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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
Reconstructed Man Costs $500.

With exhibitions and catalogues of
artificial limbs brought to notice one
gets to calculating the cost of re-
constructed man. Seemingly little
more than $500 would suffice. A pair
of articulated legs cost about $3.50,
and a pair Of arms about 500. Ears,
with drums, ETC., cost SIS each; eyes
$50 a pair, and so on. Without heart
and brain a man is worth about $500.
With them-the price might change.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
Amounted Notary Public.

Mr.. Frank R. Martin, assistant cashier
in the Citizens Savings Bank, this place,
has been appointed rotary public. he
receiving his commission last week. We
understand notary will be named for
the Thurmont Bank in the near future
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
InSDecting &. A. X, Posts,

Major George T. Castle, of this place,
assistant Department Inspector of G. A.
R. Posts in Western Maryland, is now
making his annual visits. Last week he
inspected the Post in Frederick, and
Wednesday he visited in Hagerstown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18

The vast Arlington Amphi.hsatre, as designed
by Cauers 4 Hastings, will cover about 10000
square feet Of space. The elptieal colonnade will
contain more than 100 massive columns. Within
the oval there will be seats for 5000 persons.
Beneath the 'coonnade stretching out IN either
direction from the speaker. FORUM, 4 ssiss Of
s.ypt, will 30 constructed wherein may be
buried the noted men Of the army and navy.
The spaciou, structure at the entrance will be
used for mortuary chapel and military museum.
1t, walls will be lined with priceless relics cleaned
from many battle fields.
Thu, great national monument is being built
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
The Last Yet To Come.

The last excursion of the season was
supposed to have been today, but there
will be another on the 9th. This comes
from Shippensburg. Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
OYSTER Supper.

On Saturday evening of this week Il e
Sunday School of the Moravian church
at Graceham will hold an Oyster Supper
in the Lecture Room of the church,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
DO Yon Have Sour Stomach?

If you are troubled with sour stomach
you should eat slowly and masticate your
food thoroughly, then take one of Cham
berlain's Tablets Immediately after sup
per. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
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 a
Blacksmith Shop on the premises; a
splendid opportunity for such mechanic,
none in the town. Pos ession at once.
LILLIAN A. NEWCOMER,
aug 26 If Graceham, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
The Arlington Monument

Of Vermont Marble from the quarr,es and shops
Of the Vermont Marble Company More than
$50 carloads will be required to complete 1t. The
Vermont quarries began producing monument,
in l79O-tabIets that are standing today still
perfectly seund The stone Is already we'll
known in Washington. The Red Cross Building
dedicated to the women Of the Civil War
is now coming from these same quarres. From
them have come also the Senate Office Building,
the Mess Hall Soldiers Home) the D A. R
Building. and many other Of the white marble
landmarks which lend beauty and dignity to the
nations Capitol.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-11-18
Business Mems Meeting

There will be a meeting OF business
men and those interested in the industrial
development of Thurmont at the Com
munity Club on next Tuesday night at 3
o'clock. 1t is hoped that every man who
has the interest of the town at heart will
be present at this meeting, for matters
of interest to all the people may develop
from the discussion.
At the regular meeting of the Com
munity Club on November 9th an inter-
esting address on the Boy Scout move
ment was delivered by Rev. Paul E
Holdcraft, who has had valuable expert
ence in that particular line. Rev. S. E.
Rose also spoke, and Mr.. Paul Beard,
who is identified with the movement in
Baltimore, gave some interesting facts
concerning the movement. A mass meet
ing will be held in the future, at which
time the parents of the boys will be in
vited to attend in order that they may
know about the Boy Scout idea and what
it means and does.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
TO KEEP RECORDS
BY USE OF MOVIES
STATE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT
ADOPTS NOVEL SCHEME TO
PERPETUATE EVENTS.

