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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03
Health Report.

The following is the report of
contagious diseases for Rich
mond county as reported during
June to Quarantine Officer
Manass.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03

We shall meet with our mother again
Blessed hope, the bright star of the
morning
That shall herald his coming to reign
y, the glory that waits its fair dawning,
When we meet with our mother again.
Mrs. A. ] Kelly
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-07-03

JUST want to thank you for DR..
: Caldwell'sSyrup Pepsin. tits fine.
use it for my baby, my husband and myself,
and simply can't do without bottle of it in
the house.
From letter DR.. Caldwell written by\
Mrs. John w. Christensen, So 2nd
East, Brigham City, Utah
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Berry Harvest Big.

Raspberries, always an important crop
in this section, far surpass all previous
records in price and yield per acre. Prices
are nearly double of those last year rum
ming from $6 to So per crate of 32 quart
boxes. While no Pittsburgh commission
men are here this year, their represent
atives are here and the bidding on the
curb, as the wagons come in is spirited.
A rovel and interesting feature of the
marketing this season is caused by the
entrance of the canning people into the
field. Thomas & Co., of Frederick county
appeared upon the scene with buyers and
trucks and at times as many as 800 crates
were stacked upon the curb awaiting the
arrival of truck. At this writing the
canning people had purchased about 3, 500
crates. In addition, the shipments by
trolley from Boonsboro and Mt. Lena,
and by the B. and o. at Keedysville,
Rhoresville and Gapland, amounted to
about 5000 crates more. Taking these
$500 crates at an average price of 81. SO
the aggregate price of the crop so far
would be around $70,000. And good
many more berries were yet to be gath
cred. -Boonsboro Times
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Storm Damages Orchards.

Hagerstown, Md. July Is "A destruc-
tive thunderstorm. accompanied by high
winds and hail, swept over Washington
county this evening. Trees were uproot-
ed and cornie,ds and roads badly washed.
Considerable damage was done to or
chards, immature peaches and apples
being knocked from the trees.
The storm, which followed heavy one
this morning, was one of the most severe
in recent years. Two and one half inch
es of water fell within one hour. At
Williamsport the Potomac river is rapid
ly rising. Indications are that it will
overflow its banks before morning. In
Hagerstown the streets resembled small
creeks. the drains being unable to carry
off the storm waters.
Lightning did considerable damage. A
number of trees and buildings were
struck. Between Pinesburg and Conooo-
cheague the barn on Daniel Ross farm
was struck and destroyed by fire togeth-
er with this seasons wheat and hay
crops and farming implements. Several
men working in the barn were stunned.
Lightning struck d. Newton Henson 8
stable in Hagerstown, killing horse and
badly stunning James Norris and John
Rudisill.
Telegraph snd telephone communina-
tion was seriously crippled.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
JUST MISSED SEEING FATHER
Little Incident Reported From France
Shows That Political Trickery 10
Not Unknown There.

When 1t comes to the matter of po-
litical trickery, modern nations one
and all seem to be pretty well tarred
with the same brush. The following
incident retold with flavor of Gallo
irony by the Cri de Paris is said to
have taken place at Toulouse.
On election day young man came
to- booth to vote.
"But, monsieur" said one OF the
overseers, "you have already voted
"I? Allos done! l am certain that
I have nos"
A search being made Of the records,
1t Is discovered that there has been an
error In the recording of the Christian
name. 1t is not Marius Tartarin that
has voted but Gonzague Tartarin.
"Gonzaguel' cried the young man;
"you are quite sure that he has vot-
edT
"Yes, indeed! Look, here is the reg
ister."
"Ah, how l regret not having been
here" said the young man. 81 would
have embraced him with much pleas
ure. He is my father"
"Your father?"
"Yes, and have not seen him since
he died. four years ago."-The Living
Age
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
MALEKULANS NOT ALL BAD
Pugnaclous South Pacific Islanders
ScrupuIousIy Honest, Though
Careless Of Human Life.

