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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27
WASHINGTON COUNTY
REPUBLICANS TO
CONVENE SEPT. IL

Montpelier, Aug. 2-At n meeting Of
the Washington county republican COM
mittee to-day II was decided to hold the
county convention mt Montpelier on Sep
TENDER ~ at 10 a m. Earl r. Davis of
Barre city has been chosen temporary
chairman, The Rev. w. f. Shaw has
been invited to conduct devotional scrv-
ices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27
FAIL DOWNSTAIRS FATAL.

Mrs Madison j. Rlshee of West Derby
is dead from the effects Of injuries re-
ceived last week when she made a
misstep and fell down the cellar stairs
striking the back of her head on the
cellar wall and fracturins her skull.
After the accident she rcgained con-
sciousness for a time She was 3S years
old and the wife Of a deputy collector
of customs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27
HIT RY DERRICK CHAIN.

Fred Leighton Of Roxbury is In crit
zeal condition at Heaton hospital, Mont
pelier, where he was taken after being
hit by the swinging chain OF derrick
In the Barney Marble cOmpany's plant
He was working near the derrick when
he was struck Just at the base of tho
skull, tearing open the scalp to the top
of his forehead, while the fall bruised
him In several places about the face.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27
SWEDEN TURNS DOWN
WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Stockholm, Sweden. Aug. 23.-The wom-
ans suffrage bin was rejected by
parliament last night. This bill has been
supported by the liberal and socialist
parties The vote on II was favc rable IN
the second chamber, but adverse in the
first
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27
BURLINGTON ROAD
PRESIDENT DEAD

Chicago, Aug. 23-Darius Miller. presl-
dent of the Chicago, Burlington e.
Quincy railroad, died suddenly at Glacier
Park. Mont. to-day after undergoing
an operation for appendicitis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27

There are hopes of saving completed
French crops, both of grain and viii
due to the efforts OF women and childre
Of France, supplemented by 10000 nav
candidates assigned to this work /
ministry OF marine, and to large nun
Der of Spanish laborers drafted for Mi
and other wine districts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27
VERMONT BREVITIES.

edonia Forest and Stream club and the
Caledonia County Farmers association
will be held at the Caledonia county fair
grounds September ..
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27

I!Ighgate three, Montgomery four, Rich
ford five, Sheldon four, st. Adams city
seven, st. Adams town three and swan
ton four; total, 50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27
CREDIT WHERE 1T Is DUE,

Art Dealer-Not valuable, my Leonardo
da Ninci? You are Joking! ! know the
painter who made it and he is very tai
srtsd Journal Amusant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27

A majority of prospective tenents col
slider only such properties as are adve
tised Not many people go about the eli
looking for For Rent" placardA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-08-27

ties and feet; they must remain on the
spot, so that after the burst of enthNsl-
SIN the regiment was still "in line
The general then walked around inc
square to the playing of the national an
them by the band Of the regular lctn
regiment, and after he had returned TO
the entrance, we swung right about race
filed by the general and his st r. ana Win
the band playing stirring air marcheu
to the larraCl<s
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
The Evening Song Service.

Much interest on the part of the people
of this place and those who are spending
a week or two in our midst is taken in
the Sunday evening Song Service at
Base Ball Park. A large crowd was
present last Sunday evening and listened
to a very interesting address by Rev.
Paul Z. Holdcraft of the United Breth-
ren church. Mr.. Emory Stottlemyer was
leader of the meeting.
At the close of the service Mr.. Paul
Beard announced that the money receiv-
ed at these meetings over and above ex-
penses, would be used for the purchase
of tent in and under which meetings
would be held next summer, this plan
being agreed upon by the committee now
in charge of the services.
This move seems rather strange. The
idea of leaving the churches has been to
get out in the open air If the meetings
are held next summer under cover (of a
tent why not remain under cover of the
church? We believe we are safe in say
ing that the church will be the cooler
place.
Services next Sunday evening will be-
gin at 6 o'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Meeting of Central Committee.

