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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-28
Center OF Population.

He showed that the center of resi-
Dental population was at Fifth and
Franklin Streets, the center of business
at Eleventh and Cary Streets and the
Joint center at Eighth and Main
Streets. The transient population also
centers at Eighth and Main Streets.
within more than one hundred years
this center has not gone west more
than ten blocks.
AT this ratio" said Mr.. Clarke.
I'VE may expect that in the next few
generations the center OF population
will hardly be more than three squares
from where II Is now
Chairman Rogers. OF the committee
on arrangements for the State con-
vention at Newport News, on Nav
and 6. stated that arrangements had
been made for n fine program of en-
tertainments. The local post had
planned to give the visitors the trip
OF their lives. More than 100 mem
bers had declared their intention OF
going on the trip as delegates. and
ii is expected that $50 will attend,
The delegation will leave over the
Chesapeake and Ohio at O'Clock Fri
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-28

f,eai4 Zauis had heen awarded q
T. 0larship 10 Richmond College for
pc letf-1e17 session. Another schol-
wa tp is to he awarded - Randolph
rest3r College but this Will not he
ing until the students wishing to
an ,ete for the scholarship consult
the principal After the sexer-
the those present inspected speci-
500 and exhibits or the work OF tho
the nts IN .fs foyer OF the build
OF
plea lowlng Il list of the prize win
kui gra6re.es and percenta ges
&c eyed by them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Corn Exhibit.

Premiums for the corn exhibit at the
coming Hagerstown Interstate Fair will
total $700. Last year was the first that
a display of corn was ever given by an
eastern fair and it proved such success
that other fairs in this section have tax
en- up the idea
There will be prizes for the best single
ear, best 10 ears, for the best 80 ears
and for the best 60 ears. Prizes will be
$lO first; IS, second; So, third; So, fourth,
and six ribbons, making in all ten prizes
offered in each class There will be
classes for yellow dent corn, white dent
and for white cap yellow dent corn. Also
for sweet corn and caffir corn; corn pro-
ducts, such as corn meal, hominy, grits,
broom corn, corn on the stalk and for
popcorn.
The building formerly occupied by the
dairy exhibit is used for the Corn Show,
which is sure to grow to be one of the
biggest features Of the Fair, Oct. lob.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Attracts Big Crowd.

The much advertised and talk about
movie film, 1.-THE Battle Cry of Peace
was shown in Town Hall at this place
Monday evening last, the Hall being
crowded almost to its capacity by people
anxious to see this wonderful picture.
The theme of the picture is that of
Preparedness. 1t shows both sides of
the great question before the people of
the United States, that is, should this
country have a large and army navy or be
content with what we now have. The
result of an attack on New York by a
foreign feet was shown perhaps not too
forcefully as was also the result of a
conflict with foreign vessels on the high
seas.
The picture was certainly sufficient to
convert any person opposed to large arm
les and navies to think them a good
thing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Sunday School Campaign.
Want $4,000 Increase By
Anril /. 1912.

