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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Great Preachey's H1mor.

The wit of Henry Ward Beecher
was n large element of his popularity.
The Brooklyn postmaster sent him for
NAL notice that letter had been
returned to him from the dead letter
office and got this reply: Colonel Nc
I.eer-Dear Sir: Your notice that a
letter of mine was dead and subject to
my order is before me. We must all
die. And though the premature, de-
cease of my poor letter should excite
proper sympathy (and 1t does), yet
am greatly sustained under the af-
fiiction. What was the date of its
death7 OF what did It die? Had 1t
in it's last hours proper attention, and
such consolation as BELTS the melan-
choly occasion? VIII you kindly see
to It's funeral? l am strongly inclined
to cremation. May ask If any other
letters of mine are sick, dangerously
sick? If any depart this life hereafter.
don't notify me until after the funeral.
Affectionately yours, Henry Ward
eecher."-Exchange.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Big SNOW STORM.
Rain, Snow And Wind For
Thiptysix Hours.

Rain began falling in this vicinity
early Tuesday night, the temperature
being low enough to cause sleet to
form. This continued all'during the
night, and Wednesday morning snow
began falling and brisk wind set in.
This kind of weather prevailed all
day and late into the night. AT
tim ,s the snow fall was very heavy.
Considerable rain prevented drifting
to any great extent. Blinded by the
snow, the Jitney driver ran his car
into a culvert head about mile north
of town Wednesday morning. Sleet
caused an electric light wire to break,
but this was soon rpaired. The II.
q F. trolley line was tied up this
morning Thursday, cars being un-
able to get out of Frederick city.
The snow is about eight inches on
the level, and is covered with a: fairly
heavy crust of ice due to rain falling
this norning.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Gets Taney Memoirs.

Frederick, Md, Jan. 24.-City
Attorney Edward s. Deleplaine re-
ceived yesterday from Neal d. Rear
don, attorney and professor of law of
Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. i,
volume of memoirs of Roger Brooke
Taney the illustrious lawyer and first
Chief Justice of the United States,
which he asked to be presented to
the Free Library Association. The
volume written by Samuel Tyler,
contains Taney's autobiography.
The initial page has 48 references to
his life by other writer's and on the
following page is an excellent likeness
of the jurist.
The volume elaborates on Taney's
early life and education, his life in
this city and Baltimore, his judicial
and private life. his career as an at
torney and jurist, his correspondence
with leading statesmen, social life in
this city, his opinion as a member
of the Supreme Court of the United
States in the famous "Dred Scott
case and many incidents of local in
terest. He was born in Calvert
county in March, 1777 and resided
in this city % years. He is buried
in the Catholic cemetery.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
MAPS BARREN COAST
American Explores Northern
Rim of the Continent.
Harold Noiee, Accompanied Only BY
EskImos, Making Way East
ward on Foot,


Seattle, Wash.-An American ex.
plorer, Harold Noice, formerly men,
GER of Stefansson's party, Is working
his way eastward on foot along the
route Of the northern rim of the con-
tinent, according to word received
here. He expects to reach the Hud.
son Bay country and civilization some
time next summer.
Storker Storkerson, formerly sec-
ond in command Of the Stefansson
party, who arrived here recently from
the far North, said that Noice, ac-
companied only by Eskimos, is pro-
ceeding slowly and mapping portions
Of the coast lines as he goes. A
stretch of the coast line Of Victoria
Land, heretofore unmapped, Is being
charted by him.
Noice may visit the interior Of Vic
toria Land, which, according to all
reports, has never been explored by
white men. All explorers, traders
and trappers who have touched Vic
toria Land have journeyed along its
shores only. Stefansson found the
tribe of "hlond Eskimos" In the Vic.
toria Land country.
Noice has no ship and but few sup
plies. He depends almost entirely
upon his gun for his living. Stefans'
son, his former chief. who is noted
amongOexplorers as being able to live
off the barren white lands Of the
North, probably taught Noice how to
get about without carrying many sup
plies.
Noice's parents live in Seattle. The
explorer is young in years, having
graduated from high school here
about eight years ago. He went North
in 1912 with Capt. Louis Lane on the
schooner Polar Bear. When Stefans-
son bought the Polar Bear from Lane
N'oice shipped as member Of the
crew. Later, when Stefansson de-
cided to return to the outside world,
NOice left the party and remained in
the North. His parents expect him to
return to Seattle next year.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Trade Signs Disappearing.

