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The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06
Do You Realize

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 End. A bank that always stands ready to lend any assis- tance to It's customers to which they are entitled.
 Our large number of accounts, both large and small, IS concIu- sive proof that we combine these important elements of banking. MERCHANTS 6 STOCK GROWERS BANK, Holbrook. Arizona. 3-19tf
The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06
St. Johns Future Prosperitu

As a result of the recent rains and the great amount of mois- ture that has fallen for the past four or five months, the bench land, which everybody had though would look so dry and bare at this time of the year, has quite different look. Dotted every little ways, here and there, are beautiful patches of corn and beans springing up as if by magic.
 Not disheartened by the loss of their dam, the farmers have gone to work and planted a large acreage of corn and beans. and have proven that this country could be made the greatest corn and bean producing country in the Southwest. Corn that was planted the last of May now stands five and six feet high. without a drop of water save the moisture that has fallen. Today St. Johns can boast an acreage of corn of about four hundred or more acres, and about two hun dred or three hundred acres of beans. St. Johns Observer.
The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06
A Permanent Job

R. c. Creswell. whom the peo- pie of Navajo county keep on the board of supervisors almost per manently, is among the interest ed delegates to the state soak lem association. -Coconlno Sun.
The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06
Ice Tickets for Sale

Ice tickets may be had by call ing at the telephone office. By purchasing tickets a considerable saving can be had. Price of 1000 pound tickets S10.00.
 Holbrook Ice 6 Transfer Co.
The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06
Despondencu Due to Indigestior


 About three months ago when I was suffering from indi- gestion which caused headache and dizzy spells and made me feel tired and Respondent. I be- gan taking Chamberlain's Tab lets," writes Mrs. Geo. Hon, Macedon, N. Y. This medicine proved to be the very thing I needed, as one days treatment relieved me greatly. 1 used two bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets and they rid me of this trouble. :" Obtainable everywhere.
The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06
Bigger Parcel Post Packages

An increase in the size of packages shipped by parcel post is now possible. according to a ruling received by the postmas- ter general.
 Hitherto the combined length and girth of the parcel forward ed was 72 inches. but by the new ruling the limit is 84 inches. The weight limit ot 50 pounds up to 150 miles still remains. For longer distances the weight is limited to 20 pounds.
The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06

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 Cholera and Didrrhoed Remedy
 " never hesitate to recum- mend Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem edy,' writes Sol Williams. mer- chant. Jesse, Tenn. T sell more of it than of any other pre- parations of like character. I have used it myself and found it gave me more relief than any thing else have ever tried for the same purpose. Obtain able everywhere.
The Holbrook news., 1915-08-06

Fresh Jersey milk and cream at Rencher's. Phone AT. If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Handling Some Mail.

During the month of December the
mail received and for distribution at all
postoffices is far in excess of any other
month of the year.
Last month Postmaster Gernand kept
count of portion of the mail handled in
the Thurmont office, and gives US the re-
suits. Of Parcel Post packages $500
were received at the Thurmont office for
distribution by carriers and from the
office, and 1900 Parcel Post packages
were mailed from this place, total of
1900 during the month. During the four
days proceeding December 25th, 1000
Parcel Post packages were received, and
600 sent out. The amount of letters and
cards handled at the Office was far above
that handled in previous years. AS the
arrivals of mail is frequent at this place,
it required some hustling to distribute
the incoming and route up the outgoing
mail, but the boards were kept clean,
not piece of mail matter being held
over.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Birthday Party.

