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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
TO MANAGE RAILWAYS.
Franz Won Schilling Named by
Local and HagerstOwn Roads.

Franz Won Schilling has been employed
by the Frederick and Hagerstown Rail
way companies as their general manager.
This was decided upon at meeting of
the Frederick Railroad directors Satur-
day morning, and follows similar action
taken by the directors of the Hagers-
town Railway Company several days ago.
Mr.. Won Schilling comes highly recon-
mended, and is said to be one of the best
electrical railroad men in the South. He
is now located at Richmond, Va, and
will take charge of his work on Nav LIST.
Mr.. Won Schilling is a native of this
country, having been born of German
parents. His duties will be to direct the
policies of the two roads, of which he
will be in charge. He was for some
years the general manager of the New
port News and Old Point Railroad, and
now is the superintendent of the Virginia
Railway and Power Co., of Richmond,
Va. He has wide experience as rail-
way, light and power man, and has been
most successful in developing and build
ing properties and communities by urg-
ing the more general use Of electricity.
At the meeting of the directors Satur-
day morning, R. Paul Smith was elected
superintendent of the Frederick Railroad,
succeeding G. E. F. Anderson, VINO has
resigned.
Mr.. Smith is native of near Walkers
vile, and is graduate of Blue Ridge
College, at Union Bridge. Upon his
graduation, he took position as clerk
with the old w. F. 4 G. Railroad Upon
the consolidation of this road with the
Frederick Railroad, he still remained in
charge of the w. F. & G. branch until
the building of the new terminal of the
consolidated roads. Since then he has
been the general freight agent of the
company.
Mr.. Smith has shown himself to be a
thoroughly capable railroad man, and
will no doubt give a good account of HIM
self in his new position.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
GracellAm Letter.

Mr.. Clyde Young and family spent sew
eral days with Mrs. Benjamin Keilholtz.
Mr.. Chas. Saylor and family spent Sat
urday with Mr. F. A. CollAower
Mrs. Jennie Colifower and Mrs. Emma
Fror spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Colihower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Fisher and
children spent Sunday with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ernest Warner.
Misses BERTHE Morningstar and May
Strine of Emmitsburg spent Sunday with
their parents of this place.
Mr.. Saylor and daughter Mary of Mot
tiers spent Sunday with his son Charles
of this place.
Mrs. Ellen Rouzer and grandchildren
of Thurmont visited Mrs. Jennie Coli
flower on Sunday.
Rev. Huebener spent Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Welty of Frederick,
and attended the reception of Mr.. Chas.
Welty.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Business Locals.
GIST BLAIR


Announces himself as candidate for
Congress and asks the vote of Republi-
cans at the Primaries on May 9th, inst.
He states he is in favor of the direct
Primary, and recalls to the memory of
voters that our last Direct Primary was
accepted by the Republican State Central
Committee of the 9th District and held
to Congress through his efforts, and
Montgomery County casting the deciding
vote in its favor. He reatfirms his belief
in the primary and the people having the
opportunity to select their candidates for
office as well as to elect them.
He has frequently declared that men,
bers of Congress are employees of the
people of their districts, retained by them
on salary, paid them by the year.
He reaffirms his intention to try to live
up to this if nominated and elected, and
states that like any other salaried en-
ployee of a large company or the Gov
eminent, he believes a member of Con-
gress should be attending to the business
of his constituents in his district during
the year except when attending sessions
of Congress. He believes he should fire.
quently visit the principal localities in
his district and seek to take part in all
movements occurring among the people,
more especially those which are beneficial
IN their industrial well-heinp
If elected Gist Blair intends to make
every effort to perform these duties.
published by authority of Harry E.
Chapline, political agent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
MISSIONARY CONVENTION
AT ROCKY RIDGE.
Will Convene May, 1st. at 1890
Large Attendance Expected.

