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Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Getting Ready For Red
Cross War Fund Drive.
Local Committee Meets And
Outlines Plans For Raising
District Allotment.
District Allotment.

On Tuesday afternoon a meeting of
the District Red Cross Committee was
held at the Citizens Savings Bank rooms
for the purpose of making arrangements
for the Red Cross War Fund Campaign
which will begin May 20 and continue un-
til May e.
In the absence of the chairman, Sen.
John P. T. Matthias, DR.. E. c. Kefauver
was appointed chairman. Mr.. Stanley
R. Damuth is secretary and treasurer OF
the organization.
Rev. E. O. Pritchett has been appoint
ed captain of the forces for Mechanis-
town District and will report from time
to time to MIR. Emory l.. Coblentz,
County Campaign management.
In this campaign the National fund
asked for is ST, 200, 900. 900. Frederick
County's share in this amount has been
placed at $4,000, and Mechanicstown
districts quota is $1,000.
The plan adopted bv the committee at
this place to raise this money is to make
a house to house canvas, and for this
purpose ten teams, two persons toa team
were named. These ten teams will each
be given territory in which to explain,
canvas and make collections Every
church and lodge in the district Will be
asked for a liberal donation, and each
school teacher will be asked to fully ex-
the Red Cross Work to their pupils.
In the above mentioned ways and by
systematic work it is thought consider
able more than 81 900 can be raised.
The first RedCross fund was largely
for the benefit of the Allies and for
work in training camps. The fund about
to be raised will be expended for hospi-
tails, canteens and for all branches of re-
lief work among American soldiers in
France.
The people of this community should
remember that 78 of our young men have
already gone from our midst; IA are al
ready in France and other will soon be
there, and that the money asked for is
for their benefit. Another feature in
this drive is that one-fourth of the
amount raised in the district will be CIV
en- to the local Red Cross Chapter. The
ladies here have been busy making hos
pita supplies, and demands from Red
Cross Headquarters come very frequent
for more supplies.
The request at this time by the Gov
ernment for funds is frequent-the Third
Liberty Loan and the War Savings
Stamp campaigns being on at this time
also. These two needs have given you
a chance to invest, not give your money.
The Red Cross now asks you to donate
your money to help give your boy. our
boys, comforts in France. Will you re-
fuse? Read the article "Any Man to
Any Man" in this issue and be ready
with hearty response when the solici-
tors call on you.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
We'll TO Take Notice.

To break up car thievery, which has
cost railroads and shippers millions of
dollars, the Railroad Administration has
created property protection section,
with Philip J. Doherty, former Inter-
state Commerce Commissioner, at its
head. The intention of the new agency
is to make consignments of merchandise
shipped on American railroads as invio-
late as United States mail pouches.
The section takes over the great army
of railroad detectives, and, working in
cooperation with local authorities and
the aid of shippers, chambers of COM
merce and other business organizations,
it will make determined effort to bring
to justice the thousands of car bandits
who have operated almost openly in some
sections because of the leniency shown
them by local authorities.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Trinity Reformed Church-Rev. P. E..
Heimer, Phi. d., pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday School.
100 p. NC. E. Society.
500 o. m.-Union service in honor OF
Frederick county going dry. Sermon by
Rev DR.. Wentz supply pastor of st.
Johns Lutheran church.
Graceham Moravian Church, Rev W..
StrOhmeier, Pastor.
1000 a. m.-Sunday School.
IL a. m. Preaching service.
7l5p. NC. E. Society.
800. p. m. Evening service and SER
mon.
Thurmont Church Preaching service
at 2 80 p. m.
Methodist Episcopal Churcn-Rev. f.
o. Pritchett pastor.
elsa. m. Sunday School. Special
Mothers Day program. All are invited
to attend.
$50 p. m.-Epworth League.
Union service at 500 p. m. in the Re
formed church. Everybody invited.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening,
8 o'clock. All are welcome.
st. johns Lutheran Church-Rev. W..
{. Waltemyer, Pastor.
Services in charge of Rev. A. X.
Wentz, d. d.
$50 a. m. Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-Divine worship. Sermon
by the pastor.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Just So They Took Him.

