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To Gain a Good Reputation

The way to gain good reputation
is to endeavor to be what you appear"
That is precisely the manner in which
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
gained it's reputation as a cure fol
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. Every bottle that has ever
been put out by the manufacturers has
been fully up to the high standard Of
excellence claimed for it. People have
found that 1t can be depended upon fol
the relief and cure of these ailments
and that it is pleasant and safe TO taxi
ADV.
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st. Johns Lutheran Church-Rev. w.
c. Waltemyer, Pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-Public Worship.
1880 p. m.-Puplic Worship.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
at 1880 p. m.
United Brethren Church-Rev. J. I.
Green, Pastor.
$50 A. M.-Sunday School
1890 A. M.-Preaching
$50 P. M.-Christian Endeavor
7:30 P. M.-Preaching Service
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Catholic
Church-Rev. Thomas J. Wheeler,
Pastor.
Sunday
900 a. m.-Mass and Sermon, fol-
lowed by Sunday School.
1880 p. m.-Evening Service and
Sermon.
Weekdays
TOO a. m.-Mass daily except on
Thursday.
Catoctin Parish (EpiscopalD
w. X. Damuth, Rector
st. Stephens Church, Thurmont
Sundays
7:30 A. M.-Holy Communion
1870 P. M.-Evening Prayer
: Harriet Chapel, Catoctin Furnace
Sundays o.
10:45 A. M.-Sunday School
7:3O P. M.-Evening Prayer
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
LOCK FOUND

A small spring lock, probably drop
ped from an automobile, was found on
the street on Tuesday evening. If the
owner does not want the lock, we
would be glad to have the key, but if
he does want it he may have it for the
asking. We are perfectly willing to
part with the lock, or receive the key
doesn't matter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
FIRST AUTO RACES AT FRED
ERICK

The six racing events last Saturday,
under the auspices of the International
Motor Contest Association, was the
first auto racing held in Frederick and
it's popularity was evidenced by the
large crowd present. Seven regis
tered, professional, dirt track drivers
were entered and some clever machine
handling was seen. Cash prizes total
ing $4,000 were given the winners.
The first event was 212 mile race
from flying start for light dirt track
cars. Cleo Sarles driving a Mooney
Ford, won the race in 3m. lbs. Floyd
Willard in Monroe special was sec
ond, with F. r. Mcdonald in an Essex,
third.
Lampkin, in his FrenchPeugeot won
the heavy dirt track car entry, coming
an ahead of Clapool in a Delage, and
King in a Briscoe. The distance was
3 miles and was covered in 3m. 40s.
The third event was a time trial to
establish track record. Lampkin
won the mile in LOG with Clapool sec
ond in 1.0612 and King third in Liz.
The 21a mile handicap was also won
by Clapool. Sarles was second in his
Ford and Mcdonald third in an Essex.
The time was 3.05.
The consolation race of miles was
won by Mcdonald, with Willard Sec
ond and King third.
The time for the miles was 2.35 Y.
The 5 mile free for all was won by
Lampkin, time 6m. IS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
HOME FROM FLORIDA

Messrs. ]. Ross Baker, Geo. E. Will
hide, William Mort and William An
derson who went to Florida about ten
days ago to look over orange grove
property, returned home yesterday at
noon. All are more than pleased with
the trip and one in particular is seri-
ously thinking of investing. Mr.. Ba-
ker brought with him cluster Of
three grapefruit, weighing 51a pounds,
a twig bearing kumquats yet green,
and several varieties of other fruits.
The fruit is on exhibition in the win
dow of Cassell's Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
SONG SERVICE AT LINWOOD

Last Sunday evening fifty members
of the Community Choir of Rocky
Ridge, consisting of members of APP
Piles and Rocky Ridge Churches, at
tended the Brethren Church at Lin
wood and gave song service and took
charge of the music during the even
ing. Rev. DIR. P. E. Heimer preached
the sermon.
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Sarcastic.