Des Moines, Aug. 25.-The state his
torical department has adopted NOV.
ing pictures to preserve historical
scenes and events, according to an an
nouncement in the Annals of Iowa,
issued by E. r. Harlan, curator OF the
historical department. The films VIII
be packed in sealed cases, so there
will be no danger OF fire destroying
them.
Mr.. Harlan says that a few weeks
before Feb. 81, 1915, when fire de-
stroyed the Register-Tribune building,
Jay N. Darling, cartoonist, had donated
to the historical department his col
lection of original cartoons. He states
that this gift added valuable material
to the historical collection, and that
the drawings will become more valued
as time passes.
The Annals of Iowa gives an illus
tration of the sort of moving pictures
which the historical department Is
preserving. Pictures are shown IN
which Governor Clarke appears at the
baby health contest at the Iowa state
fair. Arrangements will be made to
pass these films around the state IN
the same way that books are dis
tributed by the state library
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
STACKING NEARING
COMPLETION IN IOWA

Des Moines, Aug. 25.-Weather bull
letin of the Iowa weather and crop
service for the week ending August
%, 1915:
Another week OF fairly favorable
weather has aided the progress Of
farm work and the growth Of corn.
The temperature was, however, con-
siderably below the normal and sew
eral nights were very cool A trace
of frost was observed on the morn
ing of the goth in Audubon and Craw-
ford counties. This is the fourteenth
average temperature near or below
the normal. For the state, as a whole,
the week was comparatively dry, but
copious to heavy local showers &C.
Cured in many localities, which in
terfered with farm work for day or
two. Stacking is nearing completion.
and shock threshing is progressing as
rapidly as the weather will permit.
Threshing reports continue to show
good yields of small grain generally,
but the quality Is mostly poor, and
the yield of timothy seed Is below
the normal. Considering the cool
weather, corn is doing as we'll as
could be expected, and some OF the
earliest planted is in the roasting ear
stage, but much of the late planted
Is not yet in tassel. The third crop
of alfalfa and the second crop OF
clover is ready to be cut, and both
are heavy Potatoes, garden truck,
fruit and pastures continue In good
condition. The soil is In good condi-
ton, but no fall blowing has been
done on account Of other work being
more urgent. - Geo. M. Chapel
director.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
MAY SAVE cHAUTAUoUA.

Waterloo, Aug. 25.-It Is probable
that the Women's Christian Temper.
ance union will step into the breach
and save the chautauqua assembly for
Waterloo. The grounds upon which
the big coliseum is located have gone
into the hands of private parties, but
an option of purchase for 100000 has
been obtained. The option soon ex-
pires, with the little more than half
the stock sold, and it may be neces-
sary for the union to take more than
81, 900 In stock. Religious and educa-
tional bodies are working hard to
make 1t possible for the chautauqua
to continue. This ID one of the Oldest
assemblies In the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
HOLD UP MAN AT
HIS OWN DOORSTEP

Sioux City, Aug. 25.-Although three
men already have been taken in GUS
tody, the police are still securing the
city for suspects in connection with a
daring would-be holdup in which D. F..
Game, a saloon keeper, received two
bullets through his hat here.
Caine, who had $500 on his person,
was accosted In front of his establish
ment after the closing hour. Instead
of throwing up his hands, he opened
fire which was returned. His gun re-
fused to fire after the first shot. His
wife ran to him with better pistol,
but by this time the hold-up men were
we'll on their way.
The three held give the names of
Cam Wright, H. A. Fagleman and J.
Fagleman, all of st. Joseph, Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
WANT COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Manchester, Aug. 25.-As the time
for the special election for the issu-
ance of bonds for the erection OF
county hospital approaches, much In
terest is being manifested in the pro-
ject. Many of those who opposed the
project at the start have visited sim
liar institutions at other places, and
after investigation have learned the
benefits of the county hospitals, ana
are now the strongest boosters for
the same. Many of the leading and
most influential citizens of Delaware
county are taking an active interest
in the furthering of the campaign for
the hospital, and those best informed
of conditions generally feel confident
that the proposition will carry by a
large majority.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
SLEEPING GIRLS
HAIR IS GUT OFF
MAQUOkErA YOUNG WOMAN
AWAkENs TO FIND HER
TREssEs GONE.

