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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
SANFORD |. SHAFFER
Licensed Real Estate Agent and Broker
THURM0NT, MD.
THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
FOR SALE.

Four Fne Building lots on Carroll st.
extended.
Several Modern Cottages in fine loca-
ton.
Twenty Acre fine farm land on Grace
ham-Thurmont road
Several Large Building Lots at "Wood-
side"
Comfortable Home with acre ground
along State Road at edge of town.
Fifty acre farm on State Road one
mile from Thurmont.
Sixty acre farm almost in Creagers-
town. All improvements.
One building lot on Altamont ave.
Seven Room House on Walnut street
at bargain price.
Small comfortable home on East street
if bought at once.
Several Fruit and Garden Farms in
fine condition.
Severable comic" table homes in Grace
ham.
Wanted At Once.
Small, but comfortable home in good
condition, in or near town Purchaser
will invest 81, 900 or 81, 200 if suite1
Call on or write
Sanford l.. Shatfer.
Phone No. 27 Lock Bon rs
Thurn ont, Maryland.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Meade Sigmund and chill
dren who spent about month with rela-
tives in this county, have returned to
thsir home in Boone county, Iowa.
Mr.. Lester Birely, president of the
Thurmont Bank, has been confined to his
home with bad case of neuralgia.
Miss Virginia Dutrow, of near fancy
town, is visiting MIR. and Mrs. Daniel
Zentz.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
See Little Buckshot at Town Hall to
night.
Recognized Advantages,

You will find that Chamberlain Cough
Remedy has recognized advantages over
most medicines in use for coughs and
colds. 1t does not suppress cough but
loosens and relieves it. 1t aids expector-
alton and opens the secretions, which en-
ables the system to throw off cold. 1t
counteracts any tendency of cold to re-
suit in pneumonia. 1t contains no opium
or other narcotic, and may be given to a
child as confidently as to an adult. For
sale by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
Rather Hot" Initiation.

At an initiation held by the pupils OF
the public school at Mt. Airy, Md , Paul
Smith, the candidate in the case, was
pushed against hot stove and held there
until his trousers were burned through.
The boy has been in a serious condition.
This certainly was some warm initiation
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
"Tl e Best Laxative | Know or"

II have sold Chamberlain's Tablets for
several years. People who have used
them will take nothing else. can recon-
mend them to my customers as the best
laxative and cure for constipation that |
know Of" writes Frank Strouse, Fruit
land, Iowa. For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
The Sick and IndisDOspd.

Mrs. Lewis Kemp has been confin ed to
her bed for several weeks.
Mr.. James Michigan has been i'll the
past ten days with an attack of pleurisy.
Mr.. Clarence Ridenour, of Deerfield,
was attacked by appendicitis last week
and was taken to the Frederick City Hos
pital and operated on. Last reports are
that he is improving.
Mrs Frank Albaugh has been i'll the
past ten days.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Eyler has been ill with severe cold.
Mr.. Merton Birely has been i'll the last
several days due to ptomaine poison.
A little child of Mr.. and Mrs. Layton
Moser has been ill with pneumonia the
past week.
Mr.. Marshall Leatherman has been
disabled the past week due to injury to
his left arm while opening box of mer-
chandise at Weybright's store. This is
the same arm he had broken several
years ago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11

At least Is per cent OF the larch
timber over large areas in eastern
Oregon has been killed or weakened
by mistletoe, and the forest service is
taking steps to comb the pest.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
GraCeham Letter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Monroe, of York,
spent few days last week with Mr.. J.
C. Pyles and family.
Mrs. Savilla Boiler of Thurmont spent
several days with relatives and friends
at this place.
Misses Elsie Devilbiss of Keysville,
and Belva Robinson of Logs spent Sat-
urday and Sunday with their aunt, Mrs.
Charles Miller.
Mrs. Georgia Strong is visiting rela-
tives at Thurmont.
Don't forget to attend tine Valentine
Social to be held Saturday evening at the
parsonage, also the play.
N
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
NOTICE..

instruction in Piano and Vocal Music
will be given in Thurmont by Miss Eva
Stauffer. student of the Peabody Con-
servatory of Music.
TERMS-Private Vocal and Instru-
mental instructiOn-l2 Lessons $1,000
For particulars apply to
MRS. G. E. ROGERS,
jan 81 1t Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
Sat urday Night Train.