The sending of small naval force
rides, for the protection Of planters
against the natives brings some incl
dental information about q peculiar
people with the undesirable fame OF
being the most bellicose inhabitants
of any island in the South Pacific.
Malekula island has long been under
the joint control of France and Eng
land, and at intervals some display
of force has been necessary to make
the islanders respect the local repre-
SentativeS Of a more advanced civil
ization. Despite their reputation for
pugnacity, however, there is much, de-
clares a recent writer. to be said for
the Malekulans. For one thing, they
are remarkably honest; the traveller
who goes among them knows that
however he may fare as regards per-
sonal safety, he Is In no danger what
ever of losing his personal property.
And If he Is careful not to irritate his
hosts, he Is likely to come away with
a pleasant memory Of the native VII
lage community. its discussions OF
community affairs In a kind of village
forum, its dances, and its children's
playground under the banyan tree.
He learns also that many of the VII
lagos have a social club for men and
that the islander who Is also crack
marksman with bow and arrow, takes
great satisfaction in belonging to 1t.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
TVDicaI Stone Stunts.

In Johnny Get Your Cum" the new
Aircraft picture in which Fred Stone is
starred at the Gem Theatre next We'd
nesday, that famous comedian does his
darse poetique. celebrated acrobatic
dance that won him the praise of the
greatest critics, and then follows it with
an extraordinary roping stunt.
With his usual agility Fred finishes the
dance, which takes place on ballroom
floor. jumps to a balcony, seizes a rope'
and, swinging it through an open window
lassoes the Count of Bullion-nia as the
latter il about to leave on an elopeme mt
party. 1t is the most daring piece OF
acrobatic fun seen here in some time.
adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
MARYLAND ODD FELLOWS
PLAN BIG CELEBRATION
Every Lodge In State To Be Rep.
resented At Centennial
Convention In Sep.
tember.

Every lodge of Odd Fellows in
Maryland will be represented at the
Convention and Centennial Celebra
tion at Baltimore in September, for
Maryland, the home Of American Odd
Fellowship, is going to do itself proud
on that dual occasion.
Prominent men from all parts of
the world will attend the celebration
and every branch of Odd Fellowship
will be represented. From all parts
of the United States they will journey
to Baltimore for the greatest event in
fraternal circles that ever was staged.
The week of September IA to 20
has been set aside and $4,000 visitors
are expected to attend. Each day will
be crowded with events of interest
not only to the members Of the order,
but to Marylanders in general.
1t was on April 20, 1919-just one
hundred years ago last April-that
American Odd Fellowship was born.
At the invitation of Thomas Wildey,
a few men met at the Seven Stars"
Tavern then on Second street. Balti.
more. (Second street is now Water
street)
Five mon were the. original mem.
bers OF the order in the United States.
They were Mr.. Wildey. John Welch.
John Duncan. John Cheatham and
Richard Rushworth. Wildey was in.
stalled as Noble Grand and Mr.. Welch
as Vice-Grand. They had been called
to the meeting by this quaint adver.
tisement in the Baltimore American
of March 27, 1919
NOTICE TO ODD FELLOWS!
"a few members of the Society
Of Odd Fellows will be glad to
meet their brethren for the pur-
pose OF forming lodge, on Friday
evening, End April, at the Seven
Stars Second street, at the hour
of 7 P NJ"
Out of this meeting grew Washing.
ton Lodge No. l, the parent lodge in
America, a charter having been grant.
ed February l, 1920. from Duke of
York Lodge. London, England.
Thus. from this humble beginning,
grew the order in America until t.
day 1t is one OF the most powerful
and prosperous of all fraternal orders,
with its present membership Of more
than 100000; with 1883 subordinate
lodges; 450 encampments; 1858 Re.
bekah lodges. 1t has paid out in re.
tefs and benefits the grand total of
$179,727 .445.SS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
SS5.OOO For Broken Neck.

