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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week Dec. LIST, Geo. NJ Cohan and his
own company in the great big wholesome
American play
BROADWAY JONES.
The comedy event of the season is an
nounced in the appearance week Dec.
of Geo. M Conan in his latest and mer-
riest success broadway Jones' which
ran over year at the Cohan Theatre,
New York.
broadway Jones" so called from his
always dressy appearance, is an idler,
who having reached the end of his re-
sources engages himself to a rich widow,
and shortly fter comes into vast in
heritance. from the chewing gum enter
prise. then the fun begins, he meets a
pretty stenographer and is captivated,
however, the widow fancies former
flame and all ends WELL
MIR. Cohan has never presented any
thing more entertaining than this piece
which reveals him at his best, both as
actor and playwright.
The present engagement is announced
as his farewell one as an actor while that
is greatly regretted, it is pleasant to
think that such congenial role and sue
cessful play as Broadway Jones" has
been selected for that event.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission Ok and 5O cents
Evenings SOC, 75c, and 81 co.
Week December 9Th, the police detect
i've comedy, 1.-THE Conspiracy" New
York and Boston success, original cast
Advertisement
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running this line more than 100 years

running this line more than 16O years
ago.
The Fairfax Stone stands AS per-
manent monument. In addition,
there are, throughout that section OF
the country, various other records OF
these Washington surveys. For ex-
ample, a large white oak which stands
at the corner of farm about one and
one-half miles from Lost City, Hardy
county, w. Va, was, according to a
persistent story of that section OF the
country, marked by Washington.
Survey blazes cut into trees, and
since grown over, have been cut away,
and count of the annual layers OF
growth over the old wounds shows
them to have been made at the time
Washington was surveying. One
strange thing about these blazes is
that they are several feet higher than
those put on trees by woodsmen of
today. This fact has given rise to a
sort of superstition that Washington,
known to have been very tall, was
actually q giant, Other authorities
have said that Washington did much
of his work on horseback, and made
his blazes with long-handlcd axe
from the saddle.
The town of Whitcpost, Clarke
county, Va, takes its name from Il
post presumed to have been set by
Washington as one of his survey
marks. The post, formerly exposed,
is now covered by protecting case
which shelters it from the weather,
and from the dcspoiling hand Of the
vandal tourist.
The reason that this old Washing
ton survey line is being retraccd is
because the federal government is
purchasing lands in this neighbour
hood, in connection with the new
Appalachian forests which are being
acquired at the hcadwaters of navigl-
bic streams, under the terms of the
\N,,l,. l,,r Il. iur,1 1, pr,fnpt tInSn
watersheds from the evils of deforrst-
alton. The government requires a
clear title before the land can he paid
for. In making sure of the titles it
is necessary, in many cases, to 60
back to original royal grants, or to
colonial records, and to have recourse
to resurvcys before the facts of own
ership can be indisputably established.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
TO INCREASE WEIGHT LIMIT.

Postmaster General Burleson has
recommended to the Iterstate Com
merce commission that the maximum
weight of parcels packages be increas-
ed from 20 to so pounds for all dis
tances.
Before the weight limit may be in
creased it will be necessary, under
the law, for the Commission to pass
affirmatively upon Mr.. Burleson's
recommendation. 1t is expected to
take such action.
The proposed change will not af-'
feet existing parcels post rates. The
lower rates will continue to apply
only to matter transported within
the first and second zones.
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Exhibit Attracting Attention.

Convinced that Frederick county has
rich deposits of limestone, feldspar and
potash by the samples shown at the
Frederick booth at the Chicago Land
Show, at Chicago, German manufact-
urer has inquired for more definite infor-
nation regarding the deposits here, with
a view of locating a half million dollar
plant in Frederick county.
Frederick county corn has created a
sensation at the Land Show, and is hold
ing first place on anything exhibited at
the show.
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SabiIlasviIIe News.