Determined to make the year 1917,
which marks the 40Oth anniversary of
the Protestant Reformation, the most
notable in its history, the Reformed
Church in the United States is entering
upon Sunday School Increase Campaign,
which. it is confidently expected, will in
crease the present membership of $780,
600 to 400, 900 by April l.
Beginning with Rally Day, every Sun
day School will enter upan a campaign
to increase its membership 20 per cent,
in addition to which "big push" will
be inaugurated to have at least 70 per
cent of the enrolled members attend
every session. This 70 per cent average
attendance, of course, does not include
the Home Department and Cradle Roll.
A third goal in the preparedness cam
paign will be to have every school attain
the ten points of the StandoId of Eff
cheney in Sunday School work which, if
accomplished, will place the Sunday
Schools of the Reformed Church in the
front rank of the national Sunday School
movement.
Finally, a Children's Endowment Fund
of 500. 900 will be raised for the Schaff
Building, which will be erected in com"
memoration of the 400th anniversary of
the Reformation, at Fifteenth and Race
Streets. This handsome building will be
memorial to Phillip Schaff, for 20 years
leader in the Reformed Church, and
for so years pioneer in this country in
the great movement for church unity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Paramount Pictures at Town Hall.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER BOTH,
Jesse l.. Lasky presents notable all-star
cast in an elaborate perturbation of
THE CHORUS LADY.
"The Chorus Lady" is one of the most
popular contributions ever made to the
Paramount Program by the Jesse L..
Lasky Feature Play Company. 1t is a
perturbation of James Forbes comedy
of stage life of today. Thousands have
enjoyed its wholesome fun and laugh ed
through tears at its human qualities.
1t is a play which lends itself excel
lently to perturbation. The frequent and
compelling Incidents which lead to the
dramatic clmaxes are especially suited
to the photodrama. Patricia O'Brian,
the brave little chorus girl, who is quick
of tongue and big of heart, is represent
ed in splendid fashion. Her sister, Nora
O'Brian who insisted upon going on the
stage despite Patricia's warning, fur
nishes human example to thousands of
girls throughout the world.
The story of life behind the footlights,
across which young women smile is uni
yersal in its appeal. The glimpse behind
the curtain which hides the world of pow
der and rouge is faithful representa-
ton of side of life that never fails to
interest.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Personal.

Miss Elsie Grimes of Baltimore is Wis
itiug her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Grimes
this week.
Miss Jessie Wissler who spent the
summer months in this place with her
mother returned last Saturday to john
town, Pa, at which place she is teach
ing in one of the High Schools.
Mr.. Chas. Troxell of Brooklyn is visit
ing his mother Mrs. A. A. Troxel.
Mrs. Mary Martin Freeze who has
been sojourning with her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. W. L. Martin, for some months
past, dropped in our Office Monday to
state that on Tuesday, Sept. Goth, she
and her children would return to Rich
mond, Va.
Mrs. j. T. Miller returned home Sun
day after spending week in Baltimore.
DR.. and Mrs. E. B. Seton visited in
Gettysburg last Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Rupp and Mr.. Rob't Rouzer
of Lancaster, Pa, and Mrs. j. C. Moore,
of Waynesboro, spent Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. Rouzer.
Mrs. Mary Miner and children Of
Hagerstown, visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam. Long last Sunday.
Mrs. John Fohr and daughter of West
Minister visited at the home of Elder and
Mrs l.. j. Flohr and other relatives the
past week.
Miss Helen Creager of this place is a
student at Hood College. Frederick.
Mrs. Edna Scrimger of Winston-Salem,
N. c., is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. l..
Shaffer.
Mrs. Barbara Baxter is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Harry Eyer, Waynes.
boro, Pa.
Miss Ruth Mundy, of Washington, D.
c., is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Bax-
ter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Ernmitsburg Store Robbed.
Thieves Get Away With Big
Bunch of Eggs and Meat.

