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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Milk Plant is Sold.

David Lowenstein, of Frederick, and
Richard j. Earnshaw, receivers for the
Baltimore and Washington White Cross
Milk Plant, one of the leading industries
of Frederick, announce the sale of the
plant to George M. Oyster, of Washing
ton, for $27, 900. AS soon as the court
ratties the sale the transfer will be made.
The sale concludes business venture
which has been very Improbable. About
$2ll 900 was invested in the plant several
years ago. Stock to the amount of $l4O,-
900 was sold, and there are standing
against the company two issues of bonds
amounting to $46S, 900.
The stockholders will suffer total losses.
In addition, the company owed the farm
ers of the county about SIG, 900 for milk,
and nothing will be realized on this. Mr..
Oyster is milk dealer, and he will con-
tinuo the plant. The company owned
between 80 and 40 horses and delivery
wagons, all of which, and the good will,
are included in the sale. Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
First Sermon i'm Song

Sunday evening last Prof. H. c. Mar
shall Marashleian, the singing evangelist,
appeared in Trinity Reformed church be-
fore large audience. The Professor
possesses we'll trained voice and handles
the violin well. His song selections con-
sists chiefly of old familiar hymns, but
his Interpretation was entirely different
from that of the majority of singers.
We believe that to the majority of the
audience he was tiresome.
Prof. Marashleian says his Sermon
in Songs" to be given in the Town Hall,
Thurmont, on Sunday, Dec. 22d, at 2.30
p. M, will last only one and half hours
because he has other services, and that
it will contain more solos than there
were at the Reformed church last Sun
day and likely some selections in foreign
tongue.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
declare War on Colds,

A crusade of education which aims
"that common colds may become uncom-
mon within the next generation" has
been begun by prominent New York ply
sicians. Here is list of the ':don'ts'
which the doctors say will prevent the
annual visitation of the cold:
Don't sit in draughty car"
Don't sleep in hot rooms. y
"Don't avoid the fresh air. -
Don't stuff yourself at meal time.
Over-eating reduces your resistance.
To which we would add when you
take cold get rid of it as quickly as
possible. To accomplish that you will
find Chamberlain Cough Remedy most
excellent. Sold by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Graceham Letter.

Mr.. John Pyles spent Saturday in
Frederick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Joy and family
spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs.
Summers, who is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. Keilholtz spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Young.
Mr. William Collifower spent Sunday
with his parents in this place.
The Western Maryland railroad is put
ting a concrete wall under the bridge
near the depot.
The Ladies Aid Society will hold their
next meeting on Dec. at the home of
Mrs. Emma Firor.
Rev. Huebener will hold services Sun
day morning and evening, also c. E.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Concrete Roads To Be Built Next Yea

Concrete Roads To Be Built Next Year
Concrete roads are to be more extern
sively constructed next year by the State
Roads Commission if plans being formed
by Chairman 0. E. Weller go through,
Mr.. Weller has become convinced of
the superior durability of concrete roads
for heavy traffic and, having made tests
with sections of road in Baltimore City
and stretch of several miles in South
ern Maryland, is preparing to lay consid-
cradle mileage next year.
He thinks concrete roads the latest ev-
olution in road construction and believes
they meet the objections which have de-
veloped to macadam roads where traffic
is particularly heavy and there is much
motoring.
Mr.. Weller says road builders through
out the world have come to a realization
that some substitute must be found for
macadam if roads of permanance are to
constructed. In sections of the country
where motoring is general it has been
found that macadam roads disintegrate
so rapidly as to make the cost Of upkeep
and general repairs prohibitive.
The tires of motors create vacuum
behind them which draws the finer part
icles in the screenings of water-bound
macadam, and in the case of bituminous
macadam lifts the carpet from the road
in small cakes, according to the general
experience of road builders. Unless such
developing defects are Immediately rem
edied the road speedily goes to pieces.
Such remedyng is, of course, costly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
J. Henry Cover Retires.
A Faithful Public Servant OF
the PEOPLE of ThurmOnt.