Cumberland, Md. July Ia The jury
in the case of j. Walter Widmeyer,
Western Maryland Railway conductor,
Hagerstown, who sued the United States
Railway Administration for $4,000
damages for broken neck sustained at
the Philadelphia and Reading yards at
Rutherford Pa, where he was making
up train. returned verdict of $65, 600
damages this afternoon after having de-
libt rated for 30 minutes.
1t was the sixth day of the trial, which
was removed here from Washington
county. 1t was stated that the defend
ants during the trial offered to settle for
$40, 900 The verdict is said to be the
largest in the local court.
Judges Boyd and Henderson rejected
prayers to take the case from the jury
but sustained the prayers of the defense
based on the contention that if Widmeyer
We're guilty of contributory negligence he
could not recover damages.
When court convened today Harry
Strohmenger, juror was absent on ac-
count of illness. His physician reported
he was too ill to attend, and by mutual
agreement it was decided to proceed with
IL jurors.
Benjamin A. R h nond. this city, and
Col. Charles A. Little, Hagerstown, ar
gued the case for the defense ard F.
Brook Whiting, this city, and Omer T
Kaylor and Frank G. Wagaman, Hagers-
town. for the plaintiff
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Arms Infected.

Mr.. John H. Routzahn, well known
farmer of Middletown, and his brother
Mr.. Simon d. Routzahn, are both great
sufferers from infected arms. About
three weeks ago Mr. John Routzahn
found two pimples on his left hand and
these soon became infected and the en-
tire arm has been swollen and infamed
ever since. Several days after Mr.. Rout-
zahn's hand became sore, his brother
visited him and few days later the
latter's right hand became sore, and in a
short time his arm became" infected. 1t
is believed the trouble is eryslpelas.
Valley Register.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
BANKS TO SAFEGUARD
BONDS AND STAMPS
Arc Ready to Protect Securities Of
Small Investors Free or For
Nominal Charge.

In buying Liberty Bonds, Victory
Bonds, Thrift and War Savings
Stamps the people Of the United
States have done more than perform
q patriotic duty-they have invested
in the soundest securities in the
world, gold obligations of the Unit
cd States of America.
But the safeguarding Of these Sc
curities has become a problem for
many folk. Only few persons, rel
atively, have either a safe in the
house or Office, or a safe-deposit box
in the vaults of the bank. Far - o
many patriotic citizens are keeping
bonds and stamps about the house, in
the bureau drawer, under the mat
tress, or on the shelf. And even if
the treasure is thus hidden from
thieves, there is the ever present dan
ger of fire, and the loss of the money
invested.
There may be no further call for
the people at large to subscribe to
huge bond issues, but the govern
ment. needs the daily and weekly
sums which come in from the sale
of Thrift and War Savings Stamps
for taxes must be kept down. The
danger of loss has deferred some peo-
pc from getting as many stamps as
they might otherwise buy. Hence the
problem will be future question As
we'll as a present one.
Steps have been taken, however, to
meet this situation.
First, every bond or stamp certifi-
cate may be registered with tho
Treasury Department. Registration
means that the owners name and the
number of his security have been
registered" by the government, and
that nobody but himself can pos
sibly get the money which the bond
or stamp certificate calls for. Ger
tificates may be registered through
the nearest postoffics; bonds through
the nearest bank.
And the second method for safe
guarding has been provided by the
banks themselves. Every bank-na-
tional bank or savings bank-and ev-
cry trust company has, Of course,
ample and secure vaults. For the man
who does not feel that he can afford
to rent q safe deposit box to keep
Liberty Bonds and War Savings
Stamps IN, many of the banks and
trust companies have announced their
willingness to keep these securities
for him in their own vaults.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
SUCCESSFUL DOLLARS
ARE THOSE WORKING
Invested In War Savings Stamps They
Never Fall to Yield You Hand
some Profit.

II II the dollar that gees to work
that is the successful dollar. The
Idle dollar is failure. The success
full dollar brings back another dollar
with it. 1t makes itself dollar and
something-two dollars and some
thins-a whole family Of dollars.
But the careless dollar goes of
somewhere and is never seen again.
A Texas man the other day lost a
lifs-time's savings-$786. His dol
lars had gone off in the pockets OF
two fake stock promoters. He had
not taught his dollars to keep good
company.
Hun.'reds Of years ago man to
whom a handful Of money had been
trusted buried II all in a napkin. He
got no increass-he did not even keep
what he had.
The dollar that succeeds is ener-
retic-and careful. War Savings
Stamps do more than save your dol
lars. They put them to work at
compound interest. And they never
fail. Your government guarantees
every one Of them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
mt, FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY JULY IT, 1919.
Homecoming Plans Progressing

