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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Would Toll Bells May 30.

A request that the bells of churches
throughout the country be tolled for five
minutes at noon on Decoration Day, May
30, in memory of soldiers who lost their
lives in all American wars is made in a
general order from Commander-in-Ch Chief
Trimble, received by the Department of
Maryland, Grand Army of the Republic.
General Trimble says it is tribute the
a.ion owes to the soldiers of all wars.
He suggests that the bells begin toling
at IL o'clock
The request has the approval of Col.
George Prechtel, commander of the De.
partment of Maryland, and local veter.
ans of the Grand Army will endeavor tC
have it complied with throughout the
State.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
A Chance For Someone.

Senator John P. T. Matthias, of this
place, recently received letter from
DR.. Fell, President of St. Johns College,
Annapolis, saying:
81 have much pleasure in offering you
the privilege of appointing a deserving
youth of your acquaintance to scholar
ship, giving him free tuition here. This
scholarship is worth about $4,000 and re-
duces the full rate of $4,000 to about
1920 90, exclusive of the cost of uniforms
and text books"
Any pupil of the Thurmont Schools or
other schools in the county thinking of
taking a college course will do we'll by
seeing Senator Matthias.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
TlOlltyilIe Items.

Mr.. and Mrs Roy Speak and children
of Creagerstown visited Mrs. Jesse Win
pigler last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Late of Rocky
Ridge spent Saturday with Mrs. Annie
Delaplane and daughter.
Mrs. Geo. Hof spent last week in
Frederick.
Mr.. Cyrus Wedde and son spent last
Saturday with friends in Thurmont.
Mrs. Annie Havner spent last week
with friends in Woodsboro.
Mr.. Calvin Fox of Thornbrook, and
Mrs. VIM. Fox of Rocky Ridge spent
Sunday with Mrs. Annie Delaplane.
Miss Emma Weddle is spending some
time in Baltimore with her sister.
Messrs o. R. koontz and Thomas Fox
of Keysville spent Sunday with Mr.. JOS.
Fox and family.
Mr.. Baxter Dougherty and family of
Detour spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Flickinger.
Mrs. Annie Delaplane who has beer
quite sick is able to be up again.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Memorial Day.

On Saturday, June LIST, Memorial Day
will be observed by Jason Damuth Post.
G. A. R.. and the various fraternal or
CARNATIONS of Tnurmont. A prominent
speaker from Washington, d. c., will
address the veterans on this occasion.
Several bands will be present. Further
announcement will be made by poster
and paper next week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
"Pauline" Coming.

On Friday evening, June Z, 1912, the
Middletown Opera Company will present
the pleasing operetta, Pauline, in the
Town Hall, this place. pauline" is a
companion opera to the "Milkmaids, "
which was given in Middletown several
years ago with pronounced success. The
operatta is given under the direction of
Emory L. Coblentz, Esq, and Mrs. Grace
Beard Young, and has company of SO
representative voices.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
SUDDEN DEATHS.
VIM. Topper and Mrs. John NJ.
Powell Gone to Their Rest.

Mr.. William Topper, an aged and re.
spected citizen of this place dropped deae
while working on the woodpile at his
home Wednesday noon. Mr.. Topper has
been in poor health for some time. and il
is supposed the exertlon and heat OF the
sun overcome him. He is known by ma
ny farmers throughout the county, hav.
ing followed the gelding business many
years. AS we were ready to 60 to pre-
Wien we learned of his death, we can
not say when funeral will be held.
On Wednesday, May 2, 1912, Mrs.
John Powell, of near Catoctin Furnace,
was taken seriously ill an's in about Ii
minutes time was dead. Mrs. Powell
for some time had been troubled with
Bright's disease, but at this time was
able to be out, and was in the garden
looking at some vegetables when she
was taken i'll. Her physician being in
the vicinity at the time, was summoned,
but death soon ended the suffering she
was experiencing.
Mrs. Powell was daughter of the
late MIR. and Mrs. Aaron N. Shorb, of
Creagerstown. Surviving her are her
husband, Mr.. John M. Powell, and one
son, VIM. Powell of Catoctin, and one
daughter, Mrs. Luther Leatherman OF
near Lewistown. She is also survived
by two brothers, Messrs. Daniel Shorb
of Boyds, and George Shorb of Lewis
town, Md; and three sisters, Mrs. Lilly
Valentine of Wilkes Barre, Pa, Mrs.
Annie Thomas Of Washington, D. c., and
Mrs. Laura Michael of the "Mannor. y
Funeral services were held in the Unit
ed Brethren church, Thurmont, Saturday
afternoon, 18th inst, Rev. M. l.. Beard
officiating. The deceased was AZ years
of age. Willhde & Creeger funeral d.
rectOrS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Will Attend Services.

