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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Thanksgiving Proclamation
By the President of the United
States of America.

"A God fearing nation like ours owes
it to its Unborn and sincere sense OF mora
duty to testify its devout gratitude tc
the All Giver for the countless benefits
it has enjoyed. For many years it has
been customary at the close of the year
for the national Executive to call upon
his fellow-countrymen to offer praise and
thanks to God for the manifold blessings
vouchsafed to them in the past and to
unite in earnest suppliance for their con-
tinuance.
"The year now drawing to a close has
been notably favorable to our fortunate
land. At peace within and without. free
from the perturbations and calamities
that have afflicted other peoples, rich in
harvests so abundant and in industries
so productive that the overflow of our
prosperity has advantaged the whole
world, strong in the steadfast conserva-
ton of the heritage of self-government
bequeathed to US by the wisdom of our
fathers, and firm in the resolve to trans
nit that heritage unimpaired but rether
improved by good use to our children and
our children's children for all time to
come, the people Of this country have
Astounding cause for contented gratitude.
Wherefore, l, William Howard Taft,
President of the United States of Amer
lea, in pursuance of long-established
usage, and in response to the wish of the
American people, invite my countrymen,
wheresoever they may sojourn, to join
on Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of
this month of November, in appropriate
ascription of praise and thanks to God
for the good gifts that have been our
portion, and in humble prayer that His
great mercies toward us may endure.
an witness whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Ozone at the city of Washington this
seventh day of November, IN the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and
twelve, and of the independence of the
United States of America, the one hun
bred and thirty seventh.
"By the President
VIM. H. TAFT.
"ALvEY A. ADEE,
Acting Secretary of State
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Only One Precinct Favored The lssu
of Bonds for Road Improvement.

of Bonds for Road improvement.
Only one precinct out of fortyone in
Frederick county gave majority "for
the bond ISSUE" the measure being de-
feated in the county by 1890 votes to
1854.
Linganore dis trict carried the measure
by vote of SO to 81. When the official
returns were computed this exception
seemed unaccounted for; later the reason
was discovered.
Residents of Linganore district have
been asking the county commissioners
for public road in their district and Of
fered to pay $500 Of the cost. On the
eve of election one of the workers in
Linganore district called an official con-
nected with the county commissioners
and asked what they wanted done with
the bond issue. The official said that by
carrying the bond issue they would be
more likely to receive the road wanted.
The vote was the result of this query
over the phone.
Before election it was claimed that the
county people would favor the bond issue
while the city voters would oppose IL. A
comparison of the vote shows the oppo-
site to be the fact.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
A Night of Terror.

Few nights are more terrible than that
of a mother looking on her child choking
and gasping for breath during an attack
of Group, and nothing in the house to re-
lieve it. Many mothers have passed nights
of terror in this situation. A little fore
thought will enable you to avoid all this
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is a GER
tain cure for Group and has never been
known to fail. Keep it at hand. For
sale by ali dealers. Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Martin StOuter Dead.

As result of injuries sustained in an
automobile accident over two months ago
Mr.. Martin Stouter of Emmitsburg died
Tuesday morning of this week. The &C
cident occurred on the road between Pen
mar and Lake Roger, the machine going
over steep bank. Mr.. Stouter was a
prominent young business man of EN-
mitsburg. He leaves widow and five
small children.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Will Open Bakery.

Mr.. w. j. Vansant, of Rock Hall, Kent
county, Md, has rented the storeroom
and bakery in the Lycett Building, this
place, and is now busy preparing to COM
mence baking. Mr.. Vansant comes we'll
recommended as baker, and he should
enjoy large patronage. He will, in all
probability, be ready for business by the
first of next week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Delightful Weather.

Clear and warm weather has prevailed
in this locality during the past week, and
the matter of getting the crop of corn
housed has thus been favored. With
good rains now and then, the wheat,
much of which has been sown late, has
been especially favored.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
$4,000, 900 Set Aside as Pension Fund

$4,000, 900 Set Aside as Pension Fund
The American Bell Telephone, Tele-
graph and Associated Companies have
set aside a ten million dollar fund, the
revenue from which will be used to pen
sion employees of the company. Pensions
will be allowed according to length OF
service, for accidents and for sickness.
A man attaining 60 years of age and be-
ing with the company 20 years may vol
unfairly retire or be retired by the COM
pany and receive 500 per month pension.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14

