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Prot^NMioual VINCENT SEBOLD Attornpy-at-Law. VHorney for Thurmont National Bank. At Thurmont Every Thursday. Offices Sebold B’ld’g, Emmitshurg, Md. and with Judge Mjtter, Court St., Frederick, Md. Phone, Emmitsburg 17-3 CHAO. C. WATiI AN D liTIOKI LCOBLKKIZ, Atloni^yfc-at-IMW, FREDERICK, MARYLAND. Mr. Waters will be in Thurmont EVERY WEDNESDAY. Will give prompt attention to all Law, Equity and Testamentary business placed in our bands. Telephone call 271. CHARLES McC. MATHIAS Attorncy-at-Law Office with Emory L. Coblentz, The Peoples Fire Insurance Building, Frederick, Maryland. At Thurmont Every Night and Saturday afternoons. aug S ly Local Items. DacsnDar Court Opus. Eight Appeals him! Thirty three New Cases. A busy month for the Circuit Court of Frederick County