Every Saturday night late train will
leave Thurmont at II p. m. and run as
far as Lewistown and return. This is
run to accommodate those who desire to
shop at Thurmont and return late at
right.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
For States Attorney.

l hereby announce myself as a cam
didate to succeed myself as States
Attorney, subject to the Democratic
Primaries. stand upon my record.
jan % tip 5. A. LEWIS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
Last Call For Wafiies.

Remember the supper in Town Hall
Saturday evening. Last call for waffles.
Pictures for one hour from to 10, ad-
mission cents.
See Little Buckshot at Town Hall to-
night.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
Will Dedicate Organ.

The new pipe organ of Rocky Ridge
Union church will be dedicated on Sun
day, Feb'y l4th, at 2 p. m, and sn organ
recital given on Sunday evening, Feb'y
2lst, at 7 o'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
Contracts Closed.

Contracts have been awarded Mr..
Claude Freeze, of this place, Cor the in
stallation of heating plants in the new
homes being erected by DR.. E. c. Kefau-
yer and Mrs G. E. Rogers, of this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11

Everybody is invit ed to the Chicken
and Waffle Supper Saturday night in
Town Hall. Movies from to 10, admis-
sion cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
After February 14th

Comes the George Washington supper
of the Kings Daughters at the home OF
M RS. William Baltzell, w. Main street.
Don't forget the date.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
DIED..

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11
Could Not Hear Whistle.

While walking the trolley track from
Catoctin to Thurmont, Mr.. Benz. Green,
a deaf mute, of Foxville, was struck
and run down by trolley car last Thurs
day about noon. Mr.. Green could not
hear the shriks of the whistle and the
motorman expecting the man to step off
the track left the car proceed until it
was too near to prevent striking the man.
He escaped serious injury and was taken
to Frederick City Hospital by DR.. M. A..
Rirely for treatment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-02-11

The government built more than
two thousand miles of trail and three
thousand miles Of telephone line on
the national forests in 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
MISREPRESENTATION OF
 GERMANY ABROAD
Campaign Against It by the Overseas
 News Agency.

Berlin. Dec. 2S CBy wireless to Say ville))-Continuing its campaign against misrepresentation of Germany abroad, the semi-official Overseas News Agency today issued a state ment concerning stories which have gained wide publicity in other coun- tries to the effect that German clergy men have preached sermons advocat- ing the killing off Of the nations enc mics and destruction of their property. The news agency refers to despatches circulated in France and Great Britain which purported to quote extracts from such sermons. In these des- patches German clergymen were rep resented as saying it was Germany's $ divine mission to cruelty humanity that her enemies must perish by di- vine command" and that fit was a work of love to kill the nations enc mics. invade their countries and burn their houses"
 The news agency declares these des- patches are pure inventions and that in some cases there are no such in dividuals as the supposed clergymen named.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
GOOD ADvIJE 10 WESIErLY PUPILS
School Committee Issues Card of Health Rues-Rare 1776 Book Secured by Library-Three Hundred Railroad Laborers Finish Work and Are Paid Of-Death of Elmer H. Day, of Block Island Formerly of Woodstock.

The Westerly public library has just added to the collection of old and rare books a volume with this title page: The Origin of Printing. In Two Els says: I-The Subftance of Dr. Middle ton's differtation on the Origin of Printing in England. u-Mr. Nicer mans Account of the Invention of the Art at Harleim. and Its Progrefs to Mentz. With Occasional Remarks and Appendix. The Second Edition, with London Printed for w. Bowyer and J. Nichols, in Red-Lion-Paffage Fleet Street, MDCCLXXVI.
 On the fy-Ieaf of this volume is written: Tt is true that Homer, Plato Virgil and Cicero attained their celebri- ty and their empires over the minds Of men before the existence of the printing press, but it is the news paper, on every breakfast table. It is the Shakspear in every village library T. Is above all, The Bible in every cot tage. It is the English Primer among the Wilds of AuStrilia. The English Hymn book on the streams of the Missouri! These are the products and the triumphs of printing
 Having above. noticed the value of the printing press, we naturally turn to the origin and use of letters them selves, as the basis of that discovery. The following extract from Moses and Aaron, by Thomas Goodwin, in 1871, may not prove uninteresting: Writing In no nation came to it's perfection on a sudden, but by degrees. The opinion of the ancients concerning the authors and inventors of letters are different. Some say Cadmus brought the use of letters into Greece. Others say Pala- medes, some say Rhadamanthus, brought them into Assyria, Memmon into Egypt, Hercules to Photgia, and Caromenta into Latium. Likewise, some say the Phoenicians had the first knowledge and use of letters. Others say the Philippians, and others the Assyrians. But upon better grounds [ is thought that Moses first taught the use of letters to the Jews, and that the Phonecians learned them of the Jews, and the Grecian from the Phoe- nician."
 In these modern days of typesetting machinery, it may be of interest to re-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
Local Laconics.

