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The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18
THERE SHOULD BE A CHANGE

Last week. correspondent called attention to the TACT a
SIS 600 school house had erected five miles from Benton
Since then that the building cost $4,000 and VIII cost
another 1000 properly furnih it.
any building the county, and this question naturally
arises Why huge expenditure isolated district when oher
of the county forced put up with banke structures
and receive but scant attention in other ways?
In view of cond eff school fund today looks IKE
wanon waste the chdren money and the only remedy seems
to be an additional burden upon the taxpayers ,
No wonder the Grammar school of the county threatened with
shortened term wonder the hardworked poorpad teachers
have discount their salary order get their money no
wonder the Board epudaes bill for printing that was clearly done
in the interest of both pupils and patrons
h many States of swine and herds draw down more money
per month than doed the teachers of Polk County 1or du
eating the children =,
Shame on such policy and shame those responsible tor
the conditions that now confront the children.
There should be reorganization of the Board OF Education ana
men placed upon who patriotic than paran 10 TIC Gnu
that the children shall receive their every due.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18
ID 81 @

that he cannot be delegate from lennes-
see to the national Republican convention
and as that decree went out we behold
strange movement strange men suddenly
getting together in Tennessee to carry out
that sentence of ostracism and polnlcai
death to Newell Sanders. If that IS a chal'
lenge to the conscience OF the state OF en-
nessee, to her plighted faith, and sweep
ing pronouncement of vengeance to be
heaped upon the unofending head OF
Newell Sanders, just because ne has been
true to his profession and dealt fairly with
his people and his party, the people may
take hand. g"
What crime or wrong has Newell San
ders been guilty of that ne should be
singled out for slaughter? He is a true
and tried Republican, and under his lead
ership, Tennessee has three times elected
a Republican governor. He is man OF
business and of brains. He is captain OF
industry, builder up of his state, and an
exemplary citizen. Save the little term OF
U. S. senator, he has held no office, and
sought none. He has been content to de-
vote his time aud talents, his money to his
party, free absolutely. What the people
have to say remains to be seen. II con-
WINGED that there is conspiracy to COM
nit an act of cruel injustice and wrong,
and for sinister purpose, it may be that
these profoundly peaceful times, this mo-
meni of seemingly serene quietude. SO
much so that it has about it the smell OF
chloroform, may be the calm before
mighty political political earthquake There
are something's which along suffering peo-
pie will not submit to, and it is not always
well to wake up slumbering giant with
kick.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18
TELEPHONE So
DUCKTOWN, TENN, February Is, 1916
PARTING OF THE WAYS
Selected

Muh honey she's in Georgia,
In de goober-grabb'n state;
OATS what the poet writer's call
''De irony of fate
Cause my Honey she's in Ceargia,
An I'm in Tennessee;
En- de street cyar it amt runnin',
'Twixt my Honey-love en- me.
De savin's-bank am busted,
De summer time am gone;
It's mighty fur to Georgia,
Ez sho' ez you am bawn.
Then IA you well muh Honey,
| knows you is good en- true;
But dar's too many cross-ties
Betwixt yo' love en- you.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18
DEFENDS NEWELL SANDERS.
Cove tba Tobneon Civ Staff.

The day is breaking, and now deal in
political circles in Tennessee looms large
upon the horizon. Former alliances seem
to have been shattered, and we see strange
bedfellows lovingly snoozing together.
The storm seems to be raging around the
venerable head Of Newell Sanders. and,
foremost in the fray Of those who seek to
strike him down are those who once were
glad to receive political bread from his
hands in time of direst need and sorest
hunger. There is type of gratitude,
which, when it has received all it can hope
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR TRUSTEE.

Having been urged by number of my
friends from different sections of the
county to make the race for Trustee,
have, after carefully considering the mat
ter, decided to become candidate for the
office, which, however, shall be subject to
the will of the Republican convention to
be held at Benton on the third Monday in
March, 1916.
If given the nomination, promise to
make an aggressive campaign and see, if
possible, every voter in the county Should
| be elected, | shall give the office my per-
sonal attention. Respectfully,
CHAs. E. TAYLOR.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18
SAYS WE WERE WRONG.

