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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Mail Order Rule.

Washington, February II. When you
ship movie" films, eggs, farm products
and other fourth-class matter through
the mails be sure that the cartons, boxes
and other containers do not bear any
cancelled postage, special delivery or
revenue stamps. The Postoflice Depart
ment today instructed postmasters not
to accept such packages if the Cancelled
stamps have not been removed Post
masters were also instructed to see that
all old address labels or tags are removed
by the senders from reused containers,
as they cause confusion in the mails.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Jacob M. Keefer Dead.

On last Saturday evening February 10,
1919 at 9. As o'clock, after long illness
Jacob Milton Keefer passed to his eternal
rest in his list year. He moved here
with his family from Waynesboro ten
years ago, having purchased what is
known as the "Blly Null' farm one and
one half miles from Thurmont, Md. He
was successful in his farming occupation
and was esteemed as one of the leading
farmers and citizens of the neighborhood.
Two years ago his health began to de-
cline and after that he was obliged in a
large measure to give up active work.
The deceased was splendid example
of self made man. Born and reared in
Frederick County Md, near Thurmont,
and educated in the public schools, he
became contracting plasterer. In the
winter months. when quite young man
he attended an academy at Taneytown,
Md. He received in this way a liberal
education. Later he took up teaching in
the public schools of Frederick county
and used to prominence in his profession,
He continued in this activity for period
of ten years and then embarked in
merchandising. He went to Waynesboro
thirteen years ago and successfully con-
Quoted grocery store at the corner of
West Main and Lincoln Avenue for a
period of three years. During his resi-
dence there he made host of friends.
He was great reader and student of
affairs and was remarkably well posted
on current topics and matters of history.
Whilst not an office seeker, he took a
keen interest in politics, and was an
ardent admirer of Theodore Roosevelt.
he was a devout member of Mt. Carmel
Catholic Church Thurmont Md. He was
the father of nine children and is sur
vived by his wife, Mary Annie (>mith)
Keefer, and the following children:
John F., Superior, Wis, Carroll j.,
Eugene S., Mrs. Samuel Baker, Waynes-
boro, Pa, David G., Lenis M, and Marie
at home, Theresa of Baltimore, Md.
The funeral was held Wednesday
morning, with Solemn Requiem Mass at
Mt. Carmel Church Thurmont, Md. with
interment in the cemetery adjoining.
Rev. Thos' Wheeler and Rev. Geo. H.
Tragesser, officiating. Music for the
occasion was furnished by the choir from
ST. Anthony's church, Mt. St. Mary's.
Wilhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Lows Letter.

Mrs. Jesse Fox and Miss Leah Fox OF
near Creagerstown spent Monday with
Mrs. Washington Pittenger and family
of this place.
Messrs Clarence and Harvey Pittenger
were visitors to Woodsboro on Tuesday
of last week on business.
Mrs. Samuel Martin and Mrs. Elmer
J. Pittenger were visitors to Thurmont
on Wednesday.
Mr.. Thomas Arnold of Rocky Hill
spent Thursday with Mr.. Washington
Pittenger and family.
Mrs. Mary Domer and daughter spent
last week with Mrs. Maurice Smith and
family of Logs.
Mr.. Edgar Long of Waynesboro, Pa
spent Saturday and Sunday with hls
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Long
and family of this place.
Mr.. Arnold Kanode and sister, Miss
Anna of Rocky Ridge spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Martin and family
of Logs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
PUBLIC SALE.


By virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in the last will and testament
of Mary j. Dayhoff, late of Frederick
County, deceased, and in pursuance to
an order of the Orphans Court of Fred
erick County, Md, passed on the 18th
day of November, A. d., 1918, the under
signed executors of the said Mary j..
Dayhoff, will offer at public sale on the
premises about 81 miles North of Thur
mont, and 81 miles South of Emmitsburg,
near Zentz's Mill, Frederick County,
Maryland, near the State Road leading
from Thurmont to Emmitsburg, adjoin-
ing the lands of D. W. Zentz, William
Lohr, Allen C. Eyler and Bernard Little,
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1919,
at 2 o'clock p. M,
all those pieces or parcels of land con-
tanning about
8ACRES
of land, more or less, and improved with
a one story and half house, containing
four rooms; summer kitchen, large
stable. poultry house and yard and other
outbuildlngs and well of never failing
pure mountain water on the premises;
all kinds of fruit; the garden enclosed
with new wire fence; an ideal country
home, well located and well improved.
A part of the above property is well set
in good locust and chestnut timber.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by
the Court One hundred dollars cash on
day of sale, the balance in six months,
purchaser or purchasers giving his, her
or their note, bearing interest from day
of sale, with good and sufficient security,
to be approved by the said James W.
Dayhoff and Harry L. Dayhoff, execu-
tors, for the deferred payments, or all
cash at the option of the purchaser.
Cost of conveyancing and revenue stamps
at the expense of the purchaser.
JAMES W. DAYHOFF,
HARRY l.. DAYHOFF,
Executors.
Charles F. Seiss, Auctioneer,
Reno s. Harp, Attorney. jan 30 st
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Real Estate Deals.

Last week Mr.. Keefer Brandenburg
sold his valuable farm of 100 acres ad-
joining the corporate limits of Thurmont
to Messrs j. Albert and c. Harry Eyler,
the consideration being $4,000. Mr..
Brandenburg will remain on the farm
for another year. This farm in past
years has been in possession of Jeremiah
Flohr, Chas. Shipley, Warner Grimes
and Geo. E. Wilhide, some of the original
tract having been sold and other land
having been added thereto.
Mr.. VIM. Eaton purchased lot of
ground adjoining his blacksmith shop in
Thurmont, from Mrs. Chas. Eyler, the
price being $500.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Order Nisi on Audit.

No. 1914 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick Coun-
ty, sitting in Equity.
January Term, 1919.
In the matter of the Auditors Report
filed the 9th day of February, 1919.
Effie M. Grossnickle, sister and next
friend of Jacob H. Smith.
vs..
Jacob H. Smith
ORDERED, That on the 28th day of
February, 1919, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report of the Auditor, filed
as aforesaid in the above cause, to finally
ratify and confirm the same, unless cause
to the contrary thereof be shown before
said day; provide copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper published in
Frederick county, for two successive
weeks prior to said day.
Dated 7th day of February, 1919.
ELI G. HAUGH,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
True Copy Test:
ELI G. HAUGH, Clerk,
Chas c. Waters, Solicitor. feb IL st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Notice To Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scrber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Frederick county. Md, letters
of administration on the estate of
FRANCIS DOTTER,
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 August 30,
1919, they may be otherwise excluded from
all benefits of said estate. All persons in
debted to said estate are hereby warned
to make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this 2lst day of
January, 1919.
ANNIE DOTTER.
ADMINISTRATIVE.
Lester S. Birsly, Agent. jan 2s st
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20

Few Baltimoreans realize that
automobile tire building is rapidly
becoming one of the most important
local industries. Located in Orange
vile, in the annexed district, is the
Dreadnaught Tire and Rubber Com
pany, exclusively q Baltimore or
ganization, conducted with Baltimore
capital and directed by Baltimore
business men.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There 10
only one way to cure catarrhal deafness,
and that 10 by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness 10 caused by an In
famed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube When this tube 10
infamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when 1t is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored to Its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever. Many cases OF
deafness are caused by catarrh. which Is
an infamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
system
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine Cir
culars free. All Druggists 75c
y, ]. CHENEY q CO., Toledo. O.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20

