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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23
Chart of ThurmOnt Showing Clean And
Foul Places.

The State Board of Health some time
ago sent its representatives to Thurmont
to secure the location of all blu ildings,
cesspools, drainage, condition of wells,
etc, so that if in the future disease, con-
tagious in character, should break out
here the Board would have data from
which to learn the possible cause of the
epidemic.
The Board now has the town on four
large sheets showing the locations of all
buildings, cesspools, wells, ETC., and the
condition of the two last.
A copy of this work was sent Mayor
Freeze some days ago. Anyone wishing
to see them can do so by calling at his
office. There may be surprises in store
for some of our citizens.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23
A Marvellous Escape.

my little boy had a marvellous escape,
writes P. F. Bastiams of Prince Albert,
Cape of Good Hope. '1toccurred in the
middle of the night. He got very Sc
we're attack of Group. AS luck would
have it, l had a large bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in the house.
After following the directions for an
hour and twenty minutes he was through
all danger" Sold by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23
Thanksgiving Dinner.

The Mite Society of st. Johns Luth-
eran church will give its annual dinner
Thanksgiving Day in Town Hall as u.s.
ual. Other announcements later.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23

For Sale.
About sixty bushels Canadian Seed
Wheat. only takes from to 1t bushel
per acre; Welded nearly double of other
wheat grown on same quality of soil.
L. r. WAESCHE
sept II If Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23
Business Locals.

For Sale.
Trespass Notices printed on heavy
cardboard. At
CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23

Excursion to Baltimore.
Over w. M. railroad Saturday, Oct
Is, 1918, by D. P. c. C. band. Sec post
ers and schedule later.
Order of Band.
oct 2 st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23
New Idrerfisetnenfs.
Order of Publication.

No. 9077 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick Coun-
ty in Equity.
Lewis D. Tomlin
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-10-23

sept II If
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
ENJOYED GOOD TINE
Two Score Of Business Men Met in
Presbyterian Church PaflOrS
LAST FRIDAY EVEN n {
Address of the Evening by Prof. Goodrich OF
Albion.

In response TO invitations issued by
the pastor and Sunday school super
intendent of the Presbyterian church,
forty or more men gathered at the
church last Friday evening to enjoy
a spread prepared for the occasion
by the ladies Of the church and to
listen to a talk by Professor Good
rich of Albion college, who is also
secretary of the State Teachers as
sociation. Following the dinner,
which was served by the young men
of the college, the program was
opened by solo, Mother of Nine"
by Reese harrington Veatch, and a
recitation by Joseph Kennedy, after
which Rev Mason introduced Prof.
Goodrich, whose line of talk which
was along the line of interesting men
in Sunday school work, proved an
entertaining talker. The speaker
made a great many statements rela-
tive to advanced work in this line.
He said among other things, that
/ 500, 900 men had been brought into
the schools of the country during
the past five years. He showed where
Bible study was applicable to every
day business life and made the state
ment that 85 per cent of the church
membership came from the Sunday
school The speaker was thoroughly
in earnest and held the close atten-
ton of those present during his adj
dress.
The largest Mems class in Michi-
gan without a teacher is in Alma and
is known as the Mems Bible class of
the First Methodist chtnch
Mr.. Ezra Smith, who has been in
terested in the work of the Meth
odist class, was next introduced and
after prefacing his remarks with a
good story Mr.. Smith told his hearers
how the class, now numbering seven
ty members, was started in February,
1912, wifi seven members.
Mr.. Smith was followed by Carl
Washburn, superintendent of the M.
E. Sunday school, who told of the
organization of "The Work to Win"
class. Mr.. Washburn believed in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
arbitration BOARD
Two Gases in Alma Settled by Arbi-
tratiOn Last Monday

Two cases under the new compen-
sation law were arbtrated in Alma
Monday before Hon. John T. Kin
name OF Bay City, member of the
State Industrial Board.
The first, that of Giles NJ. Isham,
VS.. the Alma Manufacturing Co, in
which the plaintiff asked for an in
demnity for his recent illness by cry
sipelas, claiming it was caused by
neglect OF the company to protect
him from exposure to weather condi-
tions while at work After carefully
reviewing all the facts in the case the
Board decided that the Interpretation
of that clause in the law-"personal
injury arising out of and in the course
of his employment" was a question
for the Supreme court to settle and
by majority vote decided mo liabil-
'ity." The determination of the real
scope OF the law by the Supreme
Court will be of interest to many
readers.
The second case was that of VIM.
L. Corbus, VS.. the Alma Manufactu-
ring Company. Mr. Corbus had one
foot severely injured by the spilling
of melted iron upon it, and the Board
Of arbitration decided that the Alma
Manufacturing Co., were liable and
ordered them to pay an indemnity Of
$780,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
SECURES HIGH HONORS
Lester ". Sharp'S Work Recognized
by Head Of Imperial University
OF Japan