A farm hand who had worked every
day In the week from dawn till late at
night, finishing his duties by lantern
light, went to the farmer at the end Of
the month and said:
II am going to leave. You promised
me steady job"
"Well, haven't you oneT was the
astonished reply.
mo" said the worker. "There are
three or four hours every night when
| don't have anything to do except fool
AWAY my time slaeniuR."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
FRANCE m FREDERICK COUNTY

FRANCE IN FREDERICK COUNTY
Senator Jos. I. France and Congress
man Zihlman made a tour of Freder-
lex county on Monday.
Senator Frances schedule called for
him to speak at New Market, Buck
eystown, Jefferson, Brunswick, Knox
vile, Burlittsville, Middletown, Lib
erty, Woodsboro, Walkersville and
Frederick Monday and to visit Lewis
town, Creagerstown, Thurmont and
Emmitsburg.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
A Good Physic

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle in effect, easy to take and
certain to act, take Chamberlain's Tab
let's. They are excellent. Adv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Trinity Reformed Church

Trinity Reformed Church
Rev.P. E. Heimer, Phi. D., Pastor
$50 A. M.-Sunday School
1890 A. MA special service in
the church auditorium on Sabbath OBJ
servance. This service will be con-
Quoted and an address delivered by
Rev. Robert Huebener.
$50 P. NC. E. Society
1880 P. M.-Evening service and
sermon by the pastor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

On Tuesday morning Rev. DIR. P. E.
Heimer and Mr.. VIM. G: Six, delegate
elder for the Thurmont Charge, left
for York, Pa, where they will attend
the sessions of the Potomac Synod in
Zion Reformed Church.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

RYE in lots of bushels and over,
while it lasts, at IS cents per
bushel.
Harry G. Morningstar,
JMT-1O-12-4t Graceham, Md.
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FOR SALE-Ford touring, 1919. New
engine, good tires, perfect working
order. 5000. Inquire
sept 2ltf CLARION OFFICE
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PERSONAL.

Mrs. William Jones, who had been
visiting her mother, Mrs. John Jones,
left for her home in Chicago on Fri
day. The illness of her son necessita-
ted her return at this time.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

FOR SALE-Porter's Pain King.
1O-5-tf H. J. FinneyfrOck
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Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Lloyd, of Mid
dletown, Ohio, left on Tuesday morn
ing after short visit at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Thomas Summers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Shawbaker, Mr..
Jacob Shawbaker, Miss Mary Shaw
baker and Miss Ruth Nicodemus of
Monrovia, Md, spent Sunday last with
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Thomas Summers.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

Misses Norwood, Lang, and Muir
dock, of Baltimore spent Saturday and
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Jennie G.
Martin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

Misses Bessie Martin and Ada Grouse
attended the convention of the Mary
land Federation of Republican Women
at the Hotel Emerson in Baltimore on
Tuesday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

At Apples
$50 A. M.-Sunday School
1890 A. M.-Holy Communion
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
CHARLES Nice. MATTHIAS

FOR SALE-Valley Queen No. z
Cook Stove, good as new.
10-19-3t Howard II. Hahn
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Methodist Episcopal Church

Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. w. Stanley Jones, Pastor
9:30 A. M.-Sunday School and Bible
Glass.
1890 A. M.-Sermon: Topic, Does
This Life End All ?"
6:45 P. M.-Epworth League.
Wednesday, 7:30 p. M.-Prayer and
Praise Service.
Junior League, Saturday at 8 P. M.
The Church of the Brethren-Elder
T. S. Fike, Pastor.
Sunday School $50 A. M.
Preaching 1890 A. M.
Graceham -Moravian -Church-Rev.
Fredk G. Fulmer, Pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-Morning Worship.
7.15 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
7.45 p. m.-Preaching Service.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26
CASTOR|A
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 80 Years
s a'~. <: s. s' &Mz3zzzx
THE SICK

Mrs. A. A. Troxell has been very
ill for the past ten days at her home
on Carroll Street.
Mrs. John Jones who had been i'll
during the past five weeks, is improv-
ing in health.
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VINCENT sEBOID
AttOrney-at-Law


49,
Attorney-at-Law
EMMITSBURG and FREDERICK
At Thurmont Bank, Thurmont, Md.
THURSDAYS
Phone-Emmitsburg 1913
Frederick 81
CHARLES Nice. MATTHIAS
Attorney-at-Law
Office with Emory L. Coblentz
The Peoples Fire Insurance Building
Frederick, Md.
At Thurmont every night and
Saturday afternoons
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1922-10-26

FOR SALE-Two Stoves, one "Bon-
ME Sunshine" double heater; one
"Sexton Latrobe" fireplace heater.
7-2O-tf II. A. Landers
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
STATE AND PENINSULA

