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Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

Hello. Brown! Wasn't 1t fine day
yesterday"
"It seemed 80. They fined me once for
speeding and once because my lights were
out."-Cartoons Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

Pershing heard the siren song at Lincoln, all
right, but will he be led by it?
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

style again?"
"I'll swear, I cannot say. Since those
tight sweaters came into vogue I've never
given the matter . thought."-Wichita
Eagle.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

Little Johnny faces the real thing today.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

The census man will have to hurry.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

Lawysr--You want . divorce on the
grounds Of insanity; but are you sure
your husband 10 insane?
Woman-well. II he isn't now, I'll live
with him until he $50 get the papers
Post
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

"Now about my obesity. doctorf"
"Dtet"
"And my gray hair?"
Dye it"-LouisviIIe Courier Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

wouId-be writer-What do you eonsid-
er the most important for beginner in
literature?
Old Hand-A small appetits.-London
Blighty.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

Miss Primmer IL very precise in her
manner Of speaking"
'Yes"
Discussing automobiles the other day
she said she wished she could afford to
buy one Of those superior SKIES "-Bir-
mingham Age-Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29

Boys ana Girls Newspaper Service.
Copyright, 1918, by J. II. Millar.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-29
IN THE BEST OF HUMOR.

Boys' and Girls Newspaper Service
Copyright, 1919. by J. H. Millar.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-04-20

A FINE LOOKING DOUGHNUT PAKTY UNDER THE AUSPICES 0
THE SALVATION ARMY? IN THEIR NEW HOME ON 18TH
STREET, NEW YORK. FURNISHED BY MRS. OLIVER HARRI
MAN MRS HARTMAN is SHOWN AS THE FOURTH FROM
THE LEFT
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Money Is No Object.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-Two fattering
offers for match between Jack ID mp
sey heavyweight champion of the
world, and George Carpenter, pre-
mier boxer in Europe, 'have been re-
ived by Jack Kearns. Dempsey
u,rnager. kearns sent the following
tel & am to the Associated Press to-
day:
Just received cable from Edward
Cochran, the English promoter. off
ering 5000 to meet Carpenter
there. Also have offer from Tortnr-
ich, the New Orleans prom ,tcr, of
$3.50, 900 for Dempsey's end to box
CARPENTER. Dempsey is making mo
ton picture here but is doing light
training every day and will he will
ing and ready to defend his title as
quick as Carpenter or any other
suitable opponent the public demands
to meet Dempsey can be arranged
Would much prefer fighting in Amer
lea than going to Europe, but will
accept the best offer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Estate To Institutions.

New York, Dec. 6.-Henry Clay
Frick, multi millionaire, ironmaster
and collector of art, left all but $685.
600. 600 OF his vast estate to public,
charitable and educational institu.
tons, according to the terms of his
will made public here tonight.
The value of the public requests,
after $25, 100000 is set aside for his
widow, son and daughter, is sl17,
600, 900 exclusive of Isl acres of
Pittsburgh real estate left for pub
lie park.
Princeton and Harvard universities
and the Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology are bequeathed approx
mately $50, 600, 900, divided so that
Princeton will receive about $15,-
600, 900 and Harvard and Technology
each about 100000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
EyIer's Valley Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. McClain of Sa-
billlsville spent Thursday with the form
er's home folks, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P.
McKissick.
Mr. John Clark of Emmitsburg spent
the week end with relatives and friends
in this place.
Mr. Raymond Eyler returned Thurs
day from Baltimore where he had been
taking treatment.
Miss Mary E. Waynant was a recent
visitor to her sister Mrs. VIM. Martin
of Graceham.
Miss Myrtle Eyler teacher at Wash
ington school has been on the sick list at
her home III this place.
Mrs. M. j. Warren and son Robert
spent the week end with friends and
relatives at Waynesboro and Hagers-
town.
Mr.. Harry Baxter who was kicked in
the ribs by a mule Sunday morning is
not able to be out.
Mrs. John Zacharias of Stony Branch
spent Tuesday in this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Blizzard Grips West.