This is the old home season in Wes- terly.
 The jitneys are gradually becoming taXies in so far as fares go. The steady rain of Thursday aft ernOon affected the expected Christ mas trade.
 Several fire companies are on the invitation list of the P. S. Barber Hose company to attend the annual fair next month.
 The public schools of Westerly i closed Thursday afternoon and viii resume on the first Monday of the new year.
 Genuine Rhode Island turkeys are arriving from Connecticut and states more distant. All are sold for Christ mas as native birds No definite plans are decided upon yet in regard to the rebuilding of the Watch Hill road for which the town appropriated $65,O00. The Nichols & L4angworthy machine shop at Hope Valley, has been sold to Gordon Waller and John w. Sul- livan, of New York. The finding of the remains of a hu- man body in the Woody Hill section will probably be tabulated with the other Westerly mysteries. Misses Mary and Wilhelmina Bro
 
 at home with their parents in Newton avenue, for the holiday season. Miss Amey Hazard, teacher at East | Orange, N. J.. is at home with her parents, MT. and Mrs Matt Hazard, at Hinckley hill, for the holidays Three hundred laborers who have been employed in rock ballasting the
 railroad tracks, were laid off wedues- day night and were paid off by Ticket Agent George A. Golden, Thursday
 morning, at the railway station. The proposed new agreement, or bill l of prices, between granite workers and | manufacturers is of shorter term than heretofore, two or three years, instead of five years. Which means more ire
 quent disturbance in that important | local industry.
 | There has been a general advance in | tax valuations in Westerly and the individual taxpayers are anxious to | Know just how much. They cannot | find out until the tax assessors report | is printed for distribution. Then they
 will be required to call at the tax col | lector's office and settle. No tax bills l are mailed and there Is no appeal to | a board of relief, as none exists in | Rhode Island.
 Elmer H. Day 55, pharmacist, for | many years employed in the drug | store of his father-in-law, Darius B. | Dodge, on Block Island, died in a
 lowing an operation. MT. Day was born in Woodstock, Conn. He went to 1 Block Island when a young man and
 resided there ever since. He is sur
 vived by his widow, one son, Brainard,
 and two brothers. Arthur of Provf-
 dence and Wolcott l.. Day of Phila- | delphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
JEWETT CITY
Funeral of James Mohan-Five Hum dred Children at St. Mary's Church Notes.

The funeral services of James Mohan of Plaintield were held at St. Mary's church on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. A solemn requiem high mass was celebrated, with Rev. J. J. Mo Cabe as celebrant, Rev. R. F. Morrissey as deacon and Rev. J. H. Sieferman as sub- b-deaCon. The burial was in St. Mary's cemetery and the bearers were Michael Shea, William Bishop, Joseph Roode and John Wood. There were relatives present from Norwich and MOOSuD
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
FORMER N. H. DIRECTORS
 COUNSEL FINISH DEFENSE
Argument for Dismissal of Indictment
 of Record Length.

New York. Dec. 23.-Counsel for the defense at the trial of the eleven for mer directors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, charged with criminal conspiracy under the sherman antitrust law, finished to- day what was said to be the longest argument for the dismissal of an in dictment in the history of the local federal court. It commenced last Mon day.
 At the conclusion of the argument the answer of government counsel was begun and will continue tomorrow. Court will adjourn at noon until Tues day next when, it is expected, Judge Hunt will give his decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

