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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-09-08

4 Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Shurtleff and
Miss Maude Shurtleff of MONTPELIER
have been visiting at o. w. Locke's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph TAFT of Water
bury Center are stopping for few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Corliss.
Miss Alice Rouse is back at work in
the telephone office after a two weeks
vacation spent at Newport and Coven-
try.
E. C. Brennan and w. D. Twombly
motored to Waterbury on Sunday. Mrs.
Twombly making the return trip with
them.
The Mothers club met with Mrs.
Leslie Heath Tuesday evening. A
literary program was accompanied by
refreshments.
F. D. Pierce, town treasurer will be
at the Valley House Friday from 9
O'Clock a. M, to 4 o'clock o. NJ, to
receive taxes.
Gus Sargent has rented the tenement
now occupied by H. S. Webster on
Maple street Mr.. and Mrs. Webster
will board out.
Mrs. E. J. Winslow. who has been
spending several weeks with relatives
here. has returned to her home at
Auburndale, Mass.
Mrs. R. D. Robertson and children
of WetaskiWin, Alberta, who have been
visiting Mrs. G. B. Rowell, have
returned to their home.
Henry Stafford played ball with
1rasburg at Burlington on Labor day
and helped to defeat the Burlington
team by a score of So
Mrs. J. A. Lincoln of Stanstead. who
has been spending several weeks with
friends and relatives here, has gene tc
her new home in Chicago.
Mrs. F. H. Wedge, Miss Orene
Wedge and Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Stevens
attended the funeral of Miss Wendal
Peck at North Troy Saturday.
DR.. K. S. Webster played for g
closing cotillion, dance and reception
at Qulnnibeck camp at Fairlee lake or
Monday and Tuesday evenings of last
week.
Repairs and improvements are being
made on the interior of the DAME
Buchanan block occupied by Emmett
Baraw as a barber shop and watch
repair shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Dodge and Mr.
and Mrs. A. H. SWEET are on motor
trip to Portland, Me. They will return
by way of Boston and the White Noun
tains. arriving home Saturday or Sun
day.
H. M. Whipple and H. S. Webste,
motored to Bridgton, Me-, last week
Mr.. Whipple's firm has secured tht
plumbing contract for one of the new
homes being built there by Dwinel
& Person.
Otis S. Smithers will return t.
lakewood Seminaiy, Union Springs
N. Y, Friday evening for hi
He has been advanced to the position
of preceptor.
b. o. Smith was one of the afte
dinner speakers at banquet of tn
/ Vermont Underwriters at Burlington
last week. He says it is no NOR
than fair that he did some of his talk
ing outside the county. It is no NOR
than fair to the rest of US.
A. 0. Austin has just been awarde
the Vermont prize for the best twenty
2 words description of the new "Elect'
package of Liggett's chocolates. TIL
, prize was twelve pound packages O
the chocolates. Arthur is a man O
few words but those twenty wer
q worth real money.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-09-08
Question of Endurance.

The New York health commission
reports that germs in clothing are not
killed in the laundry process, which
shows that a germ has more vitality
than shirt.-Boston Transcript.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-09-08

The Greatest Bargain Windows In Orleans County
Our Is Cent Window contains nothing that sold for less than so
and from that up 81 90 Underwear Caps, Hats Mtens ETC.
Also 40 Ovecoats and Winter Suits just oneha price, All New
Goods last fall and guaranteed perfect in every way
THE UP-TO-DATE GROCERY
B. ORLEANS VERMONT
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
GraCehaln Letter.

