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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-12

There are two kinds of farmers.
One tries to take all the advice he
hears and the other won't. take any
at all
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-12

Education is developing of the
mind. not stuffing of the memory.
Digest what you read.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-12

Old men have visions, young men
have dreams. Successful farmers
pillow deep while sluggards sleep.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-12
Post Office, Island Po-d, VT.

Othce hours, $50 am. to $50 pm.
EOffice hours, Sundays, 900 am. to
1900 am, and LOO pm. to zoe p m.
Drop box open all night.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-12

When honesty is merely a good
policy it is a poor virtue.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-11-12
Optimistic Thought.

He meditates evil for himself who
It for another.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Planning For Institute.
Committee Meets And Names
Various Helpers.

The persons named as committee or
Farmers Institute for Thurmont met al
the home of Elder John s. Weybright
last Thursday for the purpose of formu.
lating plans for the Institute to be hello
here during the month of January, 1916.
The committee unanimously approved
of the work of the Institute last year,
and took such preliminary steps as SEEM
ed necessary to insure better meeting
in 1916. At this meeting committees
were named to have charge of the vari-
GUS departments, and it is the desire of
the committee that those named cooper
ate with them and make the Institute a
success.
The committees named are as follows:
Committee of ladies' on Household
Effects-Mrs. Alva M. Isanogle, Mrs.
Zeppa Rogers, Mrs. Carl Gall, Misses
Bessie Martin, Martha Zimmerman, Bar
bara Wineman.
Committee on Fruit and Orchard Ex-
hibits-Messrs. Albert Hauver, J. Hook
err Lewis, John w. Kelbaugh, E. Layton
Moser, Howard Creeger.
Committee on Grain and Farm Pro-
ducts Messrs. A. D. Hoover, w. l.. H.
Zentz, Carl Gall.
Committee on Poultry Messrs' Rob't
Rouzer, l.. S. Birely, DR.. j. H. Pru-
dhomme Roger Geisbert. SamI Long.
Committee on Preparation of Building
G. Zentz and VIM. j. Martin.
The date for holding the Institute will
be made known soon as possible.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Heavy Storm Hits East.
Thunder, Lightning. Rain, Hail
And Snow In New York.

Reports from New Y ork City in regard
the storm that passed over the eastern
portion of the country Saturday night
and Sunday, state that it was Zone of
the weirdest storms the East has seen in
many years. rain, hail and snow, accom-
panied by thunder and lightning and a
gale that reached maximum velocity of
80 miles, descended from the northwest
early Sunday morning. 1t indirectly
caused seven deaths in this vicinity, car
ried down telegraph wires, damaged ship
ping, crippled railroad traffic, and caused
considerable property damage"
The phenomenon of thunder and light
ming in the midst of driving snow woke
New Workers at the height of the storm.
Shipping of all kinds hurried to points Of
shelter to escape the heavy SEAS A
barge in tow of the tug Senaca sprung a
leak and sank, and seven Erie railroad
barges loaded with automobiles sank in
East river.
At various points in Rhode Island and
Massachusetts, the wind reached veloc-
ity of 10 miles. Much damage is report
ed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Logs Letter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Pittenger and son,
Messrs. Charles Hoffman, Luther and
Jesse Fox spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Washington Pittenger.
Mrs. Minnie Hoffman and daughter
spent the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Eyler, of Tannery, Car:
roll county.
Mr.. Clarence Rittenger spent Monday
in Woodsboro.
Mr.. Harvey Pittenger was visitor in
Thurmont on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Pittenger spent
Christmas day with Mrs. Sam'l Martin
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Frushour spent the
holidays with his mother, Mrs. Charles
Green, Of Lewistown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
SabiIIasviIIe News.