Last Wednesday evening, Dec. Both, a
birthday party was held at the "Aqnasco
House, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Wolfe, of FoXvile, this county.
The party was held in honor of their
laughter, Miss Hazel; she celebrating
her eighteenth birthday. About thirty
guests were present, among which were
a number of her friends in the Tburmont
High School Plenty of music and all
kinds of games were played during the
evening. At late hour all We're invited
to the dining room, which was beautiful
ly decorated with pine, laurel and many
refreshments.
Everybody present enjoyed themselves
to the fullest extent. Before leaving for
their respective homes, each wished Miss
Hazel many more happy birthdays. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wolfe,
Mrs. Maggie Wolfe, Mr.. and Mrs, d. V.
Pike, of Smithsburg, Misses Hazel Wolfe,
Grace Hauver, Maude Weller, Clara
Hauver. Bertha Buhrman, Ruth Potfen-
berger, Grace Brandenburg, Violet Flow
er, Audrey Wolfe, Hortense Potfenber-
ger, Rae Hauver, Messrs. Frank Weller,
Pinkney Hauver, Roy Wisotzkey, Ira
Pike, Arthur Rogers, Ira Kelbaugh, Ray
Brandenburg, Lloyd Mackley, Edwin
Wolfe, Paul Buhrman, George Wolfe,
Donald Wolfe. and George Root.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Business Is ConvaIescing.
w. M. Backers Confident OF
Railways Future.

"Affairs of the Western Maryland Rail
way Company have come very much in
the limelight since the company has pass
ed the semi-annual interest payment on
it's outstanding notes. 1t is useless to
deny that this has given rise to many
conjectures as to what will be the future
of this property unless It's business should
show such improvement as will justify
the expectation that it will meet its OBJ
legations in the future without serious
difficulty. The strong interests which
have backed the road since its reorgani-
cation, about four years ago, still mani
fest the utmost confidence in its future.
If this confidence is held and the road
continues to exhibit the same results that
have been produced since Carl r. Gray
became it's president, then there seems
to be no fear that the company will have
to resort to the courts again for relief.
'Inasmuch as these intere SITS, which
include the Rockefelers, the Deutsche
Bank of Berlin, Blair & Co., and the
Equitable Trust Company, in addition to
owning approximately IS per cent. of the
outstanding SIG, 900, 600 notes, own also
controlling proportion of the company's
stock, it becomes clear that they would
not already have purchased nearly all of
the SIC, 900, 600 notes and control of the
stock unless they had good reason to be-
lieve that the company would not have
to go through the courts again.
Conditions with this road have not
turned out exactly as expected but these
large interests have always stood ready
with cash to tide the company over its
difficulties when the necessity arose.
They now assert that the form ton of
the stockholders committee is to more
readily place the noteholders in position
to co-opeIate in the consolidation of tho
railways and the segregation of the ter
minal and the coal properties, and that
it is their intention to stand back of the
property until its affairs have been placed
upon stable basis.
The lnducement to continue this poll
cy further exists in the great apparent
betterment of the property and operat-
ing and transportation conditions since
the new management took charge last
February. About the only thing now
lacking to put the property again on a
paying basis, according to member of
the stockholders committee, is better
general business conditions. AS soon as
business picks up the Western Maryland
is more likely to profit proportionate y
and the property is said never to hav e
been in better shape to handle any in
creased business or to handle it more
economically. Sun.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Graceham Letter.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Pttinger and Mrs.
Matte Collifower spent Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Pittnger of Union
Bridge
The Ladies Aid Society held its month
ly meeting at the home of Mrs. Jacob
Shawn and elected officers for the fol-
lowing year: president, Mrs Laura Zentz;
vice president, Mrs. Clarence Colifower;
secretary, Mrs. Matte Colihower, cor
responding sec'y, Mrs. Julia Conner;
treasurer, Mrs. Chas. Layman.
Miss Mary Hetfner of Creagerstown is
spending few days with Misses Grace
and Edna Smith.
Miss Esther Firor of Baltimore spent
Sunday with relatives and friends in this
place.
Miss Helen Collihower of Frederick
spent Friday with her aunt, Mrs. Emma
Firor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry DAVIS of New York
is visiting Mrs. Chas. Boiler.
Mrs. Georgia Strong who has been
away for some time has returned home.
Mrs. Howard Colliflower spent Sunday
with Mrs. Matte Collfower.
Mr.. John Joy spent Sunday with his
son Chester and family
Miss Ollie Boiler spent week with
her aunt, Mrs. Emma Firor.
Mr.. Frederick Eyler of Eylers Valley
spent few days with his aunt, Mrs.
Emma Fror.
Mr.. Charles Layman spent several
days in Washington.
Miss Ella Eyler of Jimtown spent Sun
day with Miss Mae Creager.
Mrs. Ida Limbaugh and two children
of Hagerstown spent several days with
Miss Viola Colihower.
Mr. James erosion, Mr. and Mrs. Fred.
erick Crawford and child, Mrs. Harry
erosion and two children, Miss Mona
erosion spent Thursday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey erosion of Union Bridge.
Mr.. William Coliflower and son spent
a few days with his mother, Mrs. Jago
Colifower.
Mrs. Elmer Collifower of Hagerstown
and Mrs. William Mccartney and children
of Thurmont spent Friday with relatives
in this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Hardened With Cold.