Many of the familiar trade signs
used to advertise business enterprises
have been displayed by the flashing
electric display. Among the old and
commonplace signs to be discarded in
the onward sweep of advertising prog
ress are the wooden Indian, which one
time kept its silent, stolid vigil beside
the door of the tobacconist. The signi-
ficant boot that once was suspended
over the shop of the repairer of boots
and shoes is now of happy memory. So
are the barber's pole, the anvil hang
ing above the entrance to the black
smiths shop, the horses heads over
the liveryman's doorway and others.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
PROUD OF HISTORIC EDIFICE
British Nation Has Right to ExuIt In
GIories That Surreund Ancient
Westminster Abbey.

Westminster hall, next to the
Tower and Westminster abbey. is the
most historic edifice in London. Ad-
jacent to the house of commons, II
dates back over 800 years, although
Richard II was responsible for Its
present glories. He 1t was who, In
1897, had the hall rebuilt, and added
the grand oak roof which Is rightly de
scrihed as zone Of the finest feats Of
carpentry extant," and which, with
judicious patching from old ships tim
ber, In 1920, has lasted to this day.
Probably the largest hall in the
world unsupported by pillars, the his
torical associations of Westminster
hall, are full of interest. Tablets on
the stairs and In the middle Of the
hall mark the spots where Charles
and the earl Of Stratrord stood their
trials. and another tablet records the
lying in state Of King Edward
Here successfully the duke Of Som
erset and his rival the duke Of
Northumberland, and, a little later. the
duke of Norfolk, were all tried and
condemned. The hall was also the
scene Of the seven years trial of War
rem Hastings and of the proclama:
ton Of Cromwell as lord protector.
A few years later his head was
brought from Westminster abbey and
exposed on the southern gates.
Westminster hall also has political
and legal associations, for some OF
the earliest parliaments assembled
there, while as late as 1882 the law
courts were held within and around.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Chronic Constipation.

There are people who never have Q
movement of the bowels without 1t Il
produced by cathartic. Most of them
have brought that condition on them.
selves by the use of mineral waters and
strong cathartics that take too much
water out of the system and aggravats
he disease they. are meant to relieve
A mild laxative tonic like Chamberlain
Tablets affords gentle movement OF
the bowels that you hardly realize hal
been produced by medicine. and theil
use is not so likely to be followed b,
constipation. ady
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
SHORTAGE Of Medicine Bottles.

American manufacturers of medicine
bottles are offered an excellent OPP
portunity for the sale Of their prod
ucts In the English market today.
Supplies are practically exhausted re-
ports Vice Consul Leroy Webber at
Nottingham, and the retail druggists
are looking to American makers to re-
lieve the situation. The shortage ap-
pears to be particularly in bottles
ranging in size from one dram to 20
ounces, in the white flint and quinine
tint colors. The eight-ounce bottle,
quinine tint, is considered the recog-
nized size of the trade, and the selling
price tpresent is $3.0S gross, de-
livered free, as compared with S1.92 a
gross paid In 1914. The panel bottles
are made in all sizes and In both flint
and quinine tint, while poison bottles
are always dark blue, In conformity
with the British Pharmacy act.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Mail Trucks Meet Here.
Splendid Chance For Farmers
To Sell Produce In Cities.

