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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. %. Hogs reached
$l1.4O 100 in the market here today.
So higher than for the corresponding day
of last year.
Increased consumption and decreased
production were assigned by packing
companies as the cause of the high prices.
indianapolis. Ind, Aug. g. Soon after
the opening of the local stock market to-
day, hogs sold at s11. 80 100, the high
est in the history of the yards.
The previous high quotations was made
March rs. 1910, when hogs sold at $l1.2O.
Last week hogs sold in Thurmont for
$40. rs 100. Many farmers however
think it does not pay to raise hogs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Exchange Properties.

Latest reports in real estate deals in
this vicinity is that Mr.. Arnold Wilhide,
now residing on the old Harbaugh pro-
perty near Graceham, has made an ex-
change of properties with Mr.. Samuel
Remsburg, of Logs. Mr.. Remsburg's
property is located near Mt. Airy and
contains 1O2 acres; the buildings thereon
being concrete block house, bank barn,
and other substantial structures. A
change of residence will not be made be-
fore April LIST next. Mr.. Remsburg was
formerly from Frederick, but at present
is residing near Logs station.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jones and three
sons, of Ridgely, Md, spent several days
the past week with Mrs. John Landers.
Mrs. Carl Cassell and daughter, OF
York, are visiting friends in Ihurmont
at this time.
Miss Marion P. Firor, of Sabillasville,
this county, on Sunday last started on
her journey to China. leaving Thurmont
on the 1921 p. m. express. With her
were her mother, Mrs. A. P. Firor, her
sister, Miss Ruth, and brother, Whitmer.
Miss Firor goes to China as missionary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Williar and Miss
Mildred Williar, of Baltimore, are visit
ing relatives in this place.
Miss Edna Keefer, daughter of the
late DR.. Clarence Keefer, of Baltimore,
Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Foreman.
Mrs. Lee Tyson, of Baltimore, is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't
CadoW.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith, of San
Jose. Cal, are spending some time at
the home of the. Misses Smith, +. Main
street. Mr.. Smith some years past re-
sided in Graceham and conducted the
warehouse business there.
Miss Carrie Baker, of Manchester. is
spending some time with her sister, Mrs.
Sanford Shaffer, who returned home
from the Frederick city hospital last
week. Mrs. Shaffer is recovering from
the effects of serious operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Firor and Mrs.
Vansant, of Baltimore, spent Sunday at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. H. Firor.
Rev. Harry Wissler, of Everett, Pa.
and Mr.. George Wissler, of Chicago, ILL.,,
are visiting their mother.
Miss Olive Martin, of Richmond, Va,
is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
W. l.. Martin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
ClOudburSt At Wytheville.

Wytheville, Va, Aug. %. The worst
storm in years in Wythe county prevail
ed this afternoon. All streams were
higher than ever known and much prop
erty was destroyed. An inch Of rain fell
in 10 minutes. Several residences in
Wytheville and several barns near town
were struck by lightning, one barn being
burned, but no lives lost.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
FrankIinvi|Ie News.

Miss Beulah Troxell is visiting Miss
Annie Pryor at this writing.
Miss Edith Devices spent Sunday with
Miss Vada and Mamie Eyler of near
Thlrmont.
Miss Leoda Stull is on the sick list
Miss Florence DeMuth has returned
home after spending a week at her home
near Washington.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
HEFFNER .

HEFFNER.
Miss Sarah Ann Lavina Heffner died
at the home of her brother-in-law, VIM.
H. Stull of c., Friday afternoon, Aug.
18th, aged 70 years. 7 months and 20
days. Funeral services were held Mon
day morning in St. Johns Lutheran
church, this place, and interment made
in Apples church cemetery, Rev. W. c..
Waltemyer officiating.
Miss Heffner is survived by one sister,
Mrs. Alice Harris, Of York, Pa.
For many years the deceased had been
afflicted with blindness and for the past
six months has not been able to be out
of bed because of various Affections.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
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Buy Your Ticket Now.