Mr.. M. L. Rouzer of this place has re-
ceived the appointment as postmaster at
this place. We have not been able to
learn just when Mr.. Rouzer will get
possession of the ofIice-it may be very
soon and it may be not until the first of
January, 1918,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week Nov. 18th, Klaw and Erlanger
announce
REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM,
dramatized from the book by Kate Dou-
glass Wiggin and Charlotte Thompson.
Exceptional company headed by Edith
Talefeno.
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm one
of the most important comedy hits of
last season will be presented week Nov.
18th under the management of Messrs.
Klaw and Erlanger with splendid COM
pany which has been meeting with pro-
nounced success on tour.
This charming character comedy was
dramatized by the author, Kate Douglass
and Charlotte Thompson, from the popu-
lar book which went through so many
editions and has proved no less success
full and attractive in it's dramatic form.
Many of the chief events of Rebecca's
lively reign in the farm house have been
retained for stage presentation and the
characters are the same known and loved
in the book.
The chronicles of Rebecca are well
worth seeing, the comedy is delightful,
and the characters charming in their
convincing originality, there is strain
of romance which ends in love that wins
the sentimental. Rebecca is splendidly
real picture of modern girl of lively
disposition and strong character whose
tendency through all is for the right.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
Admission 25 and so cents
Week Nov. 25th, "1he Pet of the Pet
ticoats", the new musical comedy with
Carter de Haven and superb company
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Ruys Property at WalkersviIle.

Mr.. John W. Stimmel, who for mum
Der of years has resided at Logs station,
purchased at public sale last Saturday
the property of the late Dr. Charles W.
Goldsborough situated near Walkersville,
the purchase price being $3.7O0. The
property contains acres of land and is
improved with large l6room dwelling
and other substantial buildings.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Tonight.

Tonight, if you feel dull and stupid, or
bilious and constipated, take a dose of
Chamberlain Tablets, and you will feel
alright tomorrow. Sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Local Items.
Supper.

The members of Apples Church Sun
day School will hold Supper at the
home of Mr. Ed. Earnst, in Graceham,
Nov. II, 1912. Oysters, ice cream, cake
and candies will be served. Come and
spend the evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Show Coming.

Beginning Monday evening next, there
will be popular price Vaudeville Show
in Town Hall. 1t is said to be good. See
adv. in this issue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared b.
DR.. Waters, knocks cold out in a jitfy
Try it. apr. Att
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Twice CAPTURED.

The following incident of the civil wa
had it's beginning at the battle of
Sailors Creek, Va, April 6, 1865, and
its ending in Jeffersonville, Ohio, Nov.
2, 1912, according to the Citizen of that
town:
Capt. Robt. E. Harkins, 9TH Va. Cav
airy C. S. A., I'd Brigade, Sd Div, Gen.
Lees cavalry, came to our village Satur-
day morning last, and upon inquiry for
some of the officers of the G. A. r. he
was directed to the Post Commander,
Capt G. M. Eichelberger's residence.
He found the captain at home and was
invited to the hospitality of cheerful
fire. The boys were not long on the
skirmish line until general engagement
all along the line from Antietam to APP
pomattox was the interesting conversa-
ton. The old vets found that by COM
pairing notes that they had been in 80 bat
ties and skirmishes against each other,
eliminating in the capture of Capt. Har-
kins at Sailors Creek, Va, three days
after the surrender at Appomattox Court
House. The capture included six gener-
ais and the entire commands, among
whom was Generals Ewell, Anderson,
Fitz. Lee and others of less prominence,
together with Ia, 900 men.
Capt. Eichelberger commanded the 9th
Corps and Sheridan's Cavalry pulled off
the job. Capt. Harkins is typical Vir-
gilman of the anti bellum days and is a
pleasant entertainer. He was welcome
guest of the captain during the entire
day, who together with comrade N. c.
Wilcox, had him meet number of the
boys, who taking in the situation, gener-
ously Clipped in and gave him purse
sufficient to send him on the 1923 p. m.
train south rejoicing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Freight Service as Usual.

Freight Service as Usual.
The Frederick Railroad Co. begs to in
form the general public that its 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, 1912-11-14
Cause of Insomnia.

Cause of Insomnia.
is disorders of the stomach and constpa-
ton. Chamberlain Tablets correct
these disorders and enable you to sleep.
For sale by all dealers. Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
Business Locals.