For some months past one of Uncle
Sans big mail trucks has been coming
to Thurmont. for time starting from
Washington and going to Gettysburg
and return, then later coming from
Gettysburg and going this way through
Fr> derrick, Hagerstown and Waynesboro
to Gett, sburg.
Beginning Monday of this. week an
other schedule went into effect Two
trucks now meet at Thurmont postoffire.
one coming from McConn, lsburg. Pa.
the other from-W ashing ton. d. c., each
returning to the place of starting the
same day. The McConnelsburg truck
broke down Monday but arrived here
Tuesday about l.30, the other arriving
soon afterward. Mail consisting of a
number of sacks of potatoes, several
heavy boxes and a number of other pack
ages were transferred tothe Washing ton
truck to be taken to their destination
AL this was parcel post mail.
Farmers along these mail truck routes
are given splendid opportunity to sell
and ship their produce direct to Raiti-
more and Washington by way of thesa
mail carriers. -
At many places quite business is be-
ing done by merchants with people and
merchants in these cities.
Postmaster Gernand tells US that from
three to five hundred pounds OF produ' e
leaves the Thurmont Office several tim $
each week. eggs. butter. fresh and dcured
meats and other produce being n:llde l
in these parcels shipments.
One of the places where this busines@
has developed is Lewistown midway be-
tween Thurmont and Frederick. Mr..
Frank Shook postmaster and dealer in
general produce has dem lnds for eggs.
butter. chickens, ETC., to such extent
that many times he cannot fill ali his
orders, and we understand the price is
of little concern to get the goods is whar
the city man is after.
In recent issue of the Country Gen.
tleman is picture of Mr.. Shook stand
ing in his warehouse door and big mail
truck standing ready to load. His bust.
ness is certainly attracting attention,
else no notice would have been taken by
this popular magazine.
MIR. D. s, Weybright of this place has
a nice trade in Washington. and the
truck stops at his door to load, postage
payment being made at the postoffice.
The fecilities to ge' produce to the
cities quickly is given the public. and It
is up to the people if they want to sell
direct and get good prices.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Wants Real Democrat Platform.

Washington Jan. 24.-Vice.Pres
dent Marshall will go to the Demo
cratic National Convention at San
Francisco as delegate-at large from
Indiana. He has communicated with
the party leaders in Indiana and it
is understood there will be no opposi-
ton to his request.
The Vice. President has a great de-
sire to become a member of the Reso-
lutions Committee i'm order that he
may fight for a platform which will
accord with the Democratic princi-
Piles laid down by the fathers, or, to
use his words, "a real Democratic
platform.
AS to the platform he would write,
the Vice President said today that he
wanted it considered as a sacred
pledge and not mere "vote catcher
like the Dutchman's coon trap
something to catch 'em going and
coming"
The Vice President is opposed to
all soeislistic tendencies, and if he
has his way the Democratic party
will not be committed to policies of
Government ownership of railroads
or utilities. The Vice-President is
! classed as a progressive, but he in
sists he is not radical, and the only
ism" he wishes exemplifed in
party platforms is Apprehension. !"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Grows Money.

Harrisburg, Pa.-Most anyone with
an ordinary knowledge of agriculture
can raise potatoes, but it remained-for
Miles d. Fry Of this city to grow
money-real honest-to-goodness cur
rency-on potato plants.
Fry has garden just back of his
home. Several days ago he brushed
the dirt away from one Of the stalks
ito see how the potatoes were doing"
and mingled in with four fair-sized tu-
bers he found quarter, exactly like
the "two bit" piece that Uncle Sam
coins.
Fry believes that had he let the vine
grow he would have had a crop Of
dollar bills by fall.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
"Scum" Was Valuable.

One of the biggest oil fields In
America was for two generations oc-
cupied by the buildings and fields Of
an ordinary farm, through which ran
creek which issued from the ground
In a remote corner of the estate,
The farmer had always been trou-
bled with what he called the "scum."
and had put plank across the little
rivulet to keep 1t hack. An Gil pros
pector, after the farmers death, found
that the scum was petroleum, or min
eraI oil, and that land became valu.
able as II 1t had been q rich gold
held.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Like the Service,

Junction City, Kan.-Evidently the
ex-members of the Seventh division, a
regular unit, like the service. The di-
vision Is being deinobilized here. So
many Of the men have re-enlisted that
something like 40 officers have been
ordered held here to command the re-
organized units now being formed.
Practically half of those re-enlisting
ere going back into their old units.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Deer Huntino From Wheel chair.

Determined that his III health should
not keep him from his annual hunt.
A. w. Kelly. cashier of the National
bank In Barnegat, N. j., was taken by
automobile to his .favorite spot, where
seated In chair. bundled up in robes
and heavy wraps. he hunted to his
hearts content. Even the zero wealth
er didn't chill his ardor and Mr.. Kelly
says he had splendid time. To be
sure he didn't get his deer. but that
was because he was too well bundled
up, for a large stag ran out of the
bushes back of him, but before he
could free his arms to shoot the ami
NAL bounded out of sight.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
oLD-TIME PRISON TO CLOSE
Reading Gaol In England, Where os.
car Wilde Wrote Ballads,
Abandoned.