Tickets are selling rapidly for the
Vaudeville entertainment to be giqen in
Town Hall on next Saturday night, Aug
ust 26th, at 8 p. m.
The affair is under auspices of the
Kings Daughters Society of Trinity
Reformed Church which organization has
been responsible for many successful
entertainments. Reserved seat tickets
on sale at Skaters rs cents general
admission 20 cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Saw Mill Moved.

Mr.. J. Howard Creeger who for many
years has had his sawmill located on the
W. M. Ry. property to the north of town,
moved same several weeks ago south of
town along Hunting Creek opposite the
Thurmont Power Plant, While not 30
close the railroad the location is a much
better one.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
To Celebrate Birthday.

The Lafayette Anniversary Committee
of New York, is making an effort to have
the anniversary of the birth of General
Lafayette celebrated by the States of
the Union generally on September 9Th.
A number of States and Patriotic Or
CARNATIONS have already arranged pro-
gram for the occasion. 1t is also hoped
this date will be made permanent and
that Lafayette Day. will always be
celebrated in the future.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Camp Boys Arrested.

Last Wednesday night while on their
way from town to camp at the foot Of
the mountains, number of boys took to
throwing stones at the street lights, the
result being that number were broken.
Mayor Martin and Deputy Sheriff Lidie
got busy Thursday, five of the boys be-
ing arrested and brought to town before
the Mayor. After a hearing the Mayor
said 81. 90 each. The boys antied up and
were let go.
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Arrested For Fishing.

Last Sunday number of young men
of Frederick were arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Chas. White of Buckeystown,
while fishing along the Monocacy.on Sun
day. A hearing will be given the men
some time this week. Should the Judge
impose fine the men will appeal and
make test case Of the matter as to
whether or not it is illegal to fish on
Sunday.
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AutOinQ to Frederick.

A number of the lady teachers of the
Thurmont High School who are attend
ing the Summer School for teachers at
Frederick, are making the trip by auto
mobile, Mr.. Edwin Creeger, of the Blue
Mountain Garage, having charge of the
car. The ladies in this way get most
delightful auto ride in the cool of the
morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
Testamentary on the estate of
BENJAMIN HOBBS,
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 March
20, 1917, 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 14th day of
August 1915.
HARRY HOBBS,
Executor.
aug "a st
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Liver Trouble.

81 am bothered with liver trouble
about twice a year," writes Joe Ding
man, Webster City, Iowa. II have
pains in my side and back and an awfu
soreness in my stomach. ! heard of
Chamberlain Tablets and tried them
BY the time had used half bottle OF
them was feeling fine and had no signs
of pain" Obtainable everywhere.
Adyertiaement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Secured MeChiniSt.

The Blue Mountain Garage has secured
the services of Mr.. John Kesselring,
expert machinist, who will look after all
repair work coming to the garage. The
firm is how equipped to furnish air to all
who may apply.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Just the Thing for DiarrhOea.

just the Thing for DiarrhOea.
"About two years ago | had severe
attack of diarrhoea which lasted over a
week." writes w. C. Jones, Buford,
N. D. II became so weak that l could
not stand upright. A druggist recon-
mended Chamberlain Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose
relieved me and within two days l was
as wellas ever" Many druggists recon-
mend this remedy because they know
that it is reliable. Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Lawn Fete.

The Ladies Of St. Stephens Episcopal
church. this place, will hold lawn fete
at the church Saturday even ing, Septem-
Der End. Everybody is cordially invited
to attend.
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Killed By Automobile.

Henry Croft, of Waynesboro, Pa,
was run over and killed near that city
Saturday night by persons unknown.
Mr.. Croft was formerly of Gettysburg.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-08-24
Purchased Auto.

During the past week Mr.. Edwin Cree
ger proprietor of the Blue Mountain Ga
rage sold Ford touring car to Mrs. j.
F. Henning of this place.
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Hail Storms.

