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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06
From One of the Boys
Mr.. A. T.. Lytle is in receipt of the
following soldier letter:

Mr.. A. f.. Lytle is in receipt of the
following soldier letter:
Headquarters Company sth. Tnfnniry,
Cnmp Fremont, cal, June u, 1918.
Friend Lytle-I sent to you from
Denver two suit cases to keep for me
and hope you received them. Drop
me IL card letting me know if you
have them.
Our training goes on every day and
the more they give us the better |
like the work.
We received a hint that we would
leave here in the next three weeks
for "Somewhere" of course that is u
secret they cannot tell us yet.
The Sth regiment, to which be-
long, has made rapid progress in
training, and l believe will give good
account of itself in battle.
Us four boys from Meeker here are
in three different companies. l'min
Headquarters Co. Berry in Machine
Gun Co. John McCoyne and Dick
Chamberlain in b Co. We all like
army life; living in tents not over
hundred yards apart.
The Y. NJ. G. A. is II fine thing in
the army as it gives the young man
in the service place to pass away
idle time by reading books, maga-
zines, and writing letters, as they
furnish all writing material, and see
ing moving pictures freeevery night.
Write soon. WIN j. CULBERTsoN.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06

The other day, just after the strike
at White River, Bob dropped into
Tom Scotts Office, saw the samples
of the oil and the sand from the pres
ont well aud told Tom how for thirty
years he had been expecting to see
that very thing.
He told also how he had tested the
gas at the old well and was satisfied
that it was rich in gasoline, and how
he had often thought of trying to
clean out the well and making gaso-
line from the gas. Incidentally he
bought a large block of stock in the
White River Company and says he
now expects to realize his dreams of
the last thirty years of seeing the
White River field IA big producer Of
both oil and gasoline from gas.
Thirty years is n long time for one
to wait for the realization of his
hopes. but we notice that everyone
who has had any connection with the
White River field has become more
and more enthusiastic over the pros
poets as the time rolls by.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06
Doing Good

Few medicines have met with more
favor or accomplished more good
than Chamberlain's Collie and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. John Il. Jahtzen,
Delmeny, Sask., says of it, ~ have
used Chamberlain's Collie and Diar-
rhoea Remedy myself and in my fam
lily, and can recommend 1t as being
an exceptionally fine preparation"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06
A Pioneer Oil and Gas Man

Mckee the White River
country He oil
field like
TomS discovery
becam and took n
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06

WANTED = Experienced woman
for general housework on ranch. Ap-
ply this office. j22-tf
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06

The Ladies Aid of the Catholic
church will meet at the Red Cross
rooms every Monday afternoon to do
Red Cross work.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06

Nature seldom gives man COM
pleXion because she knows that the
durn fool would spend as much time
on it as girl does on hers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06

You can contract cold now as easy
as earlier in the season. Check and
cure it by using Strehlke's BROMO-
FEBRIN.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1918-07-06

Thrift Stamps at the Postolficc.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Frank|inviIIe News.

Those who spent Thursday with Mrs.
John Wilhide were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Springer of near Emmitsburg. Mrs.
Maurice Baxter and daughter, Sallie and
Marion Matthews and Mrs. Frank Kel-
baugh.
Mrs. Chas. Eyler and Mrs. John Seiss
spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Howard
Ridenour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Eyler and family of
Eyler's Valley spent last Thursday with
their daughter, Mrs. Tom. Ridenour.
Mr.. E. A. Fry and Miss Marie Devices
spent Sunday with friends near Freder-
ick.
Mr.. Clinton Blickenstaff was in Fred
erick on Saturday.
Mrs. Aaron Stull and family and Mrs.
Ed. Devices and family visited Mrs.
Samuel Devices on Sunday.
Mrs Howard Freshour and family and
Mrs. Baker Fraley spent Thursday with
Mrs. Freshour's parents near town.
Misses Myrtle and Mamie Eyler and
Mrs. Joseph Fry spent Friday evening
with Mrs. Howard Ridenour.
Miss Anna Pryor, who has been spend
ing some time with Miss Lulu Devices,
left on Thursday for Baltimore.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Gracehan1 Letter.

