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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
ATTAIN AGE OF PATRlARCHS
Residents Of Belgian Village Round
Out Century Of Life as a Mat
ter Of Course.

That which Ponce de Leon vainly
sought seems to exist at Horchies, In
Hainaut, four miles from Mons, In the
midst of the coal and metallurgic re.
gion Of Belgium. 1t Is a village Of
5000 inhabitants, where almost every
body reaches the age of the patriarchs.
They have just been celebrating, one
after another, two diamond weddings
(sixty, sometimes seventy-five, years
Of married llfe) five golden weddings
Unity years Of married life), and the
one hundred and first anniversary of
a man, Francois Colin. But even this
centenarian does not constitute a phe-
nomenon in this privileged community,
for there was born, In the last year of
the Eighteenth century, a woman who
saw the end of the Nineteenth century
and died only at the end Of the first
lustrum of the Twentieth century.
1t Is noteworthy that the Methuse-
labs Of Horchies are all former work.
ingmen and workingwomen, who knew
neither the benefits of the eight-hour
day nor those of the anti.llquor laws.
VIII HOrchies, under the new regime
Of the least effort and of the utter
most abstinence, remain the paradise
OF long life? In some fifteen or twenty
lustrums we shall know II they are
right.-Exchange
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
Land Of Caves.

The Shenandoah valley is achieving
a reputation for Its caves. 1t has
a large collection Of great ones and
innumcrable smaller ones. Those of
Luray, in Page county, have been
known for some time, and have been
visited by thousands of persons from
ali over the world, but In recent years
other caves have been discovered and
opened which are just as notable and
interesting. They are Weyer's cave,
In northern Augusta county; Endless
cavern. in Shenandoah county, and the
Shenandoah caverns, which were the
last to open. Some persons claim
that the latter are the most wonder
full of the group. The reason for the
presence of these caves Is that there
Is a great deal of soft limestone in
this vicinity, and the water has grad
ually washed 1t away and left these
great holes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THIS is to give notice that the sub
scriber, has obtained from the Or
phans' Court of Frederick County, Md.
letters testamentary on the estate of
ELIZABETH J. HUGHES
deceased. All persons having claims
against the estate of the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit same with
the voucher thereof legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber on or before
the 18th day of July, 1923, they may
otherwise be excluded from all benefits
from said estate. All persons indebted
to. said estate are hereby warned to
make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this 18th day
of December, 1922.
FRANCIS HUGHES,
Reno s. Harp Executor
Attorney 12-14-6t
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS DUE

Owners of War Savings Stamps,
purchased in 1918, are advised that
they are due and payable at their face
value of SIS each on January l, 1923.
Advance presentation for immediate
exchange for Treasury Savings Ger
tificates or for payment at maturity,
may be made now at post offices,
banks, and trust companies. Holders
may apply to exchange the whole OF
part of their 1918 War Savings
Stamps at maturity value for Treas
ury Savings Certificates to be dated
January l, 1923, with the difference
either way to be paid in cash or they
may arrange for full cash payment to
be made at maturity. Immediate pay
ment will be made in cash of any diff
orence due the holder if he takes the
largest possible amount of Treasury
Savings Certificates in the exchange
The Treasury Savings Certificates
offered in exchange for War Savings
Stamps at their face value of $5.OC
each, are a government security SIM
ilar in all respects to the War Savings
Stamps, i. e., yielding a per cent inter
est, compounded semiannually, if hello
to maturity, or 3 per cent simple in
terest if redeemed prior to maturity
except that they are issued in demon,
nations of $25, 500 and $1,000.
An opportunity is thus offered fol-
the reinvestment of funds on most
attractive basis Holders of $25 In
War Savings Stamps can now obtain
a S25 Treasury Savings Certificate anc
$3.50 in cash. 500 in War Savings
Stamps will be exchanged for a $10(
Treasury Savings Certificate and SIS
in cash. An owner of $1,000 in Wa,
Savings Stamps can get a $1,000
Treasury Savings Certificate and two
500 Treasury Savings Certificates
and SIG in cash.
Possible delay and confusion may be
avoided by prompt presentation OF the
War Savings Certificates, series 1918
at post offices or banking institutions
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
sAWFIsH LOST TO AQUARIUM
Miami Beach Officials Had Prize, but
the Nine specimeps Died In
Short Order.

