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Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
WOODSTOCK

Henry T. Child and wife are in Stamford this week as guests of their oldest son. Master Thurston returned home with them.
 Misses Anna Nelson aud RiIla Child entertained their Sunday school classes at Shadeield Saturday after noon. The main feature of the after noon was peanut party.
 Dr. and Mrs. Irving Holingshead of Philadelphia recently visited Mrs. Woodward.
 Mrs. Marvin Hyde was,in town last week taking her sons home with her.
 Mrs William Liodeman is visiting -0xford relatives this week.
 John Clark and wife and Clarence Child and wife motoFed to Hamilton Park, R. one day last week, Mrs. Child remaining for q week.
 Mir Lawton and family from Detroit visited the Rollins family last week.
 Mrs. Emma Fisher Estes has the sympathy of Woodstock friends in the death, on Sunday morning, of her hus band at their seaside cottage. Burial was in Springfield.
 Harry Bowen and wife are at Plaine Hill.
 Schuyler West spent last. week in SOuthbridge.
 The Clover Circle of young girls at the Swedish church held their annual sale last week and realized from 1t nice sum of money which Is to go to the mission work of Miss Christine Anderson in China.
 E. R. Rollins and family. B. k. Ritch and family, Misses Rilla Child and Dorothy Flynn motored to Ocean Beach one day last week.
 A union picnic of the Sunday schools of North Woodstock and Woodstock Hill was held at Roseland Park We'd nesday. A large number were in al tendance and everybody had royal good time.
 An attractive entertainment under the charge of the Christian Endeavor and Ladies Benevolent societies was given in Academy hall Friday even ing Mrs Hattie Morse Hamburger of Springfield proved herself very yer satile reader, giving varied program and receiving many eneores. The singing of Miss Riteh accompanied well by Miss Spalding was most en- joyable. Food, candy, fancy articles and ice cream were solu. SIo was raised toward purchasing piano for the chapel.
 The C. E. meeting last Sunday ev. ening was very interestingly iconduct- ed by MT. lPittman, an instructor at Yale Sheffield School, who is guest at the home of William Gallup. In scholarly way he treated the subject, 1.-The basis of sound belief," first ap- preaching the theme from a scientific standpoint and showing that theories of men regarding the mystery Of the material universe had undergone great changes. Yet great truths of the Bible remained unshaken and still applica- ble to the needs of men today, even though research had proven that many former beliefs must now be discredited regarding things material.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Willet Hicks of New Jersey, who has been spending few weeks with her son, Richard Hicks of this place, is now visiting in Maine.
 Mrs. Josephine Frost has returned to her home in Brook yn, N. Y.
 Richard Preuss and family have re- turned to Corona, l.. L., after spending two weeks at Long Meadow farm.
 A dance was held in Lyceum hall on Wednesday evening of last week, about twenty five being present.
 R. H. Hicks was in Worcester on Wednesday.
 The ladies held an ice cream and cake sale at the library on Friday af, ternoon. Proceeds to go toward the purchase of new books.
 Robert Fisk and family of Stafford Springs have been spending Sfew days in town.
 A dance was held in Lyceum hall last Saturday evening.
 Mrs. George Sumner and daughter Grace spent last week in Providence and North Seltuate, k. |.
 W. k. Sherman of North Ashford has hired the Clark cottage for YecI and is occupying the same at present
 A daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, was born 10 Mir. and Mrs. Mowry, Jr., last Sunday morning.
 Mrs. George Sumner and Miss Grace Sumner spent Sunday and Monday in Putnam as the guests ,of Miss Helen Su nner.
 The home of Grant Back was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday evening of last week. The fire WAS discovered about $50 D. m. and was caused oy heat from the chimney which had been on fire the previous day The loss is covered by insurance.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
PUTNAM HEIGHTS

Rev. Israel l.. White and family re turned to their home in Summit, New Jersey, this week. The trip was made by automobile, 200 miles in one day, with running time of little over twelve hours.
 James Harris has returned from a visit at Bristol Ferry, Rhode Island.
 Miss Edna Morrarty made an excur. sion to Rocky Point this week.
 Mrs. Ernest Wilcox is reported to be recovering rapidly from a serious oper- ation at the Day kimball hospital and is expected home soon.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
PomFRET