Next Sunday the Sunday School will
meet at $50 a. m. At 1890 confirma-
tion service will be held. IL persons will
renew their covenant of baptism through
confirmation. This service will be fol-
lowed by the celebration of Love Feast
and the Holy Communion. In the even
ing there will be patriotic meeting in
the interest of the Red Cross and the
War Savings Stamps.
Last Sunday evening the pastor of the
Moravian church gave interesting Incl
dents of his trip to Bethlehem and Naza-
reth, Pa.
Last Saturday several men of the Mo-
ravian church plowed and planted field
near the church with corn and potatoes.
Miss Florence Buhrman, who returned
from the Frederick Hospital is improving
rapidly.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week of May goth, new play by Geo.
V. Hobart
LOYALTY"
a sequel to the great triumph, "Exper-
ience.'
Mr.. Hobart describes his play as an al
legorical play of today. 1t deals with
questions of the present time treated
from patriotic standpoint.
The play, like its famous predecessor,
involves Youth and Love, the two prin-
cipal characters in the drama. 1t begins
where Experience" left off. The sue
ceeding scenes show Youth responding
to the call of Duty when his country en-
ters the war, and the adventures of Love
who stays at home and of Youth who
goes away to fight for his country.
Loyalty" is play in three acts and
twelve scenes, with incidental music by
Silvie Helm, and will be presented by a
company of Ga people. There will be 81
speaking parts in the play and the cast
includes many well known actors and ac'
tresses
The management predicts a great bus
mess and suggests that if you wish to
see the play you order seats at once.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday
Admission, rs and so cts. Evenings so,
rs and 81.
Week of May 81, the new modern dra
ma, In Net" by N. Thompson.
adv.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Hey! You Boy!

Every boy riding bicycle wants to be
very careful as to where he rides that
machine. Riding on the sidewalks in
town has become somewhat a nuisance,
and recently one of the Commissioners
come near being run over by one of the
many cyclers. The Commissers now ask
US to sound note of warning to those
riding wheels. An ordinance prohibits
same and provides fine for the offence,
and the same will henceforth be enforced.
Pavements were made for pedestrians,
not for bicycle tracks. If you have dol
lars to spend keep on riding on the side
walks and you will be relieved of some
of them.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Personal.

DR.. H. l.. Gall, U. 5. NJ, spent the
past week with his parents at this place.
Mrs. S. A. Shaver of Frederick spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. Clyde
Shaver, Altamont Ave.
Private Elmer Grimes of Camp Meade
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shannon Grimes.
Lieut.. Edgar Eyler, of Camp Meade,
and Sergeant Horton Rouz.r, of Camp
Mcclellan, visited friends and relatives
here the past week.
Miss Helen Zimmerman of Hagerstown
visited relatives here last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. z. Wilhide and
children visited in Smithsburg last Sun
nay.
Master John Late spent few days
with friends in Baltimore last week.
Mrs. Geo. Late and son Horace visited
Mr.. Clay Putnam and family recently.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Startling, But True.

Did you hear the latest? There is 60
ing to be big time at the Thurmont
High School, Friday, May "a, 1918.
PATRONS DAY will be observed for
the first time. From 9 a. m, to IL. 4E
a. m. visitors will be welcomed in the
classrooms to see regular class work con-
Quoted and to see an exhibit of the vari.
Gus work done during the year.
From p. m. to p, m. there will be
appropriate exercises by pupils and ad,
dresses by speakers on school topics, il
the auditorium, and games and athletic
contests on the campus.
Look for further particulars next week
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
PROCLAMATION.

UNASMUCH as the funds derived from the First Red
practically exhausted because of the enormous appro
pratons which the Red Cross has had to make for the
welfare of our military and naval forces, as well
as those of allies, both military and civilian; and
experience able to take of this great human
taran work. regardless of nationality, creed or lam
guage and
INASMUCH as many of our own Frederick county
battle 'front.' where at any moment that Red Cross,
with its merciful work, may be of service to them,
even to the extent of saving their lives, and
INASMUCH as the American Red Cross War
Council has set the week of May 20 to e. l9lS the
time for raising these funds,
Now, Therefore, by virtue of my office as Mayor
of Thurnont, Frederick county, Md, |, CLARENCE
W. LIDIE, do hereby proclaim said week beginning
May goth, to be cred Cross Week" during which the
people of this community will be asked to contribute
generously and without STINT that boys who have
been to fight the enemy may feel that they are
being properly supported by those left in charge of
affairs at home.
In witness whereof l have set my hand and SEAL
Done in the town of Thurmont this 18th day of
of May in the year of our Lord thousand nine
hundred and eighteen
CLARENCE W. LIDIE.
STANLEY r. DAMUTH, Secretary.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Quit Thinking, Be Ready.
Big Red Cross Drive Begins
Monday, May goth.