Knoxville, Tenn.-A novel case has
come before the Washington county ex-
emption board. that of married man of
draft age, who couldn't read and asked
his wife to write note to the board
stating that his family was dependent on
him. Here the note his wife wrote and
the husband presented it to the board.
Dear United States:-
My husband asst me to write you re-
comment that he supports his family. He
cannot read. so don't tell him, just take
him. He amt no good to me. He amt
done nothin' but drink lemmen essence
and play fiddle since | married him
eight years ago, and gotta feed seven
kids of hisn. Maybe you can get him to
carry gun. He's good on squirrel and
eatin'. Take him and welcum. | need
the grub and his bed for the kids. Don't
tell him this, but take him.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
AutoiSt Fines $3,OO7.

Automobiles throughout the State
who were captured during the last weeks
campaign against violators by Automo-
bile Commissioners Baughman and his
deputies contributed So, ,OO7in fines to the
funds of that office.
Seven of the large number to be pick
ed up on various charges were sentenced
to pay fines of $lO0 and costs, four being
Baltimorians. The licenses of others
were revoked, two permanently, while
the licenses of IL chauffers were sus-
pended. The charge of unauthorized use
of automobile appears frequently in the
list and in each case the offender was
dealt with severely. The of the seven
penalized $l0O were found guilty on this
charge.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Enthusiastic Meeting Held
In Interest Of Thrift And
War Savings Stamps.
People Invest Their Savings
To Help Fight The Huns.

10 Help ElSHC lHc IluiiS'
A very large meeting was held in the
Town Hall on Tuesday evening last in
the interest of the sale Of War Savings
Stamps The meeting was called to Or
der by Mr.. Peter N. Hsmmaker, chair
man for this district, and Prof. H. D..
Beachley was made chairman for the
evening.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose of opening the drive for the sale OF
War Savings Stamps or "baby bonds.
Mr.. D. C. Winebrenner III made very
forceful and telling talk regarding his
experiences and the conditions lover
there. Mr.. Winebrenner, together
with a number of other Princeton stu
dents, went abroad more than year ago
and enlisted for period of six months
with the French Motor Truck service
where they all saw active and exciting
service in the firing line. Their perilous
duty was to take ammunition up to the
trenches-a most hazardous undertaking,
SO much 80 that out of the number who
went over with him, but two or three
returned alive.
Hon. Jacob Rohrback made the princi-
pal address and his speech was enthusi-
astically received. Mr. Rohrback is the
director for Frederick cIu,lty, and he has
an organization in each district in the
county, and it is the purpose to carry on
a vigorous campaign from May IL to
June 9th, when it will be the aim to haye
Frederick county 'squota provided. which
is 81, O5O. 200.
The meeting WAS success in many
ways, subscriptions and sales made at
Hall aggregating $500 which was most
gratifying. Many persons evidenced
their intention of taking out Thrift cards
and Savings Stamps later 1t is splen-
did way for persons having small means
to learn to save and at the same time to
back up our Government and to help to
win the war by beating the hateful Huns.
No one is exempt in his or her duty to
aid the Government in every way. 1t
belongs to US, and we belong to it, so
there is no middle ground that should be
taken. The Government burdens are
ours, so let US shoulder little Of it by
saving our small change and buy thrift
and savings stamps.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
FORD'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Week of May l3, the worlds greatest
magician,
THURSTON,
with an entirely new program of weird
mysteries.
Thurston, the famous magician, is an
nounced at Ford's week of May 18th and
as usual he will exploit many new and
puzzling illusions and tricks.
He has gathered from the furthermost
corners of the world all the interesting,
amusing and mystfying ideas for the new
program which Is said to surpass all his
prevons efforts to obtain the absolute
supremacy in his chosen field of amuse-
ment.
Some of his prominent tricks are:
1.-The Master Effects of Spirit Medium S
Mephiste's Daughter" Every Wo-
mans WISH. and sensational sketch
called "Villa Captured" showing re-
markable and daring race between an
automobile and motorcycle.
lnurSLon gives series VI Ills lhIo"-
parable sleight of hand manipulations
with cards, coins, etc.
The program offered this season is con-
spicuous in its absolute novelty.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission, 25 and so cts. Evenings So
70 and 81.
Week of May 20, new play by Geo
v. Hobart, Loyalty" sequel tt
Experience. adv.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Notice to Taxpayers.