Sam Higdon visited our sanctum' Sun
day, and informed us that the statement
made that his mother contributed
$500 to his campaign fund in 1914 was un-
true.
This paper has hever, knowingly, mis-
represented anything or anybody and
while no reflection was intended in the
article, we deem it but just to give Mr..
Higdon's denial as much prominence as
we did the other article.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18

for, or expect, reaches the heights of vanity
or selfsufficient importance turns and as
serts itself. Newell Sanders, like Caesar,
might exclaim, Thou too, Brutus;" but
those WHO calculate that Newell Sanders
will lay down and let liquor & Co., roll
him over to be cast into the scrap pile,
counts not we'll. Eye
The Staff holds no brief to speak for
Newell Sanders, but in view OF the TACT
that war is being waged upon him by his
enemies, opponents and former friends, IN
Justice to all we will take the liberty OF
making few remarks. In the politics OF
Tennessee he may be likened to stormy
petrol. Around him the battle has been
fierce and unrelenting. But in the midst
of it all let us pause to inquire, once Tor
all, what manner of man is he, and what
has he stood for as leader of his party. and
as citizen of Tennessee? IS
Be it said that even his enemies have
never accused him of being a trimmer,
a gutter, or a double dealer He has
fought in the open. and his lance was
never turned against friend. AS man,
his life has been an example Of upright
ness, sobriety, industry, frmness of Pur-
pose and an answering steadfastness to
the principles he has publicly espoused.
4,
when it was popular to be such, and when
to so be gave promise of leading on
to fortune and to footlight fame; but
Newell Sanders was a temperance man
when the tide was low, when to speak
out was signal for personal and public
attack, for political retirement. He has
practiced what he preached, his daily walk
has been CONSTANT with his public pro-
fessions. When Newall Sanders became
the titular head of the Republican party in
Tennessee, and gained ascendancy in its
councils, boldly he wrote into its platform
strong and unequivocal temperance plank.
With each recurring convention, again and
again, he wrote the same plank into the
platform of his party in Tennessee, until,
under the dominance of his leadership he
saw the last saloon vanish from the borders
of his adopted state. And now. just as it
was flashed over the wires TO the utmost
bounds that Newell Sanders was preparing
to head the movement to write national
prohibition in the platform of the Repub-
lican party at the oncoming national con-
vention at Chicago, word goes out that
Sanders is to be canned and defeated SO
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

| hereby announce myself as candi-
date for Tax Assessor Of Polk county.
subject to the action of the Republican
mass convention to he held at Benton on
the third Monday in March, 1916.
]. r. RICE.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18

AT the solicitation of number of per-
sonal friends | take this method Of an
nouncing myself candidate for Trustee Of
Polk county subject to the nomination of
the Republican party when it meets in
Benton on the third Monday in March. |
believe if was Trustee of this county
could fill the office to the satisfaction of
the people and with credit TO myself. |
have never held an office in Polk county
and have no political axes to grind with
anyone. shall appreciate the support of
one and all. JEFF A. HEDDEN.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1916-02-18

In Germany there has been invented
balloon fabric having an inner lining OF
pulverized cork to overcome The dangers
Of the suns heat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Paramount Pictures at Town II all
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.
Dustin Farnum in
THE GENTLEMAN FROM
INDIANA.'

INDIANA.
After leaving the university where he
had been one of the greatest football
stars in years, John Harkless dustin
Farnum) pIunges into the thick of 1ndi-
ana politics through purchasing the Plat
vile Herald and fearlessly smashing the
corrupt political machine of Rodney Nc
Cune.
To the man or woman who was born in
a small town the "Main Street. of Plat
vile will seem like picture of the old
homestead. To the city born it will
bring a view of what country town
really looks like. And the characters are
the everyday persons one meets in a
town of this kind. The local political
boss; the university professor, who
has fallen from grace by his love for
liquor, reforms when offered helping
hand; the leader of the "Whitecaps'
and his crew of rutiians; the girl who
has been adopted by her aunt in the
city, all are true to life.
For those who like a strong love story,
of a real man and real woman will not
be disappointed. Every human element
is offered And last, but not least, spe-
cial music has been written and adapted
for this production; music that is suited
to every foot of the film. You will en-
joy it from beginning to end.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH.
Geraldine Farrar in
TEMPTATION"


