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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-21
ATHOL OIL BOOM.
Company Has Been Formed to
Develop Smith Co. Prospects.
Traces of Oil Have Been Found
at Depth of 25 Feet.

Athol, Kan. Feb. pa dozen or
more representative business men and
citizens of this Smith county town
have organized a home company for
the purpose of prospecting for oil and
gas An organization has been effect
ed with Geo. w. Douglass, president;
L. N Rowe, vice president; ]. G. AL
bright, secretary, and c. G. Hutchin-
son, treasurer.
Several thousand acres of land have
already been leased in the vicinity of
Athol. Experts have been here and
made tests and report favorably.
There is considerable excitement over
the finding of traces of oil and the
samples are already on exhibition.
Traces of oil were found at depth
of rs feet
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-21
COMPLETE LIGHT PLANT.
Hoxfe to Have Light System That Will
Cost $4,000

Hoxie, Kan, Feb. 21-The electric
light plant which the city of Hoxie is
building is nearing completion, and is
expected to be in operation within
month. 1t is of the best and most
efficient construction thruout, and the
motive power is a double unit system
of the highest grade of oil engines
The cost of the plant complete will
be about $4,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-21
Douglass Prominent Man.

Mr.. Douglass, the president of the
organization, is at the head of the ele-
vator of Douglass & Rice. For many
years he was at the head of the Athol
Cooperative Grain company.
Athol bids fair to enjoy a business
and building activity this year. o. H.
Munger, druggist is getting ready to
put up a business building, rs by so
feet. L. N. Rowe, for several years
a prominent hardware and implement
dealer, has made extensive invest
ments in Louisiana. He also owns
several hundred acres of Smith county
lands. Since the oil excitement has
broken out here he will stay and help
develop the recently discovered oil
traces
A. c. Mead is among the newcom-
ers to Athol. He owns a large garage
and furnishes the power for lighting
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-21
MOVE ART TREASURES
Germany Makes Sure of Valuables IN
AIsace-LOrraine.

The Hague, Feb. 21.-Many art
treasures in Alsace and Lorraine have
suddenly been removed to the Ger
man cities of Stuttgart and Munich,
on orders from German army head
quarters, according to German news
papers received here today. The rea-
sons We're not stated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-21
For Young
and Old
Keep Your Digestion Perfect. Nothing
Is Quite So Safe and Pleasant as
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Free Trial Mailed on Request.

Thousands of men and women have
found Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets the
safest and most reliable preparation
for any form of indigestion or stom-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-21

ach trouble. But the Tablets are just
as good for little folks as for their
elders. Little children who are pale,
thin and have no appetite should use
the Tablets after eating and derive
great benefit from them.
Full sized boxes are sold by all
druggists for SO cents, and no parent
should neglect the use of this safe
remedy for all stomach and bowel
troubles if the child is ailing in any
way. Mail coupon for trial.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Suit A4ainSt DR.. Birely.

Alleging that her hearing has been I'M
paired since her ear was treated, Mamie
R. Seiss, of Graceham, entered suit in
Court for damages against DR.. Morris
A. Birely, of Thurmont. Last Wednes-
day the case was taken up as the first on
the civil docket and as one of the last at
this term of Court.
The case was taken up before a jury
with Chief Judge Urner and Associate
Judge Worthington on the bench. In his
opening statement j. F. r. Heagey, at
torney for the plaintiff. said they ex-
pected to show that DR.. Birely had been
treating Miss Seiss and that her hearing
had become impaired as result of treat
ment The suit for damages followed.
James U. Dennis, of Baltimore; George
r. Dennis, Jr., and Frank L Stoner, of
Frederick. represented the defendant.
The case was continued until Thursday
when it was taken from the jury and de-
cision rendered by the court in favor of
DR.. Birely on the ground that there was
nothing to show negligence or malpractice
on his part in the treatment of Miss
Sess.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Married..

