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The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1917-10-11
PLAIN TALK TO THE PEOPLE

we'll in Bemd certain indi
vua dscredi certain public officials
singled feel their
slipping whose have slipped They loudly of short
omngs their pratte that of the childish They act like
spoiled kids and their mouthngs pouring water
things
that THEY the ONLY
The Lord only knows that the conducting the public
past enough blower And the
PEOPLE TAXPAYERS Bemidt
TOO
gang,
going down them all too rapidly The wgge growing fainter
indeed brazeness in it's brazen
The Pioneer has fought for honesty Bmd
Berami
for such action has taken the battle
make for better Bemidu where s r,a sht ,ve IN IN ctot m H
this
incurred the enmty of certain persons
will people might they
overthrow the ring that had
undercover
of tin horn political bo The men and women of Bemd are of
believe They will
country
for the Bemd
something
There's too many young fools running things The towns going
devil"
FOOLS
imagines.
There nothing
who would atter everything Bemid
They seek opportunity
their dictionary They
themselves people,
good and u their
records held leopards
The county attorney
the machine which
uze with dr Shiny mud They have attacked him in the most peule
IN manner which would make any man. unless he had wide
saffron stripe his
honest public office from lot of mudslngers
Since the w. w. agitation
seized like leech
call attention others what
petty politics.
higher They
individuals would occupying
axpaye were concerned Tho last ter
for Betrami questioned
simply personal feeling and cheap politics.
it,
When Thomas swinson took organizing Home
Guard under Lebe
the subscriptions organized what
was 10 De The Home Guard
md of standing in all happens Mr. swnson
commissioned the CAPTAIN
the he being in the Phil
Every effort us have
Three or four even went to St. Paul pos
sDe the removal of Captain
the city of Bemdi and has
the hoe than thou bunch
The because the gang can't n him
And the members of the know
City Attorney coming his There are criticisms
OF the most petty nature the
city attorney wearing halo of the
kicks YOU never but at tho
time the people of the city holding their noses
Dr. G. M Palmer the Betrami County Pub,c
Safety commission of course Palmer MT ,o
OF the od school, He to stomach
mas also been attacked and hped
" they can't the driving
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05

Monday afternoon last, while the mer-
curry was close to the IS degree mark,
clouds began making their appearance
from behind the mountains to the west.
and heavy peels of thunder were heard
in the distant.
In short time rain could be seen fall
ing to the south of Thurmont from q
swift moving cloud, and for time 1t ap-
peared as though no rain would fall here.
Another cloud appeared in the west and
in short time rain began falling. APP
parently the two clouds came together,
the direction of the wind changing, and
in few minutes rain and hail was fall
ing In torrents.
More hail fell in Thurmont in short
time than perhaps ever fell here during
a single storm, the streets being covered
with stones, many of which were as large
as pigeon eggs. Many persons thought
this vicinity would meet the same fate as
large tracts to the north and south OF
Thurmont several weeks ago when prac-
t,cally all crops were destroyed.
So far as we learn no damage was done
in Thurmont by the hail. but to the
northeast corn and grain was damaged
considerably. Corn brought to town
from Mr.. Jacob Keefer's farm was cut
very bad. his whole crop being riddled.
In the vicinity of Motter's station corn
was damaged, and wheat yet standing
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
SECOND HEAVY HAIL STORM.
Visits Portions Of County Not Affected
Bv Storm of Several Weeks Ago.

was broken and much of the grain beat
en- from the head. This storm at Motter's
was not near as bad az that Of several
weeks ago, and the same. applies to Mt.
st. Mary's vicinity.
It is stated that no hail and very little
rain fell at Creagerstown Monday after
noon. A heavy wind, however, swept
through that section. Wheat shocks
we're upset and scattered about fields,
trees broken and uprooted and other
damage done.
Heavy rains were reported from many
sections of the county Monday. Harvest
ing was stopped for q day or two. but
the rain did much good to corn and other
growing crops.
At Myersville, this county, was hit by
the hail. A report in the Frederick Post
says:
Myersville was hardest hit by the storm
this time and hail as large as hulled wal
nuts fell in considerable quantity. The
hailstones fell 90 fast and hard that gar
dens were chopped to pieces and it 10
thought that the corn and wheat will be
damaged to some extent. The corn was
hit the hardest this time AZ the wheat 10
in the shocks and could not be damaged.
Window panes were broken in all houses
where the shutters were not closed and
az high 40 thirteen large window panes
we're reported broken in one house.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Must Dim Auto Lights.