Last fall while Harry Stitely was fur
Their identifying his home near the East
ern limits of town, and while planting
some posts which he had carefully hew-
ed, he conceived the idea Of making them
everlasting by painting the exposed por-
tons and setting them in cement. Ac-
cordingly he procured bag of what he
supposed was cement, carefully mixed
his concrete and proceeded to fill the
holes, tramping it well. In the course
of several days he made an examination
and found his concrete failed to harden,
whereupon he made further eXamina-
ton and found that he had used a sack
of potato fertilizer which he had placed
in cement sack. He reports, however,
that since the recent cold snap the con-
crete has become solidifed Union Bridge
Pilot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Donation Appreciated.

Letters of thanks and appreciation
were recently received by the committee
having in charge the collecting of Belgian
Relief Funds in this community. For
the benefit of all concerned we publish
these letters.
Baltimore, Nd, 1914.
Sanford L. Shaffer, Chairman.
Dear Sir:-I wish to thank you in be-
half of the country which represent for
your generous contribution. 1t will be
most helpful. Respectfully,
V. C. LEFTwICH
Baltimore, Md, 1914
Sanford l.. Shaffer, Esq.
Dear Sir:-l beg to express the
thanks of our committee for your kind
and generous cooperation in the work of
Belgian Relief. At Thurmont there is
evidently spirit of sympathy for the
unfortunate people whom we are striv-
ing to assist and their we'll chosen offer
ing of clothing and food will doubtless
ameliorate much suffering during the
winter weather. May ask you to con-
vey an expression of our gratitude to
those who have rendered your work so
effective. Believe me. sincerely yours,
MISS M. B. SHEARER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Personal.

Miss Ethel Webster has returned to
Philadelphia after spending the holidays
at her home.
Miss Jessie Scott, daughter of the
late Samuel Scott formerly of this, who
for number of years has been doing
missionary work in South America under
the Presbyterian Mission Board, return
ed from Barranquilla, Columbia, to New
York City about two months ago, and on
account of her health had to go to hos
pital. After some weeks she recovered
sufficiently to go to the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Rhoda Wentzell at Belwood,
Pa. On Thursday of last week Miss
SCOTS aunt, Mrs. D. r. Rouzer of this
place, received letter stating that Miss
Jessie had been paralyzed, her entire left
side being effected, and that her condi-
ton was serious. Miss Scott is we'll
known in Thurmont.
Miss Ruth Snuff of Emmitsbuag visit
ed Miss Jessie Rouzer the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Wilhide of Day.
ton, Ohio, are guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Josiah Wihide, near Lantz.
Mr.. Josiah Wilhide of near Lantz is
critically i'll at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Tenney of this place
who went on their wedding trip to cities
in New Hampshire, returned last week
TO this place and after spending several
days here, left for their new home in
Baltimore.
Miss Helen Creeger visited friends in
Hagerstown during the holiday week.
Mrs. William Stoner entertained the
Woman's Literary Club Monday evening
at the home of erparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. r. Rouzer.
On Wednesday evening of last week
Miss Jessie Rouzer entertained at her
home a large number of her friends of
his place and Emmitsburg.
Miss Clara Landers entertained at her
home last Friday evening.
On Saturday afternoon last Mr.. DR..
Nefauver ENTERTAINERS number of friends
at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Damuth enter
tanned Tuesday of this week in honor of
the latter's mother, Mrs. Amelia Black,
it being her saith birthday. Other guests
present were Mrs. Elizabeth Slick. Mrs.
James Michigan and Miss Belva Black.
Mrs Black is enjoying very good health.
Mrs. Sam'l knell of Baltimore visited
at the home of her brother, DR.. and Mrs
j. Howard Cassell, the past week.
Visitors at the home of Elder and Mrs.
John S. Weybright during the holiday
season were Mrs and Mrs VIM. Boer
ner, of Waynesboro, Mr.. Roger Wey-
bright. of Brainard, Mimi, Miss Pauline
Roger, Westminster, Miss Elizabeth
Weybright, of Detour, and Mr.. Freder
lex Byers. of Motters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Railroad Office Moved.