grange. officers were elected as follows: c. Palmer Chapman, master; Roger F. Durham, overseer; Mrs. William c. Gavitt. lecturer; William H. Burdick, steward; J. Hobart Chapman, assistant steward: Mrs. Hattie l.. C. Barbour, chaplain; George F. Barbour, treas urer; Mrs. Isabelle c. Chapman, secre- tary; Edwin A. Hall, gatekeeper; Mrs. William F. Saunders, Ceres; Mrs. Adella M. Burdick, Pomona; Mrs. Car ric B. L. Hall, Flora; Edith c. Champ lin, lady assistant steward.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

fer to the work of the old time com positor, the chap who set type by hand Although the compositor might be sitting all day, yet Tn his own way he was a great traveller, or at least his typesetting hand did. An average compositor would set 5000 ems a day, or about 24,000 letters. The distance travelled over by the hand averaged about one foot for a letter going to the boxes in which the type are contained and, of course, returning to the com posing stick, making two feet for every trip, or letter, he sets. This would make a distance each day of 41,006 feet, or little more than nine miles; and in the course of a year, excepting Sundays, that type hand travelled about 5000 miles
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

Meriden.-At meeting of the Meri- den Turner society George Baer, AL bert Boehringer, Albert Both, Joseph Hickish, Charles Hagner and Oscar Hacker were appointed a committee to make arrangements for the New Years entertainment to be given by the society for members and their friends only.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

Old Saybrook.-James E. Smith, who died suddenly on Saturday night in a room in the Central house on North Main street, Bristol, was a resident of Old Saybrook. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. E. H. Doherty. He went to Bris- to- a little over a week ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
STONINGTON
Special Christmas Sunday Program at Baptist Church-RenoVation of Nina Councils Quarters.

The musical program for the Sun day Christmas service in the First Baptist church will be rendered by a choir composed of Miss Gates, Miss Pendleton and Miss Dudley, sopranos {; Mrs. Tillinghast, Miss Brightman, altos: Miss Gladys MacGowan, soloist {; Charles Cushman, Paul Conant. ten ors; J. Benjamin Brown. Ralph Koelb, Maurice Crandall, Huber Zella, passes: Miss Violet Bolles, Organist. Morning Organ prelude, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, MendelssOhn: anthem. Arise, Shine, Maxim; anthem, Sing Unto the Lord, West; organ postlude, March of the Wise Men. Ashford {; communion. Evening-Organ prelude, AdagiO in A Flat, Nolkmar; anthem, Sing, Oh Heavens, Tours; solo, Miss MacGowan; quartet, The Holy Night, Mrs. c. $. Larkin, Miss Gates, Miss Pendleton, Mrs. Tillinghast, Miss Brightman; organ pOstlude, March Pontificate, Lemens.
 Stonington Pointers.
 The quarters of Nina council Knights of Columbus, are being re- modelled and materially improved, and when present plans are completed, the Knights expect to have the best-ap- pointed society rooms in the town.
 Thursdays rain put the kibOsh on skating here and hereabout
 The Ram Island Gun club will do some clay pigeon shooting on Christ mas day.
 Stonington high school will not be represented in basketball this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

From one family in France 72 men enlisted for the European war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
Christmas Party at St. Mary's.

Five hundred children, with many of the parents, were at the parish hall at St. Mary's church on Thursday af- ternoon to enjoy the Christmas party. There was an excellent programme. The first grade children gave short recitations. There was a sketch called Mrs. Randy's Christmas, presented by Yvonne Guillet, Edmund Desrosiers. Margery Leyden, Dennis Sullivan and Vivian Mclaughlin. There were reel tations by Estelle JOdoin called A Let ter from Santa, A Scheme by Yvonne Hourigan, A Christmas Story by Gratia Ledoux, A Christmas Speech by May Geary, Christmas Bells by Irene Brick ley, a chorus song, A Christmas Story. Santa Claus, impersonated by James Olsen. was there. and each child re- ceived a bag of candy.
 Notes.
 Miss Alice McBroome has returned to New Britain hospital after a brief visit at her home
 The Slater library will be closed on Saturday, so the librarian will issue books this evening, contrary to the usual routine.
 The local schools are closed for the holidays.
 There are to be masses at St. Mary's church on Saturday at 6, and 10, and vespers at 7.30 in the evening.
 The concert and tree at the Meth odist church are at 6.30 Saturday night.
 Postoffice Hours.
 The postoffice is closed on Saturday at the usual hours from to 6.3O and after 7.S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