Notice is hereby given to Taxpayers
and Property Holders residing in the Tax
able Limits of Thurmont that the Board
of Commissioners of the Corporation of
Thurmont, Md, will meet in Town Hall,
Monday, May 13, 1913.
between the hours of Up. m. and 6 p. m.
for the purpose of adjusting taxes. All
parties selling or purchasing property
will report same at this time so that the
proper transfer may be made on the cor
poraton books. Those unable to attend
in person may submit their statement in
due time in writing.
STANLEY R. DAMUTH,
may 2 2t Secretary.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
new lduertisemenfs.
STATE OF MARYLAND
Executive Department

WHEREAS. the Honorable secre;;
tary of Labor has officially created
the United States Boys Working Re-
serve and has requested the CO.
operation Of the Executives IN the
different States in assisting in the
organization of this Reserve, so that
their valuable service may be had in
addition to the dependable labor
supply of the country; and
WHEREAS, the National Govern
ment has selected Mr; Frank h,
an"t al Union III trust Building, as the
Federal State Director of Maryland,
and has requested me by praclama-
tion to prescribe a week as Mary
land Enrolment Week for the boys
TO join the United States Boys
Working Reserve; and
treme Importance Of mobilizing our
boys between the ages of 16 and FL
for patriotic service In field and fac
tory during this great crisis OF the
state;
Now. Therefore. ], EMERSON e;
commonweaith of Maryland, hereby
prescribe the. week beginning Mon
day, May 18th, as MARYLAND EN-
ROLLMENT WEEK, for the boys to
Join the U. S. Boys working Re-
all schools and Sunday schools, all
boys associations and all patriotic
organizations. including the local
State Councils of Defense, and espe-
cially do call upon all the educa-
tional institutions Of the State, both
public and private, to support this
important enterprise to the end that
Maryland may, in a proper way, sup
port and sustain the National Gov
ernment in it's lofty service to hu-
manity and to democracy.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of
Maryland, at the City of
(SEAL) Annapolis. this first dav of
May, in the year of our
Lord one thousand, nine
hundred and eighteen,
EMERSON C. HARRINGTON.
THOMAS w. SIMMONS,
Secretary of State.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
DOinl Nice Work

The first blowing done in this section
nth a tractor, was done Monday on Mr..
L. r. Waesche's farm in a field adjoin-
ing the High School property. Mr.. Ev-
ers Eyler had charge of the work. The
ground was in fine condition and the
plows worked we'll Behind the plows
harrow was attached and as fast as the
tractor moved the ground was put in
condition for planting.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Union Church Service.

Next Sunday evening Union Service
will be held in Trinity Reformed church
by the pastors of the Thurmont churches.
This service will be a celebration of
Frederick County going dry. DR.. Wentz
of the Lutheran church will preach.
Everybody is cordially invited.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Road to Happiness.

Be amiable, cheerful and good natured
and you are much more likely to be hap
py. You will find this difficult, if not
impossible, however, when you are
troubled with constipation. Take Cham
berlain'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., 1918-05-09
ReappOlnted Justices.

Among the list of County appointments
made by Gov. Harrington were Messrs
l.. r. Waesche and Rob't E. Cadow,
both of Mechancstown District, to the
office of Justices of the Peace. These
men entered OH their second term Mon
day of this week.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Proper 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., 1918-05-09
ThurmOnt's Share.

OF the 81, 577.20 allotment to Freder-
ick County, the banks of Thurmont as
sumed $50, 500 90. and offered the bonds
to the people of this and surrounding
community Tuesday noon the Citizens
Savings bank had received subscriptions
from 60 individuals, the largest subscrip-
tion being for $1,000; the Thurmont
Bank had received subscriptions from 80
persons, their largest subscription being
$4, 600.
The number of subscriptions at our
banks this loan exceeded that of either
of the other loans. This clearly shows
that the people at home are back of the
boys at the front and are willing to put
their dollars in the front line trenches
against the Huns.
Thurmont is now flying an Honor Flag.
Every town in the county in which
bank is located has one of these banners.
They tell you Frederick county and your
local people have done their duty. Mary
lands honor flag, in recognition of the
States splendid showing in the Third
Liberty Loan, was raised Monday on the
spire of the State House at Annapolis.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Loan Near $4,000, 100000
People OF Small Means Invest
Their Money.