On Sunday morning next, May 26th,
Jason Damuth Post No. 80, G. A. R., of
this place, will attend services in Trinity
Reformed church, this place. Rev. J.
B. Shontz, pastor of the church, and also
one who saw more than three years of
active service on the battle ground, will
deliver the sermon on this occasion. The
public is cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Will Celebrate $50 Anniversary.

Preparations are being made for the
celebration of the l5Oth anniversary OF
the organization of the first congregation
and building of the first church at Silver
Run, Carroll County. Services will begir
May 18th and continue throughout the
week. Rev. S. Chas. Hoover will preach
an historical sermon Sunday morning ir
the Reformed church. Rev, A. M. Gluck
of Emmitsburg, president of Maryland
Chassis of the Reformed Church, has
been delegated to convey the greetings
of Chassis to the churches of Silver Run
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Festival.

The Moravian Sunday School will hold
it's Annual Strawberry and Ice Cream
Festival and entertainment on the even
ing of Decoration Day, Saturday, June
LIST. Come one and all and get something
to eat and have good time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Ordered To Give Horse Rest.

The poor, old horse owned and driven
by Mr.. w. A. Hahn of this place, at last
has received vacation. The horse is so
poor and weak that it could scarcely get
along, but was driven almost every day.
Last Saturday while Gus" was driving
along the road and in the vicinity of j..
M. Powells store, the old horse fell, and
skinned his head badly, and it is claimed
knocked out two teeth. The horse was
unable to rise and had to be lifted to his
feet by persons who were nearby.
Through kindness for the animal, some
one reported the matter to John Tom
Davis, and he reported to Justice Jos.
G. Gernand. Justice Gernand, through
deputy sheriff Stull, notified Mr.. Hahn
not to drive or use the horse for thirty
days, and to care for him as horse
should be cared for. John Tom Davis is
being thanked by a host of people for
the course he pursued.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
May 30 Decoration Day. at Iiagerstown

May 30 Decoration Day. at Ilagerstown
The Hagerstown Driving Club, on
Thursday, May 30th, Decoration Day.
will give their first annual event of 1912,
md all signs point to the biggest day in
he history of Hagerstown, with the pos
sible exception of Thursday of Fair
weeks. They have big program ar
ranged starting at 10 a. m. with man.
moth parade with numbers of the best
bands obtainable to furnish music. The
big events of the day will take place at
the Fair Grounds, and will take up the
best part of the afternoon. There will
De horse races, and by some Of the best
horses of the section. In addition to the
horse races there will be mule races,
motor cycle races, bicycle races, a great
chariot race. and race between motor
cycle and an aeroplane. Morok, the
famous Belgium aviator has been secured
to give a series of aeroplane flights, and
he will give them rain or shine. This one
attraction has been secured at an eX-
pense of 81, 900, and coming with world
wide reputation, Morok guarantees these
flights. Then word for the Horse Show,
one of the prettiest features, and this
year the Horse Show is going to be a
CLASSY" one, in fact the best they have
ever had. There is going to be ''some-
thing doing" every minute of the day,
so go early and stay late an old-fashion-
ed Maryland welcome for every visitor
in the gates of Hagerstown on the 3Oth
of May.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Memorial Services.