We have upon our desk pamph-
let entitled, "Spermatogenesis in
Equisetum, by Lester w. Sharp Of
the college class of 1908, which is
reprinted from the Botanical Ga
zette, for private circulation. This
paper, which is said to be one OF
the most exhaustive and complete
ever prepared, has secured for Mr.
Sharp recognition from the head of
the Botanical department of the I'M
perial University of Toxic, Japan, as
we'll as from other seats Of learning
in this and foreign countries.
Mr.. Sharp is now at Louvain, Bel
gium, where he is doing research
work in his chosen profession. He
expects to spend his summer vacation
in Alma, his home city
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13

suspicion fastened upon them. Their
alleged stealings cover period Of
several months, and include auto rides
by night to Saginaw and Bay City,
nearly every car in the vicinity hav
ing been used for Tins purpose.
Clothing, brass beds, mattresses, fur
niture, rugs, tools of all descriptions
whskey from the depot and express
Offices and every conceivable plunder
have been located by the authorities
Their attempt TO send some suits to
a Mt Pleasant tailor for alteration,
was one of the first clues obtained as
the express people were watching for
them. A quantity of bedding rugs
and furniture were found in a freight
car, ready to be shipped to point
near Thompsonville, on the Ann Ar
Dor road They confessed To wan
tonly firing the church sheds recently
and then going through several
stores while the villagers were sight
ing the fire They operated by
means OF keys with which they un-
locked many stores, and they also fire.
quently removed windows They APP
parently feastd at pleasure in the
bakeries and cafes. They were plac-
ed in Mt. Pleasant Jail under $1,50O0O
bail and Wilson was promptly bailed
out with several men as sureties.
The entire community are sadden-
ed but feel that they have been flag
rantly outraged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
SYSTEM is CHANGED.
Farmers School at Mt. Pleasant Will
Be Along Different Lines.

The third annual session OF the
Farmers school will be held at Cent
raj State Normal school, Mt. Pleas
ant, March 5, 6, and 7. The plan of
the work has been changed; in place
of a general discussion of farming,
the discussion will be on some spec
ial line, and a different subject will be
discussed each year. This year the
work will be largely on dairying, al
though some time will be given to
horses and poultry. Michigan Agri-
cultural college will send several
speakers Professor Nye, Professor
Raven and DR.. Lyman. The United
States department of agriculture will
send two men: Mr. Reed, of Howell
and Professor Mumford There is
no charge connected with the school
and all are invited to attend.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
HELD Up By DERA|L
Rotten Ties Blamed for Pere Mar
quette Blockade Last Friday Eve.
OCCURS At THE FOX SIDING
Freight Leaves Rails, Delaying Gov. Ferris and
Lieut.. Gov. Ross on Way Home.

Last Friday evening five passen-
gers trains on the Pere Marquette,
carrying several hundred passengers,
were held up for several hours at Fox
siding, eight miles east of Grand Ra-
pids as the result of a derailment of
freight on its way from Grand Ra-
pids to Detroit
The accident occurred as the
freight was pulling unto the Fox sid
ing to permit the Detroit flyer to
pass at $50 p. m. The forward
wheels of the first freight 81 on the
train went off the track at the switch
frog. Rotten ties permitted the rails
to slide under the heavy weight Soft
snow had also packed in between
the main rail and the switch rail, pre-
venting a perfect switch from being
made.
The flyer due at Grand Rapids at
$50 o'clock was held at Fox Later
the Detroit and Saginaw trains leav-
ing Grand Rapids at $50 were caught
in the blockade. And still later the
two trains from the east, had to be
held back at McCords and Elmdale
until the tracks were cleared.
With the freight released, there
was still more delay, as both passen-
ger trains from Grand Rapids had to
back into the city to permit the side
tracking of the freight at Oakdale to
make clear right of way.
An accident similar in nature oc-
Cured near this same place recently,
and all passengers trains from De
troit and Saginaw had to be relayed
over the Grand Trunk tracks into
Grand Rapids by the way of Lowell
Among the passengers who waited
anxiously as trainmen braved the
storm to remove the derailed cars
were Governor Ferris and Lieutenant
Governor Ross. The Saginaw train
reached this city sometime in the ear
ly morning hours of Saturday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
NIGH. MASONIC HONE
Board OF Control Met Last Week and
Authorized improvements.
81 RESIDENTS At THE HOME
Thirty.elght Men and Twenty.Six Women
Gymnasium Outfit Given School Board.