The Third liberty Loan foated by the
Government came to close last Satur-
day, and from reports from Washington
it was the most successful loan ever
fioated by any nation.
Secretary McAdoo, upon hearing the
report on the number of the subscribers
and the total amount subscribed, said:
"The people of the United States may
we'll felicitate themselves upon the tri-
umphant success of the Third Liberty
Loan. 1t is most heartening manifes-
tation of their patriotism and OF their in
flexible determination to support our
gallant army and navy until victorious
decision for America is achieved. )"
The people of this country were asked
to subscribe for $4,000, 900 worth Of
bonds. The total of subscriptions tab
ulated Monday was nearly So, SOC. 600, 600,
and it is believed that when the final
tabuIation is made it will show 81, OOO,-
600. 900 or more.
Statements given out show that H.
600, 900 people have subscribed for bonds
of the third issue. This is seven million
more than subscribed to the second, and
twelve million more than subscribed to
the first loan.
The amount of the loan apportioned to
Maryland was 1929, 900. Maryland
has gone over the top some seven million
dollars, the total being given as $45,-
O34, 900.
Frederick County's allotment was
Gl, 577, 300 and this amount was promptly
taken by the banking institutions in the
county. The county also went over the
top with total subscription of $685.
15O
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You will find Chamber
lain's Liniment great help. The relief
which it affords is alone worth many
times its cost.
Advertisement.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
New Advertisements.

Sugar.
The Gem.
Wanted.
War Garden Contest.
Governors Proclamation.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09

OF MARYLAND. AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
MARCH 4, 1918.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. 900. $2O3,S S47 ~
Overdrafts, secured and unse- oo,
cured. ....... ooa a oo,, oo1 -
Stocks, bonds, securities, etc: SOS,SVI %
Banking house, furniture and am, m
fixtures, ,................. Ao,ooV w
Mortgages and Judgments OF -. o,o 40
Due rssSroi from National, State and
Private Banks and Bankers
and Trust Companies, other -. ~
than reserve, e,........... 9,1oI Az
Checks and othor cash items, 3,7O3 81
Due from approved Reserve .,o oo
LawfgSi aginiss; Money Reserve in ~, ~
U. s. Currency and Ma
tional Bank notes. 10000
Gold Coin. ........ 5000
Silver Coin. ...... ssl.7o
Nickles and Cents 67O.4
Total, 1856, s,3l1 20
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, ......s $4,000 90
Surplus fund, ,............... 20, ,ooO w
onoreauea nenses and i taxes paid. 1873 ss
Contingent Interest, 1886 81
Due to National, State and
Private Banks and Bankers
and Trust Companies other
than reserve, ........... 2,ooI IL
Due AGENTS. ee nppio... 1850 IL
Dividends Unpaid. ........... 1875 90
Subject to check. .1O3, 259 O6
Certified Cheeks. 80 35
Cashiers checks out
standing, ........ LoS " luo, 200 70
Savings and Special, ..... $40, 480 10
Bills payable, Including Certif-
Gates of Deposit for money ooo ~
borrowed, ....,,... .,,..., 1o'ooo w
1OCal, ..........s.'' '''Pooo'oAA Wv
STATE OF MARYLAND, COUNTY OF FRED
ERICK, 90:
|, Jno. G. Jones, Cashier Of the above |
named bank, do solemnly swear that the |
above statement is true to the best OF my |
knowledge and belief.
JNO. G. JONES,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10Th day of March, 1918.
Frank R. Martin,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
MORRIS A. BIRELY,
CHAs. M. Root, Directors.
VIM. J. SToNER,
C. & P. Phone-Thurmont 24-W
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
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 8 If Phone 36W.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
1.-The Management.
A CHANCE TO HELP
UNCLE SAM

you cannot buy Liberty Bond or serve as a Red
Cross Nurse you help make stockings for boys
who have gone to the front to fight for
We want young ladies to operate knitting machines
making these goods o the Army.
The Government constantly urging to increase
production.
We have the machines ready for you. APPLY AT
ONCE
1t is patriotic duty you to Government
help us to make these goods in larger quantities.
They in urgent need of them. SPECIAL PRICES
ARE BEING PAID FOR MAKING THEM Good wages
and steady work is therefore guaranteed.
The wages you will will be very helpful you
through these times Of high prces-and the time
you will do your "YOUR BIT in serving the Government
and thereby help to make the Soldiers comfortable.
Remember of us have relatives and all OF us have
friends in the service
Apply to
UNION MFG COMPANY.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
REPORT
-. OF =

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMoNT
BANK, AT THuRMoNT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
MARCH 4, 1918.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-05-09
THURSTON,

Week of May l3, the worlds greatest
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-24
JULIA LATHROP TO
ADDRESS WOMEN n
Head of Children's Bureau to Tell
of Work Abroad to Fed
Grated Clubs.