Miss Hazel Eyler left on Friday for
visit to friends in Norfolk, Va.
A large number of our people attended
the turkey and oyster supper at the Red
Mems Hall, Blue Ridge Summit, on Sat-
urday night.
Mrs. Frank Wade and children of Hag-
erstown are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Brown and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Moore
head.
Home Mission Day was fitting'y OBJ
served in St. Johns Reformed church on
Sunday night.
Rev. and Mrs. M. L. Firor were guests
at the Riedel cottage on Thursday, of
Mrs. Ira Brown on Monday, of Mrs Al
fred Brown on Tuesday, of Mrs. Hugh
Eby on Wednesday.
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Teacher Of
PIANO and ORGAN
MISS MARY FREEZE,
K. Main St., ThurmOnt, Md.
oct 3mos*
SANFORD |. SHAFFER
Licensed Real Estate Agent and Broker
THURM0Nf, Md.
Address, Box lac Phone No. Fl
This Weeks Opportunities.

First Time Ever Offered For Sale.
261 Acre Farm, beautifully located
three miles from Thurmont on w. M. Ry.
Unusual opportunity for high class
dairy or stock farm with distinct advant-
ages in these lines. Beautiful built resi-
dence, fine barn, and all other buildings.
Remember this farm has never been
offered before and the price will agreea-
bly, surprise you.
Relative to this and the many other
farms, homes and opportunities | have,
call or write me at above address.
am daily in receipt of inquiries for
all kinds and sizes of properties. Why
not list yours with M? Have you a par
ticular one you wish price on? Consult
me.
The season is now opening and any
business entrusted to me will receive my
prompt attention. think | can save
you money either way.
SANFORD l.. SHAFFER.
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Ruth +. Marshall.


The object of this suit is to procure
divorce vinculo matrimonii by the plain
tiff, Thomas Marshall, from the defend
ant, Ruth Z. Marshall
The Bill of Complaint states in sub
stance that they were married on the
18th day of March, in the year 1908, and
that the plaintiff resided with the defend
ant in Frederick County until October
18th, 1910.
The Bill further states that the defend
ant without any just cause or reason
abandoned and deserted the plaintiff on
October 18th, 1910, and declared her in
tention to live with him no longer; that
such abandonment has continued unin-
terruptedly for at least three years and
is deliberate and final and that the sepa-
ration of the parties is beyond any rea-
,,nable expectation of reconciliation.
The Bill prays for a divorce yinculo
matrimonii and an order of publication
against the defendant
1t is thereupon, this 25th day of Octo-
Der, A. D. 1913, by the Circuit Court for
Frederick County, sitting as Court of
Equity, ordered that the Complaint of
the Bill to be inserted in some weekly
newspaper printed in Frederick County,
once week for four successive weeks
before the 2Sth day of November, 1913.
giving notice to the said defend mt to APP
in this Court in person or by solicitor on
or before the 18th day of December, 1913,
to show cause if any she has, why de-
cree should not be passed as prayed.
HARRY W. BOWERS, Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
HARRY w. BOWERS,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
Charles McC. Matthias, solicitor
oct 30 st
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Improving Avenue.

The town Commissioners are at this
time piking Altamont avenue, the street
which leads from w. Main street to the
United Brethren church. This avenue
was in very bad condition. The bed of
the street is being raised and fine lime
stone is being put on the coarse under
filling. A considerable quantity of con-
crete sidedrain has also been put down
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Family Reunion.

A family reunion was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Keefer, near
Thurmont, Sunday, Nov. 23d, all of the
children except one, John, being present.
Those who spent the day at this hospita-
BILE home were Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G..
Baker and daughter, Mary Catherine,
Mr.. Eugene Keefer, of Wavnesboro; Mr..
and Mrs Carroll Keefer and daughters,
Catherine and Helen; David and Lennis,
and Marie and Theresa; and Miss Blythe
Isaacs, of Baltimore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Who Is The Real Moses.