The Republican Central Committee of
Mechanicstown District met in Rouzer's
Hall last Saturday evening. The com
mittee organized by re-electing the old
officers, viz: Mr.. Chas. M. Root, chair
man; Mr.. Chas. NJ Baxter, secretary;
Mr.. VIM. o. Wertenbaker, asst secre-
tary; Mr.. P. N. Hammaker, treasurer.
All the old members of the committee
were retained and several new names
added to the list. The following persons
now compose the committee, viz:
Precinct No. DIR. E. C. Kefauver,
Ihos. Benner, w. w. Weller, C. M.
Root, Grayson Palmer, W. T. Weller,
Clarence Idle, DR.. Birely, j. |. Mack
ley, E. l.. Root, Chas. Freshour, Ernest
Powell. Henry Fraley, Morris Rouzer.
Precinct No. I'll. D.. Beachley, P.
N. Hammaker, H. W. Freeze, VIM. o.
Wertenbaker, d. G. Zentz, W. z. Will
hide, Chas. Baxter, j. P. T. Matthias,
M. l.. Hesser, Guy Freshour, VIM. Mar
tin, Harry SINNERS, Washington Riden-
our, Chas. Stouffer, Harry Willhide.
Next month all voters of the county
will be required to register in order that
they may be entitled to a vote at the
November election, and it will be seen
that the central committeeman will have
hard work ahead of them in order to get
all names on the registration books.
Each voter can help this committee
greatly by remembering to register and
by reminding his neighbor to do the
same.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Plenty Of Light Now.
Connection With Trolley Line
Made Last Week.

After having light, having light por-
ton of the time and having no light at
all on the streets of Thurmont, and after
considering means whereby light could
be had at any time on the streets and in
homes as well,' the Commissioners of
Thurmont finally accepted the terms OF
the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway,
and last week transformers were INSTALL
ed in the Thurmont substation and by
Saturday afternoon everything was in
readiness for the current to be turned
into the Thurmont wires.
The motors at the municipal power
house were quiet Saturday and Sunday
nights, current being received entirely
from the railway. But little difference
could be seen in the light-the home
made current producing the better
(whiter) light.
Now that we are connected with the
H. & F. wires and can have light and
power at any time, by paying five cents
per k W. less discount. what is to be the
law governing it's use?
In the past when water in the dam
was sufficient to do so, the current was
turned in the street wires early in the
evening and the lights burned all night
and long after daylight in the morning.
That wasn't costin' nothin' Sunday
evening power was furnished from the
substation. the street lights were turned
on before dark. burned all night and I'M
til nearly six O'Clock Monday morning
long after the sun was up. No meter
was then installed.
AS viewed by some persons, it is USE
less to burn street lights on bright moon
light nights, whether the current is pur-
chased or whether it is manufactured by
the town. Thurmont is not so flush with
money that she can afford to buy current
for street light when not needed and
especially to burn same when the rays
of the sun and moon are Illuminating all
around.
Whether current is purchased one
month or four months it costs to light
the streets and economy should be prac-
ticed. Burn street lights when it is dark,
whether the moon is shining on some
other portion of the globe or whether it
is full to US, but obscured by heavy
clouds. Don't burn the light during day
time Practice economy.
At present there is plenty of water to
run the town lighting plant all night
How long the water will last depends on
future rains.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Camp Organized.
Bright Prospects For A Larg e
Membership.

Because of the large number of sons
of veteran soldiers of the Civil War now
residing in this community, and especial
" since the organization of Jason Da-
muth Post, G. A. r., it was thought wise
to organize Sons of Veterans Camp at
Thurmont, and after giving the matter
considerable attention during the past
severa! weeks, sufficient signatures were
secured to resolution to warrant the
organizing of a camp.
On Tuesday evening Is young men as
sembled at the G. A. r. rooms and were
met by Division Organizer William A.
Kefauver and his assistant, w. o. Myers
of Mansfield Camp No. 2, of Hagerstown,
and an organization formed.
The new camp has been named Monoc-
acy Camp No. 81, Sons of Veterans. Of
ficers were elected as follows:
Commander Stanley r. Eamuth.
Senior Vice Commander-Charles M.
Baxter.
Jr. Vice Commander Fleagle.
Secretary Howard M. Freeze.
Treasurer. Emory Wisotzkey.
Guide Ohm Freeze.
Color Bearer--John Portner.
Instructor Russell Baxter.
Owing to the inclement weather, many
who had signed the petition were kept
from the meeting. These will be mus
tered in at future meeting, and at an
early date it is thought the camp will
have about sixty members enrolled.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Three Barnes Burned.
Light From Fires Seen At
This Place.

