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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
Swept Over Dam.
Quite Safe For a Time Then
Attempted Water Again.

Herman Stoner was drowned Wednes-
day evening of last week about $50
O'Clock at kemps Mill, when he and Jos.
Golden, of Hagerstown, attempted to
cross the creek short distance above
the dam. Golden got wet and but for
the assistance of George G. Smith and
Howard Drury, employees at the mill,
who went to the rescue in boat, might
have done worse.
Young Stoner and Golden were both
employed as car repairers at the w. M.
shops. After finishing work they caught
the $40 car for Williamsport. They
walked over to the mill and hired boat,
and after having rugged up their dip net,
both got into the boat and pushed off
from the shore, short distance above
the dam. AS they neared the middle of
the creek the drag of the water there
pulled the boat closer to the dam and
both became excited. George Smith and
Howard Drury were fishing and noticed
the boat being drawn into the current.
In another instant the boat had gone
over, at the same time upsetting, throw
ing both into the water Considerable
water was going over the dam and the
! current above was very strong.
AS both were thrown from the boat in
to the water, Smith and Drury ran to
boat below the dam and were soon row.
ing to the boys, who were drifting rapid
ly down the creek. Stoner drifted onto
an old fishpot dam about 200 feet below,
and the two in the boat seeing that he
was safe for the meantime, shouted to
him to stay there until they had rescued
Golden, who was further down the stream.
They soon were up with Golden and he
was placed in the boat and as they turn
sd to look back they noticed Stoner strug-
Cling in the water. He had jumped to
swim to the shore just beyond the fish
pot. They hurried towards the strug-
Cling form but it disappeared in hole
before they reached him.
Besides his wife and child he is surviv
ed by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Stoner. He is also survived by four
brothers and one sister.
Stoner is grandson of Mr. Charleton
Fogle of near Thurmont. His body was
recovered last Sunday and on Tuesday
was brought to Thurmont. Funeral ser
vices were held Tuesday and interment
made in the United Brethren church. NJ.
l.. Creager funeral director.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
CreagerstoWn Letter.

The Christian Endeavor Society will
render special temperance program on
Sunday evening next in the Lutheran and
Reformed churches, consisting of recita-
tions, dialogues and class exercises.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't OgIe, Mr.. Ross
Ramsburg and Geo. Stottlemyer spent
Wednesday last in Baltimore.
A number of young people of this place
attended the dance in Emmitsburg on
Thursday evening last.
I The farmers in this section are some.
what undecided as to the time they will
be able to plant corn, owing to the eX
IRENE wet season, for scarcely does the
earth become tillabe until another heavy
rain is at hand.
The school teachers of this district are
making preparations to attend the cele-
bration on Friday in Frederick and it is
hoped that this district will be well rep
resented.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Ogle were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Ogle on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Speak, who spent
three years on the Philippine Islands, ar
rived at the home Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Speak, on Saturday last.
Mr.. Speak served three years of regular
service in the United States army, from
which he received his honorable discharge
on April II, 1914. They sailed from Ma
nilla on March Is and arrived at San
Francisco April 18th. After spending
several weeks with Mrs. Speak $ parents
in Kansas City they travelled eastward,
arriving here May 9th. Five months be-
fore their departure from the islands they
were blessed with a fine baby girl.
The Faithful Workers will hold their
annual Whit Monday Supper at the home
of Mrs j. M. Fisher on Monday evening
June LIST. The Monocacy Valley Band
will be present to enlivan the occasion.
Miss Mary Ham spent several days
last week in Frederick.
Rev. Heimer will hold regular services
Sunday at 2.30 p. m.
Mrs. VIM. Adams of LeGore paid a
visit to Mrs. Ellen Grinder on Monday.
Mrs Susan Ham is spending some
time in Baltimore with her daughter,
Mrs. Franklin Pearle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
Now a State Bank.

On Monday of this week the Thurmont
National Bank was made State Bank
and in the future will be known as the
Thurmont Bank.
State Bank Commissioner, j. Duke
Downes and his assistant, Mr.. Hook, and
Senator Perkins visited the bank and
with it's President, Mr.. Lester S. Birely,
and attorney Vincent Sebold, went over
the books and matters pertaining to the
changes in it's workings, and everything
was found in first-class condition. The
directors of the Thurmont National Bank
will be the directors for the Thurmont
Bank, the officers remaining the same.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
Heavy Rains.

