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The daily morning oasis., 1919-07-25

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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Ille9itimate Son Upheld.

The Court of Appeals has reversed a
decision of the Washington County Cir
cult Court and given the estate of the
late City Councilman Stevenson c. Dill
worth of Hagerstown, to his son William
H. Dilworth. Dilworth in 1872 married
Margaret Shepherd. He died intestate
in 1918, year after the death of his
wife. His son was born seven years be-
fore their marriage.
John ]. Dilworth and other relatives
of Stevenson C. Dilworth instituted pro-
ceedings to recover the property, valued
at about SIS. 600, left by the father hold
ing that the son was illegitimate. Proof
was submitted to show that before and
after marriage the father acknowledged
William H. Dllworth as his child and
that the son was raised and treated in
the family as his legitimate offspring.
The Court of Appeals held that under
the Code of Public General Laws, Sec
ton 20, Article 46, William H. Dilworth
is capable in law to inherit and transmit
inheritance as if born in wedlock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Little Girl Burned.
Secured Match And Set Clothing
On Fire.

Last Thursday morning about nine
o'clock, Eleanor Virginia, little daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Tressler of
Graceham, was burned so badly that she
died at 10 O'Clock that evening.
So far as known, the little tot climbed
on the kitchen range and secured match
and from the kitchen went to the porch
where an oil stove is kept. 1t is thought
that she intended to light burner on
the oil stove, and after lighting the
match, accidently set fire to her clothing.
Her screams brought her older brother
to her rescue and then her parents, but
before the flames were extinguished the
front of her body was horribly burned,
her little finger nails being held on by
only little flesh
Dr. M. A. Birely was summoned, but
her condition was such that little could
be done for her.
Funeral services were held at the home
Saturday morning. and interment made
in Mt Oivet Cemetery in Frederick,
DR.. P E. Heimer of Trinity Reformed
Church officiating. The deceased was
aged years, months and Is days.
W,lhide & Creeger, funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Pomona Grange Meets.

The Frederick County Pomona Grange
met in the Thurmont High School Build
ing on Saturday, July ".
Between SO and 60 members were
present including delegates from Ijams-
vile, Jefferson, Middletown, Ballenger,
Adamstown and other places. County
Agent, P. A. Hauver was present also.
An address was given by Prof. Moylan
of the Boys High School, Frederick.
during the Lecturers Hour. This was
followed by spirited debate concerning
the real and supposed benefits derived
by the farmer from the present policy of
the Maryland Agricultural College and
the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Special music, vocal and instrumental,
was rendered by visiting members and
grange songs were sung by all.
An all day athletic meet will be held
at Braddock Heights in August in COM
pliance with the wishes of Maryland
State Grange.
At this time prominent speakers will
discuss subjects of vital interest to the
farmer so that the day will be one of
recreation and profit.
All agricultural interests will beinvited
to help make't this day of real benefit
and enjoyment.
Many items of interest were discussed.
The next Pomona Grange will meet
with the Ballenger Grange the End of
October.
Refreshments were served by the
Thurmont Grange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Mt. Airy Sells Bonds.

Water and street improvement bonds
to the extent of $l8, 900 have been issued
by the municipality of Mt. Airy. The
bonds, per cent. 4O-year, were sold to
Baker, Watts and Company, Baltimore,
at premium of $l35. the total amount
realized by Mt. Airy being $l8, l35. The
bonds date from July l, 1919.
The street Improvement work in Mt.
Airy is already under way, and the pro-
gram provides for smooth street thru
the entire town. Needed street improve
ment in Mt. Airy has long been a subj ect
of discussion. There has been consider
able criticism not only by automobilists
but by residents of the town, concerning
the main street thru Mt. Airy. The
work will be rushed to completion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Held For Stealing Clothes.
Deputy Lidie Spends Sunday
Night In Westminster
Hills.

