Catoctin clarion., 1917-04-05

lIIllluSIdSUO WCCuIiS'
Patriotic Citizens Offer Service!
In Taking Military Census.
In response to the call sent out by tn
chairmen of the two political parties TO
a meeting on Tuesday evening last, NOR
than one hundred persons responded
This meeting was for the purpose of Sc
curing volunteers to take the militar!
census of Mechanicstown District, tn
same being ordered by Gov. Harrington
Meetings of similar character wer'
held in the various districts Throughout
the county at the same time-23 meet
ings being held.
The meeting at Thurmont was callet
to order by Mr.. Charles c. Waters, chair
man of the Democratic District Contra
Committee. who, after stating the object
briefly, introduced Mr.. James H. Gam
brill, Jr., of Frederick, one of the com
mittee of five appointed by Governor
Harrington to supervise the taking OF
this census in this county.
Mr.. Gambrill outlined the work ano
tried to make it plain that the enrollmen,
of the male citizens Of the county sixteen
years of age and over, is not an enlist
ment.
In order that this work be done pro-
perly it was necessary to form an organ
: ization. Mr.. Chas. McC. Matthias nomi-
mated Major George T. Castle, veteran
of the Civil War, for chairman of this
organization, and by unanimous vote
Major Castle was elected chairman of
the local committee, his associates being
Messrs. Charles M. Root and Charles G..
Waters. Mr.. Sanford Shaffer was elect
ed Secretary.
A call was then made for volunteer
enumerators and the following persons
responded:
Frank " Anders. d. R. Rouzer, Ed.
C. Creeger, P. N Hammaker, G. R. Pal
mer, Lester S. Birely, VIM. ]. Stoner,
Victor Birely, Robert Cadow, George H.
Bussard, Rudolph Eyler, Geo. N. Eng
lish, John P. T. Matthias, Calvin Bowers,
E. l.. Root, Warner Grimes. VIM. z.
Wilhide, Arthur Rouzer, M. H. Fresh
Freshman, Walter Dorsey, Q. j. Flor
ence, David Firor, VIM. C. Brenaman,
Charles Firor, Sam'l Pryor, Emory F.
Stottlemyer, Evers Weddle. Frank R.
Martin, David Keefer, Grayson Fogle,
Kleason Stull, Calvin Eicholtz. John 7
Speak, Hooker Lewis, Lemuel Bowers,
VIM. Eaton, Chas. Matthias, Ross Shin
dedecker, all of Thurmont; John T. Joy,
Chas. Layman, and VIM. j. Martin, Of
Graceham. In addition to the above, a
number of young men of the High School
will be asked to assist.
1t was decided that the committee and
enumerators meet in the Club Room to-
night (Thursday), at which time the dis
trict will be divided and territory allotted
to the various volunteers.
Monday next is the day set for doing
this work, but for convenience of those
who probably will not be at home Mon
day, a number of enumerators will be at
the Club Room Saturday evening and
enroll all who will call. This enrolment
is compulsory, fine of $40 imposed for
every question not answered.
Every man or boy can aid the enumer-
ators materially if they visit the Club
Room sometime Saturday evening.
The following is the list of questions
to be answered:
Your Name, residence, date and place
of birth, of what country are you citi-
zen, if foreign born state date of natur-
alization, height, weight, married or sim
gle, give names of those dependent on
you, occupation or trade, race, color,
what mechanical experience you have
had, have you had military training,
are you member of any military or ma
val organization, are you a seafaring
man ETC., do you own motor boat ETC.,
can you ride horse, handle team, ride
a motorcycle, understand telegraphy,
operate wireless, any experience with
steam or electrical engines and machin-
cry, can you handle sail ospower boat,
have you any experience with high speed
marine gasoline engines, and last of all,
are you a good swimmer.
Many of these question, especially
those regarding boats, do not apply to
this community, but will catch the fel-
lows in waterfront counties.
The lists will be tabulated and should
occasion demand a call for troops, the
Governor will know exactly how many
men are available and for which depart
ment they are best fitted.
Will Discuss TOrrenS System of
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