The officials of the aquarium at
Miami Beach q short time ago en-
deavored to secure in big net q. por-
pOise to see If it could be kept alive
in an outdoor tank, and when hauling
it in were surprised to find that saw
fish had become entagled. A success
full effort was made to bring this spec
linen In alive, and 1t was placed In
the 36-foot tank inside Of the aqua
rum.
It was tempted with different varie-
ties Of its natural food, but 1t would
not eat or move around In the tank,
excepting perhaps once In "a hours 1t
would move few feet but always
along the bottom. Four days after 1t
was placed in the tank 1t gave birth
to nine young, each about one foot
long, six inches Of which was saw, and
nature had provided that each little
saw was inclosed in glutinous veil,
thus protecting the mother and the
other offspring from the saws.
At the end Of three weeks the moth
er died, either from starvation or a
broken heart. but the little fellows.
knowing nothing else, began to eat
what was offered, little shreds Of spiny
lobster and cut up mullets, thriving
and growing very nicely, not being in
terfered with by the other fish, and
taking a good deal of exercise swim.
ming the length Of the tank, Generally
near the floor. After three months,
during which time they had grown to
a little more than two feet In length,
they were attacked by some sort Of
parasite and one by one died.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14

Not including our colored popula-
ton, Maryland lacks only 2 per cent
of equalling in, enrolment the best
Sunday School State in the Union,
Pennsylvania. The Eastern Shore
carries off the honors. 1t is expected
that the giving of quotas will become
a permanent plan for the State. Ev-
cry county president sub-divides the
quota of his county to the schools,
which in turn sub-divides from Cradle
Roll to Home Department. The count
will be made from April /, 1922 to
April 1, 1928.
If the 300 schools of Baltimore gain
10000 a year, the $50 of the counties
should at least do as well.
In the matter of secretaries reports
the following counties are honor ones
of the State: Frederick, Kent, Caro-
line, Carroll and Prince George.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
Childpen Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
cASTORIA'
WHY COAL is BEING

The recent revival of building oper-
atoms in our cities everywhere affords
visual evidence of the extent to which
the huge steam shovel with its pile of
coal has taken the place of human la
boz in eXcavating for the modern
building. Nor is the contribution OF
coal in construction work all visible,
for the structural materials them
selves are largely the product of coal
burned at mine, quarry and furnace, at
brick or cement kiln, and at the. steel
plant. This explains how figures re-
Gently presented before the United
States Coal Commission show that
about one-third of the weight of a
fireproof office building as today con-
structed represents the tonnage of coal
that was consumed in the prepare
ton of the building materials.
1t is a far cry from steel and bricks
to the fruit that comes to our break
fast table, but coal is no less a COM
ponent part of that fruit. The can
taloupe that is transported in re-
frigerator car from an Arizona ranch
to a Boston home represents an ex-
penditure of nearly two pounds OF
coal, or its equivalent in oil or water
power, in the form of ice and locomo-
tive fuel. And, at another season,
the orange from the California grove
appears on the same breakfast table
in Boston only by reason of similar
expenditure of over half pound of
coal. Thus, whether we get it in the
form of Injuries, which so soon come
to be regarded as necessities, or in
the form of raw materials of industry,
coal has become an essential item in
the daily life of the people.
One fact, therefore, that the United
States Coal Commission might, feel
that it does not need to establish is
that coal is necessity of modern life
and the coal trade might well see in
the present inquiry some ground for
hoping for more stable conditions in
the future. Yet, "Why pick on coal -
is the headline of an editorial in a
leading coal journal commenting on
recent activities of Federal, State, and
municipal agencies, and suggesting
eggs, cabbages, apples, and Wilton
rugs as other essential products that
might not be any better able than coal
to withstand the dazzling white light
of legislative research"
The long list of Congressional and
other inquiries directed specifically to,
ward the coal industry surely justifies
the coal trade in regarding itself as
the most generally be-deviled bust
ness organization on the face of the
earth, excepting possibly the rail
roads," However, the increasing pub
Lie interest in the subject of coal, ever
though chiefly reflected in public inves'
tigation, should be regarded as proof
of an increasing realization Of what
coal means in the world today.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
MARYLAND S. S. ASSOCIATION