Last Sunday morning Miss Rather inc Moves and her friend, Miss Vain wright, delighted the audience at the Congregational church by singing a duet and next Sunday evening, Aug. 9, there will be a musical service in the audience room of .the church at which George Gulski of Boston will give an organ recital of half an hour. This will be followed by anthems by the choir and solos by the Misses Moves, Wainwright and Grosvenor. All are cordially invited.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27
Paint or Not

Is a horse worth more or less after feed2
 Hay and oats are high today; shall wait today and feed him tomorrow? That's how men do about painting their houses and barns and fences. Paint has been high for several years; and so they have waited, Some are still waiting.
 Their property drops trifIe year and the next job of paint creeps- up, ereeps-up. creeps-up; it'll take more paint by gallon year; they don | save a cent, and the property goes-on suffering.
 DENOE adv H. l.. Burt sells 1t.
Putnam patriot., 1915-08-27

Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheu- matlsm and Neuralgia. Entirely veg etable. Safe. adv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Lows Letter..

Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Free and daugh-
ter of Creagerstown, spent New Years
Day with Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Fox and
family of Logs.
MIR and Mrs. Washington Pittenger
and sons Clarence and Harvey, spent
few days with Mrs. Clarence Moser of
New Midway.
Mr.. George Eyler spent the holidays
with friends in York, Pa.
Misses Ruth and Leah Fox spent Sun
day with friends near Rocky Ridge.
Miss Catherine Jones spent the holi-
days with relatives and friends in York
Mrs. Minnie Hoffman and daughter
Mary, spent the holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Eyler and
family, at Tannery.
Messrs Luther and Charles Martin
spent the holidays with Mr.. Amos War
ner of Sykesville.
Mr.. Calvin G. Colbert of Graceham,
spent New Years eve with Mr.. Harvey
M. pittenger.
Miss Beva Co!litlower spent a few days
with her friends at New Midway.
Miss Ruth Stmmel has returned from
a week s visit with her sister, Mrs. CT
Ritter, of York, Pa.
The following persons were guests of
Mr.. J. w. Stimmel and family last week
Rev. Gil. Ritter and wife of York, Pa,
Mr. J. Carl Shull. daughter and son, of
Chambersburg, Pa, and Mrs. Lottie
Smith. of Walkersville, Md.
If you write, write it 1915.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller of Fred
erick. spent New Year with his motne
near Logs.
Miss Annie M. Pittinger spent Sunday
with friends in Creagerstown.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Captured Chicken Thief.

On Tuesday night about O'Clock the
big rooster in Mr.. M. l.. Creager's hen
house gave notice that something was
going wrong in his abode. Mr. Samuel
Bennett, who was passing that way,
heard the unusual noise and notified Mr..
Creager. Armed with a double-barrel
gun, fashlight and lantern, Mr.. Creager,
his son Raymond and Mr.. Bennett start
ed after the enemy. Stones, etc, were
thrown against the building in order to
scare out anything that should not be in
the building, but nothing came except
an old hen and she came near receiving
a load of shot Courage sufficient was
mustered up and one of the men opened
the door and another directed the search
light in the building. There sat big
old opossum whose presence annoyed
the rooster and his flock of hens. After
securing rife, the calibre of which was
something less than Krupp, the opos-
sum was shot. Mr.. Charles Knott and
family enjoyed roast 'possum and the
the hide will be kept by Mr.. Creager.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Frederick Fair Nets $9,O81
Officers OF The Association
Pleased With Report.

At meeting of the Agricultural
Society of Frederick County held last
Saturday the secretary of the Associ-
alton reported that the net earnings
of the Society for the year 1914 was
$9,OSl. This is a record, and has
never even been nearly equaled by
the Society at its annual Fairs.
The report for the year stands out
better than that of Hagerstown in
1918, when the Association had one
of the best years in its history, its
net earnings being $Sl26.17.
The net earnings for this year do
not include the State appropriation.
According to the report submitted by
treasurer George S. Rodock, the net
Indebtedness of the Society is S., 200.
The members of the Society were
much gratified at the report, which
is the best, by far, in the history of
the organization.
The meeting was largely attended
and much interest was manifested in
the election of officers.
Mr.. Peter N. Hammaker of Thur
mont was chairman, and Mr.. O. c..
Warehime, secretary of the meeting.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
PUBLIC SALE!