A quiet wedding took place Monday
morning at II O'Clock at the home of the
officiating minister, Rev. H. 0. Harner,
Thurmont, when Miss Beulah Harne and
Mr.. Edgar C. Draper were united in
marriage. The bride and groom are both
residents of Garfield, this county. The
groom is son of Mrs. Mary Draper,
and the bride is the daughter of Mr.. W.
D. l.. Harne, school teacher of this
county. The contracting parties are well
known and have many friends, who wish
them a prosperous and happy voyage
through life.
Mr.. Wade Stull, son of Mr.. John M.
Stull, and Miss Mary Poole, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Poole, all of this
vicinity. were married Tuesday evening,
March 18th, by Rev. H. o. Harner at
his residence in Thurmont. The newly
weds will reside at Franklinville.
On Sunday afternoon at 2 O'Clock, Mr..
John E. Stitely, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Stitely, and Miss Grace e. Wolf,
daughter. of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Wolf, all
of near Catoctin, were married at the
home of the bride by Elder John S. Wey-
bright of Thurmont.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15

No. 9OO3 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick coun-
ty sitting in Equity.
March Term, 1917.
In the matter of the Report of Sales
filed the 9th day of March, 1917.
William A. Cramtr ct al
Michael S. Baugher ct al.
ORDERED, That on the 9Th day of
April, 1917. the Court will proceed to act
upon the Report of Sales of Personal Pro-
perty, reported to said Court by John H.
Jamison, trustee in the above cause, and
filed therein as aforesaid, to finally ratify
and confirm the same, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown before said
day; provided copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper published ir
Frederick county for three successive
weeks prior to said day.
The report states the amount of sales
to be $l393 35.
Dated this 9th day of March, 1917.
ELI G. HAUGH,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
county.
True Copy-Test:
ELI G. HAUGH, Clerk.
Charles C. Waters, Solicitor.
mch Is 1t
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
SALE REGISTER.

Under this head will appear. free of
charge, the date and character of public
sale, for which bills have been printed at
The CLARION OFFICE Space herein may
be secured when bills are printed else
where at the rate of 81 90 for the season.
On Thursday, March l5. 1917, at 10
o'clock, j. Howard and Chas. E. Miller,
executors, will sell real estate and per-
sonal property near Logs. E. l.. Stitely,
auct.
On Friday, March l6, 1917, Lewis
TrOxell will sell horses, cattle and farm
implements several miles north of Logs.
On Saturday; March II, 1917 at II
o'clock, Vim. H. Mort will sell live stock
and farm implements near Millers Bridge
and one mile south of Rocky Ridge. b
L. Stitely. auct.
On Saturday, March II, 1917 at II
o'clock, Geo. c. Zentz will sell live stock
and farm implements on the Dorsey
farm near Motters. Ed Mercer, Auct.
On Saturday, March "a, 1917, at
o'clock, Albert Rife will sell household
furniture at his residence on Carroll st
Thurmont. G. E. Wilhide. auct.
On Saturday, March Oath. at IL O'Clock
Mrs. C. M Anders will sell personal pro
pcrty in Woodsboro. f. l.. Stitely, auct
On Monday, March 26, at 10. 80 o'clock
Charles Troxell will sell lot of personal
property at his residence in Graceham
Benz. Ogle, auct.
M, |. l.. Rout will sell household articles
at his home near Thurmont. George E.
Wilbide. auct.
On Friday, March 80, 1917, at lOo'clock
Mrs. Amelia Black will sell household
articles at her home on Church street
Thurmont, At the same time and place
she will offer her farm of las acres. one
mile east of Graceham near Hoover
mill.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Doc. Got Stuck.

About a mile north Of town and near
Franklin Mills where an almost bottom
less mud hole existed for some time past.
DR.. E. B. Seton plunged his Ford car
into the mire until the running boards
rested on the mud, then she stopped and
so did the engine. After sitting on the
hood and cranking three times and not
getting away he finally rolled up his
trousers and waded in to do the crank
ing act. He finally pulled himself out,
but says the few stones that were put in
by the contractors will never be seen or
touched by other cars. He would like to
know who laughed at him while extract
ing the car from the mud. However, he
was but one of the many who got stuck.
Mr. Carl Gall pulled many cars from this
place. The place was always spoken Of
in highest terms.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15

slightly different from theirs, and one is
as good as the other, but if you begin as
Buddhist stick to that, and If you be-
gin as a Christian, stick to it until you
die. In general the priests and nuns are
very coarse looking, about the coarsest
looking set have seen here.
Now wish that could teach you some
Chinese, for just love it, but we are
told not to romanize it or until we learn
phonetic transcription. For congratula-
.ions you say "gonshe, gonshe,' - and
this is ringing in my ears for many OF
our Chinese friends have called today to
pay their respects. am glad to say
that | made ninety five per cent in my
first examination and feel considerably
ecouraged.
Just a word or two about the weather.
This Xmas was the coldest in eleven
wears. 1t has been very cold here all
week, and one day we had quite snow
fall. Today a small blizzard is with US.
Yesterday we had an engagement and
crossed the city in sedan chairs. They
have no rickhas in Yangchow. Such
sights as we saw. 1t is we'll mother is
not in China, for she would soon worry
herself into her grave pitying the poor
Chinese. Just think, they have no heat
in their houses. excepting the little they
have to cook with, which is only for
short time. There are dozens and doz-
ems of professional beggars along the
street, the sight Of which is enough to
break your heart. Many of them blind
minus an arm or leg. or both, and onl,
half clad they make you feel mighty bad,
| can assure you.
Tomorrow morning early, we take
launch and sail down the Grand Canal to
Chinkinang, and there take the train
to Marking. 1t will be cold journey
for there will be no heat. am glad
have my steamer rug.
Lots of love to you all, and best wishes
for Happy New Year. They may be
late in reaching you, but they are none
the less hearty, at least they get TO yo,
by the Old China New Year, Jan. g.
Write often.
Ever Affectionate,
Nj. P. F.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
SabiI|asviIIe News.