The appearance of Geraldine Farrar in
another photoplay production by the
Lasky Feature Play Company, following
her great success in the screen version
of Carmen" is one of the notable photo
play announcements of the season. Miss
Farrar's next production is entitled
Temptation. Hector Turnbull is the
author, and Cecil B. DeMile who direct
ed Carmen" personally supervised and
directed Temptation"
Temptation" will reveal Geraldine
Farrar for one of the few times in her
artistic career in modern role with the
present day dramatic theme. The story
of the play concerns the trials and hard
ships endured by young American girl
to obtain hearing before Grand Opera
audiences. On this account it will not
be easy to entirely disassociate the star
and Incidents of Temptation" from
some of the prima donna's own personal
appearances in her climb to the top of
the operate profession. A glimpse is
had of life back of the scenes in a big
opera company.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09

of the victory commenced at IL O'Clock
sharp with the ringing of church bells,
bon-fres, parading of the streets and a
general celebration.
About midnight, or as soon as word
was received from the Dry Forces Head
quarters in Frederick that the county
had gone dry by safe majority, all the
church bells in Thurmont were rang.
Enthusiasm ran high and the result was
one of rejoicing in town.
The Frederick Post has the following
to say regarding the prohibition measure:
Now that Frederick county has decided
to be dry" after one of the most siren
uous campaigns ever witnessed within
its borders, it is we'll to look into the law
and ascertain just what its passage
means and the effect it will have in Fred
erick county and the state.
The Legislature provisions read:
"Shall the sale, manufacture for sale
and transportation for sale of alcoholic,
spirituous. vinous malt and intoxicating
liquors for beverage purposes in Freder-
lex county be permitted from and after
May l, 1872
The proposition is a referendum, that
is, the Legislature in passing it provided
that to become law it had to receive a
majority vote over those voting against
it. The law provides that ''it shall be
unlawful for any person, persons, social
club firm or corporation to manufacture
for sale, transport for sale, dispense, or
otherwise dispose of any alcoholic, spirit
uous, vinous, fermented, distilled or malt
liquors or Intoxicating bitters or liquid
mixtures or preparations, whether pat
ented or not, which will produce intoxi-
cation"
However, there are two exceptions
based on subsequent legislation, for the
act says: Except for medicinal phar-
maceutical, scientific, sacramental or
mechanical purposes as may be allowed
under the provisions of such acts as the
General Assembly shall pass al
lowing such sale for such persons only
The proposed law is understood to be
similar to those now in operation in pro-
hibiton States and localities.
1t has been claimed that the proposed
law is itself an anti-shipping measure.
This, however, does not seem to be cor
rect. 1t forbids, transport for sale, -
but this would not, it is believed, be in
terpreted to apply to shipments into
"dry" sections. In fact, the Anti-Saloon
League is now striving to have Congress
enact a law forbidding the shipments of
intoxicating drinks into prohibition ter
ritory.
The law as generally interpreted, will
after May l, 1918, close all the saloons
in Frederick county.
Frederick county settles the question
for itself. There was also wet and
"dry" vote in Baltimore City, Baltimore
county, in parts of Anne Arundel, at
Havre de Grace and Ellicott City. Each
locality deposes of the issue to silt it.
self. The vote in any one unit had no
effect on the vote in any other.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Peculiar Weather.

Last Saturday afternoon we were
given variety of weather. About 3
CLOCK heavy peals of thunder and vivid
flashes of tightening were heard and
seen in the north and in few minutes
hail and rain began falling enough to
make one believe winter was here sure.
After the rain ceased the atmosphere
was mild compared with that of the
morning. In the evening the clouds
passed and clear weather again prevailed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
of Administration on the estate of
SAVILLA E. RAMSBURG
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 June
l, 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 30th day of
October 1916.
CHAS. C. WATERS,
Admr pendente lite.
nov. 2 st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Felix A. Diffendal Dead.