The Twenty first Annual Meeting OF
the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission
airy Society of the Middle Conference,
Maryland Synod of the Lutheran church,
will be held in Mt. Tabor church at Rocky
Ridge, Wednesday, May l, 1912.
The morning session will open at l0.3o
O'Clock, Miss Lizzie Birely, presiding.
After the devotional service greetings
will be heard from the pastor, Rev. D.
E. Bregenzer. Addresses will also be
made by Mrs. C. p. Wiles, President of
the Maryland Society, Mrs. Herbert C.
Bell, General Department Secreta ry of
Band Work; Mrs Isaac Cannaday. Mis-
~ionary from India, and Miss Sallie M.
Protzman, Secretary of General Litera-
ture Committee.
At the afternoon session at 2 o'clock,
devotional services will be led by Miss
Rose Knipple Reports will be heard
from the vice president, treasurer, box
work director and magazine secretary.
Miss Protzman and Mrs. Bell will talk
on Monthly Meetings and Band Work.
The evening session will convene at 8
o'clock, Rev. O. E. Bregenzer presiding.
Mrs. Isaac Cannady will address the au-
dience, her subject being, "Some Prob
lens and Opportunities in Educational
Work in India" Mrs. C. P. Wiles will
also deliver an address.
1t is hoped by the officers of the society
that large number of the members of
the society and of st. Johns Lutheran
church, this place, will attend the meet
ing at Rocky Ridge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25

For some time logs have been brought
to the freight yard of the Frederick Rail
road at this place, the last and perhaps
the largest being delivered by Mr.. Carl
Gall on Tuesday morning of this week
The logs are all of black walnut and the
finest that grow. The log hauled by Mr.
Gall was over 20 feet in length and about
two feet in diameter at the small end
The tree was dug out of the ground and
the large stump left to the body of the
tree. In turning the corner at the public
square the log slipped forward on the
wagon and broke the standards in the
rear bolster of the wagon and rolled
against the wheel. While repairs were
being made photo of the team and log
was taken by Mr.. Chas. r. Beck. After
two hours delay the log was finally un-
loaded at the freight yard.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
LAYS Letter.

Mr.. William A. Shorb was a visitor to
New Midway on Monday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoffman and
laughter Mary spent Monday evening
With friends in Creagerstown.
Mrs. VIM. H. Martin and sons Charles
and Elmer spent Tuesday evening very
pleasantly with Chas. Hoffman and fam
lily.
Mr.. Harvey Pittinger spent an evening
last week with friends in Graceham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Martin and sons
John and Ray of Highland Mills spent
Monday of last week with her sister-in-
law Mrs. VIM. H. Martin near this place.
Mrs Harry Better spent Friday with
her sick mother and also her sisters of
near Union Bridge.
The stork visited the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. H. Long Tuesday evening 10th,
and left daughter.
Mr.. Clarence Pittinger was visitor to
this place Wednesday evening.
Mrs John Eyler of Tannery, spent last
week with her daughter Mrs. Minnie A.
Hoffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Philips of New
Midway spent Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John S. Long and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Gruber of Rocky
Hill visited Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Long
last Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Fox and son were
in Thurmont last Saturday.
Mrs. Jesse Fox and daughter Ruth
spent Thursday with Mr.. and Mrs. Les
ter Troxell of Detour.
Mr.. VIM. A. Shorb was visitor in
Thurmont on Friday.
Mrs. Geo. w. Pittenger and son Har-
vey were visitors in Graceham Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Deberry of York
Road spent Saturday with his sisters,
Misses Susan and Harriet Deberry.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Personal.

Mr.. Lawrence c. Staples, of Burling-
ton, VT, was a guest for few days
last week at the home of Mrs. VIM. M.
Martin and Miss Beatrice Martin, on
Carroll street. Mr.. Staples is senior
at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
Miss Beatrice Martin, who is attend
ing the Affordby School in Baltimore,
spent the week end at her home on Car
roll street.
Mr.. Lewis G. Castleman of Louisville,
KY, is the guest of his sister and broth
erinlaw, Mr.. and Mrs. John Howard Cas-
sell. Mr.. Castleman hopes to locate
permanently in Thurmont.
Miss Ada Grouse who for many years
has resided in Baltimore, has returned
to Thurmont and will make her home
with her mother, Mrs. M. M. Grouse.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Preparing For The Annual Meeting or
The Brethren.