On Saturday night after the close OF
business, j. Henry Cover turned over the
Post Office with all effects and belongings
to Morris l.. Rouzer, the newly appoint
ed postmaster, who qualified and took
charge.
| 1t is but proper that we should say a
word or two concerning the retiring post
MASTER who ha7 been one of the most
untiring and efficient officers that the
Thurmont Post Office has ever had, while
Thurmont has always had good postmas-
ters she has never had better one, and
from the records of the Post Office De-
partment this Office stands at the head
of the list.
Mr.. Cover was appointed postmaster
by President VIM. Mckinley, November
II, 1897, and has served continuously for
Is years.
Mr.. Cover was first assisted by his son,
Harry c. Cover, who died about year
ago, then by daughter, Miss Lila, (now
Mrs. Emory Wisotzkey) and after the
death of his son Harry, Mr.. Clayton
Creeger was appointed as Assistant, who,
we understand, for time will be the AS
sistant to Mr.. Rouzer.
The CLARION has said before, and says
again, that it sees no necessity for max
ing changes in postmasters when they
have given such uniform satisfaction to
the public as has Mr.. Cover, but the
devious ways of the politicians are
such that there are always the "faithful'
on the outside as we'll as the Faithful
on the inside, so we may well suppose
that this condition will be most likely to
continue until the time when we don't
have politicians which will be at the
dawn of the millennium, no doubt.
Mr.. Morris L. Rouzer is a son of the
late John Rouzer and Mrs. Emma X.
Rouzer, still living, and was educated at
Gettysburg College. He married Miss
Mamie Henshaw, daughter of the late
DR.. Henshaw of this place. Mr.. Rouzer
IS not unacquainted with post office
life, he having been rural carrier for
several years, after which he had been
employed as bookkeeper for Mr. Thropp
until the mines closed and after this I'M
til the present time he was bookkeeper
and general manager for Mr.. Weybright
in the flour and feed business.
We wish the new incumbent for his
term of office that he will have as sue
cessful administration as his immediate
predecessor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Kissinger, the
Misses Mary and Otelia and Master
Lowell Kissinger, of Gettysb burg, Pa,
were guests of DR.. and Mrs. M. A..
Brely during the past week.
Mr.. John Rolllnger, who has been a
member of the U. S. Army and stationed
at Portland, Maine, arrived at his home
in this place last week, his term OF en-
listment having expired.
Mrs. J. Frank Weller and Mrs. Harry
Ronamus and son, of Charlestown, W..
Va, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mackley.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
A Night of Terror.

Few nights are more terrible than that
of 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 GER
tain cure for Group and has never been
known to fail. Keep it at hand. For
sale by all dealers, Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Week of December 2, the musical COM
edy success,

Week of December 2, the musical COM
edy success,
LOUISIANA LOU,
with Alexander Clark, Sophie Tucker
and company of seventy-five.
Louisiana Lou, is the Merry Widow
of musical comedy. Alexander Carr is
it's David Warfield, and Sophie Tucker is
its Mary Garden. What more could
could amusement lovers wish for? The
rollicking, frolickso performance will
be at Ford's the week of December I'd,
to entertain public which has been pa"
tiently awaiting its sprightly gaiety.
One of the many charms of Louisiana
Lou is its unassuming naturaness. 1t
does not ask for kind applause. But each
succeeding number has a novel attrac-
tiveness which keeps the audience on the
tip toe of gratitied anticipation. Alex
ander Carr yields the septre of funmak-
er-in-chief, with Sophie Tucker wearing
the crown of rag time queen.
The chorus is of particular value. In
stage-door parlance, it is Johnny-on-the-
spot. 1t dances with zest, sings with vi
vacity, does not pose, and its whole in
terest is centered on the stage. The girls
are fetchingly pretty, while the men look
and act like young Americans with views
and ambitions of their own. Louisiana
Lou, at the Walnut street Theatre, in
Philadelphia, enjoyed recently one of the
most pleasant engagements of the sea-
son, and it's coming here promises to be
a hurrah welcome to the brightest lot of
musical comedy people Chicago has ever
sent to this city.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission Is and so cents
Week of December 9th, "Denman
Thompson's ideal rural play, The Old
Homestead"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
{. Il p. Telephone Company Making
improvements.