The undersigned having rented his
Hotel, will sell at public sale on the
premises in Woodsboro, Md, on
MONDAY, JANUARY nth, 1915,
commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m, the fol
lowing personal property, to-wit:
3HEAD HORSES and COLTS,
one standard bred and registered by
Lucien Chimes, dam Lucy Bell, aged five
years June 25th, fine style, good size; l
2-yearling, weanling. we'll bred;
FALLING TOP BUGGIES,
several sets single and double harness, 2
spring wagons, surrey, Gilbert make;
stick wagon, sleighs, two of them new.
homemade; lot stable blankets and lap
robes, sleigh bells, 2 good riding saddles,
10 new horse blankets and new fur lap
robe never been used, wheelbarrow, corn
shelter, prindstone, pair Fairbanks plat
form scales, small scales, sausage grind
er and suffer, meat benches, meat hogs
heads gambling sticks, meat cleaver,
meat block, bbl copper kettle in fine con-
dition, 2 step ladders, and 8 feet; also
/ HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN
FURNITURE,
consisting of bureau, bed lounge, five
rocking chars, lot other chairs, falling
leaf cherry table, good coffee grinder. 8
dozen fruit jars, 5-gallon jugs, large
roast pans, large chest, fine lot of silver
ware, sugar bowls, cream jug, butter
dish, salt set, knives and forks 3 silver
casters, Is lamps. large stand lamps, 3
S-day clocks, lot large brass lamps, lot
pictures, large lot dishes, glassware, jars,
crooks, 3 stoves, nearly new; coal oil
stove, burner, fine condition; one good
washing machine, tubs, churn and buck,
2-gallon ice cream freezer, iron pots,
kettles, etc, tree trimmer, pudding STIR
rer, forks, hoes, shovels, mattocks, picks,
digging iron, guns and rifles, 2 coy corn
er frames, lot trunks, rs bus potatoes,
Is bus. apples, apple butter and canned
fruit of fine quality; empty ba' rels, kegs,
bottles, lot fine clothing and furniture
left for board bills, consisting of ladies
and gents wearing apparel, several good
overcoats, leather lined hunting coat,
large new drugget made by Indians;
Morris chair and many useful articles too
numerous to mention. Every thing offer
ed will positively be sold to the highest
bidder.
TERMS of SALE:-6 months credit on
sums above SIS. (See posters for partic-
ulars.)
JAMES M. SMITH.
E. l.. Stitely and j. l.. Dutrow, Aucts.
M. C, Miller and G. B. Smith, Clerks.
jan 1t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
THURSDAY, JANUARY Z, 1918.
The Gospel Of Peace.

A former minister of the Lutheran
Church at Middletown, under the
pretense of delivering farewell SER
mon(?) to his congregation, is, in
lieu thereof, circulating very widely
through the mail pamphlet headed
1.-THE Trouble in the Middletown Lu,
theran Church, or the Lutheran
Church Trouble" which is nothing
other than a philippe against several
persons at Middletown. and more
particularly against one certain per-
son. named over and over again IN
this sermon(?). This specious ser
mon(?) is being sent not only to the
members of the Lutheran Church at
Middletown, but broadcast over Fred
erick county and elsewhere, indls-
criminately, with the sole idea and
purpose of injuring those against
whom attack is being made.
The people of Thurmont, most OF
whom this minister never saw or
heard of, are receiving this pamphlet,
and we are at a loss to know just why
they should be "preached' to in
pamphlet form in connection with
his church troubles at Mlddletown.
The pamphlet contains % pages of
stuff" that no self-respecting man,
let alone a minister of the gospel
would be guilty of circulating, mas
querading as it does under the nom
de plume of sermon. Those who
have read or will read this stuff
will at once exclaim that those limo
cent persons who presented this man
for ordinotion to be a preacher OF the
gospel of peace" must have been
greatly deceived and imposed upon,
and instead they can now see him
engaged in the dissemination of strife,
forgetting the commandment Thou
shalt not bear false witness against
thy neighbour(s)".
The Lutheran Church is not to be
censured for having men of that ilk
in her ministry and she will doubt,
less call this man to the bar in her
Synod for some summary action II
due time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Local Court News.