Great preparations are being made at
York, Pa, for the annual conference of
the Brethren, in order that large por-
ton of the expected great crowd may be
accommodated on The grounds. One of
the interesting buildings being erected
is the kitchen, connecting with the din
ing room. 1t will be 35x50 feet in size.
In it will be installed a cooking plant of
great size, the largest ever used in York
county.
There will be big brick range for fry
ing. 1t will be IL feet long and two and
half feet wide. The frying pans will
be two and half feet wide. A tank for
boiling purposes will be seven feet long,
two and half feet wide and two feet
high. A coffee tank of the same dimen-
sions will also be installed. Another tank
seven feet in length will be used for
heating water.
These preparations Indicate that the
committee is preparing to feed vast
crowd. All reports from the west and
south Indicate thousands of excursionists.
All of them must be cared for as to sleep
ing and eating accommodations, and so
far as possible the committee will arrange
for it. OF course, there will be thous-
ands who must depend on the boarding
houses, hotels and restaurants.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Purchased PrODerty,

We were somewhat surprised to learn
that Mr.. Frank Fraley of Catoctin Fur
mace has purchased the property owned
by Mr.. VIM. Cover and located on Water
street, this place. Mr.. Fraley has for
many years conducted general mer-
chandise business at Catoctin. He says
some time in the future he expects to be
a citizen of Thurmont. We with many
others will be glad to have him in our
midst.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
BASEBALL NEWS.
ThurmOnt II: Frederick 8.

| "
Friday afternoon of last week the
Thurmont High School club went to
Frederick to play the High School club
of that place. The reporter of the Neaos
saws:
With chilling wind sweeping across
the diamond, Thurmont High School and
the Frederick High School played one OF
the first match games of the season in
Frederick, and in the five innings the
contest lasted, the sturdy Thurmont toss
ers piled up II runs to the home boys g..
Up until the last inning the game was
easily in possession of the local school,
but when the visitors began to pound out
the pill in the last inning the victory was
snatched right out Of the cadets hands.
Both teams played loosely, although
some good work fared up now and then.
Cashour for the local school pulled down
hot liner and executed double, which
brought cheers from the fair-sized num-
Der of rooters who were on hand. Nc
Henry, who was on the firing line for the
locals, was touched up pretty lively,
which combined with costly errors caused
the defeat. With the stick the Thur
mont lads proved their superiority. Root,
Thurmont's pitcher, kept his hits well
scattered, but number of errors made
them expensive for the twirler.
1t was not until the smuggling feat of
the Thurmont "preps" in the fifth that
the local players realized the strength
of their opponents, and then it was too
late to cover the lost ground. The game
was called by agreement to allow the
visitors to catch the car. On May a the
Frederick team will have an opportunity
to take revenge on their victors in game
to be played in Thurmont.
ThurmOnt ...........O 3 l z Oil
Frederick ............3 0 o. y
WOOlsbOrO g; ThurmOnt 6.
On Saturday afternoon club from the
Woodsboro public school came to town
and played club from the Thurmont
public school. For a time Woodsboro
was in the lead, but the home team raj
lied and would have won in the ninth had
not player interfered with the man
making the winning run. With the score
tie the tenth inning was necessary.
Woodsboro made two runs and took the
game home. John Creeger pitched for
the local lads
On Saturday afternoon the local club
will play the GAN Stars of Frederick
on the home diamond.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
May Have Privilege To Hear II. r.

The Frederick News states that ex-
President Roosevelt will not speak in
Frederick as was expected, yet an effort
will be made to have his train stop in
Frederick county.
1t was learned that COL Roosevelt
would be in Baltimore May Sd, and 60
over the W. M. road to Hagerstown and
Cumberland. Sen. John P. T. Matthias
of this place has taken the matter up
with Sen. Darlington of the Roosevelt
State Headquarters, and istrying to have
Mr.. Roosevelt's train stop at Thurmont
long enough to have Mr.. Roosevelt make
a short address.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Freight Service rs Usual.

The Frederick Railroad Co. begs to in
form the general public that it's freight
service to and from Baltimore, and all
other points, reached via Thurmont, has
not been interrupted in any manner
whatsoever.
1t is, as it always has been, the quick
est and best service to and from all
points it reaches.
july 13tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Gaining Strength.

We are glad to report that both DR..
Jas. X. Waters and Mr.. Frank Weller
of this place, who have been very i'll for
several weeks, are at this time much
better. DR.. Waters is able to sit up a
short time but Mr.. Weller is not allowed
I'D.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Why He Was Late.