In Baltimore the Maryland Sunday
School Association for two winters has
had a successful 10000 membership
campaign. The plan is now extended
to the counties. Largely obtained from
the UNCONVENTIONAL year books, the
white Sunday School population is
shown in the first column below, while
the per cent column shows the per cent
of white persons enrolled in the Sun
day Schools. Not all of the colored
denominations have Sunday School
statistics shown in their minutes, so
the record is of the white population.
The last column shows the quotas as
signed to the different counties to be
gained by April list, 1923.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
COLD WAVE

Following closely after a one inch
fall Of snow early on Sunday morning
came the first or real winter cold as
we get it. On Monday the official
temperature for Frederick city was
ID degrees, which is 1914 degrees be-
low the normal.
Another cold wave is reputed to be
following, which is expected to bring
the mercury still lower in the tube.
Temperatures recorded in Wyoming
and Montana range from IL to ~ be-
low zero.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
CALENDARS

The Citizens Savings Bank is dis
tributing to it's customers and friends
this week some beautiful calendars, in
two sizes. The '.jumbo" size, which is
being presented to business houses
only, includes "The Angel of Valley
Forge" "a Woodland Scene" and "a
Mothers Love-" The first and second
mentioned are also in smaller> size
and are given to each customer! NBe
sure you get one of these.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
Got a Gallon Measure Full the First
Time

Glenn Herrick, noted scientist, states
that in one experiment he gathered
a full gallon measure of reaches in a
kitchen that was badly infested. They
breed with startling rapidity and are
a serious menace to your health. Get
Royal Guaranteed Roach Powder to-
day. Rapid. Sure. 10c & 25c. Sold
and guaranteed by Cassell's Drug
Store. Adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
GIRLS FORM SHOOTING SQUAD

That the newly organized girls rifle
team of the University of Maryland,
the first feminine combination of sharp
shooters in Maryland school circles, is
going to furnish the fair marksmen
of the various other schools against
whom they will pit their skill plenty
of opposition is evidenced by the "a
bility and enthusiasm being displayed
by the College Park Misses in practice.
In addition to rifling, the Maryland
goods have taken up track and field
sports, in which they also promise to
shine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
When You Are Constipated

To insure a healthy action of the
bowels and correct disorders of the liv-
err, take two Of Chamberlain's Tablets
Immediately after supper. They will
not only cause a gentle movement Of
the bowels, without unpleasant effects,
but Danish that dull, stupid feeling,
that often accompanies constipation.
Adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
Mrs. Laura M. Hoyt Recommends
Chamberlain's Tablets

"T have frequently used Chamber
lain's Tablets during the past three
years, and have found them splendid
for headache and bilious attacks.
ann only too pleased at any time, to
speak a word in praise of them,
writes Mrs. Laura M. Hoyt, Rockport
n. Y. Adv
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
a Manager
Entered at Thurmont Postoffice
as Second Class Matter.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER IA, 1922
In MemOriam

In sad but loving remembrance OF
our dear son, Orval Flower, who de-
parted this life four years ago today
December 16, 1918.
Sometime, some day, our eyes will see
The face we loved so well,
Some day his hand shall clasp in ours
And never say farewell.
BY his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Flower
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
PUBLIC SALE

On Wednesday March Z, 1928, at
1890 o'clock, A. M, on Daniel Roddy's
farm, better known as the Hammett
farm, 21a miles north Of Thurmont,
Robert G. Fitez will sell live stock and
farming implements.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-12-14
CoTToNsEED FOR SALE,

We will unload a car of 43 per cent
Cottonseed in Thurmont, in about ten
days. Anyone wanting some of this
meal can get same by placing their
order at once with Boyle Bros, Emu
mitsburg, Md. Price $500 per ton.
12-14-2t
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12