One of the speakers at the meeting
of the State Federation of Clubs at Dover
this week will be Miss Julia Lathrop OF
Washington, chief of the Children s
Bureau of the Depart ment of Labor.
Miss Lathrop is directing the campaign
for children's $ year IN which the weighing
and measuring campaign now on IN tins
city is the first step.
Miss Lathrop has been in Europe and
studied what the countries over there
are doing 10 reduce infant mortality and
increase the infant population. She also
knows what is being done In other States
of this country in the baby saving cam
paigns, and her address should be OF
great interest to Delawareans
This afternoon Welfare Stations arc
open at Independence Fire Station, 18th
and Clavmont streets and store at Gilpin
avenue and Union street.
Tomorrow, stations at Old SwcdeS
parish house and Pulaski Hall, Second
and Just ison streets, will be open from
80 to 5 O'Clock.
The work of interesting mothers IN
the health Of their children will be aided
from this time on by house TO house
canvassers who will visit each section OF
the CITY on the day that Welfare Stations
will be open and urging the mothers tc
bring their children to be weighed and
measured at the stations
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-24
TEUTONS' DEFEAT
A GREAT VICTORY.
LONDON ASSERTS
Declares it Will Have Highly Inn
portant Bearing on Western
War Front.
VIENNA PUBLIC PREPARED
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening


London. June 24-The laconic bulletin
from General Diaz announcing that the
defeated Austrians are retreatlng IN dts
order with the Italians in pursuit Is the
most heartening news received III allied
countries IN MANY months
Although nothing Is yet known as to
the exact extent of the Austrian defeat
or how far the Italians and the Allies
may be IN a position 10 take full advan-
tage of 1t. the statement OF the Italian
commander IN chief IS hailed with enthu-
siasm by the morning newspapers.
Public opinion here had been prepa red
by the progress of the operations since
the first days of the fighting to hope that
ltalv was destined To redeem the grievous
disaster suffered last October and as
each dav of the battle passed hope began
10 grow into confidence.
Austrian claims IN the meantime did
little or nothing TO lessen this confidence
and when the Austrian communique
of SUNDAY was received with It's lament
regarding floods in the PIave, observers
here saw In 1t an intention TO prepare
the people of the central powers for
painful news.
Comment in some quarters here assumes
that the defeat on the Piave will have an
important influence on operations IN
western front, it being supposed that the
aim of the central powers IN the offensive
was to destroy the Italian power OF
resistance SO that the Austrian army might
be transferred TO France as u counter
polse TO the Americans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-24
SAYS DEFEAT WILL
STAGGER AUSTRIA
Paris Press Regards Italians Vic
tory as Teutons' Greatest
Blow Of War.
By Associated Press 10 Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Paris. June "A. The Austrian offensive
appears to have ended ID a rouJ according
10 the view taken b. the Paris press ol the
news from the Italian front u slmmarlz-
"a today bv the HavaS Agency.
Believing hat under such conditions As
the news indicates the enemy Will be COM
PEELED 10 give up important booty, IN ma
icrial and prisoners. to the victorious
Italians. the newspapers predict thaf the
unqueStionable defeat will react seriously
upon the population OF the dual monarchy,
SO sorely tried by hunger.
The comment of lie journal upon the
Austrian situation bears the caption de
feat and famine. while the NIatin points
out that .Allstria-Ilungary has received
one of the heaviest blows at momeu,
when the internal situation renders the
event particularly To be dreaded by fbc
Vienna government.
The great Italian victory Ntll Bring
loud echo from the whole world The
newspaper adds
The Echo De Paris h3nA> inst "a con-
sequence Of the outcome on the ltahsn
front new offensive actions are iikel, IL be
begun shortly hv The Germans ou rhc
Franco British front
The new spapcy~ Polut to -ac loucl-
dence Of the success 81 tho Itailans upon
the French front on the same day tha. the
Austrlans we're welding 70 the victorious
assaults OF their brothers n arms IN ltalN.