In the Circuit Court for Frederick Coun-
ty, IN Equity.
Velma B. Mitchell, infant by Clarence
Wetzel, her father and next friend
VS..
Charles d. Mitchell.
The object of these proceedings is to
annul marriage between the plaintiff
Velma B. Mitchell and the defendant
Charles d. Mitchell
The bill states that the plaintiff and
defendant were married on the 9Th day
of November, A. d. 1917, at Ellicott City,
Maryl and, by Rev. Snyder, minister
of the gospel.
That at the time of said marriage the
complainant was only fourteen years of
age: that she had not the consent of her
parents to said marriage, that the mar
riage license was procured by fraud on
the part of the defendant he knowingly
having sworn that the complainant was
over sixteen years of age; that the par
ties to this marriage and suit separated
Immediately after said marriage cere-
many and never consu nm ated said mar
riage by copulasion; that she Immediately
returned to her fathers home in Fred
erick county, Maryland, where she has
resided ever since, has not heard from
nor seen the defendant since, and that he
is nonresident of the State of Mary
land, and that she was coerced into said
marriage and never consented thereto.
1t is tnereupon this 2lst, day of Jan
uary A. D. 1919, by the Circuit Court
for Frederick County, in Equity, order
ed, that the complainant cause copy of
this order together with statement OF
the object and substance of the Bill of
Complaint filed in this case, to be pub
ished in some newspaper published in
Frederick County, Maryland, once
week for four successive weeks prior to
the 2lst day of February A. d. 1919,
giving notice to the defendant in said
Bill. of the object and substance thereof.
and warning MIN to appear in this Court,
in person or by solicitor on or before the
10th. day of March A. D. 1919, to show
cause if any he has why decree olgnt
not to pass as prayed.
ELI G. HAUGH
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
county.
Filed January 81, 1919.
True Copy-Test:
ELI G. HAUGH, Clerk.
Samuel A. Lewis, Solicitor for Complain
ant. jan % St
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
GrOundhOH Mild.

Thus far in the month Mr.. Grounding
has bas been very liberal as regards var
ieties of weather, also letting US off with
very mild temperatures. A thunderstorm
heavy wind storm and light fall or
snow, all within four days, is not bad.
The temperature during this time during
sunshine hours has been at and above
freezing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
That Terrible Headache.

Do you have periodic attacks of head
ache accompanied by sickness of the
stomach or vomiting, a sallow skin and
dull eyes? If SO, you can get quick re-
lief by taking Chamberlain Tablets as
directed for billousness. and you may be
able to avoid these attacks if you observe
the directions with each package.
Advertisement,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
BEARD.

BEARD.
Miss Alberta Florence Beard, daughter
of Sam'l and Marian Beard of Thurmont,
died at the home of Mr. Harry Leather
man, near Middleburg, Carroll county,
Tuesday, February 18th, her death re-
sulting from an attack of the Flu and
following complicati ons. The deceased
was aged 81 years, 6 months and 10 days.
She is survived by her parents and two
brothers, Messrs Dory and Charles Beard
of Thurmont Funeral services held to-
day, February 20, at the Leatherman
home at 10 o'clock and interment made
in the United Brethren cemetery at
Thurmont, her pastor, Rev. Patterson.
of Woodsboro, officiating. M. l.. Creag-
er & Son, funeral directors.
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Gracehann Letter.

Washington's Birthday will be cele-
brated by community social in the
Moravian' Church on Saturday at 7So
%. m. After a short program there will
be "Who is Who contest.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Notice to Creditors.

No. 1869 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick
County, in Equity,
The Citizens Savings Bsnk of
Thurmont, Md.
John Russell Unger, ct al
By order of the Circuit Court for Fred
erick county, the undersigned Trustee in
above entitled cause hereby gives notice
to the creditors of Emma E. Unger, de-
ceased, to prove and have filed their
claims with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Frederick county, on or before
April |, 1919. otherwise they will be ex-
cluded from participating in the distribu-
ton of the funds.
CHAS. C. WATERS,
Jan % At Trustee.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
FOR SALE.

The property of the late Margaret
Wolf situated about 2 miles south of
Thurmont. Apply to
L. S. BIRELY,
Agent for Heirs,
jan 3Otf Thurmont, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
For County Treasurer.

Frederick, Nd, Jan. %, 1919
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.
jan % At C. M. ALBAUGH.
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secluded
corner.

Now. Listen. The great mystery is
solved. Ever since the women began
wearing those tight skirts, the he-public
has been wondering about petticoats.
According to several thousand eye-wit-
nesses. petticoats amt. It's boomers
instead. Long ones, vari-colored and
vari-cute, caught in just about the ankle
with the dearest little rufiles.
This was revealed today by an inquisi-
tive wind Baltimore Star.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
In MemOriam.

In tender and loving remembrance of
David Calvin Hammett, who departed
this life eighteen years ago, February II.
1919.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20

Take few doses of Chamberlain S
Tablets as directed for Indigestion, and
you will soon forget about your stomach
troubles. Try it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
DEATHS.

Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of five cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed Free
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Boomers, BY Heck!

Washington, February l7.-Ss-s sh!
Come
down
here
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1919-02-20
Order of Publication.