Below-Zero Weather Prevails
Over Almost Entire Section.
Chicago, Dec. 9.-Winter held the
West tonight.
As the blizzard from the Northwest.
riding on 6O-mile gale, progressed to-
day, States sent out appeals that told of
suffering, disrupted train service. cripped
communication and, above all, scant coal
to fight freezing temperatures.
From Spokane to Chicago. from Butte
to Dallas there is little variance in re-
ports tonight, except the number of de-
grees below zero that temperature has
fallen.
The force of the blizzard, which has
caused Is below zero weather in WASH
ington, Montana, Idaho and parts of
Nebraska, had been spent by the time it
reached Chicago tonight, 80 the temper
AZURE here reached minimum of five
degrees below zero.
This, together with high wind which
drifted heavy SHOWS and stalled the al
ready greatly curtailed railroad service
in many parts of the west, has greatly
complicated the problem. Railroad and
Fuel Administration officials were frankly
d. sperate tonight in considering the
Vests plight.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
No Compulsory Training.

Washington, Dec. 6.-No provision
for compulsory training will be con
tanned IN the army reorganization
bill as it comes from the House Mill
tary Committee. it was announced
today at the committee meeting
Whether this subject will be treated
IN a measure to be prepared after
completion of one establishing the
peace time strength of the regular
army has not been decided, members
of the committee said.
AS tentatively agreed upon, the
reorganization bill will provide for
800, 900 officers and men, the num-
Der suggested by General Pershing,
who also urges that a universal re-
serve be established for call in the
event of war;
The War Department recommend
ed an army of $50, 900.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Public Sales.

On Thursday, December 18th, at 10
O'Clock, l.. P. McKissick will sell per-
sonal property near Eylers Valley Church.
On Tuesday, December 10th, at IL
O'Clock, j. C. Stevens will sell cord wood
on the Lemuel Bowers farm south of
Thurmont.
On Wednesday, December 18th. at
O'Clock sharp, B. A. Drozdowski will
sell horses, cattle, hogs, farm imple-
ments. etc, near Motters Station. See
posters.
On Saturday, December Goth. Mrs.
Virginia Late and Mrs. Amy Long will
sell real estate at New Midway.
On Saturday, December Goth at 10
o'clock, Mrs. Mary McSherry will sell
Real Estate and Personal property near
Graceham.
On Saturday. Dec. 10th, E. 6. Black,
Agent, will sell the Real Estate and
personal property of the late Geo. W.
Miller. See bills.
Owing to unforeseen circumstances
Littleton C. Fox will not have public
sale on Dec. 18th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
A Story of Unselfish Sacrifice.
Slayer To Pen For Life.

Hagerstown, Md Dec. S.-George
M. Kaufman, who fired four bullets
into his mother-in- law, Mrs. Nettie
Hose, killing her instantly. at her
home here several weeks ago after a
brief trial was convicted today of
murder in the first degree, but with
out capital punishment. The jury
deliberated only 10 minutes. The
trial consumed less than two hours.
Judge Frank &. Wagaman senten-
ced Kaufman to life imprisonment
in the Maryland Penitentiary. The
State asked for a first degree verdict,
without capital punishment and the
defense assentcd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Thefts Reach $2,3O3,OOO.

New York, Dec. 6.-Nearly 50, =
100000 worth of merchandise has
been stolen from the New York Cen
trail Railroad in the last nine months
by an organic d gang of storeage-
room and freight car thieves, it be-
came known today following All an
nouncement that the roads police
and detective forces had been practi-
cally doubled. The total amount
stolen is 80, 3O3 900.
Thefts averaging 1920, O00a month
are reported and with other losses,
due to a fire, detective equipment,
carelessness, wrecks and other acct
dens the total amount is nearly
s7,OO0,0O0 for the same period.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Railroad Man Is Convicted.