Rev. Dr. p. E. Heimer will hold COM
munion services at Apples church Sun
day morning, Nov. 7th. at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Jacob Weddle and daughter-n-law
Mrs. Warthen Wedde of Baltimore spent
last week with Mrs. S. l.. Dotterer.
Mrs Howard Colifower and daughter
of Frederick are spending few days
with Mrs. Agnes Collhower.
Mr.. Lemuel Colliflower of Altoona
spent few days with his brother, Mr..
Howard CoIlifower.
Rev. Morris Oerter of Ohio; Mr. Chas.
Newcomer, of Keysville, and Rev. Rob't
Huebener spent Sunday with Mr.. Adam
Zentz and family.
Mrs. John Pittenger who has been at
the Frederick city hospital has returned
home.
Misses Blanche and May Creeger and
Messrs Calvin Eicholtz and Edw. Stops
visited at the Sanatorium Sunday.
Miss Ruth Six of Detour spent few
days with her grandmother, Mrs. Agnes
Colifower.
MIR. William Snurr and family spent a
few days in Middletown.
Mr.. Joseph Fisher has sold his proper
ty to Mr.. Arnold Wilhide.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
To The Voters Of
MeChaniCstoWn District.

In my campaign for County Treasurer
four years ago appealed directly to the
people and promised them, if elected, l
would devote my entire time to the office,
keep the Office open during the noon hour,
visit the distant districts with the tax
books, allow the taxpayers to pay their
taxes at their local banks and distribute
the County funds equitably among the
County banks These prediction prom
Uses have constantly kept in mind and
tried to strictly fulfill.
Now l have been nominated for Clerk
of the Court and | want to tell you just
what you can expect me to do and why
believe it would be to your interest to
elect me. A Clerk of the Court who has
the qualifications and the disposition can
be very useful and of great help to the
people. My greatest pleasure is to make
friends and to do favor for someone
else whenever | can. To be frank, my
ambition and purpose is to give the peo-
pie of Frederick county one of the best
nd most accommodating admins Lrations
they have had in the Clerks office.
am personally acquainted with prac-
tically every taxpayer in the County. |
know most of the people who will have
business with the Clerks office and | be-
lieve it will be some satisfaction to you
to feel that you know the Clerk with
whom you will transact your business.
have had good training and experience
for this work, having graduated from
the Frederick High School, Washington
& Lee University and the Law School of
the University of Maryland. also spent
one y, ar working in the several Balt-
more City courts in the employ of the
Title, Guarantee & Trust Co. | have
since had ten years practical expert, nee
and am familiar with the records in the
Clerk office.
| feel owe my nomination to the peo-
pie. and if elected, am free from any
political restraints or influences to serve
the best interests of all the people of
Frederick county, regardless of political
affiliations.
| will select the best and most compe-
tent men obtainable TO- deputies, realiz-
ing the Importance of capable assistants
to any administration. In appointing
these deputies will give due considera'
ton to all twenty six districts and not
select all of them from Frederick City as
is now the case under the present admin
istration.
will be Clerk in fact as well as in
name, performing the duties of the office
as well as drawing the salary.
| hope you will encourage me with your
support and influence in the election OF
Tuesday, November End, and | will give
you in return a progressive, economical
up-to- date, accommodating business adj
ministration. | will try to please yol
and merit your continued confidence
Respectfully.
FREDERICK W. CRAMER
oct IA st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
GETTING A FORTUNE.

The city of Winchester, COM
munity of 1000 people, will in a
short time come into possession of
approximately 81 100000 for educa-
tional purposes the fund represent
ing the accumulated estate of Judge
John Handley, an eccentric million
aire, of Scranton, Pa, who died in
1895 without heirs and left the bulk
of his property to be delivered 10 this
historic place 20 years after his death.
Judge Handley also left another sum
of $3.50, 600 to Winchester for the
erection and equipment of a library,
which has been completed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
For State Senator.