Felix A. Diffendal of Emmitsburg died
Monday, Noy. 9th, at st. Agnes .Hospit
al, Baltimore. He was born in Freder-
lex county in l84l and had lived in EN-
mitsburg for over 20 years. One brother
Samuel Diffendal, of Smithburg, survives.
The funeral took place from the
residence of his nephew, DR.. Harry N.
McDivit, Charles and Twenty-Fifth
streets, Baltimore. and requiem mass
was celebrated in St. Joseph's church,
Emmitsburg, at 10 am. yesterday, by
Rev. Father Hayden, pastor of the
church. Burial will be in the family lot
in the church cemetery
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
SabiIfasviIIe News.

An impressive service, the climax of
the prohibition work here, was held in
St. Johns Reformed church on Sunday
night. The large number of voters
present listened with deep attention to
the earnest sermon by the pastor Rev.
M. L. Firor. A male chorus consisting
of M. L. Firor, Messrs. c. B. Harbaugh,
Fleet Harbaugh, Jas. Poole, and VIM.
Bentzal rendered stirring prohibition
songs. Mrs. Fleet Harbaugh sang "Was
that Somebody You,". "Praying Tonight
and "Won't you think of me, my father, .
as sung by the chorus touched respon-
sive chord in many hearts in the audience.
Mrs. Melbourne, wife of Ex-State Sem
ator Melbourne of Somerset, Nd, is Wis
iting her sister. Rev. Mrs. Lewis.
Mr.. Thos. Wagaman of Easton. Md,
accompanied by his wife and young son,
is spending few days with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. David Wagaman.
Mrs. M. Crist and her daughter, Mrs.
Mamie Smith, of Haitsville, S. c., are
visiting friends and relatives in the vii
lage and at Highfeld
Mr.. John Harbaugh of New Bedford,
Mass, is here for few days.
The bell on St. Marks Lutheran church
was rung, and Old Glory flung to the
breeze from St. Johns Reformed church
upon receipt of the news of
victorious prohibition.
Your correspondent, in the name of the
many christian people of this community
thanks the CAToCTN CLARION for it's
work in the campaign just
over.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09

Locally, and throughout Frederick
County, the election of President and
State officers, was somewhat of second
thought at the election Tuesday. The
liquor question was the principal topic
before the people and the question was
are you dry or wet.
Both sides worked hard during the day
and at times it looked as though the wet
element had the best of the argument
and would win out. Such was not the
:ase however, and from returns from
all districts figures show that Frederick
county has gone to the dry forces by $50
majority.
BY a majority of Frederick city voted
dry. Woodsboro, another wet district.
voted dry by IS, while Emmitsburg voted
wet by 264, and Creagerstown wet by 80.
The vote in Thurmont was sc majority
dry; 81 persons who cast their vote here
did not vote on the prohibition amend
ment.
No election day in the history of Fred
erick city ever brought forth such scenes
at the polls and on the street as Tuesday.
Prayer services were held in all Protest
ant churches, the chimes in Trinity
steeple were rung every hour, bands OF
music paraded the streets playing "On-
ward Christian Soldiers impromptu
parades took place and one round of ex-
element followed the other. All this
was the program arranged by the dry
forces and it was carried out without a
slip.
Upon the stroke of eight in the morn
ing the chimes in Trinity steeple an
nounced the opening of the polls. Half
an hour before committees of women
took their position at each of the eight
polling places and worked with enthusi-
asm all day. Every voter that passed
was given "vote dry button or badge
and card containing number of
reasons favoring prohibition. In the
meantime automobiles displaying large
placards with the words, "Vote Dry
lined up in front of the polling places and
were used to bring in the vote. Dry
workers among the men were also on
hand and they co-operated with the
women in the cause.
Both old-lne parties also had workers
on hand. These workers were looking
after their party vote; most of them
were also interested in getting wet votes.
AS was expected the majority of the
regular poll workers in both old-line
parties instructed for the vets, but
while this was going on few old-line
workers instructed and worked for the
drys. A number of times during the day
the Moose and Yellow Springs bands WIS.,
tied each polling place and rendered
sacred music.
At IL. 80 o'clock Wednesday morning
the chimes of the Evangelical Reformed
church pealed forth praise God From
Whom All Blessings Flow announced
to the city the victory of the dry cause,
the chimes of the Evangelical Lutheran
church also rang.
In Middletown the celepration in honor
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Big Dry Parade.