Along with many other changes brought
about at the beginning of the New Year,
change made in the operating of the
Western Maryland railroad will effect
Thurmont to more or less degree.
Some weeks ago orders were given
that all material stored at this place be
shipped to Cumberland, and this lessen
ed to great extent the work done and
men employed at Thurmont.
Mr.. J. W. Stiles, Superintendent of
Maintenance and Way, remained here
with his office, and now the office has
been moved to Hagerstown. Mr.. Stiles,
we are sorry to say, does not go with the
office, he having been discharged January
LIST, almost without notice. The work
done here will be done at Hagerstown,
and Mr.. Wilson has been appointed in
Mr.. Stiles stead.
1t is with regret generally and especial
ly among the employees of the road, that
Mr.. Stiles has been dismissed. From
what we can learn Mr.. Stiles was thor
oughly capable to fill his position, his ad-
vice often being sought by men holding
positions above him. But such is the
way in railroad circles.
Mr. Roy l. Fogle, the efficient clerk
who has been working with Mr.. Stiles,
has been given a position in Hagerstown,
where he will have to do practically the
same work he has been doing for the
past several years. He is given the
privilege of going to Hagerstown and re-
turning daily.
Mr. Howard Damuth, of this place,
who held the position Of storekeeper at
Thurmont, has been moved to Cumber-
land, working under the head storekeep-
er of the company.
Mr.. Harry Hetterly, who held the
position of storekeeper here also, has
been transferred to Hagerstown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week of January 18th, first production
in this city of the new comedy,
INSIDE THE LINES"
by Earl Derr Biggers, author of "Keys
to Baldpate." Exceptional company.
The week of January 18th will be no
table for the premier in Baltimore of a
new comedy production, Inside the
Lines" by Earl Derr Biggers, author of
"Seven Keys To Baldpate,' the famous
comedy sensation of last season, and said
to be equally attractive in theme and
production.
1t is military farce filled with roman
tic episodes, dramatic situations, and in
terpreted by an exceptional company of
leading comedians, under the manage
ment of j. Fred Zimmerman.
The premier herewith be followed by
New York engagement and the play is
expected to run indefinitely at the Me-
tropolis.
Matinees-W ednesday and Saturday.
Admission rs and cents so.
Evenings Soc, rs cents and $l00.
Week of January 18th, the laughing
metropolitan success, Up otash and PERL
mutter." Original company.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Agency of
Butterick
Patterns
None Better.
Benefits,
l23 n. Market St.
FREDERICK.

Some of the may good things we would like
to in shoy when you do your Spring Shopping.
A beautiful assortment of now and desirable
styles Spring Dress Goods.
Special line of New Foulard Silks, Tub Silks,
Silk Faille, Messaline, &c in all new shades.
White Goods in all the New Fabrics: Wolfe,
Flaxen, Crepe, Rice Cloth, Batiste, &c.
We have opened the best assorted line of
Laces, Embroidery, Flouncinss, All Overs, Band
ings, &c., we have ever shown
We are ready with our Spring Coats, our sales
so far prove the styles and prices right. 1t will
pay to see them before you buy.
Watch the Daily News on Friday and Satur.
day for our Saturday Bargains.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
SabiIIasviIIe News.