During the pa st week this vicinity has
received two very heavy rairs. Last
Friday rain fell more than half the day
and for several hours very heavy. On
Saturday evening thunder storm pass
ed this way and for time rain fell in
torrents. There was some very heavy
thunder. On Tuesday evening a series
of thunder and rain storms passed over
Frederick county and other sections of
the State. Telephone service in this
county was impaired by the lightning.
These rains, while benefit to yegeta-
ton, are keeping the ground too wet for
blowing and corn planting will certainly
be late,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie E. French,
wife of Prof. John c. French, 3002 Cal
vert street, Baltimore, who died on Sat
urday after long illness of tuberculosis,
took place at O'Clock Monday after
noon. The Rev. DR.. William d. Morgan
conducted the services at st. Johns P.
E. church, Waverly. Burial was made
at that place. Mrs. French is survived
by two young daughters, Ruth and Helen,
a brother, Louis A. Beck, of Roland
Park, and her father, Mr.. Charles R. R.
Beck, of Thurmont. Mrs. French has
many friends in Thurmont, she having
spent considerable time here the past
several years with her father.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
THURSDAY, MAY IA, 1914.
The Governors BIunder .
Western Maryland Forgotten
When Officials Are Named.

Governor Goldsborough had tn"
opportunity of letting people Of tn"
State see that he was one man that
was not amcnablr to the usual pollt-
ical methods in making appointments
from the Eastern Shore or southern
Maryland. When it came to filling
the appointments in the Good Roads
Commission, he could have (and
should have) appointed Senator Ma
thias to one of the places, but he,
like many others, obeyrd the siren
voice and instead of giving what was
due to Western Maryland, he prefer
red to take Tom Parran and Frank
Smith, two professional politicians,
who make politics a business and
make everything else secondary
consideration.
Certain it is that neither Of these
appointees have changed their atti-
tude toward professional politics and
you can make sure of it that they
will take care of the faithful to the
end that they may bulldup strong
err machine, rather than building up
good roads, and if they can, in the
good road building give any prefer
ence, you can rest assured that South
ern Maryland and the Eastern Shore
are going to get the lions share.
Political fealty on the part of Re-
publicans or Democrats in Western
Maryland counts for very little in
State affairs; you must come from
the Eastern Shore or Southern Mary
land if you want to be in the swim.
Some of these days somebody will
wake up and find that the Western
Shore counties have taken it into their
heads to be resentful, and if they do
they can make it very unpleasant if
not doubtful for some politicians
from that part Of Maryland that pays
little in taxes and raises little else
than second rate politicians.
1t was suggested that the reason
that Senator Matthias did not get the
appointment was because he was a
Senator" and therefore could not
hold two offices of profit" What
about Senator Goslin? He was ap-
pointed on the Good Roads Commits
sion at the same he was a Senator
but what's the use?
Senator Matthias is from Frederick
county, and Frederick county is nci,
ther in Southern Maryland or on the
Eastern Shore; and he is neither a
Tom Parran nor a Frank Smith, 50
there you are. The Governor ought
to know what he is doing and proba-
bly, does. We shall wait and see.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
Married.

On Saturday evening last, Mr.. Edga r
Liday, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Liday
of Thurmont, and Miss Grace Eicholtz,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
Eicholtz of Jimtown, were united in mar
riage at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
f. Holdcraft performed the ceremony.
MIR. and Mrs Lday will reside on West
Main street, this place, for some time,
expecting in the near future to occupy
a house yet to be erected Mr.. Liday is
a painter and is associated with Mr.. Ross
Favorite in the business. At this time
they are engaged painting the home OF
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. c. Waters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
Burns ImprOying RAPIDLY

Mr. VIM. Blickenstaff, one of the oper-
ators of the Thurmont substation who
was badly burned more than two weeks
ago, is rapidly improving at the City
Hospital at Frederick. 1t is thought
that he will be able to leave the hospital
in short time and take up his work
again.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
Warm Day.

Tuesday of this week was very warm
and many people suffered from the heat.
The thermometer registered 88 at our
office at S o'clock. The shower in the
evening brought relief and the mercury
took tumble to the 81 mark Wednesday
morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14

In all probability several steamers
will go from the Atlantic to the Pa
cifc ocean through the Panama canal
early the coming week. Governor
Goethals hopes to have the canal
ready by that time. If everything
works satisfactory cargo boats will
likely make regular trips thereafter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14
Most Prompt and Effectual Cure For
Bad Colds.