Heavy electrical and hail storms oc-
cured Wednesday around Cumberland,
and Hagerstown, Md, and York, Pa.
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DIED..

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-08-03

fore the disaster. the government Sc
Icrct service Was notified that mum
Der of lrishmcn had been employed
by German agents to precipitate just
such an explosion of ammunition as
took place in New York harbor Sun
day morning.
What steps were taken to guard
against q blast are not known. In
any event thcy We're futile Tho
secret service is running down clews
i'll the hope they viii lead to the APP
rNchonsion of the criminals, if ii
should turn out the tragedy was
caused by human agency.
Ordnance experts here advance
two theories respecting the cause OF
the explosion, as follows;
That a short circuit started 4
small fire within the warehouse OF
the Nationsi Storage company. which
set OFF the explosives.
That Il bomb or internal ma
chine WAS placed within the ware
house and was the primal cause of
the tragedy.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-08-03
BELGIANS MAY
LOSE SUPPLIES
RELIEf' MEASURES THERE, AS
WE'LL AS IN POLAND, MAY
BE STOPPED ENTIRELY.

Washington, D. Complete fail
ure of the persistent efforts made by
the United States to extend aid to
the people of Poland now is regard
ed by officials here as virtually inevi-
table. Germany. III note reaching
the state department yesterday, serv-
ed notice that in view of the imprac-
ticable conditions imposed by Great
Britain on shipment of relief sup
niles through the Allied lines, "fur-
ther negotiations are devoid of pur-
pose"
Officials are particularly pcssimis-
tic over the future relief work III
the war zones, because of intimatfons
reaching Washington that harsh
rules imposed on Poland soon may
be applied also to Belgium. They see
possible evidence of such purpose
i'm the uncompromising stand taken
in the present negotiations and it
would occasion no surprise here if
Germany withdrew her undertaking.
TO permit the Belgians to retain their
native crops and Great Britain re-
taiatetl 6y carceliHg The privileges
extended American relief societies in
sending supplies into Belgian terri
tory Such a development. it is fear
ed, would mean great hardship In
belgium, where the population is be-.
ing fed and clothed by America.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-08-03
EASEMENT WILL
HANG TOMORROW
LORD ROBERT CECIL DECLARES
NO Rl.PRIENE MILL BE
RANTED-SENATE
REQUEST is FOR
W.ARDED.

London. England Lord Rooert
Cecil authorizes the Associated Press
to state that Easement will be exc.
cuted tomorrow. No reprieve will be
granted.
Hope for Traitor.
Dcadwood, S. d. Major NJ NJ
Barry, formerly with the Irish Fusi
leer4. and for number OF year,
a resident here. has letter from
"A high English official which de
elares that Sri Roger Easement viii
NOT be executed by the English gov
ernmcst
The writer states cmphaticallA
that it has been arranged for l<ins
George to reprieve the death sen
,tence on the noted Englisllman wh'
played so prominent part in The
!ato I,ih rebellion Major Rarry
usually Well posted on events priol
ITO their occurrence as he was a
warm personal friend of the lat,
Lord Kitchener and received man,
personal letters from the Englsl
general the last of which was datet
the day Kitchener went aboard th,
Inflated vessel on which he me
his death
Present Senate Request.
Washington, ID. Cat the pres
dents direction. the state depart
ment today cabled Ambassador Page
at London, for presentation to th'
British foreign office, the resolution
passed last week by the Senate re
. Il 10.
Britain to extend clemency to lrsl
political offenders. The resolution
was designed chiefly to aid Easement
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-08-03