If anything were needed to emphasize
the difficulties that confront this country
in handling the Mexican problem it is had
in the conflicting counsel that emanates
from those who differ with the policy or
with the lack of policy of the Wilson ad
ministration.
In common with great many other
newspapers, The News, in the absence of
knowledge of what the Administration
has in mind to do, and not feeling equal
itself to telling it what it ought to do,
has been content to sit tight, watch the
events and hope for the best. If this
course does not aid in the solution of the
problem there is to be said for it that it
is as helpful, at least, as is the talk of
those who assert that the Administra-
tons course has been marked by SER
les of unfortunate blunders. AS a mat
ter of fact, it is rather hard to find any
two who agree on way out.
One critic insists, for instance, that
what the Administration should do is in
vite Brazil, the Argentine Republic and
Chile, the three leading countries of South
America, to join with US in giving order
to Mexico. This plan, tits argued, would
relieve us from the suspicious and jeal-
ousies of Latin America, while it would
make it easier for Huerta to yield to a
show of such overwhelming superiority.
But do all those who disagree with the
Presidents course approve of this plan
of action? Not bit. Some assert en-
phatically that joint action by the United
States and selected allies of South Amer
lea would be plunging from the frying
pan straight into the fire; that dissension
would arise which would be apt to lead
to war with all South America.
One thing clear in the Mexican bust
ness is that it is very ugly business.
For the moment many see no escape
from it but ultimate Intervention. A
great many more are merely hoping, not
entirely content with the Administra-
TONS drifting policy, but not ready to
say that different course would have
brought happier ending. Another pat
ent thing is that if the Administration
had to steer according to the various
charts devised by those who differ with
it, it would have hard time determin-
ing who is the real Moses. Baltic. News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Aut0ing Under Difficulties.

Last Sunday while out for a spin, Mr..
d. R. Rouzer experienced trouble almost
without end On the run between Fred
erick and Emmtsburg two tires pune
tured and three blowouts occurred. 1t
is also said there was an explosion right
after the third blowout.
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Interest Not Waning.

The Anti-Saloon League announces as
evidence of how the Christian temper
ance people are discouraged and with
holding their support" from the League
since the election, that the subscription
at the field day at Cumberland, Novem-
Der 18th, with rain all day and diminish
ed congregations amounted to $4l8.05 as
against $37li4 last year from the same
churches on clear day with twice the
number of people to draw from.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
THANKSGIVING Dinner,

The Mite Society of St. Johns Luth-
eran church will serve dinner Thanks
giving Day at Town Hall. Everything
good will be served. In the evening
supper will be served after which play
will be given. Supper and play will also
be given on Saturday evening.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
WEBB.

WEBB.
Mrs. Jane Boring Webb, wife of Mr..
Frank Webb, for many years resident
of Thurmont, died at her home at Frank
lin Mills one mile north of town, Satur-
day afternoon, Nov. 22d. The deceased
had been ILL with dropsy for some time
but was confined to her bed only few
days. Funeral services were held in the
United Brethren church Sunday after
noon, Rev. Paul Holdcraft and w. L..
Martin, of the United Brethren church,
and Elder L. j. Flohr, of the Church of
the Brethren, officiating. .Interment was
made in the U. B. cemetery. The de-
ceased is survived by her husband.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Married.

Mr.. Clarence J. Rogers, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel w. Rogers of near
Thurmont, and Miss Ada S. Miller, of
Catoctin, were united in marriage Thurs
day afternoon of last week at the home
of the groom by Elder John S. Wey-
bright. A wedding dinner was served
Immediately after the ceremony. The
groom Is a motorman On the Hagrrstown
and Frederick railway. The couple will
reside in Frederick
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Much Corn Yet in Field,

Owing to scarcity of labor much of the
seasons corn crop is yet in the field to
be huSked. The weather has been fine
for husking but with force of but one
and two men to husk and haul and do all
other work about the farm not much
progress can be made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Nm eldrvtisements.
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
of Administration on the estate of
WILLIAM G. KOLB.
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereof legally authenticated
to the subscribers on or before June
rs, 1914, they may otherwise be ex-
cluded from all benefits of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under our hand this 18th day of
November, 1913.
CHARLES p. M. kOLB,
nov 20 st Administrator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Thankoflrring Service.