Hagcrstown, Nd, Dec. 5.-Harry
G.. Swink, yardmaster of the West.
ern Maryland Railroad here. was
found guilty in the Circuit Court yes.
terday of stealing lard, eggs and
whisky from freight cars of the rail.
road valued at more than 81 900.
Oswald w. Morris, indicted also,
pleaded guilty and testified against
Swink.
Harry l.. Rhodes, yard conductor
for the railroad pleaded not guilty to
a charge of stealing whisky valued at
500. The jury after being out Is
hours, disagreed over verdict and
was discharged by the court.
e. M. O'Connel, INDICTED with
Rhodes turned States evidence and
testified that he, Rhodes and Morris
had robbed the car and carried the
whisky to his home. Rhodes had
said he bought IL quarts of whisky
found in his home from O'Connc :.
O'Connel also said that half the
men in the railroad yards are inlpli-
Gated in car robberies. I"
A motion was made by O'Connel $
counsel that prosecution in his case
be dropped. This was refused by the
court. Counsel then asked that a
continuance of his case be granted
until efforts could be made to sec ure
a pardon for him from the Governor.
O'Connel said he had not been PROM
Used immunity for turning States
evidence. 1t will be on this ground,
however, that the pardon will he
asked.
Prosecution was dropped against
Morris on several indictments in view
Of his plea of guilty to the frs count
presented against him. Morris involv-
ed Q'Copnel by his testimony,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is TO give notice thas the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, Md, letters
testamentary on he estate of
LEO M. GREGG Err,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with
the voucher thereof legally authenlica ed
to the subscribers on or before July 5,
1920. or they may otherwise be ex-
Guided from all benefits Of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
hereby warned to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under our hand this 25th day of
November, 1919.
FLORENCE CREEGER,
dec a st Executrix.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
100000 Gems Stolen.

London, Nov. %. (By MaiD.-
Theft from the mails of registered
and insured parcels containing S4OO, :
600 worth of diamonds is the prime
concern just now to the postal and
police authorities and to detectives
in the employ of Lloyds agency,
which must make good the loss.
There had previously of late been
several diamond robberies from ship
consignm-nts, indicating that a well
organized and knowing group of
thieves is active just now. The $780,
600 robbery is the largest of all.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Wedding.

On Wednesday evening Dec. Bird,
George Russell English. second son OF
Richard English and Miss Grace Six,
oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Six of Creagerstown were married a,
the brides home by their pastor. Rev.
DIR. P. E. Hemer.
The following were pre- en- at the
very happy occasion: DR.. p. E. Heimer,
wife and daughter, Esther; William Six,
wife and daughter. Mary; Richard Eng
lish and three sons, Raymond and wife,
Roy and Clay; Mrs. Mary Hockinsmith.
grandr other of the bride; Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hockinsmitb; Mr. and Mrs. Ed
gar miller and daughters, Carrie and
Eleanor; Mrs. Barton Warner; Ethe
Rams. arg. Myrtle Eyler and ID. l.. Hull.
After the ceremony all present were
invited 10 he dining room where all par
took of and enjoyed most bounteous
repast when after an enjoyable social
hour the guests left for their homes
wishing the young, and most estimabla
couple happy and successful married
life.
Also after the ceremony. Eleanor Mary
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar Miller was baptized by Rev. DR.. p.
E. Helmer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
CADOW.

Elizabeth. little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert E. Cadow of this place,
died Saturday, December 6, 1919. after
several weeks of suffering, aged years
IL months and 5 days.
The ii.lle girl, favorite to all who
met her, had the misfortune to break
one of her arms. and soon thereafter
contracted scarlet fever. Her condition
became serious, and continued to grow
more alarming until Saturday about 10
O'Clock death ended her suffering.
The illness and death of the little girl
was particularly distressing to the par
ents and friends, in that the home was
under quarantine and no willing and
sympathizing friends could enter to at
least comfort them in their sorrow.
Interment was made Monday at 1890
o'clock in the United Brethren cemetery
the burial service of the Refor med
church being read by the pastor, Rev.
DR.. P. E. Heimer.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
"Moonshinin8" Cases Jump

Washington, Dec. s. Moon
shining" has become the country
greatest indoor sport, according to
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT office.
'Moonshining" being illicit, more
prosecutions than ever are in pro-
gfcss since the country went dry.
So great has been the practice of i'll
icit distilling that the court calendar
is clogged. Already 5,S07 cases have
been started, netting more than half
a million dollars in fines from the
$3.50 convictions.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
After Truant School Children.

The town council of Kensington Mont
gomery county, Md, passed an ordinance
designed to prevent truancy among the
school children of the town. 1t provides
that all children between the ages of
8 and IL years found on the streets of
the town will be taken by the town mar
shal to their homes and if no sufficient
explanation of their truancy is given by
their parents they are to be delivered to
the principal of the Kensington Public
School Parents who permit their chill
dren to oi err on the streets are liable to
be fined not less than 81 or more than S.
in each case.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
LOHR.