On Saturday afternoon last, case was
heard before Justice of the Peace, Elmer
E. Black; Messrs. Earl Young, of Grace
ham, and Russell Fisher, of near Rocky
Ridge, being the parties in the case. MIR.
Fisher sold or traded cow to Mr.. Young,
a cattle dealer. Mr.. Young later killed
the COW for beef and upon examination
claims he found the cow seriously troubled
with tuberculosis and unfit for use.
Suit was brought against Mr.. Fisher
to recover the price of the COW. After
hearing number of witnesses on either
side, Justice Black decided to reserve his
decision until Monday. Later the two
parties got together and settled the mat
ter, Mr.. Fisher paying Mr.. Young about
one fourth the amount sued for.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
CreaqerstoWn Letter.

Messrs. Marion and Paul Ham of Hag-
erstown, and Levi Ham of Baltimore,
were the guests of Mr.. Geo. Ham last
week.
Miss Mae erosion who has been visit
ing friends and relatives in Philadelphia,
has returned home.
Mr.. D. l.. Hull is reported to be on the
sick list again.
Mrs. Webster Stevens spent Sunday
with her parents near Thurmont.
The big stork flew over this communi-
ty last week and left ten pound baby
girl at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy W.
Hankey.
Mr. Elmer Speak of Frederick spent
Sund ~ with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Masten spent last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Long.
Mr.. VIM. Shook of Hagerstown is WIS.,
ting his brother, Mr.. John Shook.
The Imperial Orchestra furnished the
music for the New Years eve ball at
Walkersville.
Miss Della Ham has been on the sick
list for the past week suffering with
lagrippe.
M. Dewitt Free spent the holidays
with relatives in Hagerstown.
Mr. C. Wentz Hoffman of New Jersey
spent last week with his parents. Miss
Nellie Hoffman who is studying to be-
, come trained nurse at the Frederick
City Hospital spent last week at her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ham who spent
several weeks in Baltimore has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs Newton Six of Detoui
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Six of this place on Sunday last.
Mr.. c. l.. Valentine has just complet
ed the steam heating system throughout
his new hotel, he has also installed tint
water system. The building has ~ goo(
size rooms and Mr.. Valentine intends tt
keep IA number of summer boarders.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
House Increases Pay OF
Rural Carriers.
$1,000 Yearly For Those Serv-
ing 24-Mile Routes.

After lively debate in the House
of Representatives last week, in which
Congressman Linthicum of Maryland
took an active part, it was voted to
definitely fix the salaries of rural car
riers under the law so that every car
rier serving route of n miles Will
be paid $1,000 year.
In the preceding appropriation bill
passed by Congress provision was
made for the promotion OF 1880
rural carriers 500 each, and the
necessary amount was authorized for
the increase. The Post Office De
partment so interpreted the law that
only fraction of them received more
money. This action aroused much
indignation on the part OF m 'nbers
of Congress and the statement was
freely heard that when the next Post
Office appropriation bill came up
these promotions of rural carriers
would he made mandatory.
Referring to the work OF the mall
carriers, Congressman Linthicum
said:
These rural letter carriers have
considerable expense. They are com
PEELED to provide their means OF trans
portation and to deliver the mail each
and every day in the year. While IN
the summer the work may he light
and pleasant, in the winter it be-
comes onerous and very unpleasant
The roads in the greater part OF the
country where the mail is delivered
by the rural carriers are not on y baC
in winter but often mis- rable and al
most impossible.
81 received a letter from a rura
carrier in my State, who says thai
during the summer one horse vii
perform the work ON his route, bu
that during the winter he is compel
ed to have two horses to Ito the sam,
service. There are many routes II
the State of Maryland, especial,
those in the mountainous sections
where more than one horse Is rcqulr
ed almost constantly. >
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Farmers And City People

TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE
THE RAYMOND-OLIVER CO..
General Contractors and Constructors,
515-5l7 w. Pratt St., Baltimore,
having decided to discontinue using horses
and mules in their business transactions,
and having no further use for their stock,
Must Positively Sell
AT oNE-HALF THEIR ACTUAL VALUE,
22O HOrses-Mules 22O.
Been used in wagons, trucks, carts,
plows, scoops, grading, and heavy haul
ing, etc.
HORSES, S25, $35 and $40 Up.
MULES, $50 to $75 A Pair Up.
Also 2 Mares in foal, cheap; ages to
years old; weighing 1000 pounds each.
P. S. -Considered the best lot of accli-
mated work. Horses, Mares and Mules
to suit all purposes for sale at the prices
in Maryland.
NoTICE-A guarantee and trial allowed
with every Horse and Mule sold. N. B.
To be sold at the rate of 20 head weekly.
See Superintendent, at the company's
main office and stables.
515-517 w. Pratt Street,
above Paca st. G. & P. Phone st. Paul 1893
jan 5mo
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
In MenOrium.

