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Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Interesting Case.
Frederick City Sued For Not
Enforcing Snow Law.

There is case in court in Frederick
city at this time that should interest the
official board of every Incorporated town
in the county and state. The city law
recurring snow and ice to be removed
from pavements was not enforced, it is
claimed, and suit has been brought
against the city for injuries received from
fall. The News of Saturday last says
1.-TWO suits were yesterday filed in
court by Attorney H. Dorsey Etchison
against the Mayor and Alderman OF Fred
erick for Mrs. Rose Emma Federline and
Albert A. Federline, her husband. OF
Frederick city. The suits are by fitting
only, the narr. specifying the damages
claimed, to be filed later. The cases are
most unusual in that the corporation is
charged with responsibility for not enforc-
ing municipal ordinance, which is alleged
to have been directly responsible for the
damages claimed to have been sustained.
The ordinance in question requires pro-
perty owners to keep the sidewalks clear
of ice and snow.
lit seems that Mrs. Federline slipped
and fell on the icy pavement on East
Seventh street the day before Christmas
and injured her arm very badly. Mr..
Etchison, her attorney, appeared before
the City Fathers and endeavored to settle
the claim but was unable to secure satis-
faction, as a result of which comes the
litigation in question.
"Mrs. Federline was on the way to
church from the home of her father-in-
law. on East Seventh street. When on
the south side of this street, near the
property of w. c. Staley, she slipped
and was thrown heavily to the street. 1t
claimed that the injury to her arm re-
quired the services of physician for
some weeks and prevented her from at
tending to her usual work.
"This is the first time that suit has
oeen entered the city for failing to enforce
ice and snow ordinance, and will be a
test case. The Strine case against the
city for failure to put into effect the dog
regulations, which was claimed to have
been responsible for canipe's attack
upon the plaintiff, was similar in some
respects. But the suits in question will
be based mainly on legal theory that the
city is charged with enforcing its own
mandates designed for the protection of
the public. Efforts will be made to
prove that the city did not enforce the
ice and snow ordinance and that East
Seventh street, where the accident occur
red, was cake of ice nearly the entire
winter. 1t is said that this is one of
very few cases that have come into court
in Maryland involving this legal issue. -
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Week May 2lst, second week of D. W.
Griffith's dramatic sensation,
INTOLERANCE,

Week May 2lst, second week of D. W.
Griffith's dramatic sensation,
INTOLERANCE,
The 1000, 900 production; four distinct
stories in one; loves history of the ages.
d. w. Griffith opens the second week
of his more than wonderful dramatic
spectacle, Intolerance, with its i'm
pressive investment at Ford's week May
2lst. The cast includes l25,0O0 people.
and the marvellous stage equipment Of
$500 horses, 1900 chariots, and an or
chestra of 40 soloists.
The play represents four distinct epochs
of history, from ancient Babylon when
Balshazzer ruled, and the vast army un-
der Cyrus stormed the city walls. There
is shown the story of jerusalem when
Christ moved among the people perform
ing miracles and extending his blessings.
In the Middle Ages, Paris Intolerance is
given splendid example in all the ma
chinations of Catherine de Medici. The
fourth story is devoted to a sacrifica ton
of the SNUG meddlers in our time. the
action taking place in western United
States.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
Admission 25 so, rs cts. and SLIGO.
Evenings, 25, 50, Is cts. $l.O0 and $l.5o.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
PreparinG For Erner8ency.

The citizens of Graceham have purch-
ased from Mr.. Ed. L. Root, agent, 3D.
gallon Ajax Chemical Fire Extinguisher.
Our neighbor town has had no fire pro-
lection of any kind except volunteer
bucket brigade, and in dry seasons water
is at times very scarce.
About ten days ago Mr.. Root gave a
demonstration in Graceham with this
machine, majority of the male residents
of the town being present. A fire was
built and when burning fiercely, the
chemical preparation was turned on it,
the result being an immediate stopping
of the blaze.
The machine is composed of 5O-gallon
tank mounted on two wheels. The water
and necessary chemicals to form gas
are placed in tank The chemical is
placed in water tight bottle, the cork
from same being released only in case of
fire. At the demonstration a pressure
was attained in the tank sufficient to
throw the liquid to the top of Mr.. Chas.
Layman's residence
Graceham people now have a machine
capable of stopping considerable blaze
and it may be the means of saving thous-
ands of dollars for her citizens.
The machine is easy to handle, can be
run through door into the house, or the
hose connected thereon can be carried in
to the house or on the roof. Every small
town should have one. The cost is with
in reach even for individual use on large
farms in rural districts. See Mr.. Root
for further particulars.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Win From Mt. Airy.