Mr.. Simon A. Lohr, one of the Oldest
citizens of this community, passed away
at his home in Thurmont on Sunday
morning last after long spell of help
lessne ss due to general breaking down
of the body. He was aged SO years,
months and Is days.
Mr.. Lohr was one of the progressive
farmers during his early life, but for
many years has resided in his home in
Thurmont. In his passing away The
CLARION loses it's oldest subscriber, he
having been patron and subscriber
ever since it's founding.
Funeral services were held at the
home Tuesday afternoon, his pastor,
Rev. w. c Waltemyer of st. Johns
Lutheran church officiating. Interment
was made in the United Brethren ceme-
terry, M. L. Creager & Son being funeral
directors.
The deceased is survived by his wife,
and three children, viz: Mrs Chas. Della
plane and Mr.. VIM. Lohr of Tn urmont,
and Mrs. DIR. Beall of Libertytown, Nd.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
1912 War Vets, Widows Llvlna.

Eighty. one widows of soldiers OF
the War of 1872 still are on the Gov.
eminent pension rolls, according to
the annual report Of the Secretary OF
the Interior Lane. Pensioners in.
cluded 2l5 survivors of the war with
Mexico and 2.739 widows of soldiers
of the war.
Names of 1881 Civil War veter-
ans are listed. Deaths of Civil War
veterans numbered 81, 7O3, compared
with 30, 466 the year before.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Notice TO Creditors.

THIS is to give notice. that the "ub-
scriber has obtained from the Orph ans
Court of Frederick County, Md, letters
testar entary on the estate of
FREDERICK C. FISHER,
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 July 5, 1920.
or they may otherwise by law he eXcud-
ed from all benefits of said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are h" re-
by warned to make immediate paym mt.
Given under our hand this LIST day of
December, 1919
HARRY T. FISHER,
LESTER G.. FISHER,
dec a st Executors.
Chas. Nee. Matthias, Attorney.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Should Be Guaranteed.

Many physicians believe that anyone
who has bad cold should be completely
isolated TO prevent other members of Che
family and associates from contracting
the disease, as colds are about as catch
ing as measles. One thing sure-the
sooner one rids himself of cold the less
the danger. and you will look a good
while before you find better medicine
than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to
aid you in curing cold. adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Drills Dynamite; Killed.

Emory Newcomer, aged about IS years
was instantly killed at Union Bridge last
week. Newcomer was employed at the
It'd wafer Portland Cement Company to
operate Il steam drill in its quarries and
was boring a hole when the drill struck
an old charge of dynamite, which ex-
ploded, killing him instantly.
He is survived by widow and three
children.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
ImprOVin1,

Mr.. Chas. G. Black of Baltimore, who
has been extremely i'll for several weeks
past and underwent an operation for
appendicitis. is reported slowly recover
ing.
Mrs. Howard Hahn of this place who
has been at Frederick City Hospital for
several weeks and operated on for ap-
pendicits is improving.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Baltimore To Get 1880 Tons
OF Sular.

New York, Dec S.-Fifty million
pounds of beet sugar is being shipped
into territory east of Pittsburgh and
Buffalo and north # Virginia, it was
announced here today 10y the Suga r
EQUALIZATION Board. These ship
mel is, which are due to reach their
destination 10y the end of the year,
are expected to relieve to a consider
able extent the present sugar short
age hut not to equal tie demand for
sugar, which has grown to abnormal
size because of fear of still higher
prices.
Twenty million pounds of the pro-
duet has been allott d to the greater
New York district, part of which has
already arrived and will be made
available to retailers this week.
Amounts allocatcd to other cities i'll
cludr Baltimore, 2,500,OOO pounds;
Boston, 1000, 900; Philadelphia,
1000 Albany, 500, 900; Pitts
burgh, 100000; Washington, H.
100000 pounds Smaller amounts
have been allocated to 40 other cities
comprising the prinTipa! distribution
centers in the eastern districts.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
At Hospital.