"Uncle Sans Reunion" a new patri-
otic cantata, was given in the Reformed
church Saturday night to an enthusiastic
and appreciative audience. The theme
is plea for that patriotism viii h mani
tests itself not in cheering and parading
only, but in love for our country and
loyalty to her laws and institutions.
Space forbids especial mention of the
many excellent numbers and the good
work done by the singers. Mr.. G. b.
Harbaugh as Uncle Sam, and the really
fine marching of the Army and Navy
boys evoked great applause Mr.. Fleet
Harbaugh as Mr.. Hyphen. composite
figure, won new laurels in his rendition
This Land Looks Best to Me-" "Made
in the U. S. A., "Uncle Sammy's
Army" ""Woman's Place is in the Home"
and Viva l. America" were stirring
numbers, given with true American
heartiness. Mr.. William Bentzel was
Mr.. Ever-Ready; Carl Firor, DR.. Peace;
Hugh Eby, Mr.. Pulpit; Miss Emma Craw-
ford, Mrs. Press; Thomas Pryor. Mr..
Money bags; Mary Crawford, Miss Suf-
frage; Agnes Harbaugh. Miss Anti;
Esther Harbaugh, most charming Lib
erty; Misses Hilda Arnsparger, Edna
Eby, Marie Law and Mrs. Irene Pryor,
North, East. South and West. The dec.
orations were most appropriate and all
who saw the production will never forget
the manly boys of the army and navy.
Some of the army suits were kindly loan
ed by Uncle Sammy's boys of Thurmont
to Uncle Sammy's boys here. Mrs. M.
l.. Firor and Miss Emma Crawford did
the costuming, and the production was
under the management of Rev. M. l..
Firor and Miss Ruth Firor.
There have been many movings In and
out the village during the past few weeks.
Mr.. Ira Brown and family have moved
into the home formerly owned by Mr.. c.
B. Harbaugh; Mrs. Emma Brown haf
moved from Highfeld into the same
house; Mr.. Roscoe Wachter has gone on
the farm formerly occupied by Mr.. Geo.
Alexander, and Mr.. Alexander has come
to the villege; MIR. Frank Willard has
moved into his own home, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roscoe Brown have come to their
farm, "Meadowbrook. Tfey will builc
new home this spring.
Mrs. Alva Collins is spending a few
weeks with her father, Mr.. VIM, Bentzel
Mrs. M. l. Firor spent few days ir
| Baltimore last week.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Lows Letter.

Mr.. Harvey and Clarence Pittenger
spent Wedn sday in New Midway.
Mrs. Ethel Pittenger and two children
spent few days with her mother, Mrs.
Samuel Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Moser of LeGore
spent Thursday with her parents.
Mr.. Chas. Hoffman visited in Thurmont
one day last week.
The Logs band played for the weddings
of Wilbur Long and wife on Thursday
evening, for Elmer Buhrman and wife
on Wednesday evening, and for William
Weddle and wife on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. May, of Creagerstown,
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. H. Fogle.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Order Nisi on Audit.

No 1876 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick coun.
ty, sitting in Equity.
March Term, 1917.
In the matter of the Auditors Report
filed the 7th day of March. 1917.
J. Howard Creager ct al
vs..
Effie D Creager, widow, ct al
ORDERED, That on the 3Oth day OF
March, 1917, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report of the Auditor, filed
az aforesaid In the above cause. to finally
ratify and confirm the same, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown before
said day; provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published ir
Frederick county, for two successive
weeks prior to said day.
Dated 9th day of March, 1917.
ELI G. HAUGH,
Clerk for the Circuit Court of Frederick
county.
True Copy-Test:
ELI G. HAUGH, Clerk.
Vincent Sebold, Solicitor.
mch Is st
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Locust Grove Letter.