A very pretty game of ball was played
on the Thurmont High School field Fri
day afternoon of last week, the High
School team of Mt. Airy crossing bats
with the locals. Both pitchers were eff
fective when the bases were filled, this
occurring three or four times during the
game, ard the score was kept down ad.
mirably, the final result being to 2 in
favor of the home team. The attend
ance at this game was small, it being
not scheduled in the season program and
but little advertised.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Draft Age q to so.
All Men OF This Age Subject
To Military Duty.

The long deadlock nf Senate and House
conferes on the Selective Draft Military
bill was broken last week with agreement
on compromise measure under which a
great war army would be raised by Sc
lective conscription of men between the
ages of 21 and 81
Authorization for recruiting Colonel
Roosevelt's proposed volunteer division
for service in France, written into the
bill by the Senate and defended stub
bornly by the Senate conferees, finally
was thrown out on the insistence of
committeeman representing the House.
In return the House yielded to the Sem
ate's proposal for prohibition at military
posts.
The compromise bill is understood to
be generally satisfactory to the Admin
istration and to the Army General Staff,
on whose advice the original measure
was framed. The most important change
made in Congress was in the age limits,
fixed by the staff at l9 and rs, inclusive.
The Senate made them 81 and 27, and
the House 81 and 40. The ages named
in the conference agreement are 21 and
80, inclusive, making the draft applica-
BILE to all male voters under 81.
The prohibition provision as agreed to
excludes liquor, beer and wines from any
military post, but does not forbid selling
or giving these beverages to soldiers ex-
cept when in uniform
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Some Auto Race.

Last Monday night after the movie
show. two automobile parties homeward
bound, likely, and evidently inspired by
the auto race seen in the show. dashed
down East Main street at rate that
brought people from their homes and
made the hair stand straight up on heads
of pedestrians on the street. At the
pace they were going it was impossible
to recognize faces or read license num-
bers. 1t was little Ford chasing an
Overland, the former gaining on the lat
ter. The cloud of dust raised in their
wake prevented seeing how the race
ended.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
New Auto HearSe.

In order to keep pace with the times,
pndertakers, the country over, are find
ing it necessary to have auto hearses.
Thurmont can boast the fact of having
the first auto hearse in Frederick county,
Messrs. M. L. Creager g. Son are now
using one for funeral purposes. Their
hearse was built by Bateman & Co.,
Bridgeton, N. j., on Cadillac chassis,
and was brought from Philadelphia last
week by Messrs. Raymond Creager and
w. T. Grimes. The car has paneled
sides, is finished in black, and presents a
beautiful appearance.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Has Two Mayors,

Over at Funkstown, Washington coun-
ty, town election was recently held;
two tickets were in the field and two men
were elected as mayor, David A. Ingram
on the Peoples ticket and John N. Tai
bert on the Independent ticket. Both
were sworn in as mayor, and now it is
said the Washington county court will be
to decide who is who.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
A Symbol Of Health.

The Pythagorians of Ancient Greece
ate simple food, practiced temperance
and purity. As q badge they used the
five pointed star which they regarded as
a symbol of health. A red five pointed
star appears on each package of Cham
berlain's Tablets, and still fulfills its an
cient nilsson as a symbol of health. If
you are troubled with indigestion, bilious
ness or constipation, get package OF
these tablets from your druggist. You
will be surprised at thequick relief which
they afford. Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
CHARLES McC. MATTHIAS
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Moravan Church, ThurmOnt-Rev. w
r. Scheel, Pastor.
Services each Sunday at 2.3O p. m.
Trinity Reformed Church-Rev. p. E
Heimer, PHI. d., pastor.
9 80 Sunday School.
10 so am. Morning worship and AS
cension, subject for sermon, "Christ'
Final Commission.
7pm., Christian Endeavor Society.
8p.m., Evening service and sermon.
June 3rd, Whtsuntide and Trinity SUM-
day services will be held at 1890 am.
and p m., respectively.
At Apples, Ascension services at 2.3(
p m.
st. Johns Lutheran Church Rev. W
C. Waltemyer, Pastor.
$50 a. M, Sunday School.
lO. 80 a. M, Divine Worship. Sermon
to the G. A r.
7.30 p. M, Divine Worship. Sermon
by the pastor.
Prayer Meeting every Wednesday even,
ng at s pm.
Junior Christian Endeavor and Mission
Band Friday at 6.45 p, m.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Raise Hospital Rates.