Monday, May zOtn.
The second big Red Cross drive to
raise $lOO, 900, 600 in the United States
as War Fund will begin Monday, May
goth, and continue until May 9th. Dur
ing the week a general canvas of the
population of the county will be made to
raise this sum of money. Everybody is
expected to give according to his or her
ability. Don't be a Stacker to the cause.
The Red Cross Chapter. representing
Mechanicstown Election District. has
been allotted $1,000 of the above sum
The district boasts of having Third
Liberty Loan banner that represents our
fighting strength against the Hun. The
Red Cross banner must float alongside
the Liberty banner, for it represents
mercy and help, care and kindness to our
own boys who are now in and who will be
called to the ranks and fight for our pro-
lection.
If you possess a liberty Bond or War
Savings Stamp or certificate (and every
one shouldD then give to the Red Cross
War Fund in proportion. You can give
in cash. four months subscription, Lib
erty Bonds or War Savings Stamps.
Either or all are acceptable.
The following persons have been selec-
ted to make the Red Cross drive in Me-
ckanicstown District:
Messrs C. C. Waters, Geo. J. Trexler,
Grayson E. Palmer, DR.. E. C. Kefauver,
D. S. Weybright, Chas. Mackley, John
G. Jones, Raymond Creager, E. l.. Root,
Elmer E. Buhrman, Peter N. Hammaker,
Lester S. Birely, Stanley R. Damuth,
Rev. E. o. Pritchett; Mrs. C. c. Waters.
Mrs. Russell Unger, Misses Daisy Wac
sche, Ada Grouse, and Ethel Foreman.
The above named persons will please
meet at the Club Room Friday evening
for a conference from 6 to o'clock.
When these persons come to you don't
tell them that you will think the matter
over. Have your thinking completed by
Monday next and your contribution ready
for delivery.
Every school in the district will be
visited by committee of two ladies',
Mrs. C. c. Waters and Miss Daisy Wac
sche They have novel scheme to pre-
sent to the children that each child may
share in fighting the Hun.
A committee has also been named to
secure pictures for a movie show, the
same to be some night during the drive.
Every church, lodge or other organiza-
ton will be asked to contribute to the
comfort of the boys at the front.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Farmer Commits Suicide
In Presence Of his Wife
and young son.
Wife Pleads With Husband Not
To Fire Shotgun.

In frenzy of anger, Martin Luther
Buhrman, aged IS years, we'll known
farmer of near Foxville. this county,
took his life Saturday evening about 5
O'Clock by drilling a hole through his
heart with the aid of shotgun. With
his wife and nine year old son, Glenn,
looking on, he placed the butt of the gun
against the side of shed, the muzzle
against his heart and touched the trigger
off with stick which he held in his hand.
Death was instantaneous.
His wife, frightened over the sight,
fled to the home of neighbor immedi-
ately after the shooting took place and
told of the tragedy. The matter was at
once reported to the authorities. An in
quest was held. the verdict of the jury
being suicide.
For years Buhrman has been known to
the people of Foxvile as man with an
almost ungovernable temper. Several
times he has threatened to take his life.
On Saturday evening, while near
shed on his farm, he sent his son to the
house for his gun. The boy went to the
house and brought the weapon back with
him. The mother followed the youth out
of the house. She saw Buhrman take
the gun from the boy. She ran to where
her husband was standing and pleaded
with him not to shoot, but 1t is said that
he pushed her aside telling her to stand
where she was or he would kill her.
Funeral services were held Monday
morning at the home, burial being made
in Mt Maria cemetery. M. l.. Creager
& Son had charge of the funeral.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
A Delightful Gathering.