On Sunday morning next Thankotfer-
ing service will be held in St. John s
Lutheran church under auspices of the
Missionary Society. A special, interest
ing program has been arranged. All are
cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Order NiSi on Sales.
In the Orphans Court for Frederick
County, Maryland.
October Term 1913

y
October Term, 1913
In the Matter of the Sale of the Real
Estate of James M. Grouse, deceased.
In the Matter of the Report of Sales,
filed the l4th day of November, 1913.
ORDERED, by the Orphans Court of
Frederick County this 18th day of Novem
Der, 1913 that the sale of real estate Of
James M. Grouse, late of Frederick coun-
ty. deceased, on above day reported to this
Court by his Executors be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the 18th day of De-
cember, 1913, provided copy of this order
be published in some newspaper publish
ed in Frederick county for three success
sive weeks prior to the 18th day of De-
cember, 1913.
The Executors report states the amount
of sales to be Eight hundred and fifty
five dollars 1856. 0Ol
J John C c; Castle E. Judges of the
John w. Mumford, ! orpna'S oour'
True Copy Test: SAMUEL D. THOMAS
Register of Wills for Frederick County.
Jos. c. Gernand, Geo Stevens, Exrs.
nov. 20 At
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27

The net receipts from the national
forests of Washington and Oregon
during the past four months amount
ed to Sll5, 62O, an increase of Il per
cent over receipts for the same period
last year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27

DR.. H. Lloyd Gall, U. S. NJ, a citizen
of this place, is now cruising along the
coast of Italy on the battleship Arkansas.
A post card received from him bears the
postmark Venezia -Ferrovia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27

A thoroughly up-to-datc saw mill
with capacity of 10000 board feet
a day has been erected on the south
coast of Mindanao island. 1t is of
American make throughout, and uses
the modern bandsaw. This is only
one of several such mills in the Phil
lippines.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
FOREST NOTES.

Eastern manufacturers are looking
to the northwest for hardwoods for
the manufacture of clothes pins.
Birch is particularly wanted.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27

The Panama canal commission has
requested the forest service to inspect
the timber being creosoted at Seattle
and Tacoma for the commission.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Cause 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, 1913-11-27
Thrown From Automobile.

Mr.. Ross Eyler, of Lancaster, Pa,
formerly of this place, was thrown from
an automobile recently and had an arm
broken and was otherwise bruised and
injured.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Tonight.

Tonight, if you feel dull and stupid, or
bilious and constipated, take dose of
Chamberlain S Tablets and you will feel
alright tomorrow. For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27

OF the two million trees to be
planted on the national forests of
Montana and northern Idaho during
the present fiscal year, one-half have
been set out this fall and the rest will
be put in next spring.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
Public Sale.

On Wednesday, Dec. Sd, Chas. Powell
will sell farm implements, ma ,hinery and
household goods near Jimtown. Sale
will begin at 10 o'clock.
On Saturday, Dec. 9th, Frank Webb
will sell personal property at his resi-
dence at Franklinvile.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27
DI ED.

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1913-11-27

No. 9OS2 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick Coun-
ty, in Equity.
Thomas Marshall
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-06-20
HIS QUICK Wit SAVED HIM
Poacner Caught in Act by Owner OF
Manor Gives Good Reason for
Being Out Early.

One morning Bill the Poacher was
engaged in his early morning labors,
when suddenly he came face to face
with the owner Of the manor. who
naturally he thought still lay abed.
Gone was the brightness of the
morning as the redoubtable squire
eyed the unlimited guest. who stam-
mered out a nervous greeting.
"G-good morning. sir! What
what brings you out so early?"
oh" replied the lord of the land,
with naughty stare n al %unconsci.
Gus testing of the light switch he
carried in his hand, II came out to
gain an appetite for breakfast. But
why, may l ask, are you out SO early?"
Living close to nature makes for
quickness and there was scarcely q
pause of half a second before Fill re-
piled:
Well, now, squire, that's curious
Here you come out early to get an ap'
petite for breakfast and / come out to
get a breakfast for my appetite"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-06-20
Could He Ieu7