Misunderstanding GaOl Is to be
closed. At present there are only FIVE
prisoners and no criminal has been
housed there since the war began.
They have been sent to Oxford in.
stead.
The present building is about sew
enty years old. 1t was here that Os-
car Wilde wrote the "Ballad of Read.
ing Gaol" and part Of "De Profundis."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Union Meetin4.

On Sunday evening next, February 8,
there will be q Union meeting of the
Christian Endeavorers of Thurmont in
Trinity Reformed church, the service to
begin at G. 80 o'clock.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Receivers Jewels.

DR.. Herbert L. Kneisley of Ha-
gerstown, went to Philadelphia last
week and recovered 500 worth of
jewelry stolen from his store some
weeks ago. Eighteen rings and two
watches were secured. Some of the
stolen articles were found buried in
the cellar of the home of one of the
men arrested.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Sudden Chances.

One of the very sudden drops in tenn
perature was experienced in this locality
last Saturday morning. Friday mid
night the air was warm, water was run
ming briskly in the sidedrains and q fog
hung over the country. Saturday morn=
ing around six o'clock everything was
frozen tight and the mercury had been
forced down to 10, drop of 80 degrees
in few hours.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Shadow Social.

The Patrons Club of Franklinville,
will hold Shadow Social in the school
house Tuesday, February l0th at 7.3O
o. m. The public is cordially invited to
attend.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation for the many favors re-
ceived from friends and neighbors dur
ing the sudden illness and death of Our
beloved daughter and sister.
MRS. A. A. TRoxELi. and Daughter
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Periodic Bilious Attacks.

Persons subject to periodic bilious at
tacks will observe that their appetite
tails them just before an attack. That
is, they do not really crave food but ca,
because it is meal time. If they will
eat only light meal and no meat, ther
take two of Chamberlain Tablets the
attack NAV be avoided. adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
WaShinStOn'S Birthday!

The Kings Daughters will hold their
annual Luncheon or Supper on the 2lst,
of February. Interesting features will
be announced later
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
Notice.

A regular meeting of Thurmont Grange
will be held Tuesday evening, February
10Th. in the school building. Subjects of
special interest will be discussed. A de-
bate on vital question. Come and find
out. By order of Committee.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
BOWERS.

6OW Ems.
Mr.. Vim. H. Bowers, a we'll known
and highly respected citizen of Lewis
town, died at the hpme OF his daughter,
Mrs. John Kelly, on Saturday evening
January 3lst, about FIVE o'clock, at the
age of rs years, 10 months ard 8 days.
Cause of death, being general disability.
The deceased leaves surviving two sons
and one daughter, Samuel and Harry of
Waypesboro and Mrs. Lilly Kelly resi-
dence at which he died. Also two broth
ers and two sisters, Jacob of Lewistown,
and Coleman of Braddock, Mrs. Sophia
Freshman of Dayton and Mrs Tilly Isa-
nogle of Thu mont. Funeral services
were held 2. p m Tuesday at the M E..
church of Lewistcwn where the inter-
ment was made. His pastor Rev. Par
rish had charge of the service The
grandso,s of the deceased officiated as
pail bearers NJ. L. Creager & Son
funeral directors.
WARNER.
Mrs. Mary Jane Warner died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Whit
more near Dstour, Md. on Sunday.
February lst. OF general debility, aged
90 years. 9 months and IL days. She Ia
survived by one son, Louis Warner. and
one daughter. Mrs. VIM. Whitmore both
of near Detour. Funeral took place on
Wednesday at 10 O'Clock, services and
interment at Haugh's Church. Rev. r.
S. Patterson had charge OF the services.
M. L. Creager & Son funeral directors
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
THURMONT FREDERICK COUNTY, MD, THURSDAY. FEB
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, 1920-02-05
Women Own Barber Shops.