WHY lie NHS IIHIF,
What made you so late?'
al met Smithson.
well, that is no reason why you should
be an hour late getting home to supper. y
al know, but asked him how he was
feeling, and he insisted on telling me
about his stomach trouble"
did you tell him to take Chamber
lain's Tablets?"
Sure, that is what he needs" Sold
by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Opportunity!

Any respectable white, Young or mid
die age woman, DESTROYS of good home,
with a small family of three living in the
most beautiful part of Hagerstown with
all modern conveniences and comforts.
can procure same if capable of doing
good cooking and general house work.
Will receive kind treatment, but must
be respectable and apply with reference.
ADDRESS P. o. Box 243,
apr 4 At Hagerstown, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Season of 1912.

The Emmitsburg and Thurmont Perch
eron Draft Horse
ROMEO No. 1920,
will stand during the Season of 1912, at
the stables of W. L.. H. Zentz near
Thurmont, on Monday and Tuesday Of
each week.
apr II Ct
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25

s4" NOTICE!-Having locatedin Thur
mont am prepared to do work requiring
one or two horses.
Parties wishing to talk to me by phone
will call Thurmont 26-W.
apr 25tf VIM. FOREMAN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Roof Strikes Workman.

While Rob't D. Richards and other
members of the repair force of the NC.
railroad were unloading car of crossties
at Walkersville, Tuesday morning, the
wind blew the roof from an old box car.
The roof struck Richards on the back of
the head and rendered him unconscious.
Later he was taken to the Frederick City
Hospital where it was found that he was
suffering with slight conclusion of the
brain.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared by
DR.. Waters, knocks a cold out in jiffy.
Try it. apr. Att.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25

Don't be surprised if you have an at
tack of rheumatism this spring. Just
rub the affected parts freely with Cham
berlain's Liniment and it will soon disap-
pear. Sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25

You will look a good while before you
find better medicine for coughs and
colds than Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
1t not only gives relief-it cures. Try it
when you have cough or cold, and you
are certain to be pleased with the prompt
cure which it will effect. For sale by all
dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
Report of the Condition of the
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK

of ThurmOnt. Maryland, at the
close OF Business February 20.
1912.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25

STATE OF MARYLAND, CO
COUNTY OF FREDERICK,
|, Stanley r. Damuth, Cashier of the
above named institution, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
STANLEY r. DAMUTH, Cashier
Subscribed and Sworn to before me
this 9th day of February 1912.
GRAYSON r. SHAFFER, N. P.
Correct-Attest:
MAURICE j. ALBAUGH,
JOSEPH G. GERNAND, 7 DIRECTORS.
CHAS. M. MACKLEY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-04-25
REPoRT

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT
NATIONAL BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS.
FEBRUARY 20, 1912.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-10-26

ubscurity. GermanyS seaport towns.
which once fiourishcd, are lipW Of not
much consequence. OF course Ham,
burg has held her OWN
France hclluId~ thc decay of ports no
more even known by name. while P"r-
lleal and Spain! look back on the bril-
nance aud wealth OF Lisbon and Ca
liz No nation proposes that history
shah repeat itself X il can prevent il.
Each If these countries knows that.
Hlthnugh hcIund the Panama canal
lies me- such new and virgin land 10
y" exploited and populated rs Column
hrs found ana nu such wealth to he
r,tlod as CurtrZ WrcStrd from Mexico
I'd lizarro phndcrcd from the tenn
p.eS Of Peru ycCtherr is shifting of
commercial exchanges impending the
magnitude ana reach of which cannot
j." measured Icy amy parallel the past
las to offer
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-10-26
Grist From the Sport Mill
By STADIUM