When you have bad cold you want a
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dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14

After more than a year of almost
continuous work Congress is getting
restless and leaders in both houses
have began making an effort to ar
range the Legislative program so that
adjournment may be taken early in
July.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14

The annual spring lovefeast was held
at the Church of the Brethren, this place,
last Saturday. Quite large number of
members of the church were present
from nearby towns.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14

Marylanders spent SO, 5S9,SS1
on life insurance last year, according
to figures given out by the State In
surance Commissioner.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1914-05-14

Mr.. William A. Conner, of Philadelph-
ia, is visiting his brother-in-law, Mr.. Jos.
c. Gernand.
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
ONCE GREAT RACER
NOW DRAWS WAGON
GrappIe. Winner of Metropolitan
Handicap. Makes Mad Dash
at Sound of BugIe.

NEW YORK. April e.-Grapple, the
horse that won the Metropolitan handi.
cap for Frank Farrell years ago when
the owner of the H.ghlanders operated
one of the biggest racing stables on the
metropolitan tracks. is pulling a wagon
down Sheepshead Bay way these days
A horseman who recently saw the one
time greater racer says there isn't a
pick on him.
The other day GrappIe was standing
quietly in front of a store hitched to
his wagon when a scissors snarpener
hove in sight. blowing A bugle. The
old familiar music must have stirred
W recoIlections of racing days. for jus,
as soon as he heard it Grapple. pricked
" his ears, and - jlffy was off al
a lao clip.
They say only the .nsid ewheels of a
sIre, ding auto can leave the ground GO
ing round a turn. but when Grapple
tLrned into Voorhees, avenue. all four
wheels of his wagon We're clear of the
read. Three police horses We're winded
chasing Grapple before the old Seldins
pulled up.
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
defy J0E JACKSON
TO SURMOUNT WALL
Yankees New Park Will Prove
Downfall of SIugger's Best
Efforts With Bat.

New York fans defy Joe jackson TO
hit q fair ball outside the new Ameri-
can League park at kingsbridge. The
park will be ready in september. Jack
son bir home run at the Polo grounds
last year which many say beat any
drive ever made in Gotham.
Now the Yankee owners are building
park in which the fences are so for
away 1t will be hard to discern them
with the naked aye.
Slugger Joe won't get crack at the
long fences this year, as the Maps do
not visit New York after August q.
The Yanks' new park will be the
largest in New York.
The distances from the home plate
to the fences. left to right. viii be 32i,
$50 and $50 feet. respectively. This
gives the field greater area than
either the Polo Grounds or Ehbets field.
1t will be possible to seat 1900 pcople
in the new stands. 5000 in tho covered
stands AMI 1i,gN in :he bleachers.
Standing room for 5000 more will be
provided.
The Yanks will play few games
there this fall, but tn" dedication viii
not take place until I'l5.
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
EIks Install Officers
At Big Lodge Meeting

Washington lodge OF Elks last night
installed its newIy elected officers. The
lodge hall was crowded for the cSe'
bration.
John J. German, past exalted ruler
was chief installation officer. r.. j
Murphy. new grand exalted ruler. was
invested with the insignia of office and
conducted to his chair.
The other officers who were installed
are Samuel Richards. esteemed leading
knight; Charles S. Zurnorst. esteemed
loyal night: william II. Clarke. es-
teemed lecturinG knight: William $
Shelby. secretary: NJ g. Mccormick,
treasurer: Thomas j. King. tiler: Al
bert H.. Huber. trustee for three years:
John ]. German delegate to grand
ledge. and James l.. Ward. alternate
to grand lodge. All the new Officials
made brief speeches,
The committee in '.hargc Of the on
tertainment which took place after the
installation comprised G. W. Brahler.
Jacob Richards. Angus, Hagerman. FL
mcr Schrodt and George p. SchrDdt.
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
.MORGAN'S STARS TO
BOWL CHEVY CHASE
Win by Difference Of Two Pins
From HaIley's Comets al
Palace.