A bill passed at the special session OF
the Legislature makes it unlawful to run
an auto on the highways of Maryland
with glaring headlights "unless the same
shall be 90 designated that no portion OF
the beam of the reflected light projected
to the left of the axis of the vehicle.
when measured rs feet or more ahead Of
the lamps, shall rise above 42 inches
from the level Of the surface on which
the vehicle stonds under all conditions Of
load"
Under another provision motor vehicles
when at rest, shall display ut least one
light, white in front and red in the rear,
and visible for 200 feet each way. These
lights are to be attached to the left Of
the vehicles.
The law relating to automobile lights
is made Statewide, and no city, county
or municipality shall have the right to
make or enforce any local ordinance or
regulations contrary thereto.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Limits YOUNG AutOiStS.

Motor Vehicle Commissioner Baugh-
man issued statement in which he said
that only in case where there is pressing
need will he issue permits for driving
automobiles to boys and girls between l6
and 10 years of age, as authorized by
the new law, and that no persons be-
tween these ages will be liscensed mere
ly to drive pleasure vehicles.
At the time the act was passed those
back Of it explained that the purpose
was to enable farmers and others to use
boys to operate their motortrucks and
business automobiles so that men could
be rele ased for other work. Mr.. Baugh-
man puts q strict Interpretation on the
act and willenforce it rs war emergen-
cy measure only.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Postal Service Abroad.
Agency Established in France
Ho Nonronsnuonn ~ Cn16iopc

Agency Established in France
for Convenience Of Soldiers.
Postmaster General Burleson has made
arrangements whereby American Expedi-
tionary Forces in France will have con-
veniences with respect to mails to and
from their camps. A foreign agency
will be established at some port in France
and the matter of postage covering let
tiers, postcards and printed matter will
be on the same basis as in the United
States.
A lettle written by an American soldier
in France and endorsed by field officer,
may be transmitted without stamps, the
postage being collected in this country
at the domestic rate.
Mail addressed to members Of the ex-
peditionary forces should bear the COM
plete designation of the division, regi-
ment, company and organization to
which the addressee belongs, as we'll as
the name and address Of the sender. and
be fully prepaid by postage stamps affix-
ed. Under no circumstances should the
sender of mail matter to q member OF
the expeditionary forces attempt to
designate on the addressed envelope
the location of the unit.
Postmasters are directed to forward
all matter addressed American Expedi-
tionary Forces" to New York.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
q States Bone Dry.
Reed Amendment FOrbidding
Shipment of Liquor Into
Prohibition Territory Now
Effective.

Twenty-three states are now bone dry.
The reed amendment prohibiting ship
ment Of liquor into any territory where
it's manufacture or sale is prohibited,
went into effect last Saturday at mid
night.
Eleven other states are partially A.
fected by the Legislation which has been
hailed by temperance advocates as the
greatest single step toward abolition OF
of the liquor traffic yet taken in the ma
TONS history.
The law bars from prohibition areas,
whether states or smaller corporations,
all mail matter containing advertise
ments or soliciting for orders for intoxi-
cants, a provision designed to aid in en-
forcing the anti-shipment feature by
suppressing the activities of mail-order
houses in dry territory.
Justice and Postoffice Department off,
Gals have made extensive preparations
for enforcement of the statue. United
States marshals and postal inspectors
everywhere have been instructed to be
on the lookout for violations. There are
heavy penalties for violations.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Reformation Service
In st. Johns Lutheran Church
Thurmont, Sunday, July 8, ,
$50 p. M.

The Four Hundredth Anniversary Of
the Reformation will be fittingly cele-
bratea in the Thurmont Lutheran Church,
Rev. w. c. Waltemyer, pastor. The
Lutheran churches of Emmitsburg and
Sabillasville. Rev. C. w. Reinewald, pas
tor; Rocky Ridge, Rev. W. 0. lbach,
pastor; Creagerstown, Rev. c. A. Shilke.
pastor; will unite with Thurmont in this
service. The pastors of all the participant
ing congregations will be present and
take some part In the service.
The address will be delivered by Rev.
Abdel Ross Wentz, Phi. D., Professor Of
Church History in the Lutheran Theolog-
ical Seminary at Gettysburg. His SUBJ
ject will be "Our New Freedom in the
Reformation. Special musical num-
bers have been arranged. This service
promises to be of unusual interest to all
Professionals. The public is cordially in
vited.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Business Locals.

