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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Christmas Savings Fund
Club at ThurmOnt National
RanL WIFI Rn SuccAss
Bank Will Be a Success.

The Christmas Savings Club being
formed by the Thurmont National Bank
is destined to become great success as
is evidenced by the interest and express
ed intentions of great number of citi-
zens desiring membership. The bank has
ordered the Savings Club outfit, consist
ing of filling cases, membership cards,
ETC., and upon receipt of same the de-
posits will begin. Briefly, the plan is as
follows: The members are divided into
three classes, each class being divided
into two sections. These classes are ar
ranged according to the amount the
member desires to deposit. The sections
of each class are arranged so that a
member may start with the maximum
amount and decrease the deposits each
week until the minimum amount is reach
ed, or start with the minimum amount
and go to the maximum amount. Inter-
est is computed on these deposits. All
persons desiring to join the club will re-
ceive full information by calling on the
bank officials.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Local Items.
Sixty.three Made Knights
Class Initiation In Pythian
Castle. Frederick.

Last Tuesday night Chancellor Lodge
No. CT, X. of P, of Thurmont, nearly
doubled the membership of the lodge.
For some weeks members of the lodge
were active soliciting new members and
succeeded in obtaining 66 persons who
wished to become knights.
This large number of persons could not
be accommodated in the lodge room at
Thurmont and arrangements were made
with Mountain City Lodge, X. of P, OF
Frederick, to bring the class to Freder-
lex and have the degree conferred by
the degree team of that lodge in the new
Pythian castle.
A special car was chartered by the
Thurmont lodge for the occasion. Sixty
three out of the 66 candidates, and about
thirty members of Chancellor Lodge 60
ing to Frederick Tuesday evening. The
work was beautifully conferred and all
were much pleased.
The membership of Chancellor Lodge
after this initiation was increased from
rs to 139 in short time. Other degrees
will be conferred by the home lodge at
this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Show Coming.

"Along the Kennebec", New Eng
land comedy drama, now in its third sue
cessful season, will be produced at Town
Hall, Thurmont, Thursday evening Jan.
10Th. The play is moulded along the
same idea as 1.-The Old Homestead" /,
ashore Acres" and "York State Folks
and deals entirely with country life.
Plays of this nature are deservedly
popular, inasmuch as they are clean and
wholesome and leave good taste in the
mouth. They usually illustrate some
good moral principle without descending
to the ofttimes morbid sensationalism Of
the melodrama or the soul-harrowng in
cidents Of the problem play. along the
Kennebec" is said to have met with great
favor wherever produced, and much in
terest will be taken in the presen tation
of the play in this town. All special
scenery is carried for the production.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Directors Elected.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week
directors were elected to manage the
affairs of the Citizens Savings Bank OF
Thurmont for the ensuing year. Fifteer
directors were elected, three new names
Messrs. Frank A. Roddy, Stanley R
Damuth and Frank X. Martin, were add
ed to the directorate.
The board now consists of the follow
ing persons: DR.. Jas. X. Waters, Johr
P. T. Matthias, Chas. C. Waters, A. l.
Hauver, Thomas j. Kolb, John Fl. Roddy,
Maurice j. Albaugh, Jas. T. Waesche,
Chas. M. Mackley, Thos. C. Fox, Geo
N. English, Jos. C. Gernand, Frank A
Roddy, Stanley R. Damuth, Frank R.
Martin.
The officers of the bank are: DR.. Jas
X. Waters, president; M. J. Albaugh
vice president; Stanley R. Damuth, cash
Ter; Frank R. Martin, assistant cashier
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Spelling Bee.
Great Interest Manifested By
Local People.