Justice Robert E. Cadow held court
early Monday, morning, case coming
before him in which Robert Ashbaugh
of near LeGore and Marshall KINNEY
of near Westminster, Carroll County,
were charged with stealing suit OF
clothes and pair of shoes. the property
of Carl Goetz. now living in Thurmont,
formerly of Baltimore.
From the testimony it was learned that
Goetz and others were bathing in the
Monocacy river at LeGore bridge on July
10th, and that he left his clothes under
the bridge. Upon returning to the bridge
G oetz found his clothes gone and also
| $685. in money which was in his coat
pocket. It was necessary for Goetz to
make his way to q farm house and secure
clothes to put on to come to Thurmont
A clue was obtained which led to the
arrest of the Ashbaugh boy. After be-
ing arrested he implicated KINNEY who
had been boarding at the Ashbaugh home
while working at the Legore lime plant.
Deputy Lidie secured warrant for
Kimmey's arrest and late Sunday evening
started after him at his home near West
minister. Travelling along strange and
rugged roads at night made Roadway
slow, but about a. m. Monday they ar
rived at his residence and made the arrest.
He brought the boys to Thurmont. At
the hearing Ashbaugh stated that Kim
mey gave the clothes, and KINNEY de-
clared he knew nothing about the clothes
nor the money. A note book containing
chauffeur's license and other small ar
ticles, tho property of Goetz, was found
under the bridge.
The Ashbaugh boy sometime ago was
accused with two Baker boys of stealing
chickens. At preliminary hearing he
was released by Justice Cadow and or
dered to appear next day. He failed to
come, and when Deputy Lidie went after
him, he made speedy get away. At
the hearing Monday, Justice Cadow re-
called this case.
Both boys were held under 5000 bail.
and neither being able to furnish bond,
went to Frederick Jail, to await the
action of the Grand Jury in September.
1t is stated that KINNEY has record
of having been in trouble an Waynes-
boro charged with theft.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
C.. E. Convention Here.

Like other organizations holding con-
ventions, the Frederick County c. E.
Convention had to hunt place to hold its
annual meeting. At the solicitations of the
officers, the C. E. Society of Trinity Re-
formed Church, this place, decided Sun
day to invite the convention to meet in
Trinity Reformed Church. The high
cost of everything, the shortage of help,
cause people and churches to hesitate
about entertaining. Another feature
that does not appeal to the housewife is
the uncertainty of the number to provide
for, and the uncertainty of those dele
gates attending for whom preparation
is made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Attacked In Hotel.
Words Over Children, Cows
And Fence Cause Blows.

Last week trouble arose between Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. McGili who reside on
Summit Avenue and Mr. David Firor.
proprietor of the New Thurmont Hotel
and also farmer for L. R. Waesche.
Firor, it is said, claims that the Nc
Gill children knocked down some fence,
and that the Waesche cattle got into
forbidden pastures. 1t is said words
passed between Firor and Mrs. McGill,
and her husbnnd took hand in the mat
ter sometime afterward and demanded
an apology from Firor.
McGill first met Firor in the Grove
midwdy between the Waesche residence
and the hotel and started an argument
Miss paiay Waesche came upon the
scene, and perhaps saved her brother-in-
law, Firor, from serious injury. This
happened soon after noon, Tuesday.
Not content, McGill and his wife went
to the hotel in the evening, and again
demanded an apology from Firor for
what he had said to Mrs. McGill. Firor
told him he had said nothing to apologize
for, and McGill, it is said knocked him
down. Mrs. Firor screamed for help and
one of the hotel guests and Mr.. Carl Gall
who was visiting nearby, ran to her
assistance. The McGill's then left the
hotel.
On Wednesday Firor presented his
case to States Attorney Aaron Anders
of Frederick, and a warrant was issued
for the arrest of McGill, the charge OF
assault and battery being preferred.
A hearing was held Thursday night
before Justice August T. Brust in Fred
erck. After hearing the testimony Nc
Gill was fined $25 and costs.
The matter caused considerable excit
ment in the immediate neighborhood ant
about town generally.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Local Items.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

st. Johns Lutheran Church-Rev. w
G.. Waltemyer, Pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. Divine Worship. 'The
Joy of Living
73O p. m.-Divine Worship. Subject
1.-The Four Fisherman.
United Brethren Church-Rev. F. b,
Emenheiser, Pastor.
200 o. m.-Sunday School.
D. m.-Preaching and Communion
Services.
100 p. nc. E. Society.
8p. m. -Preaching service. Subject
"The Religion of the Home Life"
Graceham MOravian Church, Rev. w.
StrOhmeier, Pastor.
1000 a. m.-Sunday School.
11.00 a. m.-Preaching.
7.3O p. NC. E. Meeting.
S.l5 o. m. Evening service and SER
st. Stephens P. f. Church, Rev. c.
+. Wolfe. Rector.
800 o. Sundays, Evening prayer
and sermon.
Methodist Episcopal Church-Rev.
ClarksOn r. Banes, Pastor.
8. 80 a. m.-Sunday School.
100 p. m. -Epworth League. Mrs. c..
R. Banes, leader.
8.OOpm Evening worship and preach
ing service.
Wednesday evening 8 O'Clock prayer
service.
Thursday, 800 p. M, at Boms Creek
Church, lst Quarterly Conference, or if
it is raining Thursday afternoon, Friday
at 10. 90 a. m.
Friday, 8 90 p. m, Junior Epworth
League. Friday instead of Saturday
for this week.
Saturday afternoon and evening. Sun
day School picnic in grove belonging to
Mr.. w. l.. Pryor. All welcome. Bring
your lunch basket.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Sold Handsome Home.

