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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Personal,

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Cham
bersburg; and Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Bit
Ter and son Levi, of Hagerstown, visited
Mr.. Harry Freeze and Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Leatherman last Sunday. The trip was
made in Mr.. Smiths automobile.
Mrs. T. c. Stock sdale has been seriously
i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Leslie Creager, in Baltimore.
Mrs. Geo L. Winebrenner and daugh-
ter Marguerite, and Misses Jane and
Levena Harbaugh visited friends in
Waynesboro last Sunday.
Mrs. Catherine Perry, of Frederick,
visited friends here last Sunday.
Miss Jessie Scott, who for some years
has been working as a missionary teacher
in Columbia, South America, arrived at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. d. r. Rouzer,
this place, Monday evening. Miss Scott
will spend several days here and then go
to the home of her brother, Walter, in
Pennsylvania for the Christmas holidays.
Miss Georgia Oliver, of Hancock, Wis
tied her neice, Mrs. Daniel Flory, the
past week. =
Miss Beth Firor, who has been i'll for
some weeks, has improved very much
but is still confined to her bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Nicodemus and
daughter are spending week in Balti-
more.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Christmas At The Churches.

AS is the usual custom, the churches
of this place will have Christmas exer-
cises as follows:
At the Church of the Brethren, the
pupils of the Sunday School will be given
a treat Sunday morning, Dec. 2lst, but
10 special program has been arranged.
A Christmas sermon will be preached.
On Sunday evening, Dec. 2lst, at 7.30
o'clock Christmas exercise will be held
at the Methodist Episcopal church.
On Christmas eve, Dec. oath, at 7.30
o'clock, st. Johns Lutheran Sunday
School will render its Christmas service.
On Christmas morning, Dec. 25th, at
J. 80 o'clock, Christmas exercises will be
held by Trinity Reformed Sunday School.
On Thursday evening, Bee. 25th, at
I 80 o'clock, Christmas exercises will be
held in the United Brethren church.
The Moravian Sunday School at this
place will give no Christmas exercise,
but treat will be given the school Sun
lay morning, Dec. 2lst.
Christmas exercises will be held at
Graceham at the usual time, Christmas
eve aid Christmas night.
On Saturday evening, Dec. 9th, at
730 o'clock, Christmas services will be
held at Apples church.
Christmas services will be held at
Rocky Ridge Christmas eve, Dec. oath.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Some Big POrkers,

AS the butchering season is about over
and all big hogs killed, we give the
weights of the heaviest thus killed No
stays are included in this list. Some
time ago we said that the heavy weights
were in pens in the west end of town and
now we find we were about correct.
Mr.. Jas. Mackley, two, 454, AL.
Mr. Chas. Mackley, two, 444, 42l.
Mr.. Irwin Mackley, two, 418, 39l.
Mr.. Martin erosion, two, 418, 270.
Mr.. G. C. Weddle, five, best 4O5, total
l7l2, average 342.
Jas. H. FTor, three, best 401.
C. w. Collifower, Graceham, three,
46l, 351, 1888.
That pair of hogs in Arnold Willhide' S
pen which were supposed to weigh not
less than 800 pounds, and by some placed
at 900 pounds, were killed Wednesday
and dressed 1853 and $40, or total of 723.
No doubt there were other heavy pork :
ers in this vicinity but we have not heard
of them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Local Items.
Large Needle Extracted.
Miss Ella Smith Discovers
Pointed Instrument PrOtruding
Through Her Flesh.

On Thursday of last week Miss E''f
Smith, young lady of this place, dlscoV'
cred something unusual in her lett slde
With the aid of her sister, Miss Emma,
an examination was made and the object
attracting their attention proved to be a
large sewing needle. Mis- Emma got
hold of the needle and without difficulty
pulled the needle from the body OF her
sister.
Miss Smith cannot account for the way
in which the instrument got into her
body, and it is also puzzle to her sister.
1t evidently has been some time in It's
hiding place as portion of it had turned
very black.
A number of years ago Miss Smith was
very i'll with sharp pain in her SIDE
and has since that time complained con-
siderable of her side. The needle, in all
probability, has been the cause OF her
suffering, and she now hopes that she Is
relieved of her trouble.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Poles Must Come Down.