The Thurmont Homecoming Associa-
ton held meeting on Tuesday evening
which was we'll attended. The commit
tee reports great progress and the public
is showing wondeaful interest in tho COM
ing event. A detailed program will be
gotten out within the next week and cir
culated throughout the district.
On Monday evening the Refreshment
Committee met the ladies' of the town
and country in the Club room after hav
ing issued call through the churches on
Sunday. About fifty persons assembled
at this meeting and the refreshment part
of the program is now sure to be sue
cess.
Every person called upon to take any
part in the exercises has responded
promptly and it is very gratifying to the
association and to the community that
this interest is manifesteds
Do not overlook the date, Saturday,
August End, and plan full holiday.
Come to Thurmont to this homecoming
and enjoy pleasant day with friends
and neighbors.
Canvassers will cali at each home
throughout the District within the next
few days asking for donations either in
money or in eatableS to help defray the
expenses of this Homecoming. Many
have already pledged tham' les toward
giving cheerfully in this Campaign and
it is felt that the District il going to re-
spond nicely and h.. lp make the Home
coming a grand success.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Help Wanted BY Committee.

The committee on Music for Thur
mont's Homecoming will hold meeting
in Town Hall at g. 80 O'Clock Wednesday
evening, July 2Srd. and request that all
persons who can give the singing boost
will come and meet with them This is
an invitation, to everybody. The COM
mittee is planning to make the chorus
singing large part of the program, and
feel sure everybody will be interested in
this part of it, Please come out as a
Community and let US show others that
we can sing AS well as talk
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Personal.

Mr.. Frank Rouzer, of Ft. Wayne, Ind /.
is wishing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d.
r. RouZer.
Mrs Geo. e. Wilhide is visiting rela-
tiyes in Waynesboro, Pa.
MISS Eliz lbeth Seton is visiting in
Pa.
Messrs. Frei Bulman and Donald Sef-
ton have secured positions in Washing ton.
MIR. Charles Black, of Baltimore, spent
several days the past week with his
mother, Mrs. Cornelius Black.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Walker and daugh-
ter Dorothy of Washington, ID. c., were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs Jas. H. Firor
on Sunday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
MADE HCME POSSIBLE
Man Who Suddenly Found Himself
Without Roof Over Head Was Able
to Buy Property.

This true story tells how War Saw
ings Stamps built sure protection
around one Washington war worker
and his family.
Early in the war savings campaign
he began a small systematic invest
ment in Thrift Stamps, which ulti-
mately grew until he had an invest
fi1ent of $780, He says he acquired
his stamps without depriving HIM
self or family. The investment "just
grew" out of Incidental savings.
Presently this Incidental money
became scarce. The war worker and
his family felt the burden of the war
tine high cost Of living, and the anx-
iety and expense Of extraordinary ILL
ness of the two children. Then an
other blow fell. He awoke one morn
ing to find that he had no place to
live
His residence had been sold and
he and his family were asked to va
cate. He could find no houses for
rent within his means, and was con-
fronted with the necessity of leaving
the city or buying a home for his
family. He could not buy without
making a substantial initial pay
ment, and ready funds were SEEM
ingly beyond reach.
Then he thought of his War Saw
ings Stamps. He remembered they
were redeemable on ten days notice,
with accrued interest. With the pro-
ceeds of these stamps and such small
sums as he could gather he made
first payment on new home in the
suburbs.
Recently he refused to sell it for
$1,000 more than the purchase price.
This man is a War Savings Stamp
enthusiast-and he is on the straight
road to financial independence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Two Barns Burn.

During the thunder storm Tuesday
morning the barn on the farm of Clark
o. Routzhan, situated three miles from
Jefferson, this county, was struck by
lightning and burned together with most
of the seasons crops. The loss on the
barn and crops is estimated at $4,000.
Insurance was carried on the barn and
the wheat and hay.
Early Tuesday morning, the barn on
the Frank Miller home place situated
near Haugh's Church, Carroll county,
was struck by lightning and burned.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
REMEMBER THE ANT
Save and have!