The committee Of the Westerly pub lie schools has prepared printed rules ply with in order to keep strong and well They are as follows:
 l. Keep Clean
 Take a cold sponge bath every morn ing unless advised not to by parents.
 Take warm bath at least once a week.
 Wash hands always before eating.
 Have your own soap, towel and face cloth.
 Keep mouth. nose and teeth clean.
 Brush your teeth morning and night.
 Wash your hair and scalp thoroughly about once a month.
 Brush your clothing daily; have it cleaned when badly soiled:
 II. Food
 Eat nourishing food three times a day.
 Eat until satisfied; not until stuffed.
 Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly.
 Don't eat between meals Drink some milk. Drink from four to eight glasses of water daily Don't drink tea or coffee. Don't drink liquor of any kind. III. Sleep Get at least nine hours sleep. Ndke a compete change or clothing for the night. Do not sleep under too many bed clothes
 Open bedroom windows at top and bottom. ". General Take some brisk exercise out of doors every day. , Keep your shoulders straight, your chest high. Breathe deeply through your nose; if you cannot breathe through your nose tell your teacher. Always breathe fresh air. If you have a cut or scratch, keep 1t clean. Keep hands and fingers away from mouth. nose and eyes. Don't smoke. Try to avoid all hab- it's you know are bad.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

At the annual meeting of Westerly
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
BALTIC

Christmas with Santa Claus at Sprague hall this (F'riday) evening will be of more than usual interest to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24

Chilean President Inausurated.
 Santiago, Chile, Dec. 23.-The new president of the republic, Juan Louis San Fuentes was inaugurated today with solemn ceremonies in the pres- ence of the congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
KNOX COMMITTED TO
 HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE
Man Who Shot and Killed Two Men
 at Baton Rouge, La.

Baton Rouge, La, Dec. 23.-District Attorney Holcombe announced today he would recommend that Robert L. Knox, surveyor of customs for New Orleans, who killed Benjamin Foster. a prominent attorney and Alex Fraen- kel here yesterday be committed to the state criminal hospital for the in sane. Knox's attorneys have agreed to the action, the district attorney said.
 According to the average expecta- ton of life the kaiser will live fifteen years longer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-24
Stonington Pointers.
MYSTIC
Annual Election Royal Neighbors Mrs. George Stafford Dead.

At the annual meeting of the Ladies' church the following officers were elected for one year: President, Miss Susan Fish; vice president, Mrs F. A. Coates; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Phebe Grinnell; music committee, Mrs. J. K. Bucklyn. Mrs. Rowland H. Will cox, Mrs. F. A. Coates.
 Royal Neiehbors' Election.
 FTorine Dow camp, Royal Neighbors. held the annual meeting Tuesday night and elected the following officers: Oracle, Catherine Gilbert: vice oracle. Clara Cook; past oracle, Leah Lam phere; chancellor, Adele Breed; mar shal. Anna Higby; inner sentinel, Ida Ravenelle; outer sentinel, Fanny Board; manager for three years, Fan ny Wilson; recorder. Mary Hickson; receiver, Anna Smith. These officers will be installed, together with Pe- quot camp, Modern Woodmen, in Jan uary.
 Mrs. George Stafford.
 Mrs. Mary Jane Stafford. IS. wife of George Stafford, died at her home on Denison avenue, Wednesday morning, after lingering illness. She had been a resident of this place for several years and was highly respected. She leaves besides her husband, two sons, George and Charles Stafford, and sey- eral grandchildren.
 Personals.
 Mrs. Letitia McGaughey has been called to Danielson by the critical ill., ness of her sister.
 MT. and Mrs. Sherman Hammond are in Palmer Mass, guests of Mir
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-12-07
II Death Ends All.

And suppose after all that death
does end all. Next to eternal Joy,
next to being forever with those we
love and who have loved us-next to
that, is to be wrapped in the dream
less drapery Of eternal peace. Next
to eternal life is eternal sleep. Upon
the shadowy shore of death the sea Of
trouble casts no wave. Eyes that
have been curtained by the everlast-
ing dark will never know again the
burning touch of tears. Lips touched
by eternal silence will never speak
again the broken words of grief.
Hearts of dust do not break. The
dead do not weep. Within the tomb
no yelled and weeping sorrow sits.
And in the rayless gloom is crouched
no shuddering fear.-Robert Ingerson.