A high" private of the 140th Pa,
wounded at Charlottesville. was
taken to Washington. One day, as
he was becoming convalescent. a
whisper ran down the long row of cots
that the president was in the build
ing and would soon pass by. Instant.
ly every boy in blue who was able
arose. stood erect, hands to the side,
ready to salute his commandment.
chief.
The Pennsylvania stood six feet
seven inches in his stockings. Lin
coin was six feet four. AS the presi-
lent approached this giant towering
above him. he stopped in amazement,
and, casting his eyes from head to
foot and from foot to head. as If con
templating the immense distance
from one extremity to the other. he
stood for a moment .speecbless. AT
length, extending his hand. he ex.
claimed:
Hello, comrade. How do you
know when your feet get cold?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-06-20
REAR-END-BoW HAT TOO MUCH
Monkey Saw the Green Creation and
Zoo Parade Was on the

New York.-One of those funny lit
tie green hats with the bow behind
like q rudder, known on Broadway as
an "ingrowing Willyboy lid" nearly
spoiled the spring parade Of Badly
and Susan and the other monkeys at
the Bronx o the other afternoon.
The bonnet was on Badly until he re
allied, and then
Well. no one could really blame
Badly. He did look funny. 1t was
the big monkey event OF the year.
Susan was all a-futter in a new silk
gown, Bulgarian style. Badly had on
. light gray suit, patent leather
shoes and red socks. He IA SO taken
with his new raiment that he didn't
pay any attention to the hat at first.
A big crowd was watching the pa
rade, when Badly took OF the lid to
wave welcome. AS he replaced it he
caught the first sight of the bow be-
hind. He gave Susan a wallop with
1t, placed the brim in his teeth and
1t was all OF. The other monks be-
came frightened and climbed into
nearby trees and discipline was at a
discount. Badly was the last to sub
side. Whenever he spied a shred Of
the hat he became frantic.
A new black hat has been ordered
for Badly and the bow will be On the
side.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-06-20
In fine health now

In fine health now. If I ever have those
troubles again I will take Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound" Mrs.
ED. FERRoN, 816 High St., Chippewa
Falls, Wisconsin.
Providence, r. I.-"I cannot speak
too highly Of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound as it has done won
ders for me and I would not be without
1t. I had organic displacement and
bearing down pains and backache and
va thoroughly run down when I took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable CON-
pound. It helped me and / am in the
best of health at present. work in q
factory all day long besides doing my
Homework 80 you can see what it has
done for me. I give you permission to
publish my name and I speak of your
Vegetable Compound to many of my
friends. Mrs. ABRL LAWSON, 126
Lippitt ST.. Providence. r. ].
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-06-20
Where Women Run Cars.

The suggestion that ome may be
employed as street car conductors in
Philadelphia has brought out the fact
that the women of Latin America,
usually thought of as sheltered, retir-
ing and unprogressive, have been do
ing this kind of work for years. Dur
ing the war between Chilli and Peru,
when all the men of Chill were need
ed at the front, women took their
places. on the street cars, and San
tiago, Valparaiso and several other
cities have had. women conductors
ever since.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-06-20

creeping in closer; they will not wait
much longer. Hard as I have worked,
| can't realize yet that we are cut Of
those tolls"
you did not expect to succeeds"
mo; frankly ! did not; all l could
do was hope--take the one chance
left. The slightest accident meant be-
trayal. l am ashamed of being SO
weak just now, but it was the strain.
You see." he explained carefully, Eve
been scouting through hostile Indian
country mostly day and night for near:
ly a week, and then this thing hap
pened. No matter how iron a man is
his nerve goes back on him after q
WHILE"
81 know"
1T wasn't myself" he went on dog
gedly, but 1t was the knowledge Of
having to take care Of you. That was
what made me worry; that, and know
ing a single misstep, the slightest
noise. would bring those devils on US.
where I couldn't fight, where there
was just one thing l could do"
There was silence, her hands