Last Monday night while the residents
of Emmitsburg were slumbering peace
fully, a gang of robbers were busy re-
lieving certain people in that town OF
much of their stock of goods, principally
eggs and meat.
The main attack was made on the
building in which is located the stores OF
Mr.. Joseph Hoke and Callahan & Rhod-
erick. Five cases of eggs-l5O Dozen
were taken, also quantity of meat, 30
pounds of butter and some money from
from the cash register. Entrance to the
building was made through rear Win
dow.
By some it is thought that the thieves
made off with their booty it an automo-
bile after having stolen gas and oil from
the Slagle Hotel garage, the lock on the
door of the garage being found broken
by employees Tuesday morning.
Officers of the town and county were
notified of the robberies and at once they
got active and began to run down clues
that possibly might lead to the recovery
of the stolen goods and the arrest of the
guilty parties.
Later in the day Fleet Smith, who runs
a restaurant in Thurmont, his brother,
who resides in Harbaugh's Valley, and
Harry Sprenkle, of Emmitsburg, were
arrested and taken before Justice of
the Peace at Emmitsburg. They were
charged with being connected with the
robbery and after hearing were held in
the sum of 500 each, Fleet Smith fur
nishing the bond for all.
Reports current here are that the stol-
en- goods were taken to the mountains,
but no trace of them has so far been
found.
Within the-past several weeks five dogs
were poisoned in Emmitsburg, all five
having had homes close by the store. 1t
was thought at the time that the dogs
were poisoned by chicken thieves and
now it looks as though the persons doing
the work of Monday night were getting
rid of watch dogs before making an at
tempt upon the store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week of October End. David Belasco
presents David Warfield in notable re-
vival of
THE MUSIC MASTER"
The week of October End at Ford's,
will be eventful in the appearance of the
distinguished comedian, David w arfeld
in "The Music Master" one of the fam
Gus actors greatest stage triumphs.
Mr.. Warfield has not been seen in this
exquisite play for eight years, when it
created enthusiasm at the Metropolis and
elsewhere, in New York it ran two sea-
sons with phenomenal success, the char
acterization of the title role by Mr. War
field being considered the most artistic
of his triumpha stage career successes.
The present engagement will be his
first in Baltimore in the role, from this
city Mr.. Belasco takes his star direct to
the Metropolis where they will open for
a run at the Knickerbrocker Theatre.
The production includes such artists as
Marie Dates, Helen Weer, Jane Cooper,
Charles Abbott, VIM. Boag and Edw.
Moler.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission Is and so cents. Evenings
SOC, Toe and $1.O0.
Week October 9th, the merry New
York hit "Fair and Warmer"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Great Racing Program.

No fair or exposition in the East offers
better harness racing to its patrons than
the big Interstate Fair at Hagerstown,
October 1913.
Here are gathered each year the best
trotters and PAGERS from the New Eng
land States, Maryland, Delaware, Penn
sylvania and New Jersey. The prizes
offered this year total $4,000.
Many of the horses follow the various
circuits throughout the summer and early
fall. but at Hagerstown they all come to-
gether, and the result is contests that
thrill every lover of good horse race.
Hagerstown has always been favor
lite spot with horsemen and the better
known stables of trotters and PAGERS
congregate here each year for the annual
exposition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
S. S. Conference.

A convention in the interest of the
Sunday School Increase Campaign in CO.
memoration of the 400dth Anniversary
of the Protestant Reformation will be
held in Trinity Reformed church, Thur
mont, Friday evening, Sept. Goth, at
100 o'clock. The conference will be I'M
der direction of Mr.. Emory l.. Coblentz. a
member of the Permanent Committee
on Sunday Schools of Maryland Chassis.
Pastors, and Sunday School Superin-
tendents, and scholars from the Reform
ed churches at Thurmont Emmitsburg,
Rocky Ridge, Apples and Sabillasville
are included in this conference and are
supposed to be present.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Compulsory School Law
Now Under Test.
Trouble Starts In Emmitsburg
District.

The legal fight to determine whether
or not the school officials of Frederick
county can enforce the Maryland Com
pulsory School Attendance law began on
Saturday afternoon, September 23rd, be-
fore Justice Henry Hanson Maulsby, of
Frederick, when Ephriam Grimes, Wal
ter Hess and Milton Springer, all of
near Emmitsburg, arrested on charge OF
failing to enroll their children in schools,
were brought before him for a hearing.
Reno S. Harp, attorney for the accused,
raised the question of the magistrates
jurisdiction in the case. He pointed out
that in the event the accused were found
fine was provided, but if they refused
to pay the fine there was nothing in the
law to Indicate that the accused could be
sentenced to Jail, or how the fine could
be collected.
Justice Maulsby has held the case I'M
der Amusement. If the school officials
lose out in the magistrates court the
matter will be brought before the Cir
cult Court, and then probably taken to
the Court of Appeals if the action of the
school officials is not upheld. The school
board is represented by its attorney
Charles McC. Matthias.
The litigation is the result of a school
boycott by the former patrons Of the
closed Annandale school, near Emmits-
burg. Children formerly enrolled in this
institution are not attending school at the
explicit instruction of their parents. The
school commissioners made provisions
to transport the children that formerly
attended the Annandale school to the
Emmitsburg school, less than two miles
distant Each day the school bus makes
it's trip to the annandale school, the
starting point and returns without it's
load of children.
The former patrons of the Annandale
school demand the re-opening of the in
stitution. They claim that the bus is
not comfortable. The school officials
deny this, saying that the wagon is com
fortably arranged and is heated during
the winter months or when necessary.
Others say they are not able to clothe
their children in such manner that they
will not be conspicuous if enrolled in the
Emmitsburg school.
Trouble over the closing of the AMMAN
dale school has been in the air for several
years. Last winter the school was clos
ed and the children hauled to Emmits-
burg.
Several weeks ago a portion of the
compulsory law was published in this
paper. Under its provisions children are
compelled to go to school,
Last week the vaccination law was
published. This law says child cannot
enter school without being vaccinated.
This would lead to the question wheth-
er or not parents are absolutely bound
to have their child or children vaccinited.
Many are bitterly opposed to VAGINA
ton and in course of time the Courts
might have this problem to settle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH,
-,
THE SECRET 81