On Thursday evening of last week a
heavy thunder storm passed to the north
west of this place and did an immense
amount of damage. The storm, locally,
did not amount to much. good raid fall
ing for short time. From our exchanges
we receive the following information re-
garding this storm:
"During thunder storm shortly be-
fore o'clock Thursday night the new
barn on the farm of Mrs. Melvin Keller,
along the road between Mount Tabor and
Myersville, in Middletown Valley, and ID
miles west of Myersville, was struck by
lightning and totally destroyed. In the
barn were 1900 bushels of unthreshed
wheat, 40 or so tons of hay and the farm
implements. There was no stock in the
barn, it is said. The barn was 4Ox8O feet
in size and was built about five years
ago. The loss is estimated at about
So, 500. valley Register.
1.-THE terrible electric and rain storm
which swept over the county early Thurs
day evening broke the heat spell and
helped growing crops, but left damage
and destruction in its wake.
"A large barn on the farm of Mrs.
Mary Boyd in the lower tract in Liberty
township, between Fairfield and Emmits-
burg, tenanted by John R. McCleaf, was
burned to the ground, together with
crops, including Is tons of hay and 400
bushels of unthreshed wheat. A stack
of rye near the barn was also burned.
1.-THE storm evidently reached its
height in that vicinity, lightning playing
havoc with trees and poles.
1.-THE barn on the old Raphael Fiscel
farm, to the left OF the Baltimore pike.
about three miles from town, now owned
by James Rider and tenanted by his son,
Clayton Rider, was hit by lightning
Thursday evening about 7.45 and burned
to the ground. "-Gettysburg Star and
Sentinel
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Peach Crops Damaged.

The Waynesboro, Pa, Herald states
that thousands of dollars damage was
done the peach and apple crop last Fri
day afternoon in Franklin county. A
severe hail storm swept over that section,
the hail stones being as large as hickory
nuts. j. H. Ledy estimates his loss in
peaches at 10000 bushels aud D. M.
Wertz about 5000 bushels. The hail
stones striking the peaches, bruised
them and made the fruit unfit for ship
ping. This same storm passed over
Frederick county, and caused heavy
rain to fall in this vicinity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Benefits,
123 n. Market St.
FREDERICK.
Agency of
Butterick
Patterns
None Better.

Some of the many good things we would like
to in show when you d. your Spring Shopping.
A beautiful assortment of new and desirable
styles Spring Dress Goods.
Special line of New Foulard Silks, Tub Silks,
Silk Faille, Messaline, &c in all new shades
White Goods in all the New Fabrics: Wolfe,
Faxen, Crepe, Rice Cloth, Batiste, &c.
We have opened the best assorted line of
Laces Embroidery Flouncings, All Overs, Band
ings, &c, we have ever shown.
We are ready with our Spring Coats our sales
so far prove the styles and prices right. 1t will
pay to see them before you buy.
day for our Saturday Bargains.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Logs Letter.

Miss Cora Pittinger of Westminster
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Washington Pittinger.
Those who spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. II. Martin were Mr.. Clayton
Martin of Motters, Mr.. and Mrs Harvey
Martin of Hanover, Mr.. Paul Sherfey of
Logs, and Mr.. Roy Sherfey of Woods
boro.
Mr.. Harry Krise of Baltimore spent
Sunday with his wife in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pittinger were
visitors in Thurmont on Saturday last
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hankey of Mot
tiers spent Sunday with Mrs. VIM. Kolb.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Changing Heating Plant.

