunch of bushes that grew
near to the tent. The form kept in
the shadow Of bushes and saplings
which were covered with vines.
But Snap saw the form, and he
knew 1t to be one Of those creatures
forbidden to enter his masters yard
But after having seen the tramp Snap
lost sight of him. Evidently the
tramp had seen Snap, and had taken
himself off to safe distance.
Laurence entered the tent and put
the butter in q little tin pail which
he then carried to the spring near by.
He set the pail in the water to keep
the butter cool. Having accomplished
this bit of camp work he looked about
to see what else there was to do. AS
no work seemed necessary just then,
he decided to wander of into the
woods on an exploring expedition"
After Laurence had departed from
the camp, Snap, who had kept q
watchful eye on him, came openly
to the tent and went inside it. After
satisfying himself that he could be
comfortable there he lay down in a
corner. Just what went through his
mind 1t IL not possible to say, but
he did not sleep. He seemed to be
waiting for something to happen.
And something did happen, too. And
It happened pretty soon.
After Laurence had disappeared
into tho woods, the same skulkins
form that had been espied by Snap
in the bushes came into light again.
Evidently the tramp (for the dark
form Wa nothing more nor lsas than
. ''WsaEy wiley had beeo watch
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-24

ing the movements Of Laurence from
a place too distant for him to observe
Snap. If he had seen Snap when that
four-legger first came to the camp he
must have thought that he followed
way, transactions proved that the
tramp did not realize the presence of
Snap inside the tent, nor about the
camp premises.
About twenty minutes after Snap
had stretched himself inside the
tent, as self-appointed guard Of the
place, a noise caught his ear. It was
the sneaking step Snap knew 80 well.
He sat up, his ears bent in listening
attitude. He did not bark. He was
too wise foN that.
The tent opened and a hideous head
was thrust in. Then a whole body en-
tered. The head had failed to note
the figure Of Snap in a corner Of the
tent. In fact, pile Of bedding helped
to conceal him. for he lay behind 1t.
The tramp came into the tent and
began to pick up some loose garments
he saw there. He had just filled his
arms, and was bending down to get
at the mess box (where bread, bacon,
sugar and coffee were stored) when a
small, compact form darted at him.
and before he realized what was hap
pening Snap had hold Of his coat
sleeve. Snap had missed his aim.
He had intended to grab the mans
throat. But he held to the piece OF
sleeve like a wise. In vain did the
tramp try to shake him of. Out Of
the tent the tramp ran, struggling
against Snap, who growled between
his tightly shut teeth, hanging on like
the proverbial grim death. The
tramp was afraid to strike the dog
for fear Of his letting go the coat IN
order to get hold on his flesh. So he
shook himself and then began trying
to get out Of the coat. Together
man and dog struggled several feet
from the tent, and then something
else happened.