The Board of Control of the Mich
igan Masonic Home met in Alma last
Thursday, and among other things
authorized the purchase of rug for
the back parlor and a hall carpet to
cover the 153 feet of hall on the sec
ond floor of the building. Corrugat-
ed rubber mating will be placed on
the stairs leading to various parts OF
the building as we'll as at the door
entrances, this will be done to pre-
slipping when entering the building
or in passing from one floor to
another.
The entire gymnasium outfit con-
sisting of dumb bells, rowing ma
chimes, Indian clubs, rope pulls, rope
swings and other devices used to
strengthen muscles and build up the
athlete were donated TO the Board
of Education Of this city for use in
the new high school gymnasium. The
gift is one that the school board
and the citizens generally appreciate
as the equipment is one well adapt
ed to the needs and requirements OF
the new gym"
The Home recently had as a visi-
tor Past Master George B. Orlady OF
Philadelphia. Mr.. Orlady was en-
thusiastic over the advantages and
comforts offered the residents of the
Home by the Masons of Michigan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION TUESDAY
Nominated Progressive Set of Candidates for the Various
State Officers to be Voted for in April-Frank
Roger for State Highway Comm'r.

Senator Frank James, in last fall
campaign, a Roosevelt supporter, and
one of the most progressive of the
present state senator's, was made per-
manent chairman of the convention.
The convention resolved that the
method OF selecting state central
committeeman and national commit
teemen be changed Charles A.
Nichols, of Detroit, as a member of
the resolutions committee, wanted
the convention to declare for direct
election Of committeeman in the
party primaries, but in the end the
legislature was left free to make the
change in any way it sees fit, but
with the mandate that it must be in
the direction of bringing the COM
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
FRANK N. CAMPBELL
Died February 2, 1913, at His Home
In Los Angeles, Cal.
BODY BROUGHT TO ALMA
Funeral Services at the Home OF Ira Moody
at Forest Hill this Afternoon.

Frank Campbell was born July 25,
1873, on a farm six miles north of
St. Johns church, Alma, and died
February ?, 1913 at his home, in Los
Angeles, California.
Mr.. Campbell resided in Michigan
until 1898, when he went west finally
locating in Los Angeles, where he
was owner of the Capitol Machine
and Model Works. Mr. Campbelps
sickness was only of about ten days
duration, and death was the result OF
an affection Of the heart. Upon re-
ceipt of the news of his death his
brother James of this city left for Los
Angeles to return with the body
which will be laid in its final resting
place in the cemetery at Shepherd,
beside his parents who died some
years ago.
Funeral services were held in Los
Angeles, February 7th after which
the body was shipped to Alma where
it arrived Tuesday evening Of this
week.
The remains were taken to the
home Of Mrs. Ira Moody, sister OF
the deceased, of Forest Hill, where
services conducted by the pastor OF
the Christian church are to be held
this afternon at o'clock.
The deceased was a brother of Jas.
Campbell of this city, Mrs. Ira
Moody, of Forest Hill, Mrs. E. H,
Doane and Mrs. N. B. Udell of Alma
and w. H. Campbell of Seattle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13

Such cities as Flint, Saginaw, Ian
sing, Jackson, Bay City and Battle
Greek, Michigan, Terre Haute and
South Bend, Indiana and Lima, Ohio
have been played from four to eight
performances each; while the larger
and more remote cities such as New
York Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg
St. Louis, Kansas City, etc. have seen
the play for from two to ten weeks
each.
In Pittsburg, on Thanksgiving day
two years ago "The Light Eternal
played to a gross business of over
$4,000 on two performances-matinee
and night; while at the eleventh per-
formance in Kalamazoo there were a
total OF 1,73s paid admissions record
ed in a theatre with seating capa-
city of less than 1,400.
To secure this attraction for this
city a guarantee is given by the local
management in order to get the at
traction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
POMONA GRANGE WITH
ITHACA GRANGE, No. 1877
At 1. o. o. F. Hall, Feb. %, 1918.