On Monday evening last the Dry Forces
of Frederick City and County gathered
in Frederick city, A parade was held,
the number of men in line being large
and somewhat surprising. The streets
were lined with women and children who
applauded literally as the procession
passed.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Spoke For Dry Cause.

The local Dry Forces secured Hon.
Jos. d. Baker and Hon. Milton G. Urner
of Frederick city to speak in Thurmont
last Saturday in behalf of Prohibition.
While the air was damp and chilly, both
speakers preferred to deliver their ad-
dress from an auto on the street. A
large crowd was present and listened
to the addresses.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Order NiSi On Sales.

No. 9532 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick county
sitting in Equity.
September Term, 1916
In the matter of the Report of Sales
filed the 25th day of October, 1916.
John w. Stimmel, Mortgage of Herbert
P. Angel and AIDA G. Angel, his wife,
and George r. Troxell. unmarried,
on
Petition
ORDERED, That on the 18th day of
November, 1916, the Court will proceed
to act upon the Report of Sales of Real
Estate, reported to said Court by John
w. Stimmell, Mortgagee, in the above
cause, and filed therein as aforesaid, to
finally ratify and confirm the same, un-
less cause to the contrary thereof be
shown before said day; provided copy
of this order be inserted in some news
paper published in Frederick county for
three successive weeks prior to said day.
The report states the amount of sales
to be 100000.
Dated this 25th day of October, 1916.
ELI G. HAUGH,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
county.
True Copy-Test:
ELI G. HAUGH, Clerk.
Chas MEG. Matthias, Solicitor.
oct 26 1t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Personal.

Mr. and Mrs. D. r. Rouzer and Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Stoner, motored to Belle
wood, Pa, the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Scott, last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Bitter and son OF
Hagerstow spent some time with Mr..
and Mrs. Levi Leatherman the past
week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Business Locals.

skH" New Buckwheat and Corn Meal at
LONGS.
ss5~ Largest line of Gloves in town
bought before the advance-sold at old
price at LONGS.
s42s" New Raisins, Currants, Dates & Cit
ron at LONGS.
sse" Fine line of Horse Blankets at
LONGS.
tay- Call to see our Bargain Counter at
LONGS.
FOR SALE.
One Large "Rival" Heating Stove.
Inquire at the home of
L. B. NICODEMUS.
sep % If
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Barber Shop Moved.

Mr.. Quinn J. Florence who for the
past year has conducted barber shop in
a room in the Thurmont Bank building
has rented the room in which is located
the bowling alleys in the Osler Building,
and has moved his barber shop thereto.
Mr.. Florence will run the bowling alleys
in connection with his other business.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Her Son Subject TO Group.

my son Edwin is subject to Group.
writes Mrs. E. 0. IrMin, New Kensing-
ton, Pa. 81 put in many sleepless hours
at night before | learned of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Mothers need not
fear this disease if they keep bottle of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy in the
house and use it as directed. 1t always
gave my boy relief" Obtainable every
where.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

St J,nn's Lutheran Church Rev. W
c. Waltemyer, Pastor.
Sunday November 18th,
$50 d. IN, Sunday School.
1896 am, Public Worship Address by
Staff Captain VIM. Halphin of the Saliva
ton Army.
7.3O p. M, Annual Home Mission Pro-
gram rendered by the Sunday School.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday at
7.30p.m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-11-09
Excursion.

On Thursday, Nov. 10th, an excursion
train will be run over the w. M. Rail
way from Smithburg to Baltimore under
the auspices of Mt. Tabor Church of
Rocky Ridge. See posters for further
information.