Maquoketa, Aug. 25-One night re-
recently some one cut the hair from
the head Of Miss Vera Sherman, the
17-year old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. Sherman of this city, and made
their getaway. Miss Sherman had
head of lovely black tresses that when
hanging loose would reach almost to
her knees. 1t is thought the mis-.
creant who committed the act gained
entrance to her bedroom through an
open window over veranda, as
part of the hair was found near the
window, as was also her gold watch.
BARRIERS here say that the indications
are that the fellow used a razor to 40
the work with instead of scissors. The
motive for the deed Is not known I'M
less it was for gain. The young lady
knew nothing of her predicament until
awakening the next morning about Z
o'clock.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
STOCK YARD IMPROVEMENTS.

Sioux City, Aug. 25.-Work will be
completed next month on improves.
ments at the Sioux City stock yards
costing more than $4,000. Facilities
of the yards for handling incoming
and outgoing shipments OF stock VIII
be greatly enlarged. Modern ofhces
for commission firms and members
of the live stock exchange and stock
yards company are being completed.
The Live Stock National bank VIII &C.
cupy it's new quarters In the addltlon
to the exchange building. Extensive
improvements and additions are being
built by the Hurni Packing Co. The
Cudahy company is installing electri-
cal facilities for the use OF power sup
piled by the Sioux City Gas and Elec-
trio Co,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
For Sale
FOR SALE CHEAP-IRON FENCE
braces and cultivators. E. Sigei.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
TO HAVE PEACE DAY

A Mt. Pleasant, Aug. 25.-The Henry
County Sunday School association are
planning to hold a County Sunday
School Picnic and Peace Day." In Mt.
Pleasant, Thursday, Sept. 2. They
are very fortunate in securing for
the morning address Miss Eva Mar.
shall Shontz of Chicago, who Is rep
g.,eentative of the Woman's Peace par
ty of which Jane Adams Is the presl-
dent. Miss Shontz will deliver her ad-
dress "Old Glory, the Flag OF Hope for
World Peace"
There will be picnic dinner at
noon, after which an afternoon pro-
gram of music and Sunday school ad-
dresses will be given.
The games for the girls will be In
charge of the campfire girls of Mt.
Pleasant and for the boys in charge OF
David Armburster of the Y. M. G. A.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
IOWA LOSES AN ESTATE.

Des Moines. Aug. 25.-Four years az
ter the death of James Murray OF
Franklin county, an heir was found IN
the person of Mary Anna Mckeown
and Murray's estate, amounting to w..
$500, and the property which had
escheated to the state and was made
part of the general school fund, has
had to be turned over to Mrs. NC
Keown. If the property had gone un.
claimed for six years more, Mrs. NC
Keown would have had no claim
on it, as it then would have become
the states property for all time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
THREE HURT WHEN
JITNEY HITS DITCH

Davenport, Aug. 25.--Lawrence Guy.
1000 Fulton avenue. Davenport. and
two companions, Joe Borguss and a
man named Aueder, were injured, the
former seriously, when the jitney bus
belonging to Max Kelso. in which they
were riding, jumped into ditch near
bridge about three miles east of
Walcott. The trio were brought to
st, Luke's hospital shortly after the
accident and given surgical aid and It
is said that only heroic efforts on the
part of the attending physician saved
the life of Guy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
g. U. I. MAN IS ExoNERATEp,

Iowa City, Aug. 25.-Prof. Ira Carl
ton Welty, formerly Of Iowa university,
has been exonerated by County Super
intendent Blanche Stoddard at Union,
where he was accused by Miss Iva
Turner Of improper conduct and in
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Stoddard
refusing to revoke his certificate. She
found no proof OF immortality, she re-
ports. but adds that improperly among
associate teachers and pupils was dis
covered. State Superintendent A. Nj.
Deyoe will tackle the problem now.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
CHANGES MADE IN
THE OPERA HOUSE
MANAGER A. p. OWENS Is RE
MODELLING rHEATER INTO
FIRST CLASS SHAPE.