No. $3.50 Equity.
In the Circuit Court for Frederick Coun-
ty, IN Equity.
Velma B. Mitchell, infant by Clarence
Wetzel, her father and next friend
The Dermott news., 1919-03-20

Peabody" she called. this boy has worked like q beaver every minute since you left-ayes he has! l never see anything to beat it-never! l want you to come right out into the Wood-shed an see what he's done this minute-ayes :"
 followed them into the shed.
 "Wy of all things!" my uncle ex- claimed. Hes worked like Il nailer, ain't hep
 There were tears in his eyes when he took my hand in his rough palm and squeezed it and said:
 Sometimes I wish ye was little again so 1 could take ye up in my arms an kiss ye just as I used to. Horace Dunkelberg says that you're the beSt-lookin' boy he ever see"
 l repeated the rules l had learned SIS We went to the table
 "I'm goin' to be like Silas Wright if I can" l added.
 That's the ldee!" said Uncle Pea body. You keep on as you've start ed an eyerybody'l milk into your pail"
 kept on-not with the vigor of that first day with it's new inspiration but with growing strength and effec-
The Dermott news., 1919-03-20
GRANDMA USED SAGE
 TEA TO DARKEN HAIR
She toixcd Sulphur with 1t to Re store Color. Gloss, Youth
 fulness.

Common garden sage hrewed Into heavy tea with sulphur added. will urn gray. Streaked and faded hair Beautifully dark and luxurlant. Just | few applteatsons will prove n revela- lion If your hair Is fading. streaked or gray, Mixing the Sage Tea and Sul- 7hur recipe at home. though is treu- olesomc. An easier way Is to get bottle of Wyeth's Sage and sulphur Compound at any drug store all ready for use. This IS the old-time recipe improved hy the addition of other in- gredientS.
 While wlspy gray, faded hair Is not sinful. we all desire ta retain our youthful appearance and attractive ness. By darkening your hair with Tyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, 10 oue can tell. because t does Il sn naturally. SO evenly. You just damnen s sponge or sett brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking >ne small strand at time; by morning tl groy hairs have disappeared, and, after another application or two, your anlr becomes beautifully dark. glossy soft and iUNuriaut-Ad
The Dermott news., 1919-03-20

.'1hat,s right said Mr. punkeIbers. ,Why Bart. she's sHry as a cricket and pretty as q picture. Come Hp ta dinner With mo and see for yaufsetf.2
 Uncle Peabody Eesf'atea. wheraupen gavc hn fta tive nod and he said a.Nii right and Iheb l had T deli- e5eus feeling of excitement l had hard work 10 control ny Impotence when they talked.
 By and hy l asked. Are you most ready to gofe
 "Yes-eeme# #on-Its after twelve o'clock" sud Atr puuke,ners. sally NH he back from school now
 So We walked to the tIs house of the DunkelhersS and eaHl4 hear m$ heart beating when We turned in II the eate-the golden sste of my youth 1t must have been. for after l had passed 1t I thought no more aS a child. That rude push which Mr. Grimshaw gave me had hurried the passing.
 was a little surprised at my own dignity when Sally opened the door to welcome Us My uncle told Aunt Dcel that l acted and spoke like Stlas Wright, "so nice and proper Sally was different. too-less playful and more beautiful with long yellow eurls covering her shoulders.
 "How nice you look :" she said as she took my arm and led me into her playroom.
 These are my new clothes, l boasted. 'They are very expensive and l have to be careful of them
 behaved myself with great care at the tahle-I remember that-aad, after dinner. We played in the door yard and the stable. ] with great fear of tearing my new clothes. l stopped and cautioned her more than once Be careful For gracious sake, be careful a my new suitl'
 AS We were leaving late in the af- ternoon she said:
 "I wish you would come here to school"
 T suppose he will some time" said Uncle Peabody.
 A new hope entered my breast, that moment. and began to grow there.
 Aren't you going to kiss her:a said Mr DunkeiherE with smile.
 saw the color in her checks deep- en as she turned with smile aud
The Dermott news., 1919-03-20
CHAPTER VI.
My Second Peril.