The spelling bee announced last week
was held in the Lutheran church Tuesday
evening. The hopes of those interested
were more than realized, people coming
for miles to take part in the bee and the
room was crowded before the hour for
spelling.
Mr.. John G. Jones was selected as pro-
nouncer, and Miss Grace Henshaw and
Mr.. Lester S. Birely captains of the two
sides. Each captain chose who they wish
ed to help defend them. The number
per side was soon run up to q and then
the contest began. For two hours the
contest continued, the last three in the
struggle being Mr.. Grayson Palmer, Miss
Hade Beard and Mrs. Marshall Leather
man, all being under command of captain
Birely, who had fallen.
cit would hardly be fair for any one to
claim the championship since after cap
tain Henshaw's side was exhausted only
two of captain Birely's line remained to
spell, Mrs. Marshall Leatherman becom-
ing sick had to discontinue. The contest
then narrowed down to Miss Hadie Beard
and Mr.. Grayson Palmer, Miss Beard
falling down on the word "acicular'
which she promptly corrected, but mas
much as but single trial was allowed
the contest ended.
with Mrs. Leatherman out and the
prompt correction by Miss Beard, it can
hardly be said that any one was cham
pion. Among the spoilers were little
Catherine Flory and Lee Kelbaugh, both
of them making fine records.
"Many requests have been made for a
repetition of the bee and the matter is
under consideration.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week Jan. 26, the spectacular sensa-
ton of the century
JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN,
romance of old Israel by Louise N.
Parker, author of "Disraeli", etc.; with
the original cast and company of $50, in
James O'Neill, Pauline Frederick, Bran
don lyman.
One of the really great and important
productions of the season, Joseph and
His Brethren" from the Century Thea
ire, New York, comes week Jan. 26th, -
coming from the Metropolis with the uni
versal praise of the critics and theatre
goers.
This production is numerically and in
point of scenic equipment the most pre-
tentious production ever made in the
United States, which has been sent en-
tour in all its original completeness, with
the full strength of the original cast,
James O'Neill beloved by two genera
tions of theatre-goers for his Monte
Cristo, has repeated that great hit of his
earlier stage life in his present character
of Jacob.
Brandon lyman, one of the few recog-
nized really qualified leading men upon
the stage plays Joseph, Pauline Freder-
lex has the striking role of Potiphar's
wife.
There are scores of dances, several
ballots, wonderful musical effects, and
in the desert scene herds of camels, oxen,
asses, horses, sheep and donkeys.
Mr.. Parker has divided the play into
four acts. The first is entitled "The
Coat of Many Colors" and sub-divided
into three scenes. There are four scenes
In the second act, five in the third and
two in the fourth.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission Is and so cents.
Evenings Soc, 75c, and $1.00.
Week Feb. End, Doris Keane in the
great success of the season, Romance.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
His Stomach Troubles Over.

Mr.. Dyspeptic, would you not like to
feel that your stomach troubles were
over, that you could eat any kind of food
you desired without injury? That may
seem so unlikely to you that you do not
even hope for an ending of your trouble,
but permit US to assure you that it is not
altogether impossible. If others can be
cured permanently, and thousands have
been, why not you? John R. Barker, OF
Battle Creek, Mich, is one of them. He
says, II was troubled with heartburn,
Indigestion, and liver complaint until ]
used Chamberlain Tablets, then my
trouble was over" Sold by all dealers
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Chickens and Waffles Valentine evening
Mr.. Free Chosen Secretary.


Mr.. Dewitt T. Free, popular young
man of Creagerstown, was elected Sec
rotary of the Y. M. C. A. of Frederick
city last Friday evening. Mr.. Free at
present is principal of the public schools
at Creagerstown. He will succeed Mr..
Jas. C. Biehl, the present secretary OF
the Y. M. C. A., the latter having re-
signed the position to engage in teaching
at the Boys High School in Frederick,
succeeding Mr.. Alva M. Isanogle. 1t is
expected Mr.. Free will take charge OF
his new work about February 1st.
The officers of the Y. M. c. A. are,
Capt. John D. Markey, president; c. AL
bert ellison, vice-presdent; Chas. McC.
Matthias, corresponding secretary; ]. T.
Thomas, treasurer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Record Production of Portland Cement
In 1913.

Record Production of Portland Cement
In 1913.
According to returns received by the
United States Geological Survey up t.
January IL, 1914, it is estimated by Ern-
est F. Burchard, that the quantity of
Portland cement manufactured in the
United States in 1918 was approximately
%, 406, 600 barrels, compared with 3d.
1873, O96 barrels in 1912, an increase of
about 1857, 900 barrels, or IL per cent.
The estimated shipments of Portland
cement during 1918 were SS, 1853, 900 bar
rels, compared with IS, 0l2, $50 barrels in
1912, an increase of about 3,840, 400 bar
rels, as per cent. On account of large
surplus of production over shipments
stocks of cement at the mills apparently
increased more than As per cent, or from
1911, 1923 barrels in 1912. to 1875, 900
barrels at the close of 1913. In 1918 the
the relations between production and
shipments were the reverse of those for
1912, when shipments exceeded produc-
tin. 1t may be necessary to revise con-
siderably the estimates of stocks, but it
is believed that these figures for produc-
ton and shipments are very close to those
that will be shown by complete returns
from all producers.
Although few definite statements as to
selling prices are at hand it is evident
that the average value per barrel was
appreciably higher than in 1912. In
creases of 10 to rs cents barrel are re-
ported from several plants in the Central
and Eastern States, but there were slight
decreases reported from few plants in
the Rocky Mountain district.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22