The remodeling OF the Grand Opera
house Is nearly completed and when
the season opens the patrons Will md
tho house In the best shape 1t has been
since being opened twenty-five years
ago. Manager A. P. Owens, has left
nothing undone that will add to the
convenience OF the theater goer and q
successful season Ia anticipated.
The woodwork Of the building has
all been painted q bright color which
gives more light to the interior. The
trimmings are Of gold and the shades
for the lights are Of the same color.
The fronts Of the boxes and the stage,
the arch over the stage and the rail-
ings around the dress circle, balcony
and gallery have been frescoed
The boxes have been decorated after
the pattern Of the Princess theater In
Chicago. The material is linen crash
side curtain with lambreQuin carry.
Ing q neat flower design. The second
boxes are of the same material as the
flrst floor except the lambrequin Is un'
designed. The drapings of the upper
or gallery box Is deep red with a lam
brequin of the same material.
A cork mating has been laid in the
aisles, on the, floors OF the balcony and
down stairs and on the stairs leading
to the balcony. All sound is done away
with by this mating which will dc
away with the annoyance caused by
late arrivals. A ladies' toilet has been
installed and one for the men will
probably be put in later In the season
The wood work of the lobby is also
painted light color and the box Office
extension into the lobby has been re-
moved. The tile floor has been taken
up and relaid.
Manager Owens has paid special at.
tention to the lighting Of the building
this season. All Of the lights around
the stage, arch, balcony and gallery
have been rewired and single lights
have been put on the columns In the
rear OF the dress circle and balcony.
The seats have been gone over and re.
paired and are now In the best of con.
dition.
Not only has Manager Owens looked
after the front Of the house but he has
had the dressing rooms, repapered
painted and new lights installed. Two
additional rooms have been built so as
to take care of the large companies
booked for the Grand this esason.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
WEST LIBERTY IS
BUSY WITH FAIR NOW

West Liberty, Aug. 25.-The annual
Muscatins county fair has opened In
West Liberty. The day was taken up
principally with the arrangement Of
the exhibits.
Three races are scheduled for this
afternoon and it is expected that fast
time will be made as the track is in
good condition and some speedy horses
are entered.
day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
JITNEY JAMS INTO
LOADED COAL WAGON

A jitney bus struck light spring
wagon loaded with coal on East Main
street near Iowa avenue this morning,
demolishing the fore wheels of the
wagon. The jitney was but little the
worse for the experience. The acct
dent was caused by the failure OF the
cranking his machine. The engine
had died, stopping the car, while in
the low. Upon starting the engine
the machine likewise began to go on
and the driver was unable to get into
and stop the car before 1t struck the
wagon Of coal. The horse leaped up
over the curbing and escaped injury.
The owner, farmer living east of the
city, was not hurt. although his wagon
was wrecked.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
kWhy Cows Give More Milk
q Than They Used To

A contributor to the current issue of Farm and
Preside explains as follows, why cows give more
milk than they used to-
Cattle used to be bred chiefly for work There
fore the cows did not give much milk Breeds I'M
prove the thing for which they are selected.
TN 1890 the work cows of Germany gave an an
average of pint and half day. Interest in milk
increased and by 1900 the average yield was quart
and half Breeding went on mkward and in 1910
the German COWS averaged two quarts OF milk each
per day. In 1920 three in 1880 four ana a. there
the gain stopped for thirty years. But in 1860 the
production had increased to six quarts and by 1870
to eight"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
ONIONS NOT HARVESTED.

Davenport, Aug. 25.-Farmers are At
work In two-thirds of the land devoted
to tho growing of onions at Pleasant
Valley, Iowa's onion garden, blowing
up the soil without making any at
tempt to gather the crop. There are
two reasons. The onions are of such
a poor quality that it is doubtful if it
would pay to try to harvest them even
with prices at top notch, and the
market Is so weak that the product
could be shipped only at loss.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
GEESE FoRETELL FROST.

Oskaloosa, Aug. 25.-Old time resi-
dents, weather wise sages, predict
early frost. They claim all indica-
lions point to an early fall, that all ma
lures signs forecast an early and
severe winter.
Claims seem to be substantiated
from day to day. People on Skunk
river last week were surprised to see
flock of wild geese winding their
way south. This, In the memory OF
older residents of the locality, is the
earliest date on which geese have been
seen moving southwark In this lati-
tude.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
WOMAN UNDER Auto

Iowa City, Aug. 25.-Mrs. Lois Ora
ham Kennard was run down and run
over by an automobile, at a street
intersection here, and her back was
badly hurt. Her spine may be injured.
She was otherwise cut and bruised.
The two young men in the car, took
her to surgeon, and reported to the
police. They gave their names as
Mof1ltt and Babcock, and described
themselves as IS. U. |. Students. NO
arrests have followed, but q damage
suit may result.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
MONUMENTS FOR SOLDIERS.