Mr.. VIM. j. Stoner, who several years
ago erected handsome residence on
Carroll street, this place. sold his prop
erty, last week to Mr.. William johnson
of Baltimore, for the sum of 81, 500.
The sale was made by Mr.. S. L. Shaft
er, real estate agent.
1t is stated that Mr. johnson will move
to Thurmont early in August. He has
been in the employee of the firm of Clai-
borne, Johnston & Co., contractors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
The JOY OF Living.

To enjoy life we must have good health.
No one can reasonably hope to get much
real pleasure out of life when his bowels
are clogged good share of the time and
the poisons that should be expelled are
absorbed into the system. producing
headache and Indigestion. A few doses
of Chamberlain Tablets will move the
bowels, strengthen the digestion and
give you chance to realize the real JOY
of living. Try it.
Advertisement,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Gas Tank Blows Up.
Three Men Narrowly Escape
Serious Injury.

Following close after other accidents
and excitement about Thurmont last
week, an accident occurred Saturday about
noon at the Thurmont Garage that might
have killed three men and resulted in the
destruction of the building.
The heavy gas tank on one of L..
r. Washes road trucks sprang a leak.
The tank was emptied on Friday previous
and taken to the garage for repairs.
One hole had been soldered and Mr..
Vincent O'Toole Vas preparing to solder
the second. Upon placing his soldering
iron to the hole an explosion occurred.
the tank being blown apart and in a
number of pieces.
Mr.. O'Toole and his helper, Mr.. Ross
Delaplane, and Mr.. Clinton Waesche
were all close to the tank when the ex-
plosion occurred. The two latter were
knocked some distance away and each
had his eyebrows and hair slnged by the
flame. Parts of the tank struck Mr..
O'Toole in the face, inflicting severe
wound on his forehead over his right eye
and cutting his nose at several places.
His hair was also scorched. The. blaze
set fire to some oil and wo odwork but
this was extinguished by Mr.. Delaplane
by using a chemical powder kept on hand
for use in case of fire.
DR.. M. A. Birely dressed Mr.. O'Toole's
wounds and the latter has been working
most of the time since he was injured.
Many gas tanks have been repaired by
Mr.. O'Toole but this is the Fl irst time he
has met with an accident.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Trolley Car Hits Auto.
DR.. E. C.. Kefauver And Three
Boys MiraculOusly Escape
Being Killed.