Sunday professionally school
at 10 A. NJ; Public Worship at II
A. NJ; and P. NJ; Epworth League
devotional meeting p. M. The pub
lie are invited to attend these SER
vices.
The Junior Epworth League will
hold a regular meeting on Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the
League room. Boys and girls be-
tween 10 and Ia years of age are
invited to attend.
The Senior Epworth League will
hold an Ice Cream Social on the
lawn of the Paine Estate, on Broad
way, near the park, Thursday even
ing. 1t was proposed to hold this
social last week but postponment was
made necessary by the bad weather.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12

tered Luther College in 1886, gradu-
ating in 1898. That year he took up
teaching at Bode Academy, Bode,
Iowa, where he remained until 1895.
In 1896 he studied at the Minnesota
University, and from 1896 to 1898 he
was teacher at Brufat Academy,
Portland, N. d., and the second year
there he was president. From there
he went to Luther Acadmey, Albert
Lea, Mimi, where he remained until
1901, when he was called to the
Luther College faculty, where he has
remained ever since.
For several summers he studied at
Chicago University and in 1914 re-
ceived his Doctors degree.
Before the late President c. X.
Preus passed away he stated that il
he should be called away from here
that il was his wish that DIR. Olson
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12

Norwegian Lutheran churches in
America. He said to be president
of Luther College is a very import
ant position and that DR.. Olson had
reached that place, a very worthy
honor and one OH which he is TO be
congratulated on. Rev. Torrison
presented the estimable couple with
purse of silver.
No particular program was ar
ranged for, but several gave inter-
esting talks. DR.. t. Stabo was called
upon to give talk and he said some
very appropriate and pleasing things
about DR.. Olson and his good wife.
DR.. Olson responded and thanked
them in behalf of himself and wife.
Dir. Olson was born Feb. 8, 1872,
in Chicago, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Olson, and with his parents
moved to Cherokee, Iowa. He en-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
Record Crowd at SnillyiIIe

The Fourth of July celebration at
Spillville this year brought a re-
cord breaking crowd and it is esti-
mated that 10000 visitors were in
the beautiful little city that day.
Autos were parked for several miles
u--.~..s4s. -ssa1v~'was nTTgECy oruerIy
crowd too, and everybody had a
good time. The program was an
excellent one and it goes without
saying that Spil&ille has come into
her own as a celebration city and
next year, no doubt, the crowd will
be bigger than ever.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
BAND OFFERS
THEIR SERVICES
Prof. Carlo A. Sperati Writes Home
coming Committee That Services
of Merchants Band Will
be Free of Charge.
WILL GIVE NUMBER
OF FINE CONCERTS
Band Has a Large Personnel and is
Rendering Fine Music Now,
Pleasing All.

July ., 1922.
To Messrs. Bear, Algyer, and George
Johnson.
Dear Sirs:
Referring to our conversation last
Wednesday, regarding engagement of
the DEBORAH Merchants Band for the
Home Coming in August, | wish to
report that the Merchants Band had
regular business meeting last night
and discussed the matter. reported
your wish of having the band play
as follows:
Monday evening, August 7th, Con-
cert at court house square.
Tuesday morning 10 to IL, parade.
Wednesday morning, 10 to II, par
ade.
Saturday, all day.
Sunday evening, concert in City
Park
According to my promise last We'd
nesday to report to you today, Sat-
urday, i am very pleased to state
that with unanimous vote, the Mer-
chants Band decided to give its SER
vices for the Home Coming free of
charge, with the exception of any
necessary expenses, such as hauling
instruments, paying necessary trans
portation for members out of town,
etc. | shall state approximately as
soon as possible what such necessary
expenses will be.
/ also wish to state the concerts
will be according to the best mean
ing of the word concert. There
fore, / trust that your committee will
furnish adequate place, time, and
lighting to render these concerts.
Trusting that you will accept the
gratis services of our DEBORAH Mer-
chants Band, which are so cheerfully
offered, am, with best wishes for
a successful Home Coming on behalf
of the band,
Very sincerely yours,
CARLO A. SPERATI,
Countersigned: Director.
JOHN p. ALSTAD, President.
nnNAIn HAIIcEAr-cA..s--T ..Aaa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
CELEBRATED SILVER WEDDING
DIR. and Mrs. o. L. Olson Married
Twenty Five Years. Friends
Help Them Celebrate.