/ lis, Dr. III. |. Jones, of Dakota Wes-
leNan, and S. III. Scallin. secretary of
the Druggist Mutual Fire Insurance
company will speak during the after
noon session The druggists and trav-
elers are billed for championship
ball game at 1870 while the women
will be taken ON an auto ride through
the city. and out to the Ncwbury's s
greenhouses where an informal re
ception will he given them. Dakota
| Wesleyan Will also be visited at this
time The Travellers Auxiliary will
have charge of the evening session
On the third day. the guests are
expected 10 arise early to take in the
claypigeon shoot at 600 a. m. AT 9
O'Clock the convention again assem-
blcs in the city hall to listen to the
addresses of 7. III Potts, of Chicago.
and Prof O. V. II. Smith formerly
of Highland Park college The after
noon Will be devoted to a reading
and discussion of the queries and pa
pcrs. At A O'Clock, the election and in
stallation of officers will be held
The IGlks homo will be the scene
of the biggest social event of the
convention All O'Clock Thursday
evening. an elegant musical reception
and dance Will be given. in charge
OF the local committees of the tray
elers and druggists.
I Friday Will be the grand picnic and
sport day at Riverside park Nothing
has been ommitted from the sport
program which should make the dal
a better success Dancing also Will be
| provided for those who do not wish
to enter the field contests. There will
! be races of all kinds. from the free
| for-all dashes to the women's hool
rolling contests and the fat men
sprints. The trap shooting program
| is very complete
In order that the best of times
may be enjoyed by all while at the
river the committee has requested
that all contests be entered in the
spirit of a good time and not as ii
thcN We're professional events No maH
J is permitted TO win more than thre,
/ prizes, although he may enter a.
many events as he cares to- Elabor
ate prizes have been donated by tht
jobbers and manufacturers, and Tho
committee hopes that they may b'
spread around to the various parti
cipants
The FOCAL committee is certainl,
making complete preparations to en-
tertain their guests. Approximate,
I 400 people are expected to come 70
the four days and the hearty co
operation of all Mitchell people vii
be needed if they are To be rovall,
Ia.
belief, however that they can rel.
on the support of Mitchell and can
assure their guests an unusually bril-
liant time during their stay in th
Corn Palace city.
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how long he had watched al the cnd
OF Il near BY pier, day and night but
the little captain went out OF Balti-
more harbor smiling and waving his
Vcap His last words in the harbor
We're of praise for America aud fol
his treatment here by Baltimore GUS
toms authorities TO Guy Steele. sur
yeyor OF customs, he said:
Friendly To Nmerica
I'VE came here dubious about our
reception We 30 back certain that
the lrcndliest OF feeling exists in
America for Germany You have been
more than courteous and the father
Sland viii not forget it,
Captain Koenie knows lhat eight
waahips oi the Entente Allies are
awaiting him at the edge Of the three
mile limit, spread out in radius OF
five miles.
) we shall have to pass nrseen
within that radius in order to escape
he said.
I've shall have to make that pass
age under conditions not cntircly ad
yantagcous to US. Mere the water al
that point 15o deep, ii would tie ca
iel: we could submerse deeply
,l1er oeen. we shall therefore HAY
TO pass between tho waiships
But There was q determined joos
ON the captain face as he exprcsse ed
confidence that he would get through.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-08-03
GERMANS LOSERS IN
SOMME SEC TOR BUT
GAIN ABOUT vERDUX
French Capture De-
molished Trenches,
Says Berlin.
\ us TRANS ARE
Repu's d, Rome Report De-
clares. -Slav Attacks In
East Breaking Down.
AUS RIA MS ARE