The first game OF ball was an Aztec
game. and il was played somewhere
out on the InesaS of Mexico long be-
fore the Spaniards arrived in their
search for gold.
The sort of ball that the .AZtecs
played was very popular with the pub.
lie. just as the big league draws at
tcntion today. In one game they used
Il ball OF rubber or eeStic roSin and
in another sort of contest those made
of gold.
The ancient Aztec game was called
totoloque and was played in Il court
known as II tlachco, not 50 large aS The
present day diamond. The players
were clothed only in maxt!ati or
girdlc around the loinS.
Phcrc were pitchers, brt no cat cheers,
and tho iclders wcr> few When
pitched the ball wns struck by an UP
ward movement Of the thigh or elbow,
according 10 how it was aimed,
whether high or low After being
struck the sphere. in order TO count.
had To pass through a hole in one Of
several stone disks hanging inst in front
Of the wall of the court The feat of
hunting that ball with the thigh and
sending il through one of those holes
required u great deal Of SIKH. rs might
lee imagined. Agility was one Of the
prime requisites Of I'm Aztec hig
l~guer Any player touching the bail
with the hand lost point.
The game with the gold balls was a
favoritc of Montezuma, II * said that
when Cortc2 staged his little historical
t..i known aS the conquest Of drNiro
0n'l took MontczUina prisoner tie royal
captive spent great deal of his time
ia dnuanrr PLAYING the game with gold
balls, He often challenged the Spanish
general toH contest.
These rel.ow pitts We're thrown ~,
tapG"l~ at ii,r saline preriou~ metal.
History Shows that Muntezuhla had
IN" markings ~ pitcher who might
ltaln lce@ in fast company had he
Gt'a"cd The date OF his birth a few.
centuries, he could lean lhcm against
ne h";nr pIate with unrrrilg reGu.
Hui,} Ehc SpaIiatd> never 3.ould
irarn 10 play han anyway, ANA CQrtcz
WAS not un;wo-tlIrec with the figSt
raJr american pitcher. - he lost ff%
qrruth .."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-10-26
TAE POINT AT ISSUE

.\Id now aS To Japan and China. 1t
Is IN these countries that the yisr Of
mo whole disturbance lies. il was
lur.rlt for acccsS To their borders that
The great ditch was built 1t is in
those lands that the traders Of all ma
tons have Looked for their future ac-
livitiCS. l;ll MS The hour of opening
.of the ditch approaches how different
HE situation from that which once
was drcmcd. Japan now has her
own Ships penetrating to every port in
the orlcu and reaching out to practi
cally every Important harhor on the
"obc.
Japan also plants her credit banks
in the heart of China. in the midst Of
San Francisco. New York and London.
.\nd. 10 cap the arch of her Intentions.
she bcstowS Il bounty of 100000 upon
every native mail ship that makes
round trip voyages Ia amy country ~
magnitude
Since Europe has gained such II grip
on South American trade and It's pros
poets arc big for future growth II is
only natural that the natOnS over the
sea will stick together where their
trade Is jcopardizcd by any act of the
United States. especially rs ia the case
IN dispute ~ the present time. whore
this country will subsidizc its ships
that Is. collect toll from them on one
end of the canal and pay II back on
the other end
II existing conditions are left to
stand aS ut present this country may
once more become Il maritime power
which il is far from being today. There
are only n few. ships in the transat-
lantlc and transpacilic trade tliat now
fly the American flag. which condition
will no doubt remain If the question of
toll through the canal is brought be-
fore The Hague tribunal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-10-26

nic> ia The East Indies. aud of the or
.anization of The .Iaya-N>ialir Steam.
ship linc thal Is NOV sending tramp
steamships from Java to san Francis.
80 ANA Puget sound and down TO both
Ehr west and east coasts ~ south
America
From sweden and Norway YOU viii
learn Of the organization Of Il steam
>hil' company that j. a4tcady building
SlrfrS, for the express purpose of navi-
ygatioA via He ranama canal
\ AS/yrt Italy aud Austria have not
liadc their Intentions. il tney have
any. very evident Al least those in.
tcntions have not been reported Is the
sources of Information in America.
Buc that Austria is not indifferent is
shown by the fact that she has re-
Gently formed q combination with tn"
grain growers " Mnnchuria and is 80.
tablshins a special line of steamers to
convey the wheat of the Siberian north
through the Sucz canal 10 Trieste be.
fore il can be- carried 10 other mar
kel> 10y III" rival ships "f England.
Germany or IapanO
Russia has not shown much concern
over the canal, but She has been SlIili.
cicntly interested in II general way 10
take steps for comprehensive system
of ship subsidies for ships going IN all
directions.