Following Wednesdays .wo-pin de-
feat of Pop" Halley's Comets. Eay
Mcrgan's All stars are today looking
for further conquests and are about
to seal an agreement with the CNer~
Chase Club duckpin squad for thrse-
game match to be played one evensaZ
rext week. Morgan is taking his fel-
low baseball players to the different
Griff calls off the practice games. ana
little by little the bassbali-playing
bowlers are getting in fettio to make
g. creditable showing in the monster
duckpin tournament in which Morgan
will enter them.
In Wednesday afternoons set rolled
at the Palace. Morgan's strings ioomed
VI the brightest. He 10 IN experienced
pin spiiler and his big scores were ex-
pecte6. Following the work of the
second baseman. that OF Alva williams
catches the eye. his trial pin fall being
ZIG. Mcbride and Schaefer tied with
totals of 303 while Young Spencer and
Gandil amassed creditabie scores. con-
sidering the fact that they are new
to the alley sport.
OF the Halley's Comets. the work OF
Pop" HALEY was the highest. while
Harry Krauss' two games netted him
the next best score. These bowlers
only went through two gaines. and had
they been able to continue. Morkan
would not be around today SO chestiiy
challenging other teams. The first game
went to the Comets by DO to 60a, the
second went to the All stars by 61l to
602, while tied score at so was the re-
suit Of the, last string. Here is the
complete score:
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
JACK KNIGHTS BOY
TO RECEIVE HONOR
Has Been Selected for Temple
of Childhood at Big San
Francisco Fair.

ATLANTA. Ga, April Jack knight
is proud of his improving golf play, bu,
he's prouder still of his boy. John wes-
lev knight. jr.. who Is only two and
one-half years old. but who has already
received n very high honor.
For Master knight has been selected
for the Temple of Childhood at the
Pan-American Exposition at San Fran
cisco mex: wear. The youngster Will
not be exhibited in the Temple OF Child
hood. but few OF his pictures VIII.
From each city one baby is chosen.
and the pictures are placed In this
Temple of Childhood. Awards will he
based on the. photographs. Jack s
youngster was chosen over all the
babies in Philadelphia. and the selec-
tion came a big surprise to Mr.. and
Mrs. knight, who had no idea their
baby vas being considered.
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
Alexandria, Anacostia,
HyattSville, Rockville

Robert Birkmire. a. y. canter. &. Il.
Simms and g. r. Helms. sors-in-law OF
the deceased. The honorary pail
hearers Were the deacons Of the First
baptist Church.
Mrs Harriet Penn. siXty-nIne years
old. wife of b. F. Penn. died today at
the home of ner daughter. Mrs. o. b.
Hopkins, 61i North Washington street.
Besides her husband. she left three
daughters. Mrs. o. B. Hopkins. Mrs.
J. r. Glasgow and Mrs. Mary \. Nc
Laughton.
Edward : Davis. twenty-three years
old. son of James II. Davis. of Mont
gomery county Md died yesterday in
his apartments. lis South Fairfax street
He wa semployed by the Southern Rail-
way Company AS clerk, and was un-
married.
The trustees Of the Second Baptist
Church nave awarded To Julian D.
Knight th" contract for the new churcr
building TO be erected at the corner OF
king and Peyton streets for $500.
Judge J. u. r. Thornton. Of the cir
cult court for Alexandria. IN vacation
Yesterday named Walter L. Varncy. ,f
Alexandria. and Levi ~ Davis. II
Washington. receivers or In" Jrclg
| Piano Company. an Ai"Aandria Corpor-
alton. with Offices in Washington.
Club women from Virginia. MARYLAND
+nd the district of Columbia are hold
ing an all-day session TO-DAY in AIexsn-
dria. The meeting opened this .norniny
in the Westminster building. After the
close Of the session this afternoon the
visitors will be entertained bv Mrs fate
waller Barrett. president OF the Ma
tionaI Council of Women
The Washington times., 1914-04-02

work al the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home. Mrs. Carrie G. Smith has -hcen
chosen chairman and Mrs. bertha
Haines. secretary and treasurer. 1T is
proposed to give various entertainments.
the first to be an afternoon euchre.
Mrs. Cornelia Campbell. Mrs Cora MAY
berry. and Mrs. Lavinia Kelly will ar
range for this event. The auxiliary is
composed Of Mrs. Edna Rauchenstein,
worthy patron: Mrs. Mary r. O'Rrien.
Mrs. Lavinia Kelly, Mrs. Annie B1rnish,
Mrs. Bertha Haines. Mrs. Cora May
berry, Mrs. Francis Frazier. Mrs. Cora
Campbell. Mrs. NJ Campbell Mrs. Will
iiams. Mrs. Ida Bailey. Mrs. a. Fox,
Mrs. l.. Dunkum, Mrs. William Scantle-
bury jr
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
College Teams Are
Due to Hustle TOday