Remember the story Of the
ant and the grasshopper? The
ant worked and saved. The end
of each day found him with a
little more added to what ne
had the day before. The grass
hopper danced and sang and
fiddled his time away. Winter
came; the ant had plenty. The
grasshopper had nothing; he
had not saved. He went to the
ant and asked for help. Said
the ant: while l worked, you
fooled your time away. You
can dance now for all care"
Are you an ant-person or a
grasshoppsr person? Some
time are you going to have to
ask for help and will someone
tell you to dance; or will you
be independent?
If you save now, you'll have
later on. Let the end Of every
week find more Thrift Stamps
on yeur card. At the end Of ev-
cry month be able to show more
War Savings Stamps pastel on
your certificate. Lend your
monsy to the government at 4
per cent interest, compounded
quarterly, and see it grow.
Take stock of yourself!
What are you worth? Will
next New Years Day find you
worth more or less? Which will
you be; an ant or q grasshop-
per?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Will Honor Soldier Boys.

Rocky Ridge Council, Jr. o. U. A. M.
$ preparing to give members of the lodge
Who were in the army and navy royal
welcome on Thursday evening July oath.
There will be banquet, and addresses
will be made by state Councillor Wesley
Carver and Past State Councillor Her.
nan Mennrick Admission to Junior
Hall will be by invitation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Shot Large Crane.

Last week Mr.. William Stull saw a
large fish crane flying over fish ponds
near his home. He took his gun and
made his way to the pond and kept in
hiding in the bushes Finally the bird lit
in pond Mr.. Harvey WiIhide also saw
the bird and with rifle went after him.
He fired his rife but missed him, and as
the crane rose MIR. Stull shot and brought
him down. Six feet from tip to tip of
wing WAS the crane
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Installing Motors.

To keep pace with up-to- date methods
of running machinery, Mr.. A. H. Etzler
mas installed two electric motors in his
FIGURING mill at this place. A 80 H. P.
motor will take care of the grinding and
a H P. motor will run the elevator
machinery. Current is secured from the
H. & F. Railway company.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Celebration Postponed.

At a meeting of the chairman of the
Mddletown homecoming celebration. it
was decided to postpone the date of this
event. 1t was originally intended to have
the celebration July 26th. The date sell
ected is the first week in September.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
More BOYS Home.

During the past week four more boys
arrived home from France, viz: Wilbur
Blickenstatf, Edwin Creeger, Ira Kel-
baugh and Ralph Eaton. All of these
saw much hard fighting in France.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
HuckleS Plenty.

1t is stated by those who frequently
visit the mountains that huckleberries
are very plentiful. The price here is
Is cents per quart
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Heavy Rains.

During the past week heavy rains have
fallen in this vicinity. Early Tuesday
several thunder storms passed over and
considerable rain fell in a brief time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Public Sale.

On Saturday, August 9th, Mr.. D. R.
Rouzer will sell lot of valuable house
hold articles at his residence on E. Main
street. See bills later.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Now Have Current.

During the past week we have been
installing electric motors and this week
make our first run with electric power
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17

Keep your money at work for you
Re-invest your Liberty Bond interest
IN w. s. 8.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17

Pull together to produce more, to
eliminate waste, to save and to In
vest in W. s. 8.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17

Start your mind going along saving
lines and then watch it travel. Buy
W. S. S. regularly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17

A man once bought Manhattan ISL
and for s24. He had the $24. Buy
War Savings Stamps and be ready.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17

Provide a silver lining for the com-
ing cloud. War Savings Stamps VIII
10 H.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-07-17
Property For Sale.

Wishing to dispose of the home prop
erty Of the late VIM. Damuth situated
near Thurmont. same is offered at private
sale until further notice. Property is
improved with a good dwelling house,
stable and all outbuildings. There is
variety of fine fruit and a well of ex-
cellent water on the premises. There
are between two and three acres of land
all in first class condition.
For further information inquire of
GEO. J. DAMUTH
iune 26 If Thurmont, Md.