On Sunday, May Goth, the members of
Washington Camp P. o. S. of A., of
Woodsboro, will hold memorial services
in the Lutheran church at that place,
and on Decoration Day at O'Clock serv-
ices will be held by them at Rocky Hill
church. Jason Damuth Post G. A. R..
and Good Samaritan Lodge of this place
have invitations to be present on these
occasions.
On Sunday, May 26th, Reno Council
Jr. O. U. A. M. of Creagerstown will
hold memorial services. Jason Damuth
Post No. 80 and Columbia Council No. 81
of this place will attend.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23

Poor appetite is a sure sign of impair
ed digestion. A few doses of Chamber
lains Stomach and Liver Tablets will
strengthen your digestion and improve
your appetite. Thousands have been ben
Gifted by taking these Tablets. Sold by
all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Commencement Exercises
Pupils Now Busy Working
Examination Problems.

The first week of June has been select
ed for the commencement season OF our
High School. This week finds the grad
uating classes of our county High Schools
very busy with their examinations.
The exercises of commencement week
will begin on Sunday evening, June 2, at
the Reformed church when Rev. j. b..
Shontz will preach the annual sermon to
the school. On Monday evening at Town
Hall the graduating class will observe
class day exercises. The Alumni Reunion
will be held on Tuesday evening. On
W ednesday evening at Town Hall com
mencement will take place. The address
to the graduating class will be delivered
by PROT John T. White, county school
superintendent. The public is most cord
tally invited to be present at the exercises
on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
evenings.
Dates for Closing High Schools in This
County.
Prof. John T. White, county school
superintendent, on Saturday last an
nounced the dates for the commencement
exercises of the county schools as follows:
High School at Emmitsburg, Wednes-
day evening, May 20.
Adamstown, Friday evening, May 81.
New Market, Friday evening, May 81,
Prof. Joseph H. Apple, of the Woman's
College, Frederick, will deliver the ad-
dress.
Jefferson, Tuesday evening, June a,
Prof. John r. White will deliver the ad-
dress and present the diplomas.
Thurmont, Wednesday evening, June
), Prof. John T. White will deliver the
address and present the diplomas.
Middlctown, Wednesday evening, June
Frederick High Schools, Wednesday
.vening, June s.
Brunswick, Thursday evening, June 6,
.'rof. John 7. White will deliver the ad-
lress. The diplomas will be presented
" Mr.. H. M. Jones, one of the trustees
There will be no commencement eXer-
Uses by the school at Walkersvile, there
icing no graduates.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Rehabilitation of Apples Reformed Church
June 8, 1912.

Services in connection with the rededi-
cation of Apples Church will commence
in the church Thursday evening, June
9th, at o'clock. Services will also be
held Friday evening at the same hour.
The dedicatory services proper will be
held on Sunday, June 9th, beginning at
10 o'clock. Several former pastors have
been invited to be present and take part
in the services. Special music will be
rendered, and the remodeled church will
be appropriately decorated with flowers
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Notice to Pupils of Singing Class.

On Tuesday evening of next week the
Singing Class will meet in Town Hall for
final rehearsal. At this time those who
are members of the class ard who have
not already received tickets will be given
their portion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
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.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
Freight Service as Usual.

Freight Service as 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, 1912-05-23

There never was time when people
appreciated the real merits of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy more than now.
This is shown by the increase in sales and
voluntary testimonials from persons who
have been cured by it. If you or your
children are troubled witha cough or cold
give tia trial and become acquainted with
its good qualities. For sale by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week May 9th, Aborn English Grand
Opera Company,
LA BOHEME and LA TOSCA,
666 superb cast and presentation, COM
pany of 100, augmented orchestra.
The week of May 9th will be marked
by The Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany in two of Giocomo's most famous
opera, LA Tosca" will be given the first
half of the week with the usual Tuesday
matinee.
The last half of the week will be dis
tinguished by a mastery rendition of
Puccini's 'La Boheme", with matinees
Thursday and Saturday. The cast will
be notable one of leading singers, alter
mating in the principal roles. Puccini' S
delightful melody, the inspiring strains
of tunefulness superb ensembles, and or
chestration combine in these wonderful
operas by the composer of MADAME
Butterfly"
The company numbers over 100 noted
singers, there will be an augmented or
chestra and splendid chorus, and ar
elaborate production. Carlo Nicosia will
conduct the orchestra and the stage will
be under the direction of Karl Schuster
Prices-E Evenings, rs, SO, rs and 81. CO.
Matinees, Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, %, 80 and rs cents.
Week June 3, Faust" and Carmen. >
Lame back is usually caused by rheu
matism of the muscles of the back, fol
which you will find nothing better thar
Chamberlain Liniment. For sale by al
dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23
New Machine Installed.