During the past week employees Of
the C. & P. Telephone Company have
been busy making preparations to change
the many wires now strung on high poles
through Thurmont. These men haye
placed on the poles now in use "a heavy
messenger wire, this wire extending
from the exchange at the west end of
town to the eastern portion or just be-
yond Walnut street. On this wire will
be hung a lead-covered cable containing
50 wires. The wires now on the poles
will be taken down, but the top of the
poles will not be taken off. A cable will
also be strung over Church and Water
streets.
After the cable has been put in use,
the necessity of trimming trees will be
eliminated and the matter of wires be-
coming crossed avoided.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Parade in CreagerstOWn.

We have been informed that the Dem
ocrats of Creagerstown District will
hold jolhfcation meeting and parade in
Creagerstown on Tuesday evening, Dec.
Sd. After the parade there will be speak
ing in the Town Hall. and oysters will be
served. The Emmt Band will be pres
ent and with the Monocacy Valley Band
will furnish choice music for the occasion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Big Wreck On W. M. Road.
Two Freight Trains Collide at
Blue Mountain Station.

On Tuesday night of this week wreck
occurred on the Western Maryland rail-
road at Blue Mountain House station,
the east and west bound through freight
trains going together head-on. The &C
cident is said to be due to a misunder-
standing of orders by the crew of the
westbound train. Both trains were heav-
lily loaded with merchandise, and practi-
cally all the cars and contents and en-
gines of both trains were demolished.
The crews of both trains were badly
injured, two men being killed outright,
and others are expected to die. Traffic
was held up until late Wednesday. The
wreck occurred alongside of a sidetrack
and after this was cleared of debris,
trains began coming through about on
schedule time. The main track was not
cleared until late Wednesday night
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
THANKSGIVING Dinner.

The Ladies of the Mite Society of st.
Johns Lutheran church will serve their
usual Thanksgiving Dinner in Town Hall
on Thanksgiving Day, November 18th.
Supper will be served during the even
ing and also ON Saturday evening follow
ing, and an entertainment given each
evening. The public is cordially invited
to attend. Oysters will be served Sat
urday night.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Notice.

The Union Thanksgiving service will
be held in the Methodist Episcopal church
in this place today at 1870 o'clock. Rev.
C. E. Renewald, of Emmitsburg, will
preach the sermon, other arrangements
having been made since the announce
ment in last weeks paper.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
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 l3tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
HOLIDAY GOODS.
II. S. Lands, 33 N. Market St

IL. S. Lands, 80 n. Market st.
Leading Jeweler of Frederick.
We respectfully request you to call and
inspect the many pretty and useful
articles suitable for Holiday Gifts. Court
eous treatment whether you buy or not.
Make your selection and have it laid by.
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY,
STERLING SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS,
SILVERPLATED WARE, HAND-PAINTED
CHINA, CANES, sUNsHADEs, UMBRELLAS,
COMB, BRUSH AND MIRROR SETS,
MILITARY BRUSHES, CLOTHES BRUSHES,
MEAT CARVERs, STEAK CARVERs, &c.
Look for the name "Landis" on the Big
Watch. Best and Quickest Repairing
and Engraving. Engraving Free.
Mail Orders Promptly Attended To.
Phone 1853 F may II Tyr
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
CaIlSe of Insomnia,

The most common cause of insomnia
is disorders of the stomach and constipa
ton. Chamberlain Tablets correct
these disorders and enable you to sleep.
For sale by all dealers. Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Local Items.
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks to all
who have by words and acts shown their
sympathy in our bereavement and appre-
citation of our beloved mother.
Sons of Mrs. Croft.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
Business Locals.
The Rev. Irl Il. Hicks 1913 Almanac.