On Tuesday evening number of young
folks gathered at the home of Mr.. Chas.
K. Eyler, Franklinville. A very pleas
ant evening was spent, during which
time music and games were INDUCED in.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Eyler, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Beacht,
Mrs. Chas. Smith, Misses Myrtle, Ber-
tha, Vada and Mamie Eyler, Grace and
Mary Six, Ella and Floretta Eyler, Mil
dred and Grace Smith; Messrs Arthur
Eyler, Lester Munshour, Morris Smith,
Paul Fleagle, Calvin Eicholtz and Fran
els Engle.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
proprr Food for Weak StOmachS,

The proper food for one man may be
all wrong for another. Every one should
adopt a diet suited to his age and occu
patton. Those who have weak stomachs
need to be especially careful and should
eat slowly and masticate their food thoro-
ly. 1t is also important that they keep
their bowels regular. When they become
constipated or when they feel stupid after
eating, they should take Chamberlain's
Tablets to strengthen the stomach and
move the bowels. They are easy to take
and pleasant in effect.
Adv
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Felt Under Tractor.

Last week while operating the tractor
outfit on Mr.. l.. K. Waesche's farm, Mr..
Edgar Lewis was accidentally injured.
The tractor became detached from the
plow and in backing the machine to make
a coupling Lewis fell from the tractor,
his right leg getting caught under the
tractor wheel. No bones were broken,
but he was badly bruised from his knee
down. He goes about on crutches
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Nw Idperfisemenfs.
Notice To Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
of administration on the estate of
MARTIN L. BUHRMAN,
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 l5,
1918, they may be otherwise excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are hereby
warned to make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this 14th day of
May, 1918.
CORA M. BUHRMAN,
Administrative.
Chas. C. Waters, Attorney. may l6 st
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
New Advertisements.
That Chinese Operetta.

You will be missing treat for yourself
and Withholding benefits from destitute
people of allied nations and our own home
boys in foreign lands if you do not see
the Chinese operetta tonight in Town
Hall. This will be given by the T. H. S.
Glee Club and the the proceeds devoted
to the Jr. Red Cross. The price is 25
cents. Go early and get the best.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Road to HaDDineSs.

Be amiable, cheerful and good natured
and you are much more likely to be hap
py. You will fad this difficult, if not
impossible, however, when you are
troubled with constipation. Take Cham
berlaln's Tablets and get rid of that and
it will be easy. These tablets not only
move the bowels, but improve the appe-
tite and strengthen the digestion.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Graceham Moravian Church, Rev. w.
Strohmeier, Pastor.
1000 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m. Confirmation service.
Ills a. m, ,-Lovefeast followed by the
Lords Supper.
7.l5 o. NC. E. Society.
500. o. m. Evening service and SER
mon.
st. Stephens p. E. Church.
Sunday, May 10Th, 9 a. m, Holy Com
munion. Rev. Douglass Hooff.
United Brethren Church-Rev. &. f.
Smith. Pastor.
200 D. m.-Sunday School.
800 D, m.-Regular preaching service
and worship.
100 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Everybody is cordially invited to come
and share in all these services.
st. Johns Lutheran Church w.
c. Waltemyer, Pastor.
Services in charge of Rev. A. K.
Wentz, D. d.
$50 a. m. Sunday School.
1880 a. m.-Divine worship. Sermon
by the pastor.
73O p. m.-Divine worship. Sermon
by the pastor.
Trinity Reformed Church-Rev.P P. +.
Heimer, Ph. d., pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-Morning worship; Whit
Sunday service and a sermon on 1.-The
Red Cross Drive"
100 p. NC. E. Society.
500 .. m. Evening services. Sermon
THE Indwelling Spirits Power.
Apples 2.30 o'clock. Mothers Day
service in connection with Whit Sunday
services.
Methodist Episcopal Churcn-Rev. +.
.. Pritchett pastor.
9l5 a. m.-Sunday School. Special
$50 p. m. .-Epworth League.
500 p. m.-Evening service under aus
pices of Epworth League. Address by
the pastor. Installation of new Cabinet
Officers.
PRAYER meeting Wednesday evening,
O'Clock. All are welcome.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Business Locals.

Wanted.
At once. A settled woman to take
charge and manage lunch and dining
room; nothing but the best trade; must
have good reference. Address
W. l.. Maurer,
Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.
may 9 If Phone 36W.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
Hump and hoe-don't hum and haw.