Miss Carrie Baker of Manchester is
visiting her sister Mrs. Sanford Shaffer.
Prof. H. D. Beachley attended meet
ing of the State Teachers Association in
Baltimore last Saturday.
Miss BERTHE Troxell, who has been Wis.,
iting relatives and friends in Baltimore,
Philadelphia, and Trenton, N. j., return
ed home Tuesday.
Miss Lottie Troxell, of Westminster,
visited her parents Sunday.
M. Chas. C. Waters has been kept
from his work the past week on account
of an attack of rheumatism in his right
shoulder.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Two Veterans Pass Away .
Both Members of Jason Damuth
Post No. 80, G. A. r.


Mr.. Chas. C. Currens, citizen of this
place, died at his home on K. Main street,
Thursday morning of last week, aged 70
years, 2 months and "a days. His death
was due to tuberculosis.
Mr.. Currens and his family came to
this place from Taneytown, where he
was engaged in the harness business and
was also postmaster for many years.
He was veteran of the Civil War and
and saw hard service during his four
years enlistment. He was captured by
the southern soldiers and taken to An
Jacksonville prison, and was also in Flor
ence prison, the hardships at both prisons
being almost beyond endurance.
The following sketch was written by
Mr.. Currens some weeks before his death:
81, Charles C. Currens, was sworn in
to the Union Army in August, 1861, at
Harrisburg. Pa, and was discharged
May Is, 1865, at Martinsburg, w. Va.;
captured on Hunters Grade, on May ID,
1864, on road from Luray to New Market,
west side of Massanutten Mountain, and
taken to Andersonville prison; taken to
Florence prison in South Carolina in Sep
TENDER, 1865, and paroled December 6,
1864, near Fort Sumpter, and set sail on
December 7, 1864; commenced harness
business in Taneytown in 1867, and con-
tinued until April, 1892; was assistant
postmaster at Taneytown in 1868, and
was postmaster from 1870 1885," He
was member of Camp No. 2, P. o. S.
of A., Taneytown, and of the G. A. R.
Post at Thurmont.
Mr.. Currens is survived by his wife
and the following children: Mrs. M. D.
Reed, New Windsor; Mrs. M. J. A lbaugh,
Thurmont; Robert C. Currens, Chicago;
Mrs. Annie M. Jones. Mrs. Carrie V.
Eyler, Mrs. Emma NJ Creager, Thur
mont; Edgar R. Currens, Sykesville.
Funeral services were held Saturday
at IL clock at his home, Rev. M. l..
Beard officiating. The ritual services of
he G. A. r. and p. O. S. of A. were
neld at the grave, six brothers of Camp
No. 2, of Taneytown, of the latter Or
ganization attending the funeral.
Willhde & Creeger funeral directors.
Mr.. Jago Collifower, a well known
citizen of Graceham, died at his home
Saturday morning of last week, aged SO
years, months and Ia days. Mr.. Coli
flower has been ill for some time, his
death being due to a complication of dis
eases.
Mr.. Collifower was Union veteran,
the records of the G. A. r. Post showing
that he enlisted Feb'y "a, 1865, in Co. |,
18th Regiment Md. P. H. B. Infantry;
was honorably discharged May 20, 1865;
mustered into Jason Damuth Post, No.
80, Dept of Md, G. A. R., July rs, 1908.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at O'Clock in the Moravian
church in Graceham, he being member
of that church, his pastor, Rev. Robert
Huebener, officiating. A number Of men,
hers of the G. A. r. Post of this place
attended the funeral and held services
at the grave.
M. L. Creager funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Best Cough Medicine For Children.