Some time ago Mayor Fraley and Aid
ermen of Frederick city passed an ordi-
nance authorizing the removal of awning
poles and hitching posts on certain streets
in Frederick Notice was given r"oper-
ty owners to remove the poles and posts,
out objections were made. The city un-
iertook the job and trouble ensued. The
natter was taken to Court and last Sat
,rday Judges Urner and Peter decided
hat the ordinance was all right and that
he poles and posts must come down.
Judge Worthington dissented
The majority opinion is as follows
That awnings may still be used not
outstanding the prohibition against
poles.
2. That the court cannot interfere with
the Aldermen in the exercise of their
authority.
3. That removal of awning poles and
hitcning posts, merely is not discrimina-
tory.
A. That ordinance is not discriminatory
because it affect only certain streets.
5. That the right of the merchants to
the use of the street is subordinate to
the right of the city.
The Dissenting Opinion Holds.
/. That ordinance exceeds its rightful
scope when awnings are removed along
with poles.
2. That unreasonable discrimination is
shown in requiring awnings to be re-
moved.
3. That reasonable time should be al
lowed merchants to provide suitable
awnings.
4. That new ordinance conforming to
reason and justice should be passed.
5. That the merchant has the right to
security in his awnings and merchandise.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18

Mr.. Vincent of worldwide dahlia fame
and one of the greatest botanist of the
present time will lecture in Hood College
Hall, January 8, 1914. Mr.. Vincent has
appeared before the crowned heads OF
Europe. The occasion will be marked
by the coming to Frederick of the decor
ators and florists in charge of the White
House Conservatives, who will have
charge of the decorations, and OF florists
from Chicago as well.
n limited number of tickets are allow
ed each community and it is to be hoped
Thurmont will take her share. Cars
leave here at 7.05 p. M, returning after
the lecture at 10 O'Clock. Tickets can
be secured at Waters Drug Store, price
25 cents.
Mr.. Rob't Creeger, florist, of this town,
is one of the committee on arrangements.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Assaulted In Tunnel.
Track Foreman Attacked By
Two Italians. Throat Cut.

George F. Bowers, 80 years old, fore
man of trackwalkers of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, was stabbed and his
throat cut by two Italians in the Point
of Rocks tunnel, This county, Monday.
With blood streaming from the wounds,
he saved his life by keeping his assail-
ants at bay with heavy wrench. Later
he was picked up along the tracks and
taken home. Two hours afterward
posse of SO men, headed by Lee w. Ma
gaia and H. f. Elliott, captured the men
in the m untain mile from the scene
of the assault. They were taken to
Frederick and placed in Jail.
Mr.. Bowers was joined by the men a
short distance from Catoctin. At the
mouth of the tunnel the Italians allowed
Bowers to enter ahead of them. AS he
stopped to pick up piece of iron, both
sprapg upon him, one stabbing him IN
the back with dagger, while the other
drew razor across his throat. AS he
fell the man who had stabbed him came
NJ IlltIl WIFI IdLOI. llC iSSo"S" 'A'
feet and fought them off with the wrench.
Fearing they would be captured by the
crew of train about due, the assailants
dashed up the track and disappeared in
the mountain. A few Minutes later l..
C. Brown found Mr.. Bowers and took
him home.
The Italians were taken before Mr..
Bowers, who identified them. dagger
was found on one, but no trace of the
razors was discovered
The men were discharged track hands
who had been working near Brunswick.
it is supposed they intended to kill Mr..
Bowers, rob him and leave his body on
The track in the tunnel. The cut on his
throat extended some distance acrosst the
ugular vein, but did not go deep. While
his condition is serious, unless compllca-
ions set in it is thought he will recover
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18

Thousands of Acres Burned
Over During Past Ten Days.

Fire ragged in the mountains south of
Thurmont the past week and burned over
thousand of acres of land, all more or
less wooded with valuable timber. At
this season of the year the fire travels
very fast, the new crop of leaves all be-
ing on the ground in loose condition.
The fire seen on the mountain to the
south of Thurmont and west of Catoctin
Furnace, is said to have started at Mid
depoint. 1t was driven by a strong breeze
and those persons fighting it could not
succeed in checking its progress.
Sunday evening two lines of fire several
miles in length could be plainly seen at
this place and presented pretty picture.
This was the largest mountain fire in
this vicinity for many years.
1t is said that when this fire started it
could have been put out, but about the
same time numerous fires started in the
same locality and the fire fighters gave
up the job. The impression is that fire
was started purposely in order that the
supply of buck leberry bushes might in
crease. This might have been the motive
but now that the county pays literally
persons who are called on to fight forest
fires, the motive might be money in
preference to huckleberries. A thorough
investigation should be made and the
person or persons who purposely or care
lessly started the blaze, if apprehended,
should receive his just punishment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
FORb'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