The observance OF Christmas began
here with services in St. Johns Reform
ed church on Christmas eve. The word
Entertainment" does not apply to these
beautiful Christmas services held by St.
Johns Sunday School. The music under
the direction of Rev. M l.. Firor, with
Miss Ruth Firor as pianist, and Messrs.
W. B. Bentzal, Edward Schim and Whit
mer Firor, was of high order, was we'll
rendered and emphasized the Christian
grace of giving" The church was
simple but tastefully decorated, the chief
attraction being the Bethlehem back
ground which had been placed in posi-
ton and part of which was shown to the
large audience present. This background
is to be used in connection with the Beth
lehem pageant to be given on Tuesday,
January 7th. The Offering for the Or
phan's of the church was generous.
At $50 o'clock Christmas morning a
short open-air service was held. after
which half hour service was held In St.,
Johns church.
At 10 a. m. Rev. M. l.. Firor conduct.
ed the undenominatal service at the San
atorium. A large audience was present
and the service stately and inspiring. At
the o'clock Children's service in the
Recreation a most beautiful and loving
testimonial was given Rev. Firor for his
faithful ministry among the patients,
regardless of church utilization.
The services which were to be held in
St. Marks Lutheran church on Christ
mas night were postponed on account OF
the irclement weather to Sunday night.
A very large audience was present to
enjoy the exceedingly bright and enter
tanning service. The rendition of the
music and excellent recitations reflected
much credit upon all who had part ir
their preparation.
Mr.. Alva Collins, of Baltimore, arc
Miss Edith BentzaI. daughter of Mr.. VIM,
Bentzal, were married at the residence
of the brides grandparents, Mr.. and
mTS. w III. way lol, VII Leu. 81, az IL a.
M, Rev. NJ l.. Firor officiating.
DR.. C. l.. Wachter, who for many
years has been the faithful and honorec
physician of the community, Is seriously
ill at his home here.
Miss Marion Firor, teacher in the
Boonsboro High School, Is spending par
of her Christmas vacation with her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. M. l.. Firor. Later
she will visit friends in Frederick anC
vicinity.
At 230 D. m. Christmas afternoon Rev
Firor conducted the baptismal service
for the four grandsons and one grand
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David Waga
man at the residence of the grandpar
ents. Three of the children were SOM
of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wagaman, OF
near the village, one the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Wagaman, of Easton, and
the other the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
C. S. Bussard. of Foxville.
Miss Agnes Meyer, of Baltimore, il
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
Meyer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Our Christmas Weather.
All Sorts Experienced In A
Short Time.

Locally, the weather on Saturday,
December 25th, was what might be
termed fair. Early in the morning the
sky was hidden by heavy clouds and fog.
Near noon strong breeze came from
the southwest and the clouds disappear
ed. During much of the afternoon the
snn shone brightly and the air was rather
warm About five o'clock clouds appear
ed again and at six o'clock rain began
falling. With the rain came a strong
wind and in few minutes heavy storm
was raging. The wind ceased somewhat
but rain continued falling until after 10
o'clock, when the temperature dropped
and the precipitation came down in the
form of snow
Sunday morning the ground was well
covered with snow and very heavy
wind was blowing This storm was por-
ton of that which passed from the lower
Ohio valley northeastward across the
country, and caused loss of life in its
path.
Saturday afternoon this storm passed
through Virginia. President and Mrs.
Wilson, who were on the golf links about
a mile from their hotel at Hot Springs,
Va, were caught in the rain and both
were thoroughly drenched.
Some damage was done about Thur
mont by the storm. The large doors on
the car shed at the H. & F. yards were
blown off and large locust tree near
Stocksdale's was blown across the trolley
wire and also the feed wire to Emmits-
burg. No trolley cars reached the W.
M. depot until Sunday noon, but passen-
gers going either way had but a few
hundred feet to walk.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Some Bumpy Riding.