Last Saturday, July 8, DR.. and
Mrs. 0. L. Olson, of Luther College,
celebrated their twenty-ffth wedding
anniversary. A large gathering of
friends assembled at their hospitable
home about FIVE o'clock in the even
ing, all bringing well filed baskets.
A sumptious supper was served at
six o'clock. After supper Rev. /.
B. Torrison gave very appropriate
and interesting talk, stating that
during the twenty-five years that DIR.
Olson and wife have been here they
have gotten so far that their names
are known in practically all the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
First Homecomers Arrive

Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Heller arrived
in DEBORAH Friday morning on a
visit to Mrs. Heller's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Bear. Mrs. Heller
came now primarily to attend the big
Winneshiek county Homecoming and
will remain here until the big week
is over. The trip was made by auto.
The going was good until they reach
ed MeGregor, when they encountered
a heavy rain, which necessitated
them taking the train for DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
yittorio sperati Makes Hit at RiceyiIIe

The DEBORAH Merchants Band, I'M
der the leadership of Prof. Carlo A.
Sperati, played at Riceville for the
Fourth Of July celebration, and the
Riceville Recorder has the following
TO say about it:
The two bands secured to furnish
music-Sperati's band from DEBORAH
and the New Hampton band were on
the job all day and gave excellent
service in entertaining the people,
The concerts given afternoon and
evening were exceptional in quality,
alone worth coming TO hear, were
there no other entertainment. Vittorio
Sperati with the Sperati band is con-
sidered one of the best Xylophone ar
lists in the country and captured the
audience.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
Promoted to Special Detective

The Calmar Courier has the fol-
lowing this week about Flick"
Johnson, who was formerly city mar
shall of DEBORAH, but the past few
years has been at st. Cloud, MINI.
Flick Johnson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Johnson of Calmar, has
been promoted to special detective of
the Great Northern Railroad in the
state of Minnesota.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
Canoe Methodist Church

Regular services next Sunday af-
ternoon. Sunday school session at
o'clock. Preaching at 2 o'clock by
the pastor, Rev. George Woodall. An
important matter Of business will be
brought before the church Sunday and
it is requested that every member
be present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12

"Save one thousand bands from
that brand of cigars" said the ami
able dealer, and you can get a phouo-
graph" After smoking just one of
them we decided that if we smoked
a thousand of them we wouldn't want
a photograph. We'd want a harp
or a Themos bottle full of ice-wa-
ter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12

take his place, until one would DO
elected, which he did.
Dr. Olson was married July 8,
1897 to Miss Elizabeth Gullixson, OF
Bode, Iowa. They have two sons,
Walter and Paul.
The scores of friends Of this esti-
mable couple here join with Us IN
extending most sincere congratula-
tons to them and trust they will en-
joy many more anniversaries to-
gether.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
Home From Flagstaff. Arizona

Miss Agnes Hoyt arrived home
Friday from Flagstaff, Arizona, on
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hoyt, IN Madison township.
Miss Hoyt is teacher of history
IN the high schools of Flagstaff. On
the trip home she enjoyed visits at
Colorado Springs and Albureque, New
Mexico.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
Contributions for Bomecom;r o

The financial committee, soliciting
funds for the Homecoming has been
around pretty well the past week,
and have tried to see every business
man and citizen. No doubt they
have missed some, and all those who
have been missed can leave their
contributions with any of the banks
or with r. Alyger or Ben Bear
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
Z. v. Z. /. Church

English Services at 1890; Ladies
Aid meets Thursday at 2:30; enter
tanners: Mrs. john Odden, Mrs. Carl
Owen, Mrs. S. Scarvie, Mrs. D. A.
Lee. Rev. |. B. Torrison, pastor.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
Band Concert Next SUNDAY

The ]. 0. 0. F. band will give two
open air concerts at the city park
next Sunday, July 16, afternoon at
z;So and evening at eight, The
concert last Sunday was postponed
on account of the rain.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1922-07-12
United Lutheran Church

Norwegian Services at 1880.
Services in Springwater at 2:3O.
Rev. o. Glesne.