Mrs. Martin Kelly spent one day last
week with her mother, Mrs Finneyfrock.
Mrs. Harry Nogle and little son Ray,
spent one afternoon last week with her
sister, Mrs. Walter Wastler.
Miss Mary Roddy spent last eek with
friends in Emmtsburg.
Mr.. Willard and son spent Saturday
afternoon with his daughter, Mrs. Glenn
Finneyfrock.
Mrs. Frank Roddy spent Sunday visit.
ing friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Phillip Grimes and Miss Lena Coli.
flower spent Sunday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. Thad Forney.
Mrs. Gaver and Mrs. Dubel of Grace
ham spent last Friday with Mrs. Isaac
Fox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Marshall spent
Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Thad Forney.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
TAX SALE!

BY virtue of the power vested in me,
the undersigned, as Collector of State
and County Taxes of Frederick County,
State of Maryland, for the year 1916, and
the term allowed by law. | will sell for
the payment of State and County taxes
for said year now due and in arrears and
for costs, at the Court House door, in
Frederick City, Frederick County, Mary
land, on
Tuesday, April 10, 1917,
AT 23O O'CLOCK, P. M,
all the following described property, or
so much thereof as will satisfy said taxes
and costs, to-wit: All that
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND
together with the Improvement thereon,
situate, lying and being in Hauvers Dis
trict, Frederick County, Maryland, con-
tanning
| ACRE and lO7 SQUARE PERCHES
of land, more or less. conveyed by deed
from Murray Harbaugh and Minnie A.
Harbaugh, his wife, dated March Is,
1911, and recorded in Liber H. w. B. 296,
folio 9, one of the Land Records of Fred
erick County, Maryland. being one-halt
of the tract of land which was conveyed
to y. B. Brown by Jacob Rohrback,
trustee, and recorded in Liber No. H.
folio 1916, &c. The part Of tract hereby
conveyed was conveyed to the said Muir,
ray Harbaugh by deed dated August %
1909, and recorded in Liber H. W. b.
No. 300. folio l73, one of the Land
Records of Frederick County, Maryland.
The property stands on the assessment
books in the name of j. p. Dare and i
assessed at SAILS. % in Hauvers District
TERMS OF SALE CASH, the pur
chaser to be at the expense Of convey
ancing.
ROGER G. HARLEY,
County Treasurer
Collector of State and County Taxes
for the year 1916, and the term allowed
by law.
mch Is At
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Twin Calves.

On Sunday last, Pauline, one of the
large Holstien cows owned by Mrs. M.
E. Dotterer, near Thurmont, gave birth
to her second set of twin calves, both
heifers. They are very fine specimens
and are doing nicely. The two weighed
l55 pounds. Pauline has record of 10
gallons of milk per day while on pasture
alone. She is a beauty and highly priz-
ed
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Rank FOOlishness.

You occasionally see it stated that colds
do not result from cold weather. That is
rank foolishness. Were it true colds
would be as prevalent in midsummer as
in midwinter. The microbe that causes
colds flourlshes in damp, cold weather.
To get rid of cold take Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. 1t is effectual and is
highly recommended by people who have
used it for many years as occasion re-
quired, and know it's real value. Obtain
able everywhere.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
testamentar' on the estate of
LAU A V. CRAVER,
dece ased All persons having claims
against thn e~tate of said deceased are
hereby warn d t. exhibit same with the
voucher thereof legally authen' icated to
the subscribt, on or before October 6,
1917, they mty be otherwise be excluded
from all ben f $ of said estate. A II per-
sons indebted TO said estate are hereby
warned t. make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this Oath day of
February, 1917
HARVEY J. FINNEYFROCK,
CHAS. E. FINNEYFROCK,
Executors.
mch st
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
WEANT.

WEANI.
Samuel Weanta resident of Bruceville
Md, was stricken with paralysis on Mon
day evening, March 6, at s o'clock, and
died early on Tuesday morning, aged II
years, IL months and 10 days.
Funeral services were conducted at
his home Friday morning at O'Clock,
after which his body was brought to
Thurmont on the 10.45 train and inferred
in the United Brethren cemetery.
Mr.. Weant is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Margaret Delphy Weant, and the
following children to mourn their loss:
J. Frank, Harvey o. and @ E. Weant,
all of Baltimore; Mrs. Geo. C. Eichel-
berger. Union Bridge; Mrs. John Kohler,
Keymar; Mervin Weant, Hagerstown,
and Bruce c. Weant, Union Bridge.
Wilhide & Creeger had charge of the
funeral at this place.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
AdvertiSin9 Spring Goods.