George l.. Kaufman, son of the late
Johnny Kaufman, the wel-known butch
err. Born at Braddock, Md, October 80,
1865, he spent his early days working on
the farm. at butchering and day work
among the farmers, and received COM
mon school education and three terms at
Frederick College. In January, 1883, he
was married to Miss Fannie May, the
youngest daughter of the late Mr.. and
Daniel J. Houck, of Mt. Pleasant, Md.
In 1891 he was one of the largest farm
ers and dairymen in the county. While
he has continuously lived on the farm,
he has also held the Office of County
Treasurer, Rural Delivery and Postoffice
Inspector, and at this time he is farming
his two large farms.
In 1896 his only son died, and in 1902
he lost his wife by death, and he raised
his three young daughters on the farm.
On April Is, 1915, he married Miss Sallie
r. Miller, of Coalesville, Pa. He ir her
tied no money from home, and being a
heavy taxpayer he is personally inter
ested in all economic questions of the
county. He is making this contest on
merit, and belongs to no clique, faction
or set of men. If elected, he will be the
first farmer to hold this Office from Fred
erick county.
Your vote and influence are earnestly
solicited, election, November 2, 1915.
Adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28

deem proper; and all taxes thereafter
provided to be levied by the State for the
support of the generalState Government
and by the counties and by the City OF
Baltimore for their respective purposes
shall be uniform within the taxing dis
trict, and uniform within the class or
sub-class of improvements on land ana
personal property which the respective
taxing powers may have directed to be
subjected to the tax levy; yet fines, du-
ties or taxes may properly and justly be
imposed, or laid with political view Tor
the good government and benefit OF the
community"
We are surely an antiquated peo-
pie and have long outlived the pres
ent Constitution in this regard. Every
voter should be required to pay poll
tax, if he does not contribute to the
general taxes. This would mean
many thousands of dollars to the
counties and work no hardship on
anyone. If poor man he could
work it out on the public roads. He
gets the protection of the laws which
is right; he is given the right OF fran
chise which is right, and if he pays
no taxes, then for the above privilege
he should be required to pay poll
tax. The great commonwealth OF
Pennsylvania has poll tax and SHE
is one of the most prosperous and
populous states that we have. Ii 1t
is good for her it should be good fol
Maryland.
A great many other states have a
poll tax or what is equivalent-either
a road or school tax.
Maryland should be no laggard.
Both parties are afraid of this, bu
why should they be?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
FIREWORKS BRING HIM FINE.

Railroad officials in Baltimore are
interested in case which has just
come before Federal court in West
Virginia. 1t involved the carrying
of dangerous explosives on passenger
trains, against which the Govern
ment imposes severe restrictions and
penalties. The case Just decided in
volved B. C. Baker, against whom a
true bill was found by the Federal
grand jury of Martinsburg. He was
fined by Federal Judge Dayton after
he had pleaded guilty.
In October, 1914, a suitcase was
found on a Cumberland Valley train
arriving at Winchester, Va, which,
upon examination, was found to be
filled with large fire crackers and
other fireworks. The matter was re-
ported to the United States Inspector
of the Bureau of Explosives.
The United States Government has
issued stringent rules on the subject
and is watchful to see that they are
complied with. 1t is against the law
to carry explosives of any kind on
passenger trains and anyone doing SO
subjects himself to arrest and i'm
prisonment or fine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28

of the State to it's Constitution. At tn e |
present time our Constitution demands
that all property, real and personal, be
taxed equally. This hasne been done
from the beginning of time, and the re-
qurement is impossible of fu'hllment,
and if it could be fulfilled wo~.I be VIC
ious. If money and evidences of debt
could be made pay the same rate OF tax
alton levied on land and improvem erts,
the compulsion would not last long, for
they would fly to more congenial Jur's-
dictions and our industries would be pros
trate. At presentin the face OF the Con-
stitution the Legislature is called upon
to exempt particular stocks and bonds or
other articles of personal property from
taxation. Under the proposed amend
ment, all properties would classified, and
the rate of tax so far as directed to be
levied within any particular class or sub
class would be uniform.
HUMANITARIAN AMENDMENT.
The last Legislature in it's great work,
while covering the purely political side
by the Referendum and the County Home
Rule Amendments, and the revenue side
by the Taxation Amendment, did not for
get the social reform. 1t recognized the
facts that our inelastic laws often work
injustice; that men are sent to jail who
might remain better citizens by being
kept out of Jail, through suspension of
sentence 1t also recognized that it was
wrong to keep man in confinement
no had once learned and appreciated
the error of his ways and evidenced de-
termined desire to reform, and that,
therefore, the General Assembly should
have power to provide for any kind OF
indeterminate sentence, or for release
upon parole of convicts imprisoned under
sentence for crime. In all this, it mani
tested humanitarian sentiment of the
highest order. The adoption of this
amendment by the people will mean the
binding up of shattered human lives.
| congratulate the members of the last
General Assembly upon the greatness of
the work performed by them. Appreci-
alton of it's magnitude will grow with
time, and the people of this State, about
to adopt all these amendments, will felic-
itate themselves for scores of years to
come upon the high craftsmanship their
representatives displayed in the session
of 1915.
JACKSON H. RALSTON.
Hyattsvlle, Md, Oct. 25th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
Loys Letter..