The finest hunting season known in
Sussex county for many years opened
Wednesday with large quantities of
quail and rabbit to be found every
where.
Notwithstanding the protest of the
New Castle Presbytery. Rev. DR.. John
McEmoyle preached in the Elkton,
Nd, Presbyterian Church at both SER
vices Sunday.
Democrats of Wilmington and rural
New Castle county celebrated the elec-
ton of Thomas F. Bayard as United
States Senator and William H. Boyce
as Congressman Wednesday night.
Rev. Joseph H. carp, rector of I'M
manuel p. E. Church, New Castle, has
started a movement for the perpetua-
ton of the Boy Scouts and met the
young men at the rectory Tuesday even
ing.
Notwithstanding the fact that frost
made it's appearance on the Eastern
Shore OF Maryland more than three
weeks ago and ice crystals have formed
in some places. many residents are still
having served as their desert home
grown strawberries.
DR.. Walter Hullihen, president of the
University of Delaware who was oper-
ated on at Johns Hopkins Hospital two
weeks ago is slowly improving and re-
gaining strength. Two stitches have
been removed from the wound and DR..
Hullihen will be able to sit up in about
a week.
A parade featured Milford's observ-
ance of Armistice Day. Veterans of
the Civil War. boys who served over
seas, members of the American Legion
and the Militia were in line. The pa
rade was headed by Major James Cam
non and Sergeant Coulbourne. Next
came the Milford band, which was fol-
lowed by automobiles. containing vet
erans.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
Start the new serial "The Pearls
Of the Yukon,' which will be
shown every Friday evening at
''The Everett" theatre.
ODESSA

James X. Orrell was a recent visitor
in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Brown are
spending sometime in Camden, N. }.
Mrs Jennie Pierson, S3 years of age,
cast her first vote on Tuesday last for
the Democratic party.
Richard Lightcap and John Morris,
of Lebanon, Pa, have been spending a
few days at their homes here.
C. Everett Rose, of Delaware City,
was visitor with his sister, Miss
Mollie Rose on Tuesday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Skean and Miss
Rhodes, of Fddystone, have been recent
guests of Mrs. Lillian Craig.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Yearsley, OF
Port Penn, have been visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Heller.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Laird. Mr.. anC
Mrs. Raymond Beck. of Camden, have
been visiting their mother Mrs. Alice
Wilson.
Mrs. Josephine Woods left on Satur
day for Philadelphia, enroute for Lo
Angeles, CAL, where she will spend tn,
winter.
Samuel Wilson, IL year old son o
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Wilson, was seri
ously injured by being kicked in tn,
head by horse on Friday afternoon
He was hurried to the Delaware Hos
pital and is in critical condition.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
TOWNSEND HONOR ROLL

The following pupils of Townsend
public school were perfect in atten-
dance for the month of October
7th and Sth grades, J.. H. Wiley,
teacher-W William Watson, Frank Wells,
Enos Stats, Andrew Reynolds. Will
liam Nowland, Arie Hill, Dorothy
Hutchison, Gladys Insolo, Dorothy
Wood, Clara VanHorn. Percentage of
1854.
5th and 9th grades, Miss A. X. Rat
ledge, teacher-Nellie Austin, Louise
Webb. Beatrice Webber, Irma Rey-
nolds, Pauline Donovan, Rosalie Der
rickson, Gilbert Collins, Harvey Carey.
Harold Daniels, Henry Hammond,
Richard Howell, Howard Naylor, Clar-
ence Reihm, Marvin McGinnis. Per-
centage of attendance 94.l.
Sd and 4th grades. Miss Miriam
Hutchison, teacher-Charles Carey,
Fred CAREY, Dorsey Guessford, Herbert
Insolo. Jerome Skeggs. Liston Watts
Norman Collins, Colen Waters, Marga
ret VanHorn, Louisa Vineyard, Ednt
Lippncott, Ardean Rawley, Doroth!
Collins, Coy Airline Packs. Martha Cole
man. Percentage attendance 921
Sd and I'd grades. Mrs. Prtchard
teacher-Scott Maloney. Jerome Niles
Earl Unruh, John Naylor. Marial
| Weatherly, Edward Tippitt, Manue
Smith. Thelma Watts. Marcella Shetz
Ter, Hilda Hill, Edna johnson, Marga
ret Collins, Alexandra Packs, LIE
Weatherley, James Nabb, William
Austin, Jeanette Wilson, Aida Lee
Katherine Powell Percentage attend
ance 95.1.
1st and I'd grades, Miss Reba Ritter
house, teacher-Perfect attendance
Ray Wood, Harry Watts, Martin lnsolc
Anna Collins, Hilda Powell, Edna TiE
pitt, Mary Shetzler. Good attendanc
Benjamin Wells, Preston Lattomus
Herbert McClay, Pau Johnson, Ronal
Webb, Levi Lattomus, Howard Cole
5 man, William Hadley, Leonard Nabl
e Junior Hutchison, Elizabeth Morgan
[ Margaret McClain, Elizabeth Unrul
Hilda Powell, Fay Fitzpatrick. Pc
centage attendance, 9l.6.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