Mr.. Louis Sugar this week advertises
spring coats, dresses, hats, skirts, shoes,
etc. Read his adv. Spring is here and
these articles are in demand.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
HUEBENER.

Mrs. Mary S. Huebener died at her
home in Lititz, Pa, Tuesday, March 9th,
after an illness of but several days, aged
IA years. Funeral services were held
Friday last at 2 o'clock and interment
made in the Lititz cemetery.
Mrs. Huebener was known in Thur
mont and Graceham by large circle of
friends, her son, Rev. Rob't Huebener,
having served as pastor of the Moravian
churches here. She is survived by her
two sons, Revs. Robert and Louis, and
Miss Mary Huebener.
Miss Sarepta Grimes, of this place,
and Mrs. Frank Collifower, of Grace
ham, attended the funeral.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
Holds Still Aviatind.

Chicago, March 10. Hog prices touch
ed a new high point today at the Union
Stock Yards when choice heavies sold at
SIS. 10 hundred pounds.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
New Location.

Mr.. w. A. Hahn has moved his meat
room from the Fraley building on Water
street. to the room formerly occupied by
A. T. Lucas for nearly generation on
Church street.
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15

Have you secured 9. man to do your
spring matchmaking fence, gardening,
blowing, etc?
Catoctin clarion., 1917-03-15
DEATHS.

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

came over Monay to spend a few
weeks with Mrs. Chilson's father and
sister. ]. d. Kirk and daughters
Clara and Helen Mckenzie, vesta
and Irene Kirk and Myrtle Wachter
visited at the Mcknight ranch sun
day with Belle Mckenzie.
Rev. Herbert of walla walla held
services at the church Sunday both
morning and evening. He will re-
main here during the week, looking
over the field and will preach again
next Sunday morning and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hilbert who
have been visiting on Bridge creek
for several days. returned home Tues
day
Noel Warden who has enlisted in
the army as an electrician. came in
on tho stage Monday night to hid his
father good by before leaving for Van
couver where he will stay two weeks
and then go on to San Diego.
J. II. Wagner left for Pilot Rock
Tuesday on business.
Town property has been changing
hands pretty lively within the last
two weeks: Mrs. Peterson traded the
livery barn TO Vol Peterson for the
Bun Moore property, and then sold
it to Frank chamberlain, and DR.. De
vaul sold his house and lot to Fred
Grooms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11

f. Rechnn of La Grande is at the
Bowman. ",
Thos, w. Murren of Pilot Rock was
an overnieht visitor in the CITY, -
w. f. Cahill has returned to Van
sycle after spending a few days in the
city.
Mike sherlock and Lobie Lewis of
Great Falls, Montana. are here look
ing for horses TO purchase.
George ]. James of Spokane, spe-
cial agent for the Liverpool. London
and Globe Insurance Co, is in the
city with Frank Atkins.
Sol Baum will leave tomorrow
morning with a party of fishermen
for the Deschutes river. The party
intended starting yesterday but was
delayed.
w. Blair and Mrs. George Osterson
of Camas, Wash, and Robert Blair of
Vancouver. Wash. are, here to attend
the funeral of the little son OF Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H. owen. MIR. Blair is the
father of Mrs. owen and the other
two sister and brother respectively.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-05-11
u. S. TURNS DOWN
RIVER ROGUE PLEA
Appropriations Approved Gov
or Only Military Needs.

WASHINGTON. NAV 1.-THE
rivers and harbors bill was reported
tonight and makes no. provision for
the River Rogue. The bill calls for
an aggregate appropriation OF more
than $26, 900. 900. Every project In
cluded in it has tie approval OF the
president and the secretary Of war
as being called for my military ne
cessity.
The fact the River Rogue improve
ment is left out is not to be taken as
fatal to the desired Rogue work. but
rather that IL Is not deemed neces-
sary for present military needs.
Efforts to have the Rogue i'm
provement undertaken at once may
be made and IL is possible the item
may be attached in the form Of an
amendment especially as Henry Ford
wants the Improvement to make his
new tractor plant possible. The plant
was offered to the government. with
out profit TO Mr.. Ford for war work.
When the last river and harbors
bill went through. at the end OF last
session. without inclusion Of Rogue
project. IL was confidently predicteo
n would be carried in this sessions
bill Il Is now feared IL may 90 over
TO another session.
Government Projects on the Great
Lakes are all cared for BY amounts
deemed necessary for maintenance.