LOST.
Small. Light Brown colored, short
tailed dog, that answers to the name of
Brownie. Reward If returned to
c. w. LIDIE,
tune S2t Thurmont, Md.
-------~~------
LOST.
PAIR FRAMELESS NOSE GLASSES
attached to q Gold Automatic Pin bear
ing Initial 20" Reward, regardless of
condition either Pin or Glasses to the
person returning same to
MRS. ORPHA FISHER,
JUS It Carroll St., Thurmont, Md.
ROOM TO RENT.
Large Store-room in Odd Fellows
Building located on East Main street.
Possession given April lst For further
particulars call on or write
CHAS. M. ROOT,
w. T. WELLER.
WIN. H. STULL.
inch 12tf Thurmont, Md.
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Notice To Contractors.
STATE OF MARYLAND.

STATE OF MARYLAND.
STATE ROADS COMMISSION.
SEALED Proposals for building one
section of State Highway, as follows:
CONTRACT NO. F-A-FRED-
ERICK COUNTY-One section
of road through Thurmont,
distance of approximately "a
mile. (Concrete)
will be received by the State Roads Com
mission, at it's Offices. COL Garrett Build
ing, Baltimore, Maryland, until IL M. on
the l7th day of July, 1917, at which
time and place they will be publicly OPEN
ed and read.
Bids must be made upon the blank form
contained In the book of specifications.
Specifications and plans WILDE furnished
by the Commission upon application and
cash payment of $l.0O, as hereafter no
charges will be permitted.
No bids will be received unless accom-
panied by certified check for the sum
of Five Hundred $500 Dollars, payable
to the State Roads Commission.
The successful bidder will be required
to give bond. and comply with the Acts
of the General Assembly of Maryland,
respecting contracts.
The Commission reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
BY order of the State Roads Commits
sion this 18th day of June, 1917.
FRANK H. ZOUCK,
Clyde H. Wilson, Sec'y. Chairman.
july SIT
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Secured Another Contract.

The construction Of the Creagerstown-
Lewistown State Aid Road Of four and a
half miles will cost approximately $751;
600. Monday afternoon the County
Commissioner awarded the contract for
the building of this highway to Mr.. L. r.
Waesche, Thurmont.
The contract was awarded by the coun-
ty officials subject to the approval Of
the State Road Commission.
According to present plans, work will
be started on the road some time in
August or September, at least, just as
soon as final arrangements are made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Firemen Elect Officers.

At the meeting of Guardian Hose Co.
held Monday evening, the following per-
sons were elected as officers for the next
year:
President-Samuel B. Bennett.
Vice President George N. English.
Secretary-Charles r.. Stocksdale.
Treasurer-Lester S. Birely.
Foreman-E. L. Root.
Chief Hose Director George Hahn.
Chief Pipeman--J. Claude Freeze.
Chief Plugman- Roscoe Mackley.
Chief Coupler Kleason Stull.
Chief Ladderman-William Henshaw.
The Company voted to purchase. thro'
Mr.. E. L. Root, an Ajax Chemical Fire
Extinguisher of fifty gallon capacity.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Fix Your LAMPS.

Every person owning an automobile
should acquaint himself or herself with
the new law governing lights on same.
Col. Baughman and his many deputies
will be looking out for you, and perhaps
the cost of remodeling your lamps would
be less than the fine imposed. All deal
ers should know what is required and be
In position to do your work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Why Not q New Name7

Church street and Water street, all
and both the same street in Thurmont,
the same being the State road and the
beginning of both being q line in the mid
die of Main street, often confuses strahg-
ers who come to town. Why not, now
that the Town Commissioners have turn
ed the bed of these streets over to the
State, call this thoroughfare State street.
We would then have North and South
State street and East and West Main
street. 1t seems to US that this would
be much better than having the same
street known as Church and Water.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
100 Years Old.

The Farmers & Mechanics National
Bank of Frederick last Thursday cele.
brated its Tooth birthday. it's charter
having been granted June %, 1917. This
bank issued q very pretty booklet giving
a brief sketch of its one hundred years
of banking, and containing photos of its
various presidents and buildings In which
the bank has been doing business these
many years. The total resources of this
bank is $2,247, 359.40.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Festival.