In MemOrium.
In loving remembrance Of Earl A., son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Flohr, who de-
parted this life two yaars ago.
One sweet flower has dropped and faded,
One sweet voice has fled.
One fair brow the grave has shaded,
For our dear Earl is dead.
He is sleeping in the graveyard,
He is lying meath the sod,
And his mothers heart is lonely,
Yet she feels he has gone to God.
Two years have passed,
Our hearts still sore,
AS time flies on,
We miss him more.
BY His Father and Mother.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Fire Alarm Sounded.

Saturday morning of last week the fire
alarm was sounded in the place. The
iremen in very quick time ran the hose
reel to the home of Mr. Anderson Policy
on Water street, but found nothing to
d. the blaze having been put out by the
application of several buckets of water.
The fire was caused by the upsetting of
an oil lamp in pantry in the house.
Mrs. Polleys clothing caught and but
for the quick assistance given, she might
have been seriously burned.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07

The first girls to be sent to this
country under the Boxer indemnity
fund to be educated here arrived in
New York recently. The ten were
chosen by competitive examinations
held in English in Peking, China,
and are all Christians. They are at
present under the chaperonage of the
national board of the Y. w. c. A.,
which will assist in selecting schools
for them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Excellent for Stomach Trouble.

"Chamberlain's Tablets are just fine
for stomach trouble" writes Mrs. G. C.
Dunn, Arnold Pa. 81 was bothered with
this complaint for some time and fire.
quently had bilious attacks. Chamber
lain's Tablets afforded me great relief
from the first, and since taking one bot
tie of them feel like different person. )"
For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Billiousness and Constipation Cured.

If you are ever troubled with bilious
ness or constipation you will be interest
ed in the statement of R. F. Erwin, Peru,
Ind. IA year ago last winter | had an
attack of Indigestion followed by bilious
ness and constipation. Seeing Chamber
lain's Tablets 50 highly recommended. |
bought bottle of them and they helped
me right away" For sale by all dealers
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Paying Eight Per Cent Dividend.

On January LIST, the Citizens Savings
Bank of Thurmont issued per cent semi
annual dividend checks to it's sharehold
ers. Since it's organization in 1903, the
bank has accumulated a surplus equal to
its capital stock, $1,000, and is now in
position to declare annual dividends of 8
per cent.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Don't Forget

That on tomorrow evening, January 8,
the pupils of the Thurmont High School
will give play entitled 1.-THE District
Attorney" This promises to be very
good entertainment. Get your ticket at
Shaffer's today.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Help The Athletic Club.

The Athletic Club of the Thurmont
High School will give an entertainment
in Town Hall Friday evening of this
week The proceeds will be for the ben
eft of the club. Tickets rs cents and on
sale at Skaters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Religious.

On Sunday, January 10th, preaching
service will be held in the United Breth-
rem church at TO-. 80 o'clock instead of 3
o'clock as previously announced. Com
munion will be celebrated at this time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Married.

On Friday, January l, 1915, Mr.. Roy
L. Lewis and Miss Maggie B. Harne, of
Foxville, this county, were united in mar
riage by Rev. w. L. Martin of this place
at his residence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
Local Bows Will Bowl.

On Friday evening of this week match
game will be rolled on Wisotzkey's alleys
this place, between the local club and the
All Stars of Frederick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-01-07
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, 1915-01-07
Peter N. Hammaker.
TRESPASS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
not to trespass with dogs, guns, fishing
or cutting down of any timber upon my
mountain land, home place or the Will
hide place, or on any land belonging to
me wherever situated, as the Law will
be strictly enforced against such person
or persons.
MRS. CHARLES SIMPLIFY.
July l6 If
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