Conkey's Salt-em will rid your stock
of worms; ward off disease and make
every animal productive. Your money
back if it doesn't. Come in and get a
trial pail
nov ID ct. J. HOWARD CASSELL.
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For Sale.
Three pedigree White Orpington cock
erels (Philo STRAIN, three Partridge
Wyandotte cockerels.
ROBERT ROUZER,
oct "a If Lantz, Md.
For Rent.
Seven-room House located on w. Main
street, central part of Thurmont. Large
garden and lot. Possession given Novem-
Der LIST, 1912. Apply
MISS NELLIE BOBLITZ.
oct II If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
REPORT
- OF -

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT
NATIONAL BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
SEPTEMBER 4, 1912.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-14
New Advertisements.
Received Amendment.

Conkey's Remedies.
Vaudeville and Farce Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-27
TuAW CASE DECISION.

The decision of Judge Keogh that Harry K. Thaw is insane in the sight of the law and must remain in the asylum for criminal insane was in ac- cordance with the decision expected. The result of the hearing finds Thaw insane, a condition which suostant- ates that given when first tried and which saved him from the electric chair. After three attempts to gain his liberty, he is where he should re- main for the safety of the public. Be- cause his family is wealthy is no req son why leniency should be shown a man of his ealiber. His life has been of bad influence previous to his crime, and there is no reason to believe that he has reformed. To release him now would only be a vindication of the murder and an invitation to him to go forth and not get insane again.
 Public sentiment will be in accord with the decision of the court. Thaw has certainly been treated with un- usual mildness. The proper place for a paranoiac is under observation, where he can do no further harm when a spell, such as he suffered when he killed White, overtakes him. Care fully planned was the effort to avoid the death chair. the same characteris- tics have continued through his sev- eral hearings. He is unquestionably safer where he is.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-27
COUNTRY LIFE BENEFICIAL.

This is the season of the year when the problem of filing in the vacation for the boys is paramount. This ap- plies in particular to the city boys for whom the most beneficial results does not always exist at home or in the home city, It is a period of the life of the boy which should receive the best influences wherever he is and great benefit is to be gained from stay in the country. They can get in touch with nature in no better way and the boy who does not get in touch with nature loses a most valuable ex- perience of life. There he gets a knowledge of things which he can get in no other way and a lack of such experience allows him to grow to man hood utterly ignorant, except as he gets 1t from reading. of an important part of life
 In these days when the trend is to the cities and the city boys are in- clined to stay there, nothing could bet ter stimulate a change of the current than interesting the boy during that period for fondness for rural life. From the moral aspect it is a most commendable step. Country life is beneneial in a number of ways. It is away from the humdrum of city life. with good air and wholesome food and offering plenty or opportunities for work as well as recreation. making t1 all most desirable change prepar- atory for a season of city life in the fall
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-27
IDEAS OF A PLAIN MAN
CAPITAL.

All progress is the accumulation of capital.
 Any mans force is in what has been laid up for him, by others or by him. self.
 We usually think that only money or things with money value, is cap ital.
 But learning is capital. What is ths young man at the medical or law school, or at the institute of technol- ogy, doing except getting a working capital of information
 The apprentice learning how to run Ia locomotive paint q house, manase Hn automobile, lay shingles or make pastry, is storing up skill capital,
 When he applies for a position he is asked not what hs can do, but what he has donei his experience is his cap itai.
 A mans reputation is his moral cap itai, we
 A politicians record is hls capital, The soul has its capital; every tri- unph over an unworthy impulse, eV- cry successful struggle against an ig ' noble weakness, every deed of eood and every resistance to the bad, enters as spiritual money, stocks, bonds and negotiable values. into its bank of power.
 Destroy all capital, or redistrdhute it, and the first thing labor would do would be to begin anew to create it. l For the very purpose of labor is tl make capital, as the business of bees is to make honey.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-27
TIE LlvE STOCK MARKET.

Interesting at this time. when the high cost of living is so prominent. is the condition of the live stock market in comparison with a similar period last year. Some of the adherents of the Bull Moose party think this fea- ture of vital importance, yet they stand with that insurgency in oppo- sition to othe reciprocity measure with Canada and support Roosevelt in his double shuttle on that important dues- ton. They want commodities lower, but they enlist with the trump party, which opposes an effort to accomplish adjustment and stands back of the big interests. Inconsistency is proml- nent characteristic of the new organi- zation.
 For June there was a decrease in receipts at thirteen western markets over tho same month last year, with but slight increase over the receipts for the six months periods ending with June. Cattle and calves show deci- ded decline for the month and for six months. The cars used in the trans portation of live stock numbered over 5000 less than last year. In the six months there is shown an increase in food live stock received at Atlantic ports by 100000 over last year. while there has been decided decline in ex- ported food live stock and particular ly cattle, in which line decline of nearly one-third is shown for the year.
 With more coming into the country and less going out, yet not sufi- cient amount received to keep the price down, it is evident that it is not the tariff of a cent and half pound which is keeping up the price of meat or keeping it out of the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-27
CENTRAL VERMONT IGNORES
 CONNECTICUT.