Mt. Carmel Catholic Church will hold
its annual Festival on the lawn in front
of the church in Thurmont, on Saturday
evenings. July l4th and 2lsr. There will
be plenty of music and plenty of good
things to eat and drink. Everybody in.
vited.
may "a IT,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam'l Willet and son Of
Williamsport, and Mrs. Robert H. Rohr-
er and son of Hagerstown. spent some
time with Mr.. VIM. H. Stull of this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Stull Of Wash
ington, D. c., spent a few days at the
home Of Mr.. VIM. H. Stull, they being
on their wedding tour.
Messrs. Lloyd and Morris Bennett of
Frederick, spent several days recently
with Mr.. Luther Hetterly.
Mrs. Fannie Landers of Orange, N.
Y, is visiting at the home of her mother
Mrs. John Landers.
Mr.. Frank Suman, of Frede rick, visit
ed Mr.. Peter N. Hammaker last Sunday.
Mr.. Atlee Young. of Hagerstown,
spent several days last week with friends
in this place.
Mr.. William Hetterly has been suffer-
ing the past two weeks from a large
goitre, he being unable to be aboutl
Mrs. James Nunemaker and daughter,
Mrs. J. H. Cassell, are spending the
week in Philadelphia.
Major Geo. T. Castle has been very
much indisposed during the past two
weeks, much of the time being confined
to his bed. He is able to be about town
again.
Miss Marie A. Eyler of this place left
last week for Harrisburg where she will
visit friends. From there she will 60 to
Niagara Falls where she will visit Mr..
Edgar Eyler who is at Fort Niagara In
the Reserve Officers Training Camp,
Company l. She will also visit in Can
ada.
Miss Bina Roger and Miss Nichols, of
Cascade, were guests of Miss Clara Kelly
Sunday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Rouzer and
daughter, Of Washington. D. c., spent
Sunday last with friends in this place.
Miss Lillian Kelly, a graduate of the
Class of II Of the Thurmont High School.
is taking the teachers training course al
the Maryland Agricultural College.
Mrs. w. D. johnson and Miss Flors
johnson Of Joliet, ILL.,, and Mr.. Pau
johnson of Canton, Ohio, are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan'l Flory.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
So ROUND TRIP
Everyday and Sunday
PEN-MAR PARK

Mountain Coney Island
And Children's Playground
Prof. Bohl's Popular Orchestra
Libby's ADJUSTMENTS Attractions
Sacred Concerts on Sundays
Prof. Tobin's New Dances
30 Cents Round Trip
CHILDREN 25 Cents
Trains leave Thurmont 5. SO A. N. II. 80 A.
M. Returning, leave Pen Mar 6.OOP. N.
Western Maryland Ry.
A Wonderful Trip of Beautiful Scenic
Grandeur and every Mountain Enjoyment
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Just the Tning for Diarrhoea.

"Just two years ago l had severe at
tack of diarrhoea which lasted over q
week." writes w. C. Jones, Buford, N.
d. II became 80 weak that ! could not
stand upright. A druggist recommend
ed Chamberlain g Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. The first dose relieved
me and within two days / was 40 well as
eyer" Many druggists recommend this
remedy because they know that 1t 10 re-
liable. Obtainable everywhere.
Adysrt,semsnt,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Much Wheat Cut.

Farmers in this vicinity began cutting
wheat the latter part of last week, Mr..
A. D. Hoover, of Graceham. cutting Is
acres last Friday. He reports that he
has the best crop this season that he ever
raised.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Festival.

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. E.
church will hold festival on the church
lawn Saturday night, July 7th. Cake,
ice cream, homemade candy and fruit
punch will be on sale.
Jun ID 1t
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Notice..

Festival postponed, Dew Drop Inn,
Thursday evening. July IL. in yard ad-
Joining Community Club Room.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Will Address Class Workers.

Congressman F. N. Zihlman will speak
before the 4lst annual convention of the
American Flint Glass Workers Union,
which will be held in New Bedford. Mass,
from July 2-l6, on the subject, 1.-THE
War and Labor's Needs and Duty" Mr..
Zihlman is the only member Of Congress
from the Glass Workers trade, having
started to work in a glass factory when
II years Of age. and is one of the best
known flint glass workers in the country.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05
Festival.