For the past ten days plumbers have
been busy remodeling the heating plant
in St. Johns Lutheran church, this
place. The plant has never been salts
factory and the Council concluded to
remedy the defects before cold weather
sets in. The work is being done by Mr..
Thos. Hayes, of Emmitsburg.
On account of this work being done no
Sunday School was held last Sunday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Good Reason tor His Enthusiasm.

When man has suffered for several
days with collie, diarrhoea or other form
of bowel complaint and is then cured
sound and well by one or two doses of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, as is often the case. it is
but natural that he should be enthusiastic
in his praise of the remedy, and especial
ly is the case of severe attack when
life is threatened. Try it when in need
of such remedy. 1t never fails. Sold
by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
New Automobiles.

During the past week two new Ford
automobiles found homes in Thurmont,
DR.. Kefauver and Mr.. Frank Albaugh
being the purchasers. DR.. Kefauver dis
posed of his old car to a Mr.. Fox of near
Foxville. Mr.. M. L. Creager sold his
Ford machine to a gentleman in the
vicinity of Sabillasville.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Trinity Reformed Church-Rev. p. r.
Heimrr, pastor.
Sunday, August 3nth
Annual Harvest nksgiving Ser
vices.
The sermon in the morning at 10 80
o'clock will be preached by Rev. A. B..
Stoner, former pastor.
At 7.3O p. m. the pastor will preach a
sermon on "The Progress of the Labor
ing Man"
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Harvest Thanksgiving Services at
Apples at 2 80 p. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Flremen's Meeting.

A meeting of the Firemen of this place
will be held Monday evening next at 8
o'clock. The object of the meeting is to
decide whether or not to rent the Fire
mems room to the County School Com
n,issioners for school purposes this COM
ing school season. A good attendance is
requested. S. b. Bennett,
President.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Public Sales.

On Wednesday, September End, at 4
o'clock, the personal property of Mrs.
Elizabeth Ogle, deceased, that was not
destroyed by fire at Creagerstown, will
be sold.
On Tuesday, September 9Th, at pm.
E. E. Black, agent, will sell Ieal and
personal property of the late VIM. Top
per near Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Barn Raised.

Last Saturday the large new barn be-
ing erected by Mr.. George Stevens, Of
Creagerstown, was raised. Several hun
bred of Mr.. Stevens friends gathered
and assisted in raising the structure. The
Messrs. Mort, of Woodsboro, are doing
the work for Mr. Stevens.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Received Good Rains.

Some time during Monday night rain
began falling in this locality and con-
tinued during the night and the greater
portion of Tuesday. Light showers con-
tinued at intervals until Wednesday
afternoon. This rain has greatly aided
the late corn and pasture fields, and in
creased the flow of water in the streams
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Costly Treatment,

81 was troubled with constipation and
indigestion and spent hundreds of dollars
for medicine and treatment" writes c.
H. Hines, of Whitlow, Ark. 81 went to
St. Louis hospital, also hospital in
New Orleans, but no cure was effected.
On returning home began taking Cham
berlain's Tablets, and worked right along.
/ used them for some time and am now
alright" Sold by all dealers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Farm Sold.

On Monday of this week Mr.. Ada m R.
Zentz, of Graceham, sold his farm con-
tanning 1O8 acres of land to Mr.. C. P.
Snurr, of Waynesboro, Pa. Mr.. Snurr
will take possession April LIST next.
Terms private.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
How the Trouble Starts.

Constipation is the cause of many all
ments and disorders that make life mis-
cradle. Take Chamberlain Tablets,
keep your bowels regular and you will
avoid these diseases. For sale by all
dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE
Westminster, Md.
Rev. r. H. Lewis, ID. d.. ILL., d. President
For Young Men and Young Women in Separate DEPARTMENTS

LOCATION uexceed 1000 feet above the in the highlands OF
Maryland. pure water scenery Only hours
from Baltimore.
EQUIPMENT Twenty Campus; Modern Buildings;
comfortable living accommodations Laboratories, Library Gymnasium
Power and Heating Plant.
CURRICULUM date Classical Scientific Historical and Peda
ggca Courses leading A. B. degree Music Eocuon and Ortory
Strong Faculty.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL for those not ready for College.
Send for Catalogue and Book of Views
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Festivals,

On Saturday evening, Aug. 18th. the
members of Apples church will hold a
festival on the church lawn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Bargain Sale.