PROGRAM.
Morning session closed.
10:30-Fifth degree meeting.
Dinner.
Afternoon Session.
/ :OO-Open to public. Everybody in
vited.
Music, America.
County Road System, B. NJ. Coffin.
Discussion: From the Farmers
Standpoint, c. A. VanDenuter.
From the Business Mans Stand
point, J. N. Mccall.
2:00-Vocal solo, Miss Helen Killeen
Reading, Mrs. c. A. Crane, North
Star.
Grafton, Carl Titus, Alma
Recitation, Ralph VanDenuter.
Vocal Duet, Mrs Innes Klees and
Miss Janey Long, Sumner.
Drainage, Bert T. Muscott.
3:OO-Music.
Address, Education in the Farm
Home" J. G. Robson, State
speaker
3:3O-Music.
Question box
4:OO-Vocal duet, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
O. Peet.
"How to Make the Parcel Post a
Greater Bond between the Pro-
ducer and the Consumer" w. N.
Baldwin, Sumner.
Compulsory Agriculture in the
Public Schools, Howard Potter,
Commissioner of Schools.
Vocal solo, JAS O. Peet.
Evening Session.
700 - Stereoscopic lecture, Savage
Tribes of the Philippines" ]. G.
Robson.
Conferiing of Fifth degree.
Let every one come and bring
lunch baskets and have a social time.
Ithaca Grange will furnish hot coffee
for dinner and supper to all who
bring lunch
RETTA LEE, Lecturer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
HOME BURNED.

Fire started about six clock Sun
day evening in the home of Bosta
link, at the north end of River ave-
nue., by the dropping of lighted
match used in lighting a lamp. The
building was not plastered, but lined
with tar paper, the flames catching
the exposed edge of this paper swept
up the wall and around the room in
fash. The old people barely es-
capped with their lives and very little
of their furnishings were saved. A
pet dog chained in back room was
burned to death. Several citizens
promptly rendered financial assist
ance Monday morning. The men OF
the w w. Bible class Immediately
took up the matter and under the
leadership of c. F. Renner, Carl
Washburn and James Redman soon
solicited money and material to re-
build the burned house at once and
enable Mr.. and Mrs. link to again
take up housekeeping in their own
home
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
REPORT OF THE ELY SCHOOL.

Report of District No for the
month ending February 18th.
Number of days taught, 2. Num-
Der of pupils enrolled, 16. Average
attendance, ia. Those neither absent
nor tardy are Doris and Florence
Handy, Chester Vanderkarr and Ma
bel Bradford. Florence Cook was
absent but one half day, Valeria
Ball was tardy but not absent.
Visitors are welcome
Francie Howell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13

mark the Inauguration OF the new
constructive competition" era. AS
an outgrowth of this hearing, there
will be within a comparative short
time, undoubtedly, but one telephone
system in Gratiot county instead of
two, as at present. On the invitation
OF President Hemans of the commits
sion, the committee representing ag-
grieved subscribers OF the Bell and
the Union Telephone companies, and
representatives Of the companies
themselves, met to iron out existing
differences.
On November Is last, the Bell an
nounced that it would no longer
grant free service between Ithaca,
Alma, St Louis, Breckenridge and
Wheeler Within ten days the Union
followed suit, and ten-cent toll has
been enforced for conversations.
Gratiot county Immediately rebelled,
and began throwing out its tele-
phones by the score. In the village
of Breckenridge alone practically
every business place cut off connec-
tions, and the number of subscribers
thus voluntarily left with no phone
service is estimated at $50
Present Grievances.
The subscribers of both companies
to the number Of 1,100-which is
about one-third of the number OF
phones in the county - signed an
agreement to follow whatever plan
committee headed by Frank Con
Wis, of Ithaca, selected The com
mittee asked the railroad commission
to force free tolls, to secure the ANAL
gamation of the systems, or to per-
NIT them to start an independent
system.
The telephone companies point out
that under the law they are not al
lowed to discriminate by granting
Gratiot county free tolls when Gin
ton, adjoining, has always paid fol-
interurban messages They further
claim that, under scientific telephone
management, each transaction must
pay its share of the general expense
if the cost is to be equally divided
and a rate which will be generally
fair is to be determined.
1t is declared that a tacit under.
standing exists between the Bell ant
the Independents to divide the terri
tory of the state. They assert, how
ever, that such division will no
mean a boost in price for subscriber:
again, as the Giles law will bolster
the railroad commission in its at
tempts to curb pirating.
The Gratiot county amalgamation
which will probably mean that the
Union will be left in sole possession
of the field, is an important one i
it is consummated, as the two com
panes have about 100000 worth o
property in Gratiot."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
ONE TELEPHONE GO.
Prospects that Union Company viii
be Alone In GratiOt County
HEARING At LANSING TUESDAY
Frank COnviS Of Grievance Committee Still
at Work.