Word was received here Tuesday that
man from Thurmont was found un-
conscious on the streets of Baltimore.
1t was later learned the man was Chas.
II. Osler and that he was taken to Mercy
Hospital. No particulars have been re-
ceived as to the cause of his illness.
Mrs. OsIer went to Baltimore Wednes-
day morning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Chamberlain'S Tablets.

These tablets are intended especially
for indigestion and constipation. They
tone up the stomach and enable it to
perform it's functions naturally. They
act gently on the liver and the bowels,
thereby restoring the stomach and bowels
to healthy condition. When you feel
dull, stupid and constipated give them a
trial. You are certain to be pleased
With their effect. adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11

MdI. o.1CttyoooiS Noi'S6S Nv levy s~~' . :
The Christmas vacation at the College
begins Saturday, Dec. Goth.
Through the kindness of the Mt. ST.
Mary's College and Seminary Council of
X. of C. many from this neighborhood
enjoyed Sunday evening witnessing the
great moving picture 1.-The Transgress-
or" in the College Gym. This is the
second great Catholic picture produced
by the Catholic Art Association. The
next one to be shown in the near future
by the same people, is "Lig hit Eternal. -
We wish to express our sincere thanks
to the President and Council of the Col
lege and also the Knights for their cour-
tesy in allowing outsiders see both these
wonderful films.
The St. Anthony's Community Club
will hold their regular meeting Friday
evening after which five reel motion
picture will be shown. mall probability
one of the Catholic Art Association pic.
lures will be shown at st. Anthony s
du ing the Lenten season.
During the past week several letters
from the Department of Economics and
Maryland State College have been re-
ceived, offering pictures to the Com
munty Club. Just follow US along these
cold winter nights and you shall all have
plenty of fun. Sure if you all enjoyed
the first, the show for Friday night will
be far better. All nearby Community
Clubs are extended an invitation to spend
the evening with US Friday the 18th, at
8 p. m.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
DO You Enjoy Your Meals?

If you do not enjoy your meals your
digestion is faulty. Eat moderately,
especially of meats, masticate your food
thoroughly. Let five hours elapse be-
tween meals and take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets Immediately after supper
and you will soon find your meals to be
a real pleasure. adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Logs Letter.

Mrs William H. Martin and children
spent Wednesday with Mrs. George w.
Pttinger and family.
Mrs Ruth Weddle of Woodsboro spent
Thursday with Mrs. Lizzie Pittenger.
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey M Pittinger of
this place spent one day last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Hahn Of near New
Midway.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
psrsO laI.

Ne Tia Rnntz I'm OF New York and
Mr.. +. &. Matthias of Hagerstown, Md,
visited their sister Mrs. irwin 10y during
the past week.
Mr.. Park 10y and children of Freder-
ick, Md. spent Friday with Mrs. Irwin
10y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Clocks Won't Cooperate.

Gettysburg, it is said, is in the throes
of confusion over time to an extent
which makes the daylight saving change
pale into insignifcance. The citizens
are travelling by four separate times
and Sunday every church service was
affected by people coming ahead of time
on time and late.
For week the town clock in the
Courthouse cupola has been speeding Its
course beyond it's normal duty until Sun
day it registered II minutes ahead of
standard time. The Gettysburg College
clock by which the northern end of the
town governs its movements, is several
minutes fast, and the factories have a
time of their own by which whistles are
blown. Railroads continue to work by
their own watches, but aside from them
not five per cent. of the town uses
standard time. The only redeeming
feature to the whole mix-up is that no.
body misses trains, all of the local time
Indicators being sufficiently fast" to
give a safe margain.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
Christmas Cantata.

Another sacred Christmas Cantata will
be rendered this year by the Sunday
School of st. Johns Lutheran Church of
Thurmont. 1t will be given in the town
hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. 30th.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-12-11
I. O. O. F.

The following persons were elected
officers of Good Samaritan Lodge No.
46. l. o. O. F., at the meeting held
Thursday evening, December 4th; viz.
VIM E Foreman, N. G Russell Boil
Ter, V G.; E. L. Root, Treasurer; Jas.
H. Firor, Rec. Secretary; Chas f. Null,
Fin. Secretary, Rev. W. C. Waltemyer,
Chaplain.