DHTHUIH 'SHfV'
One STEEL LAND ROLLER, and
one SHOE ONTARIO GRAIN DRILL,
will be sold at bargain to close out.
JOHN S. WEYBRIGHT,
aug 20 st Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Business Locals.
Wanted.

Wanted.
WOMAN to do general house work.
Salary Three $4,000 Dollars per week.
No washing or Ironing. Apply at
WATERS DRUG STORE,
aug q 1t Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Hurt In COllislOn -,

Four trainmen were injured, two seri-
ously, in collision of two locomotive
on the Western Maryland Railway Mon
day evening, near Edgemont.
Conductor Tylor. Hagerstown, was in
injured about the head and stomach. He
was taken to the Washington County
Hospital.
Fireman Morris, Hagerstown, who
jumped as the engines crashed, was hurt
about the hips and stomach.
Two others who jumped were slightly
injured.
Engine 32l, with caboose attached,
eastbound, in charge of engineman Smith,
conductor Taylor and fireman Morris,
crashed into engine 958, westbound. in
charge of engineman Manahan and fire.
man Bowers.
Engine 958 had orders to meet the
other engine at Highfield, but they were
overlooked.
Both engines were badly demolished.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-08-27
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. Meredith and Mr..
Milton Becker, of Baltimore, are guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. T. Waesche.
Mrs. l.. l.. Clogg and Miss Mollie Sui
livan, of Baltimore, and Miss Irene Lind
say, of Frederick, spent Sunday with
their sister, Mrs. l.. C. Barnes.
Mr.. George Lynn, of Altoona, Pa,
visited in town during the past week,
stopping with his cousin, Mr.. Lloyd
Resler. While here Mr.. Lynn met many
of his former friends, he having been
born and raised at the old Lynn home
stead, now owned by Mr.. Jos. c. Ger
nand, Thirteen years have elapsed since
Mr.. Lynn was here and he finds many
improv ements in the old town.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Martin. of Chicago,
after spending ten days with Rev. and
Mrs. W. l.. Martin, returned home Mon
day morning.
Mrs. Geo. Late has suffered the past
week with very sore eye, Iritis being
the cause of her affiction.
Mrs. Bessie Phraener and son Richard,
of Greencastle, Pa, are at the home OF
DR.. and Mrs j. X. Waters.
Rev. M. l.. Smith, of Cicero, Ind,
and Mrs j. C. Coblentz, of Middletown.
visited the Misses Smith on E. Main
street, the past week.
Elder John S. Weybright is confined to
his bed with sciatic rheuma tism.
Mr.. Lloyd Mackley who was extremely
ill with typhoid fever is now able to sit
up at intervals.
Miss Katie Freeze of Baltimore is Wis
ting at this time in Thurmont.
The Misses Graham who have spent a
month with friends in Thurmont and at
Creagerstown, left for their home in
Dayton, Ohio, Tuesday evening.
Miss Elizabeth Lantz has returned to
her home at Hanover.
Miss Maude Grumbine is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. E. E. Black.
Rev. G. J. Roudabush of Boonsboro,
after an absence of Ia years has return
ed to Thurmont to visit his many friends.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-22
SOMEBODY JOReED
 ALBERT SULLIVAN

Deputy Marshal Albert Sullivan was greatly surprised the other even ing to find woman in his bed and was about to arrest the intruder when he discovered that it was a neatly made rag doll, life size, which had de ceived him into thinking woman had mistaken his room for a free lodging establishment. Friends had made the rag doll of pillows. painted its face. dressed it in beautiful night dress and covered it with the blankets. Al. came home at three a. m. and thought he was seeing things, nothing like that having happened to him before. 7