For some time we have heard remarks
regarding trolley car No. 1872 on the H.
& F. Railroad. This car makes daily
trips between Thurmont and Frederick,
and trip on this car to the latter city,
recently, confirmed reports, For thor
oughly good shaking up and down, side.
ways and any old way, get on this car.
If you find yourself intact and in the
same pew when you reach Lewistown,
you can proceed to Frederick safely.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week of January 3rd, Klaw and Err
LANCER present Henry Miller and Ruth
Chatterton in Jean Webster's enthrall-
ing comedy,
DADDY LONG LEGS.
New York Company.
The first week of the New Year will be
important in the appearance here of the
co-stars, Henry Miller and Ruth Chatter
ton in Jean Webster's charming comedy
success, Daddy Long Legs" a comedy
that is buoyant with the spirit of youth,
and the gifted co=stars are ideal in their
respective portrayals,
There Is captivating and impressive
charm In the story of the orphan girl,
whose dream comes true.
Mr.. Miller as the philanthropist, jarvis
Pendleton brings his artistic personality
to one of the most convincing portrait
ures in his long list of notable stage in
terpretations.
Ruth Chatterton, in unfolding the
phases of the character of Judy Abbott,
the orphan girl, gives most lovable and
sympathetic portrayal that appeals to
every one.
The play is absorbing in its interest
and the production notable one, is en-
HANGED by the work of it's splendid COM
pany.. 'N
Matinees-W Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission Is and 50 cents.
Evenings SOC. Is cents and $l.oo,.
Week January 10TH, 'The Melody Of
Youth" A new play by Brandon lyman.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Who Was Ii?

Monday night number of men and
boys about town masqued and went from
house to house in quest Of little Christ
mas joy cake, etc. One of number
of these who called at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Rogers, sat on the cap
stone of post on the porch, was thrown
down the steps and had one of his wrists
sprained. He applied for aid but would
give no name. Who was it?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
"Reminiscences Of The Weather MAJ

"Reminiscences of The Weather Man.
Prof. Willis L.. Moore l.. L. D., S. CD.
will deliver his lecture "Reminiscences
of the Weather Man," at the Town Hall
on Friday, January 18th, under the aus
pices of the Community Club. This will
be one of the most important lectures
delivered here in years and it is hoped
that there will be large audience. The
lecture will be most interesting to every
one and there will be musical program
in connection with the lecture. Reserv-
ed seats at Shaffer's rs cents. General
admission 20 cents, children, general adj
mission 10 cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
PICTURES AT TOWN HALL.
Wednesday, January 9Th, the famous

Wednesday, January 9Th, the famous
novel and successful play,
BREWSTER'S MILLIONS,
with the original star, Edward Abeles.
Five parts, 240 big scenes.
About the time "Monty" realizes he
is possessor of million, he receives
word from an attorney that his uncle,
George Brewster, has died and left him
his estate-seven million dollars-with
the proviso that he must get rid of the
one milan before the estate will be
turned over to him. He starts to specu-
late in stocks and real estate of no value,
but instead of losing his money every
thing turns out just the reverse.
However, at the end of the year
Monty" is broke. He shows receipts
for his million and receives the seven
million from his uncle's attorney.
Saturday evening, Exploits of Elaine.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Nervous Women.

When the nervousness is caused by
constipation, as is often the case, you
will get quick relief by taking Chamber
lain's Tablets. These tablets also i'm
prove the digestion. Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Card of Appreciation.

Through the columns of the CLARION
wish to extend my thanks and apprecia-
ton to the Odd Fellows and I'll who sur
prised me on C ristmas morning with a
most bountiful and welcome donation.
OLE WELLER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
New Advertisemet,fs.
PIANO SALE.

New Pianos $l25 up; Secondhand $25
up. Organs $40 up. Easy terms, $40
Monthly on new pianos. Over a dozen
makes at lowest factory prices, including
the Famous Lehr sold 20 years at Birely's
Palace of Music. Phone 455-R.
CRAMER'S PALACE OF MUSIC.
nov II emo Frederick. Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Business Locals.

Wanted.
Settled White Woman for General
House Work in small family. Address
HELP, care of CLARION OFFICE.
dec 80 St
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30

The Mite Society Of the United Breth-
rem church, of this place, will hold a
supper in the Town Hall, Saturday, Jan
uary Is, 1916. Supper served from p.
m. until Q p. m. Admission SC. Supper
25 cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Public Sale.

On Saturday, January 9Th, Mrs. Chas.
s. pomer will sell personal property at
the home of her father, S. W. Rogers.
On Saturday, January 18th, at p. M,
Mr.. Lawrence Dielman will sell real es-
tate situated near Mt St. Mary's Col
le9e.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Good for Consultation.

Chamberlain Tablets are excellent for
constipation. They are pleasant to take
and mild and gentle in effect. Obtainable
everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
LOST.