The exodus of our young college people
home for the holidays and visitors ingen-
eral, began on New Years day, until at
the present writing our population is
back to the usual.
A very delightful Xmas service for the
children at the State Sanatorium was
held in the chapel there on Wednesday,
Dec. &c. Loving hands had trimmed a
beautiful Xmas tree and provided sub
stantially filled stockings for the little
folks. The service under the direction
of Mr.. Beiswanger, consisted of carols
and recitations and was greatly enjoyed
by the large audience present. Rev. Firor
was present and gave short talk.
On Tuesday Rev. Firor administered
the Protestant communion in the hospital
ward and private rooms, and on Wednes-
day night in the new chapel at the State
Sanatorium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Pryor and son spent
the week end with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Adam Anders, in Waynesboro.
The regular election of officers for 1915
in St. Johns Reformed Sunday School
was held on Sunday Mr.. C. B. Harbaugh
was elected supt., Mr.. VIM. Bensal asst.
supt., Mr.. Hugh Eby secretary, and Mr..
David Waggaman treasurer. The report
showed the Sunday School in good con-
dition, the increase in offering during
1914 was substantial. By vote of the
Sunday School it was decided to place in
bank on interest, part of the contents of
the birthday box, the money to be used
for the erection of small, much needed
building for Beginners and Primary De-.
partment.
Rev. Firor was the recipient of very
generous Xmas check from the Sewing
Circle of the Reformed church. The
Xmas service in the Reformed church
was held on Xmas night. The audience
present was so great in number as tc
make standing room even at premium.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Real Estate Deals.

Mr.. Sanford l.. Shaffer, real estate
agent of this place, recently sold for Mrs.
William Devices, her property containing
about ten acres of land and improved
with good buildings, to Mr.. Howard
Eigenbrode. This property is situated
on the road leading from Mr.. Frank
Roddy's residence to Payne's Hill on the
State Road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eigenbrode for the past
year have resided on Mr.. Scott Lantz' S
farm, Deerfield.
MIR. Shatfer also sold the property on
Walnut street, this place, belonging to
Mr.. John Weddle, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
Gall, who have occupied the property
since April LIST last.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Dangers of a Cold.

Do you know that of all the minor all
ments colds are by far the most danger
Gus? 1t is not the colds themselves that
you need to fear, but the serious diseases
that they so often lead to- For that rea.
son every cold should be gotten rid Of
with the least possible delay. To accom-
plish this you will find Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy of great help to you. 1t
loosens a cold, relieves the lungs, aids
expectoration and enables the system to
throw off the cold. For sale by all dealers.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Help The Athletic Club.
Gnumh Mrllcine for Children.

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
FOR SALE.

Can furnish Fat Hogs at market price
and will furnish all parts to make up a
country butchering. Also have 40 fine
shoats, size DO to 60 pounds.
Can furnish beef by the quarter during
winter season.
SHOOK & VALENTINE,
dec II ct Rocky Ridge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
New Advertisements.

r. j. Lipscombe.
Raymond Oliver Co.
Public Sale-Jas. M. Smith.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
CHARLES MEG. MATTHIAS
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

st. Johns Lutheran Church Rev. NJ.
l.. Beard, pastor.
DR.. Granville, president of Pennsylva-
MIA College, will fill the pulpit OF st.
Johns Lutheran church Sunday morning,
January 10th.
The installation of the officers elect
will take place on Sunday, Jan'y 18th.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1915-11-11

A statement given out by the com mittee reads:
 "The heroism of the Belgian sol diers has won universal admiration.
 thousands of them are now in hos pitals in England and in France, de- tained in camps in Holland, and pri- soners in Germany.
 Suffering and deprived of liberty, without news from their relatives now somewhere in poverty or dead, the anxiety of those brave men must be most painful.
 Well educated as they are, and without recreations any intelligent person is looking for, nothing can do more to alleviate their sufferings than literature in their own language.
 There is real need among those Belgian soldiers for books in French and Flemish, and to a certain extent in English (especially works of travel and novels, history, books on electrici- ty, mechanics, motoring, etc, and il- lustrated magazines of all kinds; also grammars for the study of English; French-English dictionaries and vice versa)."
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1915-11-11
WORK WEARS ON THE KIDNEYS
Doan's Kidney Pills Have Done Great Service for People Who
 Work In Yuma

Many Yuma people work every day in some strained, unnatural position bending constantly over a desk-riding on jolting ~wagons or cars-doing la- borious housework; lifting, reaching or pulling, or trying the back in a hun dred and one other ways All these strains tend to wear, weaken and in jure the kidneys until they fall behind in their work of Altering the poisons from the blood. Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak kidneys. and bad backs. Their effective work is convincing proof of merit.
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