Mr.. and Mrs. William Shorb spent las
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Hank
ey of Frederick.
Mr.. Clarence Pittenger of Pleasant
Hill spent Saturday and Sunday with
his parents.
Miss Beulah Long is spending some
time with friends in Waynesboro.
Messrs. j. B. and Earl Hoffman and
William Shryock spent Sunday with Mr..
George Pittenger and family.
Miss Annie Pittenger is spending some
time with her sister Mrs. Clara Moser of
Rocky Hill.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
For Register OF Wills.
ALBERT Nj. PATTERSON.

Having been chosen the Republican
Nominee for Register of Wills for Fred
erick county at the recent Primary for
which am truly thankful. | would re-
spectfully ask and greatly appreciate the
support and influence of the voters and
friends at the coming election on Nov.
End, 1915. If elected | shall give the
office my personal attention, and court
eous treatment shall be given to all who
may call.
sep 80 tie
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
For County Treasurer.
CHARLES r. HARPER.

After having three years experience
as deputy in the County Treasurer's
Office, | feel that am the logical can
didate for the place. If people will elect
me to this important and responsible
office, | shall conduct said office as fol-
lows: First, | will keep the offi:e open
at noon hour; second, l will visit each
district to collect taxes; third, | will
continue the method of our present Treas
urer of having the county banks to re-
ceve taxes for me; fourth, will devote
nv whole time and attention to the office;
fifth, will conduct the affairs of the
office on basis as economical as pos
sble.
oct 7 tie
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
Annual Meeting at WinOna Lake.

Ministers of the Church of the Breth-
rem have been notified that Winona Lake,
Ind, has been fixed definitely as the
place for holding the next annual nation
al conference, beginning June 9Th, 1916.
Seven members of the committee of
arrangements met at Winona to consid-
er the coming conference and organiza-
tion was effected by the election of G.
A. Snider, chairman; Frank Fisher, treas
urer, and j. E. Miller, secretary.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
of Administration on the estate of
MARTIN L. BEARD,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereof legally authenticated
to the subscriber on or before May LIST,
1915, they may otherwise be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are hereby
warned to make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this 9th day of
September, 1915.
WILLIAM H. BEARD,
sept 80 st Administrator.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
Purchased Farm.

On Thursday last William X. Har-
baugh and Corliss Harbaugh, executors
of the late Ephraim F. Harbaugh, sold
the real estate belonging to their father
consisting of 90-acre farm and several
tracts of mountain land. The farm was
purchased by Mr.. VIM. o. Wertenbaker,
principal of the Franklinville public
schools and residing in Graceham, this
county. The farm is situated about one
mile from Sabillasville and is one of the
finest in that section. Mr.. Wertenbaker
was raised on the adjoining farm and is
perfectly familiar with every foot of this
land. The price paid was $50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
Why Not A Poll Tax?