t a Wilmington business college made
a record in typewiiting on Friday that
not only established a record for the
present school term but broke all rec
ords at that college for 22 years, cover
ing the same period of training. Miss
Wells wrote 81 words minute net with
but one error, in Is minute test, after
less than 10 weeks training. Miss
Wells has not only had less than ten
weeks instruction in typewriting but
she had not used typewriter at all
prior to entering the school in Septem-
ber. This makes her record all the
more remarkable. Miss Wells is a
graduate of the Middletown High
School, 1922 class. Her many friends
here are much gratified over her
achievement in her studies and all wish
her still greater success in the future.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by
the State Highway Department., at its
office, Dover Delaware, until 2 o'clock
P. M, December 13, 1922, and at that
place and time publicly opened, for the
construction of State Highway work,
involving the following approximate
quantities
CONTRACT RW-J
Wall on Philadelphia Pike
$50 Gu. yds. Excavation
700 Gu. y1s. Cement Rubbs Masonry
Performance of contract shall COM
mence within ten (l0) days after execu-
tion of the contract and be completed
on. or before April l, 1923.
Monthly payments will be made for
80 per cent of the construction COM
pleted each month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied
by surety bond. certified check, or
money to the amount of at least ten
Q0) per centum of the total amount of
the proposal.
The envelope containing the proposal
must be marked Proposal for the Con-
struction of State Highway work under
Contract No. RW-1.
The Contract will be awarded or re-
jected within twenty (20l days from
the date of opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids.
Detailed plans may be seen and index
plans and specifications may be obtain
ed upon deposit of ten dollars ($1O. .OW
which amount will be refunded upon re-
turn of plans and specifications in good
condition at the office of
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT,
Dover, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
eral days of this week with her daugh.

eral days of this week with her daugh.
ter. Mrs. William Pierce.
Miss Kathryn Thornton, of Galena,
spent the weekend with her parents,
William Thornton and wife.
Rev. c. M. Cullom assisted Rev. l..
E. Haddaway at Downe's Chapel, Del. /.
several evenings of last week.
William Minner and wife, of Will
mington. have been visiting her par
ents, l.. P. King, ST., and wife.
A supper was held by the members
of the Aid Society on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week.
Wesley Motfitt, wife and aunt, of
Millington. were visitors at the home
of Hampton Johns and wife Friday.
Mulford Davidson, of Swedesboro,
N. j., spent several days last week al
the home of John H. Price and wife.
Mrs. L. Price King and son Randolph
of near Mt. Pleasant, visited her par
ents. Rev. C. M. Cullom and wife
Wednesday and Thursday of this week
Sunday School Sunday morning a
$50; Christian Endeavor in charge O
Hanson King, z. NJ; preaching, 7.3o
A cordia welcome is extended to every
one.
Guests at the home of Mrs. M. A
Lofland through last week were: d
Canon and wife, Miss Nan Davies an
William j. B. Lofand, all of Philade
phia.
| Meetings of the Boys and Girl.
Clubs We're held at the school Monda,
with the county agents, A. d. Radt
baugh and Miss Elizabeth Hodgsor
present.
William Lednum and wife, Charlie
Lednum and daughter. and Mrs. Flo
ence Scott and daughter. all of Wi
mington, were Sunday visitors at tt
home of Hampton Johns and wife.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
! have many new designs in
Wall Paper at reasonable prices.
Call and see them.
MRS. A. S. PETERSON.
WARWICK

John H. Price and wife were Viii.
mington visitors one day of last week.
H. NJ Eaton and wife spent Sunday
with Bayard Jordan and wife, near
Bethel.
The Woman's Club met at the home
Of Mrs. Jesse vinyard last Thursday
Afternoon.
Miss Marie BoSles, Of near Earle.
vile, spent the w}ek-end with Mrs.
Guy Lockerman.
Nm Isaae Hul lfeft n sSpendine -.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