Two home games for college teams are
down for today in the Capital. George
town is scheduled to hook up with AM
herst and Catholic University is to face
Seton Hall. Both games will be played
if the weather permits.
Cornell opens its Southern trip al
Charlottesville against Jack Ryan's Eir
ginia team today. and is due % play
Georgetown Saturday.
Vermont. which plays the Griffmen
here tomorrow, is at EmmitsburS, Md,
today battling MI St. Marys
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
feds Sign zv0 Star B0,vlerS Cnc the League Pe1d SPOR
Bowling Schedule
for Tonight

Arcade-Laborites vs. Sherwoods.
Observation-Disclosures vs.. Royals.
Terminal r. r. Y. N. c. A.-Freight
VS.. Auditors.
Patent Attorneys-Evand vs.. Owens.
Georgetown Commereial-Potomac VS.
Arlingtons: NJ. Baers vs.. A. Baers.
Departmental-Navy VS.. G. p. o.
Patent Examiners - Engineers vs.
Woodworkers.
Porstoffice Department-Postal Saw.
ings vs.. Inspection.
Commercial-Columb Printing vs.
Judd & Detweiler
Northeast-Raccar Club vs. Anacostia
Southwestern-Parker Bridget VS.. Vir-
ginia: Alters vs.. Altamontsx
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
JEDS SIGN BRACE
OF STAR BOWLERS
ohm and Earl Eiker Added to
Make Certain Winning of
League Championship.
BoIH ARE AMONG THE BEST
District League Sees Wonderful
Battle for Honors on Alleys
This Season.
By KIRK c. MILLER.

Because one member of his team is
iTcapacitated for the present and
. mother is forced to be- absent because
&C his connection with a team IN a
fferent league Capt. ]. E. Dul!n, OF
lShe Jeds, has added two star duckpin
artists to his staff 10 aid in the fight
be is putting up to wiz first honors in
rhe District League. The new mate rial
hich Dulin has recruited :cr the ranks
o. his team is none other han John
t.ker and Earl Eiker. both -oted for
l neir prowess down the narrow maple
wood strip. and both accepted as 'front.'
rank members of Washington's duckpin
q rmy.
With the possible exception OF the Ar
Cade League, no circuit now running
in the city is staging such an animated
down the alleys. as that which
{ sts in the District League. The Jeds
lave at present a narrow advantage
over the Royals, and. in. an effort to
maintain this lead, Dulin has strength
ed his team by supplementing il with
TIVE services of the Eiker brothers.
rhe Royals have several postponed
: mes which must be disposed of be
f"re the flag in the District League
can settle itself upon either that team
o. the Jeds, but allowing victory for
tive Royals in these contests. the Jeds
SIN have a slight margin of leadership,
nd it is this advantage which Dulin
j. now trying to keep on his side of the
Looks. The acquisition of the Eikers is
,Cnsidered the most fortunate occur
cuce of the season for the Jeds, and it
i- freely predicted today in Washing
TOMS great bowling family that their
presence in the lineup of the Jeds
means certain victory for them.
Johnny Eiker is a member of the
Sherwoods. of the Arcade League and
me Y. NJ. c. A. team of the National
Hslpital League. Earl Eiker finished the
season with the highest individual aver
se in the Y. NJ. G. A. League. He is
a 80 a member of the Y. NJ c. A. squad
q. the National Capital circuit. Both
men were seriously considered when
the ili-starred Washington team was
selected TO go to Brockton and the very
mention OF their name in duckpin cir
cles voices the best talent that the 10
cal alleys have ever known.
IN verifying the details given above.
plain. Dulin said today: Il consider
-~ yseIf and the Jeds team extremely
r1unate in securing the services OF
Inn and Earl Eiker. 1t. is comp1-
ent to the team TO be able to enlist
rre help of such bowIers at a critical
age. such as this is, and feel
,anse of pride in knowing that they are
illins to see my team through Its
esent struggle"
Duiin continued. Il am acting entirely
thin the rules and reg !lauons OF the
district League in registering these
-ew men at this time. and despite ad-
. arse criticism, il is quite within my
rryhts to supplant crippled members OF
NJ team with the best material avail
lie at all times"
Tonight S game between Anacostia
ID Raccar club in the Northeast
"ague will wind up activities in that
. rganization for the 1894 season.
The Washington times., 1914-04-02
Transfer Big Race.

NEW YORK. April THE Brooklyr
Hardicap. which was run at Belmcn
Far! last year. will he transferred Il
the Aqueduct track this year. entric:
closing May l2. The distance will he :
mile and a quarter as usual. The Garter
Handicap at seven furlongs will he re
newed by the Queens County Jockey
club. Both events will have additiona
purses OF $4,000.