THE SECRET SIN.
In career that has been remarkable
from every point of view, Miss Blanche
Sweet now approaches the height of her
powers as photoplay stsr. Nothing
she has done previously on the screen is
marked with so much artistry, grace and
finish as her performance of twin sis
ters'' in 1.-THE Secret Sin"
In this photoplay we have the combi-
nation of great star and great play.
1.-The Secret Sin" is bitter pronounce
ment against the drug evil and the trade
in opium against which the United States
Government for years has waged an I'M
ceasing battle.
With all the skill of the Lasky artistic
forces centered on this photoplay, "The
Secret Sin" from the viewpoint of pho
Biography, attention to minute detail and
sheer sincerity will take its place with
the masterpieces of the screen. AS Miss
Sweet appears as twins" there are
episodes in the play when she appears in
two characters simultaneously.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Are You Registered?

Everybody entitled to vote in Mary
land, Frederick county and Mechanics
town District should see that his name is
recorded in the registration books of the
district in which such person resides.
The days named by the Board of Super
visors of Elections for Frederick county
are as follows:
First Sitting Tuesday, October Bird.
Second Sitting Tuesday, October 10th.
For Revision only-Tuesday, Oct. 18th.
The registration officers at Thurmont
will be found in Precinct No. at Dan'l
Flory's, W. Main street, and in Prec met
No. 2 at William Foreman's residence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
House Roof AblaZe.

Last Friday evening spark from the
engine of the steam roller working on
the State road landed on the roof of Mr..
Emory Stottlemyer's residence and set
fire to the shingles. The timely discov-
cry of the fire probably saved the house
from destruction. A small hole was
burned in the roof. The sounding of the
fire bell brought out many people who
ran to the scene to render assistance.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
GOin4 FiShin4.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Weller and Mr..
Peter N. Hammaker motored to Wash
ington, d. c., yesterday at which place
they will be guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Pol
lock- From Washington the gentlemen
will go to Rock Point on the Wicomico
river, st. Mary's county, and put in
day or so fishing. They hope to bring
home big string of big fish.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
In New BUILDING.

On Monday morning last the Union
Manufacturing Company began work in
its new building at this place-the old
public school building. The matter of
moving machinery syet progressing and
by the end of this week the entire outfit
will be moved from the Odd Fellows
Building.
The new building is capable of housing
many more machines than the room just
vacated, and nothing would please the
management more than to have a rush
of applicants for work
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Celebrated Birthday.

Mr.. Joseph C. Martin, President of
the Board of Commissioners of Thurmont,
celebrated his 77th birthday Tuesday of
this week. Mayor Martin is enjoying
good health and as Mayor of Thurmont,
is on the job every day looking after
many things for the betterment of con-
ditions in the corporation. May he see
many more happy birthdays.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Rally! Rally!