The staff correspondent of the De-
troit News-Tribune of Wednesday,
had the following which is of interest
to our readers:
There are about 2,2OO independent
telephone companies in the state and
about 35 of the largest are members
of a traffic organization which COM
petes with the Bell for long-distance
as we'll as local business. All these
companies are keenly interested in a
hearing held before the state railroad
commission, Tuesday, and which will
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Admiral Auto Company Elects Of
ficers for Ensuing Year.

The directors Of the Admiral Auto
mobile Co. recently organized at st.
Louis, met last week and elected the
following officers:
President-A r. Wheeler.
Vice-president-J II Whitney
Treasurer-Wm. YOst.
Secretary and General Manager
d. c. Evans.
The company hope to be ready for
active work yet this month and have
their first cars ready for shipment in
April
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13

Auctioneers now busy Rec ord
contains nice. list for your informa-
ton. If you contemplate an auction
sale let the Record make your date.
Your choice of auctioneer or clerk
secured on short notice. The follow
ing sales are advertised in this weeks
Record 1t will pay you to read each
and every advertisement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
THE LIGHT ETERNAL
A Theatrical Attraction EXtrdOfdi.
nary for Alma
OPERA HOUSE, FRIDAY. FEB. A
By Special Arrangements Manager Adams has
Secured this Powerful Romantic Drama

The Light Eternal" is unquestion-
ably one of the strongest, most elab-
orately staged, and best acted drama
ever offered here The play is now
in its fifth season and will be given
here with the same fine cast and
complete production that has made it
so successful. The calibre of the play
is best illustrated by its record as
given below showing the number of
performances given in the larger cit
les OF the neighbOrinp states:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
]. c. WHEELER.

On what is known as Grassmere
farm, one mile west and one and one
half south of Alma, will offer for sale
Monday, February II, large list of
horses, cattle and other personal pro-
perty. Read the advertisement on
page of the Record, and do not for
get the date.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
MASONIC MINSTRELS.

The members of F. & A. NJ, No.
244 will give a minstrel show March
25 and 26, the proceeds to be added
to the Masonic temple fund. They
advertise 12 end men, so people in the
chorus and expect to give Our citi-
zens two evenings of solid mirth.
Remember the dates.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
POLLMAN BROS.

Having decided to dissolve partner
ship will offer for sale Tuesday, Feb
ruary 1s, 1913, att heir farm two and a
half miles south and half mile east of
Elwell, one of the largest lists of per-
sonal properties yet advertised. Read
their advertisement on page II of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
WIN. KLATT,

Has sold his farm on Grafton avenue
and Friday, February II will offer
for sale at Public auction all his per-
sonal property. ]. n. Helman auct-
ioneer, ]. w. Montigel clerk. Read
his advertisement in this weeks Re-
cord on page 10.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
federation of the mems classes of the

city
Rev. Mason told of the desire TO
perfect similar organization in the
Presbyterian church and many names
were handed him OF those willing to
interest themselves in the work.
Mr. Veatch gave two Of VIII Carle-
tons poems in a way that called forth
applause from his listeners, while
later Mr. Kennedy gave Casey at the
Bat" in a manner which showed him
to be an elocutionist of ability The
evening was one thoroughly enjoyed
by the business men present
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
C L. STARK.

Thursday, February goth will of
fer for sale at what is known as the
Herter farm, one and one half miles
west of Alma, all his personal pro-
perty Watch for his advertisement
in the Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1913-02-13
YOUTHFUL BURGLARS
Isabella County Had Two Of Them
at Shepherd

Last Thursday night two young
men of Shepherd were arrested for
larceny and arson and confessed their
guilt
Both are young men under twenty
years of age and have held the re-
spect of the entire community until