The high cost of food and supplies OF
all kinds has caused the board of manag-
ers of the Frederick City Hospital to
raise rates for its patients. Single rooms
in the future will cost $l2, Sis, $40 and
S25 per week.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
New Idrertisemenfs.
Notice to Creditors.

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
JOHN w. MUNSHOUR,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit same with the
voucher thereof legally authenticated
to the subscriber on or before December
20, 1917, they may be otherwise be ex-
cuded from all benefits of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under our hand this 18th day OF
May, 1916.
CHARLES L. MUNSHOUR,
Executor.
may II st
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
State Tax Basis Over Billion.

Secretary Allan c. Girdwood, of the
State Tax Commission has made public
tabulation of the tax assessments OF
the State. which showed the total to be
81, BAT, 3l3, 678 78, of which $875, 9O3, 57S. AZ
is in real and tangible personal property;
$40, 900, 43O. ID in ordinary business cor
porations; $44, 8sl 1892 Is in domestic cor
porate shares; So, 4o3, $50. rs in distilled
spirits; $32, 553, 1925 in bank shares;
$245, 897, 346 in securities, SOB, 773, ,667. O2
in savings deposits.
The total of assessments in the several
counties and in Baltimore city We're:
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Wh0Oping Cough.

One of the most successful preparations
in use for this disease is Chamberlain's 9
Cough Remedy. s. w. McClinton, Blan-
don Springs, Ala, writes, "Our baby
had whooping cough as bad as most any
baby could have it. / gave him Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and it soon got
him WE'LL" Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17

An exchange says burial in flour will
keep silver bright for long time. Gosh!
Take the silver-we want the -four.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
ROOM TO RENT.

ROOM TO RENT.
Large Store-room in Odd Fellows
Building located on East Main street.
Possession given April 1st. For further
particulars call on or write
CHAS. M. ROOT,
w. T. WELLER.
WIN. H. STULL.
mch 12tf Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
Business Locals.
Excursion to Baltimore

From Smithburg over w. M. Railway
Saturday, May 26, 1917 by Double Pipe
Creek Cornet Band. See Posters later.
ORDER OF BAND.
may 10 st
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
New Advertisements.

Sugar.
The Gem.
Notice to Creditors.
Albert S. Ramsburg.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17

nch 12tf
Catoctin clarion., 1917-05-17
REPoRT

THE CONDITION OF THE THURNoNT
BANK, AT THURMoNT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
MAY I, 1917.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
Obituary
Mrs. A. n. Law

Emma J Foster, widow of Alfred n !.
Law, died at her home on Church
street at an early hour this Friday
morning. She had lived in Putnam
for forty-two years and was well
known.
Mrs. Law was born in Moosup, April
LIST, 1852, daughter of Alfred and Susan
Foster. She was married to Mr.. Law
in 1871 and four years later they re-
moved to Putnam where they spent
the remainder of their lives. Mr.. Law
died several years ago.
Mrs. Law was q member of the Put
nam Baptist church and for years had
taken an active interest in church af.
fairs. Several months ago she tripped
and fell on flight of steps in the
church breaking both of her wrists
Mrs Law leaves two sons, Louis f..
of Putnam and William +. of Dorches-
ter, Mass. Her brother, f. n. Foster,
of Putnam, died few months ago.
The funeral will be sunday after
noon az 2:30 o'clock, Rev. A. Il. Stone
of the Baptist church officiating.
Burial will be in Grove street GENE
terry.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
William D. Sharpe and Bride Putnam
tlueStS

William ID. Sharpe and bride of
Stamford arrived in Putnam Thurs
day afternoon from wedding trip to
New York state, the Thousand Islands,
Montreal, and other points, and are
guests of Mr.. Shapes parents, Mr..
and Mrs. c Dwight Sharpe, School
street.
William ID. Sharpe and Eleanor
Harper were married in Stamford,
June Both, by Rev. Alfred Grant Wal.
ton. Kenneth &. Sharpe, brother OF
the bridegroom, acted as best man.
Immediately after the church we'd
ding the couple left for their wedding
journey.
Mr. sharpe was born in Putnam and
is graduate OF the fPutnam High
school. He attended Cushing facade.
INV and then entered Worcester Tech.
He now has a responsible position
with the New Haven road in connec-
ton with the electrical equipment be-
tween Stamford and New York.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
Putnam Men Drawn for Jury Duty