A Men, Xmas. Week Dec. %, Annie
Russell's Old Enllish Comedy Company
in artistic revivaI3 of Goldsmith's
SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER,
and Sheridan's
THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.
Christmas week at Ford's will be right
merrily celebrated by the appearance OF
Annie Russell's English comedy company
in delis hlfully impressive revivals Of
Sheridan's mastery comedy ''The School
for Scandal" and Goldsmith's equally
renowned classic "She Stops to Conquer
Miss Eussel's idea of producing these
very merry plays found the highest en-
dorsemcnt during the engagement and
run at the Metropolis, in every way the
venture met with such immediate and
pronounced triumph that both the COM
pany and the repertoire has been ex-
tended, annual engagements arranged
for the Metropolis with several months
en- tour.
The restoration of these gems of a
century noted for the brilliance of its
wits and literary geniuses, is not merely
the premier dress, the courtly ceremonial,
the altered fashion of peruke, or furni-
ture, the day of the stage coach and the
pewter tankard, the fox hunting squire
and the pocket borough.
There is restored certain plain and
outspokenness, a candour of action, a
worthy legacy of honesty and real hos
pitality and kindly feeling. Miss Russell
has placed these exceptional comedies on
the modern stage with every artistic ad-
vantage, revealing the charming charac-
tiers, romances and surroundings of the
period of brlliance.
The stage equipment, costumes anc
surroundings will magnifcently reflect
the times of Sheridan and Goldsmith.
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday Matinee ane
Saturday night "The School for Scandal. >
Wednesday, Thursday, Thursday Matt
nee and Friday night "She Stops tt
Conquer"
Matinees Admission 25 and so cents.
Evenings SOC and So. 90
Week Dec. Goth, New Year, Charles
Frohman presents the police, detective
comedy Conspiracy.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CA STO RI n
SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE
County Commissioners.

County Commissioners.
Frederick, Md, December Is, 1918.
The January Session of the County
Commissioners will commence at their
office in the Court House, on
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1914.
The first two days will be devoted to
general business, and appointment of
Constables.
Road Supervisors will be settled with
and new appointments made in accord
ance with the following schedule:
SECOND WEEK.
Monday, January 5.-Lewstown Dis
trict, No 20.
Tuesday, January 6. -Ballenger Dis
trict, No. %.
Wednesday, January 7.-Woodsboro
District, No. II.
Thursday, January s.-Burkittsville
District, No. %.
Friday, January 9. -Walkersville Dis
trict, No. &c.
Saturday, January 10.-Mt. Pleasant
District, No. l3.
THIRD WEEK.
Monday, January IL. -Emmitsburg
District, No. 5.
Tuesday, January 10. - Urbana Dis
trict, No. 7.
Wednesday, January IA. New Market
District, No. 9.
Thursday, January Is. jackson Dis
trict, No. l6.
Friday, January l6.-Jefferson Dis
trict, No. a.
Saturday, January II. Mechancstown
District, No. Is.
FOURTH WEEK.
Monday, January 10. -Petersville Dis
trict. No, IL.
Tuesday, January 2O.-Johnsville Dis
trict, No. II.
Wednesday, January 81. -Woodville
District, No. Is.
Thursday, January 22.-Catoctin Dis
trict, No. 6.
Friday, January 23.-Creagerstown
District, No. 4.
Saturday, January 24,-Middletown
District, No. 8.
FIFTH WEEK.
Monday. January 26. Hauvers Dis
trict, No. 10.
Tuesday, January 27. -Linganore Dis
trict, No. 10.
Wednesday, January %. -Tuscarora
District, No. 81.
Thursday, January 29.-Buckeystown
District, No. l.
Friday, January 30.-Frederick and
Braddock Districts, Nos. 2 and "a.
Saturday, January 31.-Liberty Dis
trict, No. 8.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Supervisors are hereby notified not to
bring their accounts before the day as
signed for their district. Also report all
road machines, tools, lumber, thing. or
other materials on their or in their pos
session belonging to the County.
By order
JOHN W. HOTTER,
President.
Hartman l.. Gaver, Clerk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Trains DELAYED.