We are called on to vote on a num-
Der of amendments to the Constitu-
ton at this election, among which is
Article Is, which starts off by saying:
THAT the levying of taxes by the poll
is grievous and oppressive and ought to
be prohibited; that paupers ought not to
be assessed for the support of the gov
eminent: that the General Assembly shall,
by uniform rules, provide for seperate
assessments of land and classification and
sub-classifications of improvements on
land and personal property, as it may
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
Changeable Weather.

Last Sunday morning ice was found
covering water in vessels left in exposed
places. The air during the day was cool
and bracing.
Monday morning heavy frost formed
and the air throughout the day was mild.
Tuesday morning, fair, warm, thunder
showers late in the afternoon.
Wednesday morning clear and some
what cooler.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
For n Muddy COmDlexiOn,

Take Chamberlain's Tablets and adopt
a diet of vegetables and cereals. Take
outdoor exercise daily and your complex
ion will be greatly improved within a
few months. Try it. Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
FOR SHERIFF..

As candidate for Sheriff on the Dem
ocratic Ticket, promise that if elected
l will do everything in my power to per-
form the duties of the Office. | will de-
vote all my time, attention and ability to
the office and will sincerely appreciate
any support and assistance which may
BE- given me.
Respectfully,
sept % tie. JAMES A. JONES.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
Potomac SYNOD Meets.

The Potomac Synod of the Reformed
church met at Greencastle, Pa, Tuesday
of this week and will continue n session
all during the week. DR.. P. E. Heimer,
of this place, will attend the meeting.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
For Sale.

My property centrally located in Grace
ham, Md. This property has large lot,
Seven-room Dwelling, Summer House,
large Barn, Chicken House, and other
buildings in good repair. There is also
Blacksmith Shop on the premises; a
splendid opportunity for such mechanic,
none in the town. Pos 'ession at once.
LILLIAN A. NEWCOMER,
aug 8 If Graceham, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28

ROGER Ct. HARLEY
Republican Nominee for
COUNTY TREASURER
PROMISES, IF ELECTED:
/. To continue the policy Of permitting the vari.
Gus local banks of the county to receive the taxes OF
persons who prefer that method of paying them.
2 To institute any changes that appear neces-
sary for the accommodation of the public.
g. To be courteous to every one
HE FURTHER PROMISES:
1. To take lively interest in those things per-
flaming to the economic, social and moral welfare of
the city and county
2 To remember at all times that he is the servant
of the people, and to act accordingly.
3. To be as polite to everyone after the election
as he has been previous to it.
He thanks his friends for their support in the
primary and respectfully solicits their earnest coop
Grafton in the general election.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
SANFORD |. SHAFFER
Licensed Real Estate Agent and Broker
THURM0NT, MD.
THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
FOR SALE.

Four Ere 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 B aiding Lots at "Wood-
side"
Com Portable 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 comfortable 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 suited.
Call on or write
Sanford L. Shaffer.
Phone No, 27 Lock Box rs
Thurmont, Maryland.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
OPENING OF
FALL and WINTER
MILLINERY
COMMENCING
Wednesday, September y.
Carrie V. BOblitZ,
w. Main Street, ThurmOnt, Md.
New Advertisements.

For Sale.
Francis J. Newman-Letter.
Roger G. Harley-Adv.
Order Nisi on Audit.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-10-28
For States Attorney.
AARON r. ANDERS.

The support and influence of each and
everyone at the coming election will be
gratefully appreciated.
oct q ct
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1915-04-23
Lumberman Drinks Acid.

Missoula.-William Manship ended
his life by means of a dose of carbolic
acid in a clubhouse in that section of
the city known as the island" Man
ship had been working as a lumber
man up the Blackfoot valley until the
camps were closed last fall, and had
been living as best he could without
work in Missoula during the winter
months. A companion in the same
clubhouse heard Manship get up and
return to his bed. He also heard him
struggling and thrashing about and
got up to investigate. The man was
nearly dead. His companion went aft
er a physician, who found him dead
when they reached the cabin. Manship
was well known about town. He was
known to have wife and four grown
children living in New Brunswick.