The Rev. Irl 4. Hicks 1913 Almanac.
The Rev. Irl r. Hicks Almanac for 1913
is now ready 1t is the most splendid
number of this popular Year Book ever
printed. Its value has been more than
ever proven by remarkable fulfillments
of it's storm, weather and earthquake
forecasts this year. Professor Hicks
justly merits the confidence and support
of all the people. Don't fail to send 35c
for his 1913 Almanac, or only one dollar
for his splendid Magazine and Almanac
one year. The best one dollar invest
ment possible in any home or business.
Send to WORD and WORKS PUBLISHING
Co., 34Ol Franklin Ave, St. Louis, M o.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28

White Pine Cough Syrup prepared BY
Dr. Waters, knocks cold out in jitfy.
Try it. apr. Att.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
For Sale.

Three pedigree White Orpington cock
erels (Phio strain, three Partridge
Wyandotte cockerels.
ROBERT ROUZER,
oct "a If Lantz, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28

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 IA st. j. HOWARD CASSElL.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1912-11-28
REPORT

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
NATIONAL BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
SEPTEMBER 4, 1912.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
TROUBLE IN DINING ROOM
Phiiosophically by the Torpidvile
Landlord.

AT one time yesterday 1t looked
like we. was going to have a little
trouble here in the dining room, but it
didn't come to nothin' much related
the landlord of the Torpidville tavern.
Maxine and Sylphie, the young lad
les that are waitini table, got to squab-
bin about a pint of etiquette, or the
merits of their respective fellers, or
something hathaway, as ladies is
everlastin'ly dom. and Sylphie, / reck-
on it was, told Maxine, or mebby Max
inc told Sylphie-anyhow, one told the
other that she wasn't no better than
she ort to be. And Maxine, or
Sylphie, whichever it was, got sorter
fussy about it and answered that she
was too, and she didn't care who knew
it! And then they kind O. tied in on
each other and went round and round
as it were, and it took 'em quite a
while after it was over to wash the
ketchup and broken glass out of their
Golfers, as they call their hair. But
that's all it amounted to, and there's
no use in firm EN-, for ladies will be
ladies and there amt no help for it"
Kansas City Sun.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
of Racchus.

of Racchus. n.s :,
ancient Britain. the evergreen had distinctive
place with ivy, holly and mistletoe. Inc Druius
believed that the evergreens sheltered the good
spirits of the air who fed to them at the approach
of cold weather
There is a Scandinavian myth that tells OF the
tree that sprang from the blood-soaked ground
where two lovers met violent DEATH and OF
mysterious lights that lowered about the tree at
Christmas time. At the period of the winter sol
stice, the ancient Egyptians decorated their
houses with palm leaves which symbozed i'm
mortality and the starry sky. At this period of
the year the ancient Persians decorated the plane
tree with ornaments and Jewels
An old German tradition gives Saint Wilfred
the credit of Transforming the tree worship of the
savage Teutons to Christian ceremony II was
about the year 725 that he led party OF priests
into central Germany for the conversion of the
worshipers of god Thor. Prince Gregor the
grandson of a king, was with him. having been
ntrused to his care by the abbess OF the cloister
Phalzel On Christmas eve they fighting
their way through the of the forest when
they came upon the heather tribe OF Geismar.
They we're assembled under the thunder oak.
symbolic of the power of Thor. and were pre-
pared to offer up sacrifice The white-haired
priest Of the heathens had chosen the young son
of the chief as the farest possession OF the tribe.
and he was to be offered for the god very
hungry and needed the utmost atonement
AS the venerable priest raised his stone Ratchet
on high and brought it down to kill the boy.
who was ready, prepared for the stroke, Winfred
appeared and warded of the blow with his stan
The people we're gratihed at his saving of their
favorite and allowed him speech and he gave
them the Christian creed. Then he and the
Prince Gregor took their axes and cut down the
Thunder Oak. AS 1t ready to fall the light
ming came and split it In many parts and It fell
asunder The waiting tribe then beheld in its
place slender fir tree. green and sparkling and
odorous Winfred babe the tribesmen bear this
tree to the hall OF Grundhar the chieftain. TO
there assemble about 1t and make merry. About
this first Christmas tree the wild men or the
woods first heard the tale Of the shepherd boy
and the fields of Judah and It grpped their sturdy
hearts. The tribes became Christian and ever
utter used the fir tree token OF the day OF
hrist's birth
The Christmas tree In its present style OF
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
No Call for ANXIETY