Owing to the derailment of several
freight cars on Fifth street, Frederick,
early Tuesday morning, the early trolley
car from Frederick to Thurmont was I'M
able to make it's run. The wreck was
cleared and cars run on schedule time the
remainder of the day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Cured of Liver Complaint.

81 was suffering with liver complaint"
says Iva Smith of Point Blank, Texas,
"and decided to try 25c box of Cham
berlain's Tablets, and am happy to say
that am completely cured and can rec
ommend them to every one." For sale
by all dealers.
Advertisement,
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For Rent.

My farm containing LAG acres located
about one mile from Thurmont. For par
ticulars apply to
MRS. CYRUS FAVORITE,
nov 81 At Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
I,andis "The JeWeler"

Lands "The Jeweler'
The lowest prices prevail here, quality
considered. Diamonds, Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Silverware, Sheffield Plate.
dec a st Frederick, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18
Lands 1.-THE JeWeler'

Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets, Military
Sets. Manicure Sets, Writing Sets, Cloth
and Hat Brushes. Low Prices.
dec st Frederick, Md.
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sas~ After December 10th, full line of
Oranges, Nuts, Grapes, Cranberries, etc.,
at FIROR,S.
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w" Place your order for Fresh Crisfeld
OYSTERS on or before December 20, at
dec II ct FIROR'S.
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Lands "The ,JeWeler'

Bracelets, Pendants, La Vallieres,
Brooches, Rings, Lockets, Chains, Vars
ity Sets and Boxes, Sterling Novelties.
Low prices.
dec A st Frederick, Md.
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Jay Don't forget FIROR'S when you
want FRUIT for Christmas.
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Business Locals.
For Sale.

Intending to quit butchering offer my
entire outfit consisting of wagons, har-
ness, refrigerator, knives, pulleys, cash
register, scales, etc., at private sale at
reduced price.
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New Advertisements.

Notice-National Bank.
Notice Citizens Bank.
Notice County Commissioners.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-12-18

aels- WATCH FIROR'S WINDOW for
the best line, in town, of Package and
Box CANDIES Schraffts and Utopian.
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REPORT
- OF

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
NATIONAL BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS.
OCTOBER Fl, 1918.
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I,andis "The ,JeWeler"

Invites you to inspect his stock of Hol-
iday Goods, courteous treatment whether
you purchase or not.
dec 4 st Frederick, Md.
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WILLIAM A. FOGLE,
dec IL st Thurmont, Md.
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A MelIy Xmas. Week Dec. %, Annie
Russells Old En- ljsh Comedy Company
in artistic reVivas of GOdsmith's
CHE S'rDlDS To r0NOITL,P
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-31
COURT MARTIAL
 OF CORRUPTION IN GERMAN ARMY

Berlin, July 31.-The sensational dis closures of corruption in the Gernaa n army made by Dr. Kari Liebkntca1t, the Socialist deputy, in the imperial parliament on April IS, came Up today before a court martial convened to try the military officers charged with ac- cepting bribes for information of pend ing government contracts for arms and ammunition. Widespread interest was aroused by the trial.
 Four officers of the ordnance depart nent were brought before the judges. They were Iieutenants lillian Hinst, Hoge and SchIeuder to whom was en- trusted the supervision of many of the ammunit ton and arms contracts at va rious arsenals and factories through out Germany. Chief Clerk Pfeiffer and two on-commisstoned officers of the ordnance corps also were in the prison CTS enclosure.
 It had been charged by pr. Ifeb- kneicht that not only were corruption and bribery on the part of munitions prevalent, but that there was on or ganized scheme for raising war .scares and thus causing the government to spend more money on armaments. The civilian offenders, who include the aI- legged bribery on behalf of the ord nance companies and also the direc- tors of those concerns according to an official intiznatdon, will come before an ordinary criminal court for trial at 8 later date.
 It was decided by the president of the court martial to permit the adxnds- sion of twenty reporters to the tiny court room, and these and a few high military officers formed the audience. Contrary to the usual custom at court martfals the trial was held wit1@open doors, but reporters and others not of hcfaly present were excluded during the reading of the confidential reports and other papers seized from Krupps which have contained information H. legdttmately obtained and of vital in- terest to the national defense.
 The accused officers appeared in full uniform and wearing decorations on their breasts.
 The formal charge against the pris- oners was the betrayal of military se- crets, the acceptance of bribes and in- subordination.
 In their pleas the accused, although admitting the communication of secret information to the representatives of KIupos ordnance factory on various occasions, protested that this had been done without criminal intent, since they believed there were no eecrats between the German Government and Kupps.
 The accused officers were the first to be called to the witness stand They admitted under cross examination that the information betrayed by them to Krupps representatives, would have been Of the highest importance if 1t had reached foreign powers. The early testimony indicated that the accused had acted rather out of good fellow ship to Krupps representatives than on account of the comparatively small sums received by them, and nothing new or principally sensational was evoked during their examination:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-31
GOVERNMENT NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
 OPENING LETTER