Des Moines, Aug. 25.-In a general
order recently issued, J. F. Merry, COM
mander of the G. A. r. of Iowa, calls
attention to a law passed by the last
general assembly which will make 1t
possible for soldiers monuments to be
erected in every county Of the state.
The aides on the staff of the commando
er are instructed to Investigate in
each county as to the feasibility of
erecting a. county monument, and re-
port to the commander.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
HUMAN TORCH PUT
OUT BY USE OF QUILT

Davenport, Aug. 25.-As result Of
an alleged prolonged drinking bout,
according to the police, Mrs. Gus Han
schett, 103Sh West Second street, is
lying at st. E1izabeth's hospital in
Davenport, suffering from horrible
burns around her face, breast and
arms, which she sustained in vain
attempt at suicide at her home. The
attempt was witnessed by number Of
neighbors who were with the woman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
RIVAL RURAL EDITORS.

Shenandoah, Aug. 25.-Two grad
udates of the school of journalism OF
the University of Missouri at Column
bia. Mo-, are rival editors on Shenan-
doah papers. Morton Stern Of Las
Vegas, n NJ; having accepted posi-
ton with the Shenandoah World. He
was graduated from the school in
June and has been working on daily
at his home since that time. r. K.
Tindall who was graduated from that
school in 1914, has been with the Sen
tinel-Post more than year. Both
are members Of Sigma Delta Chi, ma
tional journalistic fraternity
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
LOGAN GETS REUNION.

Pisgah. Aug. 25.-At the business
meeting held here Logan was selected
as the place of holding the next Latter
Day Saints reunion for western Iowa,
Little Sioux district, Pisgah, MOOR
head, Mondanin and Magnolia were
also asking for the 1915 reunion. The
camping park will be in the six acre
grove in the north part of Logan, near
the high school grounds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
FORTY WIDOWS ON PENSION.

Waterloo, Aug. 25.-According to a
report by County Auditor Rainbow
there are forty-eight widows in Black
Hawk county on the pension list. They
have drawn $6,061 since Jan. l, in
amounts ranging from 81 to SIS a
week. Fifteen thousand dollars have
been paid out in the county since the
law became effective in 1913 The
warrants. which aggregate $3.50 to 5000
weekly, are mailed each Saturday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
BIRTH RECORD is 500.

LIE Mars, Aug. 25.-From vital sra
tistics compiled by the county clerk
1t is shown that In the past year tnere
were 500 births recorded in plymouth
county, 271 males and 23S females.
This is the largest number ever re-
ported in the county in one ysar mere
were 1856 marriage licenses issued ana
ten divorces granted during the year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
KILBOURNE PICNIC TO
BE HELD SEPTEMBER /

Kilbourne, Aug. 25.-Kilbourne will
hold it's eleventh annual picnic Wed
nesday, September l, at Minear Grove.
The speaker of the day will be Rev.
Frank e. Weston Of Mt. Pleasant.
Music by the Birmingham brass band
Ball game, Utica vs.. Kilbourne.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
SENATOR KENYON AS ORATOR

Iowa City, Aug. 25.-United States
Senator w. S. Kenyon will return to
his old home city-Iowa City, next
month-to deliver an address before
the old settlers association at the an
nual reunion, Sept. 10. Senator Ken
yon is an alumnus of Iowa university's
college of law class of 1890 His faith
err was a pioneer Congregational
clergyman here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-08-26
FORMER SUPERVISOR DIES.

Mt. Pleasant, Aug. 25.-James Pat
ton, well known citizen of Henry
county is dead at his home here. He
was a director Of the Henry County
Agricultural association, and but few
years ago was member of the Henry
county board Of supervisors.