The following is the list of jurors
drawn for the town of Putnam for a
period of one year from Sept. l next:
Arthur Tourtellotte, William 5. Bates
Iscah Reach Hector Divert
F. A. Libby Orlo Bosworth
Daniel q. Arnold r. Nj. Cole
Walter Carpenter Charles A. WILCOX
Alex Houghton William.D }. Cspwell
Leon t. Wilson Alfred bonneville
J. R. Carpenter Eugene Brousseau
Charles Clemens j. B. Daigle
Ernest l.. Davis Godiare Rivard
Charles Z Dean Dona jolly
A.P. Gagne Armand Lizotte
Frank X. Lucier DIN ID. Fsrro~s
Eugene Mignault George w BAKER
George Potvin Clinton > Anoeih
Timothe Tetreault George Locke
Frank III. Cordier George Brousseau
Ernest B. Kent l.. +. Law
Chester ri. Elliott Daniel b. Gilbert
Adler NJ. Towne DR.. +. =. simpson
]. Herbert Marsh John .. Fox
Clarence W. Chase " Z. Wheaton
Archibald Macdonald
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
THINGS WANTED FOR
COMFORT BAGS
Many Articles Being Shipped
Putnam Red Cross Speeding Up

The Putnam Chapter, AmerieanRed
Cross, has Just shipped to New York
four boxes as result of much hard
work all over the territory covered by
the local organization. Three more
boxes are nearly ready for shipment.
An urgent appeal was received the
other day TO speed up the work rooms,
especially on patients clothing, and
extra meetings have been held for the
purpose.
\ new class in First Aid is being
formed and members who desire 10
take advantage of this opportunity
should send their names to Miss Eliza
beth Clarke, vice chairman of the
chapter.
The boxes sent are as follows:
= Patients clothing-72 bed shirts, As
pair pajamas, % convalesceut gowns,
10 pair stockings.
Bandages-Muslin (unbeached) "a
dozen, crinoline dozen, flame doz-
en-, head or four-tailed bandages doz-
en-, T bandages dozen, triangular
dozen, abdominal bandages dozen,
bass wood spints 5 dozen, oakum pads
So, fracture pillows 10.
Surgical dressings SO DOZEN
Hospital linen-Sheets IL dozen, pill
low cases S dozen, towels Il dozen,
Turkish towels l 8 dozen, wash
clothes dozen.
In filing The comfort bags, the la
dies doing the work find that there is
an urgent need of the following arti-
ees: Large th:mbles, medium sized
safety pins, common pins, small round
mirrors, .handkerchiefs, writing pads
and envelopes, post cards, collapsibe
aluminium drinking cups and tan shoe
laees.
Though it is not expected that every
one can give all of the articles needed,
if everyone will give one or two arti
eles, or as many as possible, the need
will be met. Anyone wishing TO con-
tribute please confer with, or send the
articles to Mrs. A. 1. Morse.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
NO %
LIFE CRUSHED OUT
BY TREE LIMB
Body Of Little Dorothy Avery Found
After Family Dog Came Home Alone
Had Been Dead Two Hours. Child At
tached Swing TO Heavy Branch WHICH
Was Dislodged by Motion

When the family dog OF Arthur p
Avery, East Woodstock, returned
home at supper time, Friday evening,
without his little mistress, alarm was
felt for Dorothy, aged IL, and a search
revealed her dead body lying In the
pasture with heavy tree limb resting
on her chest over her heart. Medical
Examiner Dr. +. II. Pike thought that
the child had been dead about two
hours.
Dorothy had been around the home
during the afternoon and about 4
o'clock she took q piece of rope and
went down into pasture adjoining
the house. In the pasture was tree
from which heavy limb had been
cut and left with the butt of the limb
resting against the tree trunk. To
this limb the child attached the rope
and made her swing She was
swinging and singing in the JOY Of
childhood when the Avery's hired
man passed near where she was, ne
childs care.free happiness attracted
the hired man and he called TO her
saying, "Having good time Daro'
thy2a and she replied, "Yes, m hav-
ing fine time These are probably
the last words she ever spoke.
Herman ehstiee, who was loading
hay In field on an adjoining farm,
heard the heavy limb fail but thought
nothing of 1t as he did not know that
Dorothy was near.
At supper time the family dog,
which Ind been with its little mistress,
returned TO the house atone. The dog
WINS asked where Dorothy WINS aud
whined This alarmed Mrs. Avery
and she went out around the house
calling her daughter but received no
response. She then went into the
house and called up some near neigh
bors on the telephone and asked IL
Dorothy was calling on them. When
she caled the GhAfioe home MIR. Chat.
fee at once remembered the falling
limb and said To his wife, ~ wonder
If little Dorothy was there"
Mr.. Chaftee hurried TO the Avery
home where he told Mr.. Avery his
fears and the two men hurried to the
orchard. There they found the little
girl lying dead with the heavy limb
resting upon her chest, silent evidence
of how the motion OF the swing had
dislodged the limb that crushed the
child,s life out. After the body was
viewed by the medical examiner IL
was removed to the home where IL was
received by n distracted family.
Dorothy was bright little girl and
had many friends In the village and
throughout the town who were shock
ed and saddened by the dreadful lacci-
dent. Besides her parents she leaves
sister, Marion, a nurse In the Day
kimball hospital, and two brothers,
Chester and Robert.
The Avery family removed from
Waterford to East Woodstock five
years ago. Mr.. Avery purchased the
Frank steere place Of Frank Jordan
and Is successful farmer.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
Big GATHERING
The GrOseyenOrdales viii Turn Out to
DO Honor to Agent ReardOn
Parade, Music, Drills and Sports on
Base Ball Grounds