The Sunday School of st. Johns Luth-
eran Church will hold its annual Rally
Day service next Sunday, October LIST,
at LIS a. m. There will be special
music, interesting reports and an inspir-
ing address by prominent business man.
We want you to come! You will enjoy
this service even though you have not
been attending Sunday School Don't
forget the place and the hour-St. Johns
Lutheran Church 8. Is a. m. Don't miss
this
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and .Diarr.
hOea Remedy.

This is medicine that every family
should be provided with. Collie and diarr-
hoea often come on suddenly and it is of
the greatest Importance that they be
treated promptly. Consider the suffer-
ing that must be endured until physici-
an arrives or medicine can be obtained.
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy has a reputation second to
none for the quick relief which it affords.
Obtainable anywhere.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
BurSee Case Dismissed.

The case of Prof. Amos Burgee, form
erly principal of the Frederick City Boys
High School, against the Board of County
School Commissioners, was dismissed,
Tuesday, the Judges of the Circuit Court
of Frederick County holding no jurisdic-
ton in the case. Prof Burgee some time
ago was dropped by the School Board.
He then brought suit for reinstatement
as the principal of the school.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
CHARLES MEG. MATTHIAS
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

st. Johns Lutheran Church-Rev. w.
c. Waltemyer, Pastor.
9.15a a. M, Sunday School. Rally Day
Program.
10 80 a. M, Communion.
73O p. m, Communion and Sermon.
PRAYER meeting every Wednesday at
8 p. m.
Friday September 29th,-7.30 p. M,
Pr, paratory Service and Sermon.
NCome to the Methodist Sunday School
9.l5 a. m. Sunday. Classes and wei
come for all ages.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
How to Give Good Advice.

The best way to give good advice is to
set good example. When others see
how quickly you get over your cold by
taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
they are likely to follow your example.
This remedy has been in use for many
years and enjoys an excellent reputation.
Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Cabbage High.

From all reports the cabbage crop has
been failure in most localities. Very
little has been on market here. The re-
tail price at the stores at this time is 5
cents per pound. This will make sauer
kraut pretty expensive for those who
have to buy cab bage.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Constipation the Father of Many Ills,

One of the numerous ills that affect
humanity large share start with con-
stipation. Keep your bowels regular
and they may be avoided. When lax
alive is needed take Chamberlain Tab
let's. They not only move the bowels
but improve the appetite and strengthen
the digestion. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
Fireman'S Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Guardian Hose Company will be held
Monday evening, October End in the Fire
mems Room. A good attendance is re-
quested.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
New Advertisements

Sugar.
The Gem.
d. r. Rouzer.
Frederick Fair.
l.. B. Nicodemus.
Carrie V. Boblitz.
United Dry Forces.
S. l.. Fisher, Baltimore.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28
REPORT
- OF -

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT
BANK, AT THURMoNT. IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
SEPTEMBER IL, 1915.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-09-28

Week of October End. David Belasco
presents David Warfield in notable re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-16
CLEANUP PA|NT-UP
STARTS TOMORROW
Time for Submitting Essays in
The Stars Prize Contest
Now Growing Short.

The first gun in the 1915 battle
against dirt disease breeding condi-
lions and untidneSs in the District of
Columbia is to he fred tomorrow MORN
ing Hundreds of householders, prop
erty owners and other residents OF the
District are ready for the opening OF
the annual clean up-paint-up cam
paign. Preparedness for the warfare
Is complete, and by the time the cam
paign is ended no lurking place is TO
be left within the confines of the Ma
tional Capital in which the summer
armies of flies, mosquitoes and disease
germs may mobilize.
Every indication is that the campaign
that is to open tomorrow morning VIII
be more general and more thorough
than any similar campaign ever Waged
in Washington. More agencies of VarI-
Gus kinds have enlisted for the cam
paign than ever before, and the more
general knowledge of the bnetits TO ac-
crue from a systematic and complete
an-up-paint-up campaign is GER
tain to bring about better results than
were possible few years go, when
the public had not yet become educat-
ed to the dangers that Turk in jnsani-
tary premises, weed grown lots, foul
cellars and Easements and all the my
Rad places where dirt is the hand
maiden of disease and both are the
servants of ignorance.