Hump and hoe-don't hum and haw.
The bacon you save may save your ba
con.
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New Advertisements.
Sugar.
The Gem.
Red Cross
Notice to creditors.
Citizens Savings Bank
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-16
REPORT

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT
BANK, AT THURMONT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
MARCH 1, 1918.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-30
State Hospital Lands
Produce Large Crops

Products valued at $240, ,26g.20 were
produced on the farm lands connected
with the Oregon state hospital during
the last two years, according to the
biennial report of DIR. r. E. Lee Steinl
er, superintendent Of that institution.
The cost Of production was $42, ,262.72,
leaving a profit for the institution Of
$19S,005,4S.
DR.. Steiner has under cultivation ap-
proximately 1000 acres Of land. The
income from which se made this big
profit for the state came from the
farm and garden, orchard, dairy, hogs
and poultry.
Farm and garden products produced
were valued at sl10,66729, and were
raised at cost of $9,334.Sj.
Dairy products were valued at s44,-
1l4.S6. and the cost was $l3, ,150.S2.
Hogs produced $25,716.93, at cost
of $3,223.07.
Poultry produced SAL, 1881, at cost
Of $l4,53699.
The orchard produced $lS,635.sl
Dir. W. ID. MeNary, superintendent Of
the Eastern Oregon hospital, reports
that his institution in the last .~li
years has produced $61, ,595.22 worth OF
products at cost Of $e6,3s9.s9.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-30
MAKES
new ESCAPE RECORD


More escapes have occurred, more pa.
roles and pardons have been granted.
and more paroles have been violated
during the last tive years of Governor
Withycomb's 5 administration over the
state penitentiary than during the cor
responding period of tho preceding adj
ministratien under Governor West, as
shown by the figures CONTAINED IN the
biennial report for the prison now be-
ing prepared for the printer.
Here is the record:
For biennium ending September 80.
1914, under Governor West: RELEASED
on parole Or conditional pardon, 3Sl
prisoners; returned for violating their
parole or conditional pardon, 81 con-
viets; escapes, So; discharged after
serving their full sentence, SO.
For biennium ending September 80
1918, under Governor Withyeombe: Re
leased ON parole or conditional pardon,
ass prisoners; returned for violating
their parole or conditional pardon, 81;
escapes, 55; discharged after serving
their full sentence, IA.
Under the present administration the
penitcntiary is also costing the tax
payers great deal more than it did
formerly. Its cost has risen in much
greater proportion than has the cost of
maintaining the Oregon state hospital,
which is adjoining.
While the cost has been soaring the
number of convicts at the prison has
grown less, and as the number of pris-
oners has grown less the number of
guards has increased. Whea the prison
population was approximately 500, un-
der Warden Harry Minto, there were
a7 employees on the prison payroll AT
the present time, with the population
down to less than 1926, the number Of
employees on the prison payroll for Au-
gust was 40, or IL more than when
Warden Minto had 500 convicts on
hand.
Under Governor West the employees
ranged from 35 to 40, with more pris.
oners than are now at the peniten-
tiary.
The per capita cost, which is the av-
erage cost for each inmate, for the pen
itentiary in October, 1916, was 1887,
while for the same month for the Ore
gon state hospital it was $1,03. The
per capita cost for the prison has Iisen
until for July of this year it was $685.
on and for the last month it was $31.98
while for July of this year the per
capita cost at the state hospital was
$2055 and for September it was $17.5S.
The per capita cost for the prison has
leaped from 1887 to $31.9S since Oc-
tober, 1916, while for the asylum il has
risen from 1888 only to $17.5S. If
the war alone caused the big increase
in the cost of operating the pcniten-
|tiary, the question naturally arises why
is not corresponding increase shown
in the cost of running the state hos.
|pitall
Governor Withycombe has exclusive
control of the penitentiary, while the
state hospital is under the management
of the state board of control.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-30
PRUNE SHIPMENTS
AGAIN DELAYED

just when the prune situation looked
like plain sailing and that everything
was finally to get Strengthened out,
comes along another unexpected piece
Of trouble and delay also. A few Gays
ago the packing plants in Salem were
given final instructions for their quotas
of the 100000 pounds were shipped.
This was most encouraging, even If ii
did permit of the shipping only of 40.
80 sizes. But now comes along an or
der from the government taking its in.
spector away from this part of the
valley and with no government inspec
tor ON the ground, there is no shipping
of prunes. The government requires
that every carload of prunes be i'm
spected and certified to by a federal
inspector. The order is here, but no
inspector. Hence there will be NO
shipping Of prunes until he comes back
and there is no certainty when ne ia
coming.