One day Mir. Grimshaw came out in the field to see my uncle. They walked away to the shade of a tree while The hired man and l went on With the hoeing. I could hear the harsh voice of the money-lender speaking in loud and angry tones and presently he went away.
 s.What's tAe rip2' I asked as my uncle returned looking very sober.
 eWe won't talk about 1t now he answered
 In the candle-lght of the evening Unele Peabody said:
 "GrimShaw- has demanded his mort gage money aH' he wants it in gold coin. We'll have to git it some way. l dunno how
 "Wy of all thingsa my aunt ex claimed. How are We gOln' to git all that mouey-these hard times?- ayes I'd like to know?"
 Well. I can't tell ye," said Uncle Peabody. "I guess he cant forgive us for savin' Rodney Barnes"
 " h$4A AiAd hN SsAS siSAth.
 "Why. he says We hadn't no bust. ness to hire man to help us. He says you an me ought to do all the work here. He thinks I ought to took you out O school long ago"
 T can stay out O school and keep on with my lessons" I said.
 Not an please him. He was mad when he see ye with book in yer hand out there in the corn-field."
 What were we to do now3 I spent the first sad night of my life undolng the plans which had been so dear to me but not so dear as my aunt and uncle. I decided to give all my life and strength to the saving of the farm. I would still try to be great, but not as great as the Senator.
The Dermott news., 1919-03-20
One Day Hr. Grimshaw Game Out in
 the Field to See My Uncle.

tfTenr~S Nieht~ and mornings and Saturdays worked wlth a Will aud ny book n ny pocket ar at the side ef the 6aHd and vas. I know. q help of some value on the farm. My sehal- arsup improved rpiaiE and that year 1 went about d. far as could hope to go in the ltae school II Leonard's Corners.
 "l wouldn't wonder if ol' Kate was right about our boy. said Aunt Deel one day when she saw me with Iny book in the field.
 began to know than that ol' Kate had somehow been Ut work in my ul-subconsciou>ly as l would now put it. was trying to put truth into the prophecy. AS l look at the whole matter these days l can see that Mir Grimshaw himself was q help no less important to me. for 1t was sharp spur with which he con tinued 10 prod us.
The Dermott news., 1919-03-20
Lives 200 Years!

For more than 900 years, Haarlem oil. Che famous national remedy of Holland, aAs been recognized as an infalllble relief from all forms ot kidney and bladder dis orders. It's very age is proof that 1t muSt have unusual meut.
 If you are troubled with pains or aches In the back. feel tired Tn the morning, headaches. indigestion. insomnia, painful or too frequent passage of urine, irritation or stone in the bladder, you will almost certainly ind relief in GOLD MEDAL uaarlem Oll Capsules. This IS the good old remedy that has stood the test for hundreds of years. prepared in the proper quantity and convenient form to take. It is imported direct from Holland lab oratories, and you can get it at any drug store. It Is standard. old time home remedy and needs no introduction. Each capsule contains one dose of i've drops and ls pleasant and easy to take. They will quickly relieve those stiifened joints, that hackache. rheumatism. lum. bago, sciatiea, ell stones. gravel brick dust, etc, Your money promptly refund. ed if they do not relieve you. But be sure to set the genuine GOLD MEDAL brand. In boxes, three slZes.--Adv
The Dermott news., 1919-03-20
CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS" CAN'T HARM CHILDREN AND
 THEY LOVE IT.

Mother Your child isn't naturally cross and peerish. See if tongue is coated; this Is sure sign the little stomach liver and bowels need cleansing Tt once.
 When lstlesS, pale, feyerish, full of cold, breath bad. throat sore. doesn't eat, sleep ar act naturally, has stem- ach-achc diarrhmu. remember. gen. tie liver and bowel cleansing should always br the first treatment given.
 Nothing equals "California Syrup ef Figs" for ehliaron's ills; give tea spoonful, aud in n few hours all the foul waste. sur bile and fermenting food which k eIogeed iii the bowels passes out ef the system, and you have g well and playful child again, All children l8ve this harmless deli cioGs "frmt laxative" and 1t neger fails 10 aIeet good inside" cleans Ing. Directions for babies children of all ata= aad Erown-ups are plainly on the battte
 Keep ig mandy in your home. A little given to-day saves a sick child tumor- row, hut Het the genuine. Ask your druggist fae bottle of "Cahfornia Syrup of Fles." then see that t is made ny tue "Calfornia Fig Syrup Company. .=Ahv.