Great harm is being done to the business interests of the eastern end of this state by the unaccommOdating schedule of the Central Vermont road. Merchants in particular already feel the effect of loss of trade both here and in Willimanic because of the failure to serve the people, and these people upon whom the business ac- tivity of every city depends are like wise forced to go elsewhere to do their trading. It is this situation which thoroughly arouses the business men, and well it should, for once the trade of the outlying districts is turned to new fields it is lost and invariably gone beyond recovery.
 This situation was realized by the business men when the change was an- nounced, but the putting of the new schedule into operation showed that the anticipation was only too true. Everything has been thrown out of joint for the people of Connecticut They are unable to get their mail. they are unable to get the accommodation which public necessity demands, be- ing cut off from convenient connec- tions with centers with which they have been accustomed to trade. A large portion of the trade along the Central Vermont road depends upon Norwich and Willimantic business houses and thousands are thrown out of the natural channel to go elsewhere because of better railroad accOmmo- daions. Mail and newspapers are from four to twenty four hours late.
 When it is considered that the in- terests of the people living along the line of the road in this state are sac- rifced, absolutely disregarded by a Canadian corporation for the accom- modation of Montreal and other Cana dian people, it is no wonder that the merchants and mill owners are thor oughly aroused and seek relief. The Crank Trunk in the operation of the road maintains a policy of giving Con necticut absolutely no more than it Is forced to, either in equipment. rates or service. How much it intends to cater to this states trade is manifest ed by the fact that Norwich is make flag station, the largest station on the whole line of the road. Such lack of interest in this state and determi- nation to ignore fits needs warrants summary action by the legislature.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-27

(Written Specially for The Bulletin.)
 An old rhyme tells us
 Man works from sun to sun,
 But woman's work is never done"
 However the first half may have changed as the world has progressed, the last statement still holds good. Labor conditions have been so modi- fled by strikes and copcessions that the hours of a days work are much fewer for most worl1men, and we all rejoice thereat. Labor seems more strenuous than of yore. In most trades a man must work to his uttermost while he works. We see less loitering over the allotted task, less talking among men, and less time wasted in all the small ways known to careless workers of days gone by. They are often held to their work by some fore man or overseer. and, although it is a humiliating fact, it is true, never theless, that it saves time to have the workmen know that they are watched.
 l presume we can all recall times when laborers on the street know the boss" is in sight. How the spades and picks will fly for the moment, and how soon they fall back into slower movement as soon as that individual has passed oni Perhaps they come to a stand-still while the men discuss the merits and qualifications of the one in charge, and more or less good -natur- edly pass Judgment on his decisions
 But how Is Il with the woman work
 CT? We are concerned now only with workers, and what we have to say ap
 plies only to those so classed. The leisure class, so called, have no inter est in the matter. Many of them, both men and women, are busy people, and l find their time fully occupied, but our thoughts today are with the toilers in life's battle and specially the wo- men toilers.
 The majority of women workers are home-makers anr house. keepers. and of them 1t certainly is true that they are not restricted to certain hours of work. Early and late they must be on l duty to supply the demands made by l their households. When l see a man | go by to begin his work with the 1 seven o'clock whistle, and carrying 1 as he often does a lunch box or pail 1 l know that in his home a devoted ] wife or mother has risen much earlier
 to prepare breakfast and supply the | midday repast for the laborer In the 1 shorter days of the year, this means working before daylight and often with discomfort from lack of warmth | Does she grumble? Not usually, for 1 the majority of workers accept theiI tasks philosophically, if not cheerfully l Then generally a warm substantial,
 meal must be ready at night, and
 while the tired man rests, and com
 fortably smokes his pipe after supper the tired woman must clean up the
 work and retire only after all is done
 and ready for the next days routine How would John or Joseph like it il
 Mary or Nora struck for an eight l hour day? What consternation would
 arise in the household, if nightfal
 came with no supper prepared, and th' | cook should announce that Ishe haC 1 worked as many hours as her spouse 1 and had decided not to do any nor, l that dayl Often. too, the marketing
 is done by the woman of the house
 and much thought and care must b, turned in that direction especially il these days of high prices. One dollal