A Book entitled "Bacteriology For
Nurses" Same was missed on Carroll
street in the vicinity of Stocksdale's $.
The return of the book and contents will
be greatly appreciated by
DIR. E. C. KEFAUVER.
dec l6tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30

Trinity Reformed Church-Dr. P. +.
Heimer, pastor.
Sunday, January 2nd
$50 a. M, Sunday School.
1890 a. M, Morning Worship and OBJ
servance of the pastors third annivers-
ary. Sermon: 1.-THE Minister'S Expert
ences and Problems.
$50 p. M, C. E. Society.
7.3O D. M, New Years service. Ser
mon on Making the Most of Ourselves. y
Regular services at Apples at 2. 30 p. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
dec l6tf
For Sale.

For Sale.
Chevrolet, 1915 Model, Touring Car,
Fully Equipped. Four New Tires guar
anteed 5000 miles. Right Price to quick
purchaser. Apply to
w. C. BRENAMAN,
Phone 20 Thurmont, Md.
dec 16 st"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
For Sale,

For Sale,
Rhode Island Red Cockerels for Breed
ing. Thoroughbred stock. Apply to
r. A. TYSON,
C. 4 P. Phone Bonn Thurmont, Md,
dec 2 Am
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Report of the Condition of thu
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK

of Thurmont, Maryland, at the
close OF Business Nov. 10, 1915
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
New Advertisements.

McCleery's.
Wanted-Bus. Loo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30


BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
NOVEM Der 10, 1918.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. ....... $185, 5O8 81
cured ..,.......... 800 65
Stocks, bonds, securities, etc. 236, 339 o.
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, ................. l5,OOO w
Mortgages and Judgments Of
Due 'front.' from National, State and ~ "
Private Banks and Bankers
and Trust Companies, other
than reserve, ........... 1,415 0s
Checks and other cash items, 1903 a.
D'' agents, ................. 2s,77o 70
Lawful Money Reserve in
Bank, viz, ...;;;........ 1883 e5
u. S. Currency and Ma
tional Bank notes. 9, l62 90
Gold Coin. ........ 48O.0
Silver Coin. ...... 5SO.65
NlckleS ana Genus lol.UU
Total, 1851 ,O73 50
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, .,.....$ $4,000 90
Surplus fund, ................ Il, 300 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid,... 5,OO8 ga
Due to National, State and
Private Banks and Bankers
and Trust Companies other
than reserve, ........... l,O63 90
Contingent Interest, ........ 222
Subject to check. 67,501 ia
Certified Cheeks. 40
standing. ........ $50 67,5O4 rs
Savings and Special, ....... 425, 1893 80
Bills payable, including Certifi-
Gates of Deposit for money
borrowed, ......... ........ l0,UUU w
Total, ................ .. 1851, O73 50
STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY OF FRED
ERICK, IS:
/, Jno. G. Jones, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
JNO. G. JONES,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Gard day of November, 1915.
Rudolph o. Eyler,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
VIM. J. SToNER,
M. L. CREAGER, Directors.
MORRIS A. BIRELY.
C. & P. Phone-Thurmont paw
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30

A Council meeting will be held in the
Church of the Brethren in Thurmont
Saturday next.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30

Lost.
Heavy Fur Robe, Monday evening be-
tween Franklinville and Thurmont. Re-
ward if returned to
KEHNE BROS,
Frederick, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30

in st. Johns Lutheran church, this
place, Saturday, January LIST, 1916, at z
D. m., at which time an election for
pastor, the Rev. w. C. Waltmyer, will
be held. All members are earnestly re-
quested to be present.
There will be preaching morning and
evening, Sunday, Jan'y End.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30

DressmakIng.
Have your Dresses, Afternoon and
Evening Gowns made at the ELITE
MILLINERY, Thurmont, Md.
dec 8 If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

The annual Joint Consistory meeting
of the Thurmont Charge will be held in
Trinity Reformed church Saturday, jan
uary |, 1916, at $50 o'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30
REPORT

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
NOVEM Der 10, 1918.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-12-30