Women BARRIERS are numerous In the
: larger cities and towns of Sweden,
and many of thent own the shops la
which they work.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1920-02-05
WARNER.
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Stoner. formerly
of this place, are spending some time at
Petersburg. Florida.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
TIOCIA
FRANKFORT
IlINEN'

BUNGALOWS. all rooms on fTst noori latest
tIful neghborhood. DUFF. 100 Arrott st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
OAK LANE-MELROSE
LOGAN
1902 RUsCoMB ST

1902 RUBCOMB ST.
Beautiful home. strictly modern. 3 rooms
bath. laundry and attic. semidetached; imm.
possession; look this over and make OFFER.
LUCEY 4 DALSESfER
3T40 GERMANTOWN AVE.
Phone EVENING" wyoming 2629 W
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12

ARE YOI' prepared to take advantage " an
cN OPTIONAL opportunity" Make "iter On :
~ the finest aNurtrnpnt proportions in West
Philadelphia: 49"9-3l Chestnut ct: mort
cages Si2 600 each; rents s25Gn each.
+, T. SMITH & Co. 100 :. 12d. Re.m,nt .I3S
WILLOWS AVE, 5000 hiock-Modern DWELL
ing; hardwood floors. elect: inclosed porch:
built by scull; poss. 80 days. For furth.r
particulars apply James a Jourdan. 1923
l,hestnut 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
Possession 90 DAYS
6l53 Catherine St.
WEST PHIf.ADELpHIA

Two story, rooms and bath. hardwood
noors electricity. hot-water heat: occupied
BY owner since built years ago Phone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
VIRGINIA FARMS

VIRGINIA FARM, stock and equipment
registered herd Aberdeen-Ang cattle I4
head) Of 20 years standing: farm BIZ acres'
all work stock. implements, machinery; Isen, \,
hay. silaRe and GOOD WILL OF ESIAb-
LlsHED BUSINESS netting $40. 900 yearly;
investment owner III and must sell at oncei
near Warrenton. Va.
H. w. H1LLEARy
1000 Vermont ave. washington, y. ~.
Or G. NJ. HARRIS. Manager warrenton. va
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12

245 FISHERS AVE.
A real home OF rooms bath, pantry. in
closed porch ana every modern Improvement;
possession: price s6260
LUCEY & DALSEMER
ST4O Gtn. ave, Tioga 4522 Wyo. 1895 W.
SUPERB homes. finished to suit; will finance
YOU; 10th below Wyoming ave: beautiful
street In heart Of Logan individual features
not found elsewhere; open day and night
ABERNETHY. 1928 Chestnut St
BARGAIN-455a N. 18th st. fne 2-sty. g.
rm, dwelling, large living room, modern
plumbing, elsofrio llEhtsl elegant order. ready
u occupy. Frank w. Miller. ass .. 12th.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12

HAVE numerous inquiries for properties In
o. North Phlla. and Germantown and solicit
tho listing Of your property for sale with my
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12

AsHBOVRNE RID, east OF Park Fine
suburban home. Ia rooms and p baths; D
rooms and 2 baths on second floor; eXcep.
tional woodwork, hot-water heat. hardwood
floors, large lot ~ acres: large garage;
space on SECOND floor for rooms and path;
Q minutes. from train and trolley; truck
john ii. sHfELDs. eSoo York I'd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
SOUTH CAROLINA
Pine Heights, North Augusta,S.C.

Situate l7h miles from Aiken, s. c. on
same range Of hills. and ga miles from
Augusta. Ga, overlooking Savannah valley
hplldinss connected by sun parlor: II rooms; :;
suitable for seminary private residence or
sa anatorium; climate unexcellsd; dry and ex-
hilarating; fne neighborhoodt great bargain.
For particulars address MRS. w. H.
DOUGHTY. Se2 Greene st..--Aususts. Gs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
WESTyILLE

So ACRE FARM. ,s-room house. all nscss.
sary outbuildinEs. fruit. city water and
gasi minutes walk from stationi price
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
REAL ESTATE WANTED
WANTED

FURNISHED HOUSE
on Main Line, between Merton and Btyn
Mawr; chambers; not less than 2 oatns
garage; will pay reasonable price from NO
vember LIST and April 1st; adults; no chill
dren; siye exact location and time LOT In
spection, Address II 410, Ledger onlce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-12
RIyERTON

l4.ROOM house, steam heat, electricity. Ra.
large brick fireplace. bathrooms 1 tiled
with shower, and other COnveniences maxim
this a very attractive home; corner lot sns
100 IT. we'll located near Golf Club; eariy
PPETERs i son. COS CHESTNUT ST. ,PHILA