Hartford, Conn, July 31-George B. Davis and Frederick M. Twenty, both of Glastonbury were discharged from custody by Commissioner Richard F. Carroll, in the United States Court this morning. The men were charged with intercepting and opening and reading q letter addressed to Miss Elsie Wilson on July "A. It came out in the testimony that Twenty rents a box in the Glastonbury post office and that the mail of Miss Wilson, who has been member of his household, has been habitually placed in the box and that Twenty therefore had a legal right to take the letter in question from the pos& office. District Attor- ney Frederick A. Scott said that. If Miss Wilson desired redress for the reading of the letter by Davis and Twenty. her recourse was to the local court, as the Governcent's jurisdi ctfon ended after the letter was taken from the post office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-31
EMPIRE

Two feature pictures are shown at this theatre to-day; a two reel picture
 entitled Tapped Wires, a story of two news syndicates in which the rivalry between them is reflected by the nu- morous kfeud between two office boys. One of them discovers the leak that destroys every exclusive story of his company, and then things hum. A railroad wreck, a little sister reported dead and a game kid who sticks to his job through eveFything-are the hu- man clements of this gripping picture by the Essanay Players. The second story of the series of detective stories known as f'The. Kate Kirby Cases en- titled "On thes Broad Stairway is also shown today On the day of his mar riage4a young man realizes that he is really in love with the sister of the girl he Is to marry The bride is found dead on the stairway with her hanoes knife in her back. Did he kill her? Kate Kirby solves the mystery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-31
Bridgeport Shriners Entertain Visitors Al
 RivercIiffe Outing

Twenty-Five members of Arab pa- tro1 of Sphinx temple, Mobiles of Mys- tic Shrine of Hartford, and about the same number from Melba temple. of Springfield, were guests of Pyramid temple of Bridgeport at the annual outing at Rivercliffe yesterday. The visitors from Hartford and Spring field were met at the railroad station and taken to Washington bridge in autoIn obiles.
 A plan to boom New England at the next Imperial council of the ShFiners to be held in May, 1914, at Atlanta Ga-, was launched yester- day. It is planned to have special train of steel cars with two diners and accommodations for 200 to 300 Shriners and to boom New England and its industries in the sections of the country through which the train passes.
 Potentate Albert D. Taylor of MeIba temple presented silver loving cup to Pyramid temple The gift was accepted by President Beers of Pyra- mid temple patrol.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-31
FRIENDS OF MATT WELLER HAVE RALLY
 AT THE KAISERH0F
Genial Host Opens New Hotel in Site of the Famous Wag-
 ner's Garden

More, than a hundred friends of Matt Weller gathered at the Kaiser hof, the new stag hotel which he has opened at 715 Water. street yesterday, to congratulate the genial host on the suspicious start he has made in his new location. The Kaiserhof is op- posite the railroad station. MT. Weller has conducted a hotel in Bridgeport for a number of years and recently moved to the present location which is the oldest hotel site in Bridgeport.
 It was formerly known as Wagner's s Garden and the reputation of the house as 8 place of good cheer ex- tended all. over the country. In the rear was an open air theatre and years ago such shining stars in stage land as Weber and Fields and May and Flo Irwin appeared there. Victor Herbert's band also played there.
 Under MT. Weiler's mana gem ent the place will take on a new lease of life. MT. Weller has expended more than $3, 900 in rernodelfng the hotel. The exterior has been remodeled after the