On Thursday evening of last weel
while crossing the H. & F. Trolley roat
about half mile south of Thurmont. the
automobile driven by DR.. E. c. Kefauvel
of this place, was struck by the heavy
Thurmont car and completely demolished.
Dr. Kefauver was returning to Thur
mont after attending patient at thu
home of Mr.. M. l.. Harbaugh. and wal
at the same time speeding along to ans
wer call from the Western Maryland
Railroad on arrival of the incoming even
ing train going west.
Just prior 10 the accident very heavy
rain storm broke, and he was driving
direct in the face of the rain, and on q
road running almost parallel with the
track until within probably so feet OF
the crossing.
In the car with the doctor were three
little boys who live neighbors to him,
their names being Carl and Morris Van
horn, sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam'l Van
horn, and David Mumford. son of Rev.
and Mrs. Carl Mumford, who are STOP
pirg at the home of Miss Hadie Beard.
Both trolley and auto got on the cross
ing at the same time, the trolley striking
the auto back of the front seat. The
auto and occupants were lifted clear off
the ground and knocked thirty feet along
the track, rear wheel striking the side
of the trolley and knocking out two-win-
dows.
The rear portion of the body of the
auto in which were Carl V,nhorn and
David Mumford was broken clear off the
machine and with the boys carried ahead
of the running gear of the auto some 20
feet. DIR. Kefauver kept his seat at the
wheel and landed amid the wreckrge
Norris Vanhorn who was sitting beside
the doctor got out somehow.
After the trolley stopped and an in.
vestigation made, it was found that Dr.
Kefauver was badly bruised on his left
side. His left eye soon closed and it was
thought his left arm was broken Severe
pain in his side made him think perhaps
rib or two were broken.
Carl Vanhorn was cut severely on the
head, while his brother escaped almost
without scratch. Little David Mum
ford was cut about the head.
The injured were placed on the trolley
and brought to Thurmont, and were
taken to their homes by Mr.. VIM. Stoner
in his automobile. DR.. M. A. Birely
dressed the boys wounds, while DR..
johnson of Frederick examined DR.. Ke-
fauver. He found no bones broken. The
two physicians then saw all the victims.
To see the wrecked auto, it is hard to
conceive how any of the occupants es-
capped instant death.
A young man, passenger on the
trolley was cut by glass where the auto
wheel plunged through the window.
Mr.. Erasmus Eyler of this place was
motorman and this adds another to his
list of accidents. Persons who ride fire.
quently on this car declare Mr.. Eyler
is a most careful motorman, but yet it
would seem that misfortune pursues him
at all times.
The crossing is a bad one when all
conditions are favorable, and when rain
is falling in torrents, it is douby danger
GUS.
The injured boys were all out Sunday,
but DR.. Kefauver has beer confined to
his bed until the present time. On Sun
day near rs friends called to see him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Rates May Increase.

Information comes from Washington
that the people of this country will like
ly be subjected to further tax of Is to
20 per cent for transportation before or
soon after the Government surrenders
the railroads to their owners. BY rail-
road executives it is said the rates must
increase rs per cent. if the roads do not
want to go into the hands of receivers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
A Reminder.

Don't forget the Tour of the World
to be conducted by the Young Women S
on Tuesday evening. July goth, beginning
at 7.30. Automobiles leave the church
every ten minutes and visit the following
countries: Indian Reservation, Italy,
Switzerland, China and Hawaii. Refresh
ments served at each country visited
Tickets, rs cents.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Will Send DeIe4ateS.

Trinity Reformed Church will be repre-
sented at the Reformed Church Mission
airy Conference to be held at Hood Col
lege, Frederick, next week by Miss Mary
Eigenbrode and Miss M. Beth Firor.
The conference will cover period of
one week, and will be attended by many
prominent Missionary workers in the
United States and also those for some
years past in foreign fields.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Festival.

The Ladies Guild of st. Stephens P.
E. Church will hold Festival on the
Church lawn Saturday evening July 26th.
Ice cream, home made candy, cake,
lemonade etc. will be served. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Lame Shoulder,

This ailment is usually caused by rheu-
matism of the muscles. All that is need
ed is absolute rest and few applications
of Chamberlain Liniment. Try it.
Advertisement
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Business Locals.
Festival.

Our Lady. of Mt. Carmel church will
hold its annual Summer Festival on the
church lawn on Saturday evenings, July
18th and 18th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

hereby announce my candidacy for
County Treasurer from Frederick Dis
trict, No. 2, Frederick County Md. [
most earnestly desire the support of the
qualified voters of this county, subject
to the Republican primary this fall.
June 26 If CLARENCE M. ALBAUGH.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
REPoRT

THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT
BANK, AT THURMONT, IN THE STATE
OF MARYLAND, AT THE CLOSE
OF BUSINESS.
JUNE 80, 1919.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-13