The st. Stephens P. E. Church Guild
will hold festival on the church lawn
Saturday evening, August 4. Ice cream,
home made cakes and candies.
Jun % St
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Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Moravian Church, ThurmOnt-Rev. w.
r. Scheel, Pastor.
Services each Sunday at $50 p. m.

st. Johns Lutheran Church-Rev. w.
c. Waltemyer, Pastor.
$50 a. M, Sunday School.
1880 u. M, Divine Worship. Sermon,
Fishers of Men,"
7.3O p. M. Union Service commemorate
ing the Four Hundredth Anniversary OF
the Reformation. Address by Rev.
Prof. Abdel R. Wentz, Phi. D., subject,
"Our New Freedom in the Reformation. |"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1917-07-05

06O01o6 ~~O -
THE CONDITION OF THE THuRNoNT
BANK. AT THURxoNT. IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
JUNE 20, 1917.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. ........ $3.50, 7a2 81
Overdrafts, secured and unss-
Stocks, bonds, securities, etc. 255, 573 81
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, ..I.;.....:.... 1S'0OO w
record, ................. LIZ II
Private Banks and Bankers
and Trust Companies, other
than reserve, ............ 6,674 S6
Checks and other cash items, 1855 36
agsnts, ......:........:. $3.50 80
Bank, viz. .............. s55s Ga
~ D. SoEACuCy 044A Ave-
tionsl Bank notes. 4,76200
Gold Coin. ........ 6S7.W
Gold Certificates $4,000
Nickles and Cents 20s.A
Total, ................... 1890, 5O4 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, .,.....$ Is, 900 90
Surplus fund, ................ $4,000 90
penses and taxes paid. s,7s2 So
Contingent Interest, $50 rs |
Due to National, State and
Private Banks and Bankers
and Trust Companies other
than reserve, ........... 81 IL
Subject to check. 69,076 81
Certified checks..,. rs 40
Cashiers checks out
Savings and Special, ........ 4so,s72 81
Total, $3.50, 5O4 81 |
STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY OF FRED
ERICK, -:
I, Jno. G. Jones, Cashier Of the above |
named D0nx, 90 oOl0mniy oWo9f tnSt the
above statement 10 true to the best OF my |
and belief.
JNO. G. JONES,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
26th day Of June, 1917.
Earl T. Kelbaugh,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
MORRIS A. BIRELY,
CHAs. M. Roof, Directors.
PETER N. HAMMAKRR,
G. 4 P. Phone-Thurmont A-W
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EO CENTS
CV ROUND TRIP
Red Mems Reunion
PEN-MAR PARK
THURSDAY, JULY IL.

Prof. Bohps Popular Orchestra
Prof. Tobin's New Dances
Libby's Amusement Attractions
Children's Playground
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Western MARYLAND Ry.

Fer fares and schedules from other
stations consult ticket agents.
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80 Cents Round Trip

Children between 3 and IL years 25cts.
Trains leave Thurmont $50 A. M. and
II. 33 A. M. Returning, leave Pen-Mar
K m d M
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SHIPLEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus Shipley en-
tertaincd Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
liam Davis and son, Raymond, Of Bird
Hill; Miss Ruth Davis was week {
end guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. columbus
GhipIcy.
Mr.. and Mrs.. J. T. WiIhide had a.
their guest Saturday and Sunday Miss
Arna Mae Hartman, Of Westminster.
Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Shipley and
Mr.. and Mrs William Davis, Mr.. Am
on -hiDlcv and Mr.. I.GO Davis mNtOred
to Gainesville, Pa, October p.
Miss Marie POl&ter spent one day
last week with Mr.. Gladys Bair, near
Blooms.
Mr.. Lester PoIstcr, Of Sykesyille,
spent last Wednesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew POlster.
Mrs Mary Mitten, Of Westminster,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles Magin.
Mr. and Mrs. j. +. Wilhide and Miss
Anna Mae Hartman spent Sunday even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. S. VI. OWingS
and family, near WariicldSburg.
Mrs Martha Bowers and Miss ks-
tella Bowers spent Wednesday even
ing with Mrs Dora Lester, near War
fieldsburg
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson entertain
ed Friday Mr.. and Mrs. Dock ShryOck
and family, Of Pennsylvania.