The oVerseers in the mills of the
Grosvenordale company have arranged
for an out door celebration, Saturday
afternoon, in honor of, and as fare
we'll reception to, 1.-THE retiring agent,
John +. Reardon
All of the stores in the villages will
close from 8 to 4.30 O'Clock and there
will De general holiday air. Fire
companies, A. and b. dressed in uni.
forms presented to them by Mr.. Resr-
don, will march TO the, Reardon home
al 2.45 O'Clock and escort Mr.. Reardon
to the Rearden base ball field where
the exercises will take place. The
Band Canadienne will furnish music
The Garde Martial will give an ex-
hibition drill and also the Boy Scouts
There will be base ball game between
the two fire companies. Z. Fl. Krispec
will act as master of ceremonies and is
expected to make an address.
Mr.. Reardon has endeared himself
to the hundreds of employees he has
had under him for the past years.
They have learned to respect him as a
superior and as a man. He has dealt
justly with them at all times and was
always ready to listen TO what any en-
ploye had to say They take this man
ner of publicly showing the esteem and
respect they feel for him at this hour
when he is about TO leave them.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13

Owing to many complaints and
much adverse criticism the games of
chance that have been in operation
ever since the Moose Carnival opened
on the lot at the corner OF Front and
Bridge streets last Saturday were
stopped by the police Thursday. Tie
men were notified that 'they could
not continue and although they begged
to be allowed to run until the end OF
the week were refused and gave no
trouble, several of them leaving the
city.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
Clerks First Half Holiday

The business section looked like an
unusually quiet Sunday, Thursday af-
ternoon, when stores were closed for
the clerks first half holiday. While
the clerks OF the north end have had
several half holidays, Thursday was
the II rst for the downtown salespeople.
Many parties were made up and
Roseland and AIexander's lakes were
popular places of the pleasure seekers.
None of them stayed aroundlthe bust
ness section. They got as far away
from the scene Of the daily toll IS pos
sible and forgot IL. All felt,refreshed
and the better for the half day when
they returned to work this Friday
morning.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
The Boys on the Lake With the Island

Oh, have you heard the story that's true
OF the bunch of boys some twenty-five
Who left their homes in order to view
The lake with the wonderful islands.
They called their Camp the Bide a wee
A dandier place you rarely see
They got 1t all for nary fee
This Camp on the lake with the Is.
lands.
Swimming and boating and hiking too,
They fished little and caught few,
They wet their feet in the morning dew
These boys on the lake with the is
lands.
The had cook with wonderful skill,
She only of all could make them still,
For up TO the brim their mouths she'd
fill,
These kids on the lake with the islands.
Wonderful appetites everyone had,
They shovelled the food as If they were
mad,
These boys on the lake with the is
lands.
Plainfield cake with ice cream sauce,
gingerbread for an after course
They swallowed them all without re-
morse,
The boys on the lake with the islands.
They stayed a week and wished it was
four,
They slept each night just one hour
more,
They rowed and liked until they were
sore,
These boys on the lake with the is
lands.
Now all We Cam pers just listen to me,
When We want TO be happy, and De
care free,
Just pack up your grip and get under
atree,
By the lake with tnel wonderful is
lands.
Putnam patriot., 1917-07-13
Auto Races at NarraganSett Park

Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Pal
ma, the cream of motor racing skill
will meet on the Narragansett Park
Speedway, Providence, Saturday, July
21st, in series of races for the worlds
cham ionship. Governor K. Livings-
ton Beekman will be honorary referee.
Oldfield is driving faster car than
ever before. 1t is constructed with
the drivers seat completely covered,
and Barney claims that he can turn it
over completely and still be safe.