81 am very glad to say few words in
praise of Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy"
writes Mrs. Ida Dewey, Milwaukee,
Wis. 81 have used it for years both for
my children and myself and it never fails
to relieve and cure a cough or cold. No
family with children should be without it
as it gives almost immediate relief in
cases of Group" Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is pleasant and safe to take,
which is of great Importance when a
medicine must be given to young children.
For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Operating Sawmill.

Mr.. Joseph H. Hamilton of Wolfsville,
is now engaged cutting and saving tim
Der from tract of land three miles west
of Thurmont. This tract of land was
recently sold by the heirs of the late ].
W. Creeger to the Frederick Railroad
Company and by that company to Miss
Annie Hartman. Mr.. Hamilton is manu-
featuring lumber of all kinds, ties, ETC.,
and employs ten men.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Work At Annapolis.
House OF Delegates Name Big
List of Attendants.

Annapolis, Jan. 20. The organization
committee of the House naming the mi
nor employees reported today and the re-
port was adopted after objections. AS a
result the House starts the session with
ITO minor employees, in addition to the
desk clerks. This is said by old-timers
here to be the high-water mark.
There are 102 members. of the House
whose various wants and necessities are
to be cared for by the ITO employees, in
addition to the desk officers. The aver
age is about one and tenth employee
for each member, which suggests that
the members are to be very active dur
ing the session.
In this list of 10 minor employees, in
addition to the desk officers, are such
absolutely necessary" attendants ''in
such absolutely necessary" numbers as
follows:
Cloak room and room attendants, 16;
doorkeepers, 8; watchmen, 8; pages IL );
messengers 7 (there are special messen-
gers also) bill room clerks (also chief
and an assistant chief; policeman A.;
printing clerks 10; stenographers 2, and
general stenographers 6.
The minimum pay is SIS per day.
Named On Legislative Committees.
Tuesday night of this week announce
ment of committees in the Legislature
were made by President Price of the
Senate and Speaker Trippe of the House.
AS forcasted long ago, Senator Camp
bell and Lloyd Wilkinson, respectively,
head the two most important committees,
Finance, in the Senate, and Ways and
Means, in the House. These chairman
ships carry the Democratic floor leader
ships.
Among the appointments we find Sem
ator Matthias named as a member on the
Executive Nominations, Pensions, Edu-
cation, and Corporations Committees.
In the House appointments Delegate
George H. Bussard, of this place, is
named on the Railroads and Canals, Ex-
piring Laws, Agriculture and Inspections
Committees.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Chronic Consultation Cured.

Give years ago had the worst case
of chronic constipation l ever knew Of,
and Chamberlain's Tablets cured me, "
writes s. F. Fish, Brooklyn, Mich. For
sale by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
This remedy has no superior for coughs
and colds. 1t is pleasant to take. 1t
contains no opium or other narcotic. 1t
always cures. For sale by all dealers
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
Business Locals.

For Sale.
Lumber and Wood at Saw Mill q
miles west of Thurmont, near Harman's.
JAMES H. HAMILTON.
jan % 2mos'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22

For Sale.
Three Shares Stock of Citizens Savings
Bank of Thurmont, Md. Inquire at
CLARION OFFICE.
ian % If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22


Wood For Sale.
We now have good supply of Wood
on hand. 1t can be delivered to you in
cord lengths, sawed, and ready for your
stove. Give US a call.
JOHN S. WEYBRIGHT,
jan % ct Thurmont.
Wanted.
A man for general work. Steady po-
sition. Inquire at
Jan % ct CLARION OFFICE.
For Sale.
Driving Horse. perfectly gentle, Nine
years old. Inquire at
jan % ct CLARION OFFICE.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-01-22
REPoRT
- OF -

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT
NATIONAL BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN
THE STATE OF MARYLAND, AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS,
JANUARY 10, 1914.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-24
IF KIDNEYS AND
BLADDER BOTHER
TAKE SALTS TO FLUSH KIDNEYS
AND NEUTRAllZE lRRl-
-ArIAN Arms