The citizen put the solicited coin
in the hand of the tramp.
And now l want your assurance"
he said. that this money will not be
used for any unworthy or unnecessary
purpose"
The tramp drew back.
you don't think FIR minute that
I'd waste it on food an clothes. do
your" he Indignantly demanded.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
NEVER TIRES
OF the Food That Restored Her to
Health.

Something was making me i'll and
didn't know the cause" writes a
Colo young lady: "For two years I
was thin and sickly, suffering from in
digestion and in1ammatory rheuma-
tism
Il had tried different kinds of diet,
and many of the remedies recommend
ed, but got no better
Finally. Mother suggested that /
try Grape-Nuts, and began at once,
eating it with little cream or milk.
A change for the better began at once.
To-day am we'll and am gaining
weight and strength all the time. I've
gained 10 lbs. in the last five weeks
and do not suffer any more from in
digestion, and the rheumatism is all
gone.
Il know it is to Grape-Nuts alone
that owe my restored health. l still
eat the food twice day and never
tire of it." Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
The favour of Grape-Nuts Is peculiar
to itself, 1t is neutral. not too sweet
and has ar agreeable, healthful quality
that never grows tiresome.
One of the sources of rheumatism is
from overlooking the system with
acid material, the result of imperfect
digestion and assimilation
AS soon as improper food is aban-
doned and Grape-Nuts is taken regu-
larly, digestion is made strong. the
organs do their work of building up
good red blood cells and of carrying
away the excess of disease-making
material from the system.
The result is a certain and steady
return to normal health and mental
activity. There's a reason" Read
the little book, THE Road to Well
yilie." in pisss.
Ever read the above letter9 A new
oRe appears frou time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full of human
interest. Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
YuLETioE.

The wind across the snowclad hills,
A restless spirit, roves.
The murmur Of the frozen rills
Still echoes in the groves.
The stripped trees, bending to the earth.
Their tale of sorrow tell;
flushed are the sounds of recent mirth
That peeled In every dell.
Old winter breathes along the plain
Its chilling breath OF snow;
The pillows bounding DER the main
An ADDED fury know;
The sky is frowning gray and cold.
The earth is brown and sere,
Yet on each barren waste and void
The Yuletide bells ring clear.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
2 Es&slTEyH WNWEIEIINN

TRIAD are the myths and
legends that cluster around
the Christmas tree. Its origin
takes US far back into pre-
historic times when our skin
clad savage ancestors were
tree worshippers and believ-
ed that god OF goddess
dwelt in the evergreen Long
prior to the Christian era, the
fir tree was used in Rome In
the December holiday festivi-
ties of the Saturnalia and Its
branches were decked with
little yellow jeweled images
of pagan divinities, especially
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13

A gossip is woman who tells all
she knows-and then some.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
Unusual.

was there anything remarkable
about the meeting of the Ethical Cul-
ture society last night?"
YES; there were ten men present
who didn't have college degrees OF
any kind Judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
Real proof.

THAT" said Mr.. Dustin Stax. is
magnificent art treasure"
How do you know? BY the paint
er's signature?"
mo. BY my own signature on the
check l gave the dealer"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
No Partially.

Barber-What will you have on
your hair?
Customer-Don't get funny. I've got
more than one hair.
Barber-So see. Pardon me;
meant what will you have on each
Brooklyn Life.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
Protecting Valuable interests.

why do you charge so much extra
for putting in load of coal?"
WELL" replied the dealer, you
know coal is coal, and while it costs
a little more, it is better to have any
body that handles it bonded
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13
Its Function.

Jimson-What, in your opinion, is
the true function of the modern news
paper?
Johnson-To distract attention from
what in curren. literature are called
the best sellers
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-13

To man the most fascinating wo-
man in the world is the, one he almost,
but not quite, won.