Miss Mary Oerter of Nazareth, Pa, is
the guest of Miss Bessie Martin.
DR.. and Mrs. E. C. Kefauver and Miss
Lillian Kefauver, spent Sunday with
friends in MiddletoWn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12

As what is known as the feminist move ment, or the emancipation of woman, has now become worldwide, it were interest ing to trace it's beginning: and it's first step must have been when a stand was taken for the higher education of wom- an; when the first school for woman in the world, with regular college curricu- lum, was founded.
 The tendency of past ages all it's teach ings, and the maxims of it's philosophy, was to concentrate all knowledge and power in the hands of the few, at the expense of many, and consequently to destroy individual identity and responsi- bility in the masses.
 But the storm at last broke-it came out dark and looming from the night of ages. Terrible were the reverberations when the cords that hax bound it for centuries snapped asunder, and the spirit that came out upon the storm was mind free and untrammeled before the potent majesty of whose omnipotence the ele- ments were calmed. The results were not exactly the harbinger and herald of the millenial dawn, for there was yet much strife to come but that great master work of all animate creation-the human mind-was lifted above the petty, mo- bile prejudices of the hour; and so weI come down century or more, to when the first female college in the world was founded the Wesleyan Female college, at Macon, Ga, by Bishop George F. Pierce and his father, Dr. Lovick Pierce Bishop Pierce was schoolmate and life long friend of Robert Toombs, the thun- derer who declared that he, Bishop Pierce, had the greatest intellect of any man the south has produced. Dr. Lovic1 Pierce was himself man of command ing intellect, living to a ripe old age, and was for 75 years 8 Methodist minister in Georgia
 Those were the days of intellectual giants in Georgia, when the Toombs and Stephens and Hills and the Lamars were fin the fire and vigor of young manhood, and doubtless participated in the councils of this school. Those were the days when the south had a civilization the world will not know again; when southern gentle men were as gallant and deferential to ladies as any knight of the middle ages, Cervantes with his ininitable skill and finesse, had dealt death blow to chivalry; the days when woman lived sheltered and protected life in the home, much given to social pleasures and gaie ties with many accomplishments, but su- perficiaI learning, and so these wise men decided to invite woman to academic honors, to lure her from the fading wreath of pleasure, to wear with be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
Door Plate and Knocker

TOIIl tHc w WdSlilliE tOll oloA.
 The name plate, or the door plate, which shone on the doors of the homes of peo- pie of quality and even of the homes of those of not so much quality" has disappeared. It is not considered quite the thing now to have one's name on the front door. People get their names in the directory once a year. Here and there on the door of an old family residence, home which has known more than one generation of the same family, the brass or nickel plate has been allowed to re- main, but houses of that kind have be- come few in big cities
 While the door plate has virtually be- come extinct, the door knocker holds it's own and though the real work of making the announcement that somebody is at the door Is now done by the electric bell, the knocker is still on duty In fact, there has been a revival of interest in antique door knockers. A writer in the American Architect recently said:
 "This utilitarian feature of every coun- try house, and. in fact. at one time of most every type of building, has devel- oped from one of necessity or convenience through various stages to distinctive or namental feature. It has been constructed of various metals or combinations of metals, and has received at the hands of artist craftsmen the highest artistic ex- pression. In fact, at those periods where articles of every day use-the andirons, the firetongs, shovel and bellows, to cite the most familiar examples-were being wrought of iron in the most skillful and artistic manner, the door knocker also received it's share of attention and became an important feature of the entrance to every house. The ironworker created the most beautiful of examples. and under the impact of intelligently directed ham, mer strokes there were evolved knockers that, when their usefulness had ceased, found an honorable resting place, as unusual examples of design in craftsman ship, in many museums"
 Some of the houses of Greece and Rome had door knockers. but the customary way of rousing the inmates at night was to pound on the door with the knuckles or with some hard object. The old churches of England had door knockers, and as churches furnished refuge for many kinds of men, these knockers were called sanctuary knockers" The knocker came to be used on nearly all English homes, and it was introduced into the United States very early in the period of colonial settlement.
 The modern knocker and the imitation colonial knocker are now considered with such favor by home builders and house owners that knuockers of many patterns aro turned out in great numbers by hard ware manufacturers.