K9dney and bladder weakness result
from uric acid. says noted authority.
The Kidneys filter this acid from the
blood and pass 1t on to the BLADDER,
where II often remains to irritate ana
inflame, causing a burning, scaldlng
sensation, or setting UP an irritation
at the neck Of the bladder, obiiging you
TO seek relief two or three times our
ing the night. The sufferer is IN con-
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times with a scalding sensation ana Is
yerv nrofuse: again, there is difficulty
in avoiding 1t. :.
bladder weakness. most folks call 1t,
because thew can't control urinauon.
while it is extremely annoying ana
sometimes every painful. this Is really
one of the most simple ailments 70
overcome. Get about -FOUR ounces v.
Jad Salts from your pharmacist anu
take a tablespoonful IN a glass u
water before breakfast, continue TINS
for two or three days. TINS VIII neo-
tralize the acids in the urine SO II No
longer is a source Of irritation 10 the
bladder and urinary organs ~hich 'nen
act normally again.
lad Salts is inexpensive, harrnless'
and is made from the acid OF grapes
and lemon juice, combined with hInia
and is used by thousands or 1oihs VIM
are subject to urinary disorders caus
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is splendid for kidneys and causes no
bad effects whatever.
Here YOU have a pleasant enerNe
cent Whitewater drink. which quickly
relieves bladder trouble.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-24
Every Home Needs
81 This Great Remedy
No Home Can Afford to Be
Without a Mild, Reliable
Laxative-tOnic.

No wefl-regulated home should be
without laxative. for there 10 scarce
~ . day in q family Of several persons
that someone doesn't complain OF
headache. OF sleeplessness, or show the
first signs Of q cold.
A laxative then becomes q necessity
or what was a trifing congestion at
the beginning may run into q serious
cold or fever. No harsh remedy 10
needed. but simply Z mild laxative.
tonic that will make the liver active
and stir up the bowels. People who
have tried great many things. and
are themselves heads of families, who
have seen the little ills run to big
ones. will tell you that there il moth
ing better than DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. which You can obtain at any
drug store for fifty cents or one doll
lar a bottle, the latter being the fam
lily size.
Among the great believes in Syrup
Pepsin for constipation in old or
young, and as a general household
emergency remedy. Is Mrs. NJ. r.
Smith, 40 n. Cherry ST.. San An
tonic, Tex. To use her own words, she
says she will bless DR.. Caldwell to her
dying day for she believes that thru
his remedy, Syrup Pepsin. she found
the way to permanent good health.
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin is sci
entifically compounded and its purity
IS vouched for. Mothers give 1T to tiny
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-24
Mexican Gunhoat Comes.

Vera Cruz, April 24-The Mexican
gunboat. Progreso. with more taan
500 soldiers in heavy marching order
aboard. steamed 70 the harbor mouth
last evening but no further. The COM
mander of the Progreso had not heard
that the Americans were in possession
OF the city.
The Progreso was hailed by the
flagship and boarded by Lieutenant
Byron McCandless of Rear Admiral
Badgers staff. who informed the
comm ander that ne had the choice OF
remaining under the guns and search
lights Of the flagship or putting out to
sea. Ii was explained TO him that the
United States was not at war with
Mexico but that for the present the
nresence Of Mexican gunboats and
soldiers at Vera Cruz was not desir-
able.
When Lieutenant Mccandless reach
ed the Progreso he asked that gang
way be lowered but this was refused
and he Jumped for the side Of the vessel
and clambored aboard. The interview
between the lieutenant and the Pro
rreso's commander was brief and end
ed by the Mexican gunbost putting to
sea.
The captains Of the Mexican steam
or. Te},nantepec and government 1re
boat moved their crafts slowly into
the harbor yesterday afternoon and
then discovered that they were de
tanned"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-04-24
TO RECRUIT IOWA GUARD.
Companies to Be Increased to Seventy
Sye MAp Each

Fort Dodge. April 2.-Coi. y. P. Hy-
a., has issued orders to every company
commander in his command, the Fifty
sixth infantry. I. \. G.. TO recruit i'm
nediate.y up TO seventy five men for
each company. These extra men will
be furnished equipment that is being
sent 70 Iowa from the south.
So far i, is known that if the ma
,ional guard is called out. the Iowa
troops will be Modified in Des Moines
for three weeks until the work Of vac
cinaling with typhoid anti-toxin is
completed. BY the rhe use of this pre-
tentative. the death rate in the entire
regular army last year from typhoid
vas only twelve men.
Captain Y. Z. Hale. adjutant to Col
Hyatt. had a conference with his su-
pe-ior officer al Webster City yester-
day and returned last night.
The time OF the issuance OF the call
is problenatical. National gpa-dsmen
are at a considerable tension Man.
Of the priva1es in Companies F and G
already have their dunnaSe in shape
for instant movement