Berlin Germany Cvia London)
ON hish road between Maricourt
land Glory in the region of the
Somme, French troops penetrated
to our completely demolished tren-
ches" says am official statement.
rhe Germans captured hill in the
Salient northeast of Fort Souville,
IN the region of Nerdun
Regarding the eastern front, it
said that several Russian attacks in
the stockhold sector broke down.
Austrians Defeated.
Rome. Italy Ausuians suffered
a severe defeat Monday in the Astico
Tvalley it is officially stated Their at
tacks We're repulsed. with extremely
heavy losses for the Austrians
The announcement SAYS an Italian
Iacrial squadron dropped -four tons of
. high explosives ON the Whitehead
itorpedo and submarine works west OF
Fiume i'm Hungary Yesterday, serious
I" }ama Eire +he N'ant
iitie iice i!olds.
Petrosrad Russia 1t was an
small German detachments on the
western front We're repclled by rifle
fire
London, England Further pro
sress has been made by the British
east of Pozieres in the Somme reg
ion, it is officially announced.
Germans Gain Ground.
Paris, France North of the riy-
Ter Somme last night the French took
powerfully fortified German WORK
between lIemwood and Monacu farm,
it was officially stated.
On the right bank fthc Meuse,
north of Ncrdun there was a violent
series of engagements throughout the
night After series OF unsuccessful
attacks, some with asphyxiating gas,
the German troops gained little
ground in the NauX-Le- Chapitrc
wood and at Chenois.
During the action the French took
100 Germans, including three Off
GERS.
a Russian accommodating party,
the statement adds, made bayonct
charge in the Champagne region, dis
persing a German detachment
/ Teutons Torpedo Steamer.
London, England The South
Shields Gazette says the Dutch steam
ship ICELAND. while enroute from n
Scottish port, was sunk by q German
submarine after the crew was order
ed to the boats.
German Strength in West.
Paris France The German army
on the western front, according to
authoritative sources here consists
of l22 divisions. comprising lnuch
more than half of the German force
in the field The precise strength of
1.-the divisions is unknown, some CON
sisting of two brigadcs and others OF
three. Two brigade divisions ON =
war footing have $4,000 men and
three brigade divisions 21,0o0
front is assumed to be somewher
between 1900, 600 and 2,50o,ooo
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-08-03
HIGH JINKS FOR
S. D. DRUGGISTS
ELABORAT PROGRAM pI.EPAR
ED FOR ENTERTAINMENT
OF PiLI-NiINERS HERR,
AUGUST S-11, INlI!'S-
ME-

-Four days reuIete with cordial on.
tertainment unlimited snort and in
struvtion await the druggists who an
tend the tbirtv-tirst annual conyen-
ton of the South Dakota state Phar-
maceutical association to he held i'm
Mitchell August s. o. 10 and III The
program which VIII be mailed soon
to every pharmacist i'm the state. ou,
lines a broad range OF scientific talks
am attractive list of diversions for
the women in attendancn and a short
program consisting of g. events.
President III. a. Keith. of Lake
Preston. Will call the assembly to or
der All the opening session held in
tho city hall auditorium at s O'Clock
Tuesday evening August s. Follow
ing this. there will be am address of
welcome bv some prominent citizen
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-08-03
NORTHWEST GRAIN
YIELD MUCH LESS
WHEAT PRODUCTION THIS FAIL
WILL BE WAY UNDER AN-
IlKAGI,-CORN BETTER
IN SOUTHERN SEQ
TIONS.

The northwest grain yields win
he on the down side this year
wheat being the lowest in average
yields. Barley and oats will range
better, but the heat has afiested
them also There will be good
corn in many southern counties,
but in northern counties much corn
Will not mature beyond fodder.
Adverse weather conditions
ranging all the way from unpreced-
cnted heat to early spring frosts,
and from excessive rainfall to parch-
ing dronth are held responsible
for a threatened falling off OF %
to 35 per cent in the 1916 wheat
Weld in Montana, the Dakotas,
Minnesota, the northern section OF
Iowa and Wisconsin.
According to apparent authentic
reports from typical points in this
group of states, the outlook is en-
couraging for most of the other
staple crops with the possibility of
normal Yields if there is a fall OF
rain within the coming week.
The black rust damage has been
| confined, according to reports.
and Western Minnasot, Montana
,has ramained ahsolnte1v free from
the scour.,e as ,lso have many
noints IN eastern and .onthern Min
nnsota in Iowa and Wisconsin
corn 1ron prn.ncct.
corn has nrosnered in fine high
Itomneraturo of thn mast month and
harley and ryn nromise fair Weld.
I,hroushout despjto heavy wind and