After being idle for ten days the sub
station of the Frederick Railroad is again
in operation, the current being turned in
early Tuesday morning. The cause of
so long delay was occasioned by the
Westinghouse Electric Co. sending an
armature that would not fit in the frame
of the one which was burned, and an en-
tire new rotary converter had to be Sc
cured.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-05-23

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, 1912-05-23
CHARLES Nee. MATTHIAS
Local Items.
Crea gerStOWn Items.

The Jr. O. u A. M. Reno Council NO.
"a, of this place, will decorate the graves
of the fallen heroes and the deceased
brothers of the lodge on Sunday, June
ID, at l D. M, assisted by the Fraterna
Mystic Circle, Thurmont Ruling No. 1863
of this place, the G. A. R. veterans OF
Thurmont, several visiting orders, also
the Lutheran and Church of God Sabbath
Schools, all led by the Monocacy Valley
Concert Band. Special services immedl-
ately after the strewing of flowers, held
in the Lutheran church. Hon. Dorsey
Ethson of Frederick, and Col. John K.
Rouzer of Thurmont, and others are eX-
pected to deliver short addresses.
Mrs. Ellen Grinder is making an ex-
tended visit to her daughters Mrs. Chas.
Stitely of Woodsboro ard Mrs. William
Adams of Legore, this week.
Mrs. Chas. Putnam who spent last eek
in Frederick, has returned home LEASED
with her trip.
The Monocacy Valley Concert Band
will render band concert in the Town
Hall of Thurmont on Saturday evening,
Nav 25 The program will consist of the
latest selections, waltzes, ragtimes, mil
itary marches, serenades, cornet solos,
clarinet solo by Prof. Snyder. The |. 0.
R. M. of Woodsboro will accompany the
band and give parade in full regalia,
and during the intermission of the con-
cert short address will be delivered in
behalf of the Red Men of America.
Miss Blanche Stull who underwent q
surg ical operation at the Frederick Hos,
pital, has returned home much improved
and is progressing nicely.
Mr.. Harry Matthias has returned to his
home in Waynesboro.
The Faithful Workers will hold an ice
cream, cake and meat supper at the home
of Mrs. John Fisher near Logs, on Whit
Monday evening, May q. The M. V. c.
will be present.
Miss Ethel Remsburg spent severa
days with her grandparents.
The Luther League will hold specia
meeting Sunday evening, May 26. Specia
music will be rendered, Miss r. A. Gross
of Baltimore, elocutionist, will recite; ar
address by Rev. Poffenberger of Woods
boro, and few rectations make up the
program.
Mr.. Harvey Working and Miss Nellyt
Hoffman attended the Church of Goo
Sunday School Convention of the Mary
land and Virginia Eldership at Locust
Valley, Nd, as delegates from this charge
The Jr. O. U. A. M. will assemble
in Town Hall Saturday evening for the
transaction of special business.
The select dance held in the Town Hal
Thursday evening last was great sue
cess, AZ couples being present.
Messrs Henry Havener, Geo. Warner
Sam'l Free and Marion Warner were the
guests of Calvin Ogle on Sunday.
There will be services in the Reformed
church on Sunday morning, June 2, a
10 clock.
DR.. Georganna Devilbiss is spending ;
few days in Westminster.
Mrs. Henry Havener and daughter
spent FRIDAY last with Mrs. Harvey Ogle
Imperial Valley press., 1912-09-23
NOW WILL YOU BE GOOD:

Ell CENTRIC, Sept. 21-Editor Press
Dear Sir: Several days ago you
published a challenge in behalf of the
Never Work ball team, to play the win
ner of the Ribbon Slasher-Spud Push
er game, and so far the managers of
the above mentioned teams have failed
to accept. OF course, we can't blame
them for not wanting to play the
Never Works as we have a team that
can't be beat, and any team hates to
lose Our team is made up of players
from the Alaska Winter League, South
American Consolidated, Sand Lot Ma
tional and several others. All our
players are heavy batters, so it is
easy to see that any pitcher who plays
against us will have an awful crimp
put in his record. Eight of our men
knock home runs nine times out of
ten, and our ninth man gets at least
tWo-bagger every time up. and the
fielding average of the team is 9S7.994.
nearly perfect. The. New York Giants
have been trying to sign this agsre-
CATION of baseball stars as a team TO
play the Boston Red SoX for the cham
pionship of the world in October. but
members of the team is married, and
his wife is very jealous. and would
not let him go, we had TO throw up
the contract and remain here. So
we are ready to meet all comers. Hop
ing that this will have the desired eff
feet of getting the managers Of the
Ribbon Slasher and Spud Pusher teams
out of their shells long enough to ac-
cept our challenge, we are yours for a
good game
NEVER WORK BASEBALL TEAM.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-09-23

the excellent quality grown here. $125
ton, or Ga cents pound, is not
beyond reason, and eight tons per acre
at that rate gives the thousand dol
lars, and places the grape among the
greatest producers of dollars known
to the state.
For staple fruit such as the grape
there is an immense field, when it
practically has the fruit market of the
nation to itself, and there need be no
fear of oversupply.
In fact, the growing of table grapes
in the valley must needs get to great
proportions before the growers are jus
titled in having representatives in the
eastern markets to care for their in
terests. Until then they must rely on
commission men to market their prod
uce, and that is not satisfactory with
any commodity.
The Press for the reasons given
ranks the growing of early table
grapes among the greatest possibilities
of the valley, and believes the time
is near when thousands of acres will
be devoted to this culture, where now
there are but a few hundred acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-09-23
SCIENTISTS ARE STUDYING
TO PR0L0NG HUMAN LIFE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-With 50
leading governments and As states
pouring their wealth of knowledge to
improve public welfare and to prolong
human life into one common fund for
the worlds use, the fifteenth interna.
tional congress on hygiene and Demo
graphy opened it's weeks session here
this morning. Four hundred and fifty
of the foremost sanitary authorities in
the world in formal addresses will CON
tribute the latest discoveries and meth
DDS in their respective countries in the
realm of adding comfort and years to
human life. 1t is expected that the at
tendance at the nine sections into
which the congress is divided will
number 5000, including many of the
national, state and city health officers
of this country.
While the object of the congress Is
to extend the knowledge and improve
the practice of hygiene and public
health in all the countries which parti-
cipate, it is believed these benefits will
accrue in largest measure to the coun-
try which is for the time being the
host of the congress. That the state
and municipal public health officials IF
this country attending the congress
will have support outside of imm ediate
sanitary circles in seeking to put into
effect various health reforms that will
be suggested by the congress is indi-
Gated by the action of large business
enterprises in being represented at the
proceedings. Among these Is the Asso-
citation Of Life Insurance Presidents,
which is represented by its general
counsel, r. L. Cox of New York, and
by it's health committee, as follows ::
F. w. Jenkins, chairman, Binghamton,
n. Y; J. r. Clark, Cincinnati, Ohio !;
w F. Dix. New York; ]. l.. English,
Hartford, CT; ]. X. Gore, Newark, n.
j.; DIR. A. S. knight, New York; E. S.
Scott, Springfield, Ill.
The committee has systematically
subdivided the program of the congress
so that at least one member will be
present at each address of interest to
it. In particular the committee is fol-
lowing that part of the work of the
congress dealing with the control Of
contagious diseases, inciuding typh Did
fever, diphtheri cerebro- spinal men
ingitis, tuberculosis, ETC.; with the san
itary aspects of public water supplies,
including the sanitary control of wa
ter sheds, the publication of water by
storage, water publication in Europe
by biological methods; water steriliza-
tion by chemical methods, and with
the disposal of sewage and wastes by
the various processes now carried on
in the European countries. wherever
knowledge as to improved methods Is
obtained, it is the intention of the life
insurance interests to systematically y
aid constituted authorities in applyin g
those methods to conditions in this
country. In this way, it is hoped to
improve the mortality experience
among life insurance policy holders.
II has been contended for some time
by Prof Irving Fisher Of Yale Uni
versity that the practical application ~
all the reforms now known to modern
hygiene would add Is yearS-to the span
Of life in the United States.