played by the Pirates in the recent
home stand. one Thinning game, one
Of 16 innings and one of 10 in five days
was enough TO cause complaint in the
press box.
Doc Lawler, who has been acting as
trainer for the Boston Red Sox, fell
out with Manager Ed Barrow while
the team was in st. Louis and they
parted company. The worlds cham
pions were rubbing each others sore
spots at last counts
Mrs. Sarah Hathaway Robson, widow
Of Frank DeHass Robson, one of the
former owners Of the st. Louis Cardi-
nails. died in Brookline, Mass, on May
%. She was 66 years of age.
The Phillies. with both Dave Ban
croft and Eddie Sticking laid up, have
found Harry Pierce a life saver as a
short fielder. He was given little con-
sideration at the start of the season,
but Jack Coombs would have been in a
bad way without him.
May % being an off day in the Amer
lean league schedule, the Yankees and
Red Sox stopped off son their way East,
and played exhibition games. The Yam
KEGS played at Akron n beat the shop
team 8 to /. The Red Sox stopped at
York and beat a shop team 10 to 3, The
inference might be that either of the
teams might be a pennant winner in the
shop league.
Tom Phillips, starting his first game
for Cleveland, got off in good shape, not
only as a pitcher, but also as "A bats
man, and Cleveland fans who were in
clined to kick when he was secured in
exchange for the popular Chef Torkel-
son were Modified, However, Torkelson
looks like a world beater on his own ac-
count with New orleans these days,
Several American league clubs could be
named that might find use for him.
Hopes of Browns fans suffered {
hard shock when Joe Gedeon went lam,
In one of the games at Detroit on Deco
ration day. He may be out for a week
or more. Joe has been hitting around
400 and Manager Jimmy Burke say;
he's the best hit and run man in tn,
American league. Besides that the
can't put them by him as a fielder a
second base. The Browns won't b,
right until he returns to the lineup.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-13
Let Us Tell You

Al Samelson's, now good those lie
Extra Cigars are, some quality Tor &C.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-13

give a just verdict al the end Of the
IL rounds in event both mel are on
their feet.
] Some ring experts point out that in
/ previous battles Willard has shown that
he is a past master IN the art OF
waiting his nan out" holding back and
being content with . small margin OF
victory. They say that the referee must
be physically able to prevent this II
the fight is to be made intensely IN
teresting.
To retain the heavyweight title VIII
lard must knock out the challenger, or
show sufficient aggressiveness TO win
the decision, and his followers declare
that he viii do this by changing ms
"out-waiting" tactics to a flashy Of
f~ensive.
The champion viii have 50 or so
pounds the better or Dempsey. IN
weight. He Is expected to scale about
249 ringside, and Dempsey 1876,
The boxers themselves will agree upon
a referee II possible, but in event or
failure, Richard will make the selec-
ton under authority granted by the
take such action until two weeks be-
fore the fight. While Richard has been
silent on the subject. it is known that
he favors Bill Brown, a New York ring
official Of years of experience. There
are also several referees OF Pacific
Coast fame entirely satisfactory to
Richard.
Jack Kearns, manager of the chal-
lenger, says he does not care who IL
chosen 80 long as he knows his busl-
ness and keeps the men pasting away
at each other"
Virtually every referee Of prominence
has been mentioned, and many dark
horses" have been placed in dim spot
lights by their advance agents. The
list of well-known referees includes
| Matt Hinkel. Of Cleveland, who Is pop
ular with the boxing fraternity; Ollie
Pecord, of Toledo; Honest Dave"
Fitzgerald, a former alderman and ring
official, Of New Haven, Conn, and
many others.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-13
c@zzUD
OM~HeCm

The New York Giants have a new
third baseman. His name is Lance
RichbOurg and he halls from the Uni
versity Of Florida. He reports for his
tryout when school closes June l.
Jack Coombs, Of the Phillies, declared
In a recent interview that he believed
Joe Oeschger would be a big winner
when he got going and that he wouldn't
think of trading him-and then he went
and did 1t.
Mike Gonzales is formally a MEM
Der of the New York Giants In every
particular. The national commission
restored him to good standing last
week. He had been suspended by the
st. Louis Cardinals for failure to report
to them.
But one game vas played in the Texas
league on May 10, due to the weather's
antics. That was between San Antonio
and Waco and Mike Firms Aces won
1t in IL innings, but had to outhit the
Navs almost two to one to do It, rag
ged support giving Waco its runs
Baseball reporters In Galveston were
talking Of going on strike as a result
Of having to work overtime in games
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-13

II has brought TO the city a small army
Of campaigners who patrol the hotel
Hobbies and other places where ring
followers gather and loudly eNtol the
merits Of their respective candidates
Say, I'm representing Honest Johl
wapt Won bows to plug for him, Is
the way every conference Of fight at
taches is suddenly interrupted Inc
Cratinn is continued until the audience
fairly willis under the verbal harrage'
Meanwhile, the conferences UI
6pinion that the third man in the ring
when the champion faces Dempsey IN
Tny Richards $fOO, 600 arena at Bay
view park should weigh at least wv
]actjya on his feet. He should have
Years Of experience In giving decisions
and after having met all physical quar-
ifications should have the courage 10