See Wallace Reid in "The Hell
Dissersr 4 "Tke Everett next
Tnesday syenin.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

''My Friend the D." a Will
liam Fox Special will be shown at
"The Everett" next Thursday
evening.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
NOTICE

NOTICE-After November 10th, will
make cider on Fridays only. WILL
LIAM Y. ELLISON, Noxontown Mills.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

FOR SALE-50 pairs of large pigeons.
This pen of birds are tiue SQUAD pro-
ducers, and are known as large
Crosses. If you are interested COM
municate with R. K. Fouracre, MIDI
dletown, Del. Phone 63.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Garage on Main street.
Apply to A. FoGEL, Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

RHUBARB CLUMPS WANTED-I
will buy in any quantity large or
small, but must know now. WARREN
SHINN, Woodbury., N. j.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

WANTED-A white housekeeper for
family of three. Will pay good sal
ary. Apply to TRANSCRIPT OFFICE,
Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

FOR SALE-New 1923 Ford Sedan
equipped with Cord tires and lot of
extras. Been used very little. j.
LEMONr JONES, Middletown, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
WANTED

WANTED-Situation as foreman on
farm With house. Apply to THIS OFFICE.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

FOR SALE-Pure-b White Rock
roosters. Also pure-bred White Pecan
ducks and brakes. MRS. l.. B. MAR
VEL, Townsend, Del. Phone l38R21.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

FOR SALE-I have very nice prop
erty on Green street, with bath, cleo
trio lights, steam heat and large gar
den. JOHN HELDMYER, JR., Middle
town, Del
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18
Clas Sified COIum n
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Cunning and Trespass
notices at THE TRANSCRIPT OFFICE.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

FOR SALE-Sweet preserved cider
sold by the gallon or more, also win
ter apples. ALFRED HELLER, Town.
send, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1922-11-18

FOR SALE Pure-bred Guernsey Bull
Calf, entitled to register, and fine
specimen. c. X. BURGE, Middle
town, Del.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1922-04-07
ABERDEEN AIDS WAR RELIEF

ABERDEEN AIDS WAR RELIEF
Rabbi Luchs of Duluth Makes Appeal
Rabbi Alvin S. Luchs of Duluth,
who happened to be visiting in Min
neapolis, kindly consented to come to
Aberdeen, to aid the Jewish War Re-
lief.
On Sunday afternoon, April End,
Rabbi Luchs addressed the Congrega-
ton, describing the horrors and suf-
ferings of the 100000 children in Po-
land and the Ukraine and made
strong appeal for help which resulted
in over 100000 being subscribed by
the small Jewish community, with
several of the largest Jewish con-
tributors still to be heard from.
In the evening, through the cour-
tesy of Mr.. G. M. L. Erwin, the Rev.
Hunter and Rev. Smith, Rabbi Luchs
occupied the pulpits of the Presby-
terrain and the Methodist Churches,
where he appealed for the great hu-
manitarian cause.
The officers of the committee are
G. M. L. Erwin, chairman, Ex-Gov-
ernor c. N. Herried; treasurer; DR..
Louis Holtz, secretary.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1922-04-07
THE AMERICAN JEWISH World

the mother in the screen dramatiza-
ton of her story, SO Miss Gordon hur-
ried back to America, and took the
part which she afterwards made so
famous, few persons indeed separat-
ing her fame from that of the play.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1922-09-08
CRIMINALS OF PLANT WORLD
"nae Are Known as Cree2ers Have
the Faculty Of stran9ling Life
Out o. Trees.

The coIlmon ivy is real criminal
OF the plant world. When it has no
wall to climb. 1t will live on other
plants. sapping their vitality as it
creeps higher and higher. until its
Victims are suffocated.
4 similar tate. overtakes trees in
Ce6tral American forests which re-
cave the attention Of a creeper called
~ matapOlo. or tree-killer. The lat.
to 6tQWs very quickly, tho tendrils
oVerhanging the trees branches and
reaching down to the ground. where
they take fresh root. Soon the victim
Is surrounded by Il regular thicket d
creepers, which deprive 1t Of both air
and Eight.
variety Of wild fig Is just as cruel
bird. perhaps. drops seed in the
fork OF tree. The seed soon germl-
mates. and its roots cling to the trunk
Of the victim as they make their way
to the ground. Once the ground Is
reached. the strangling process begins,
for the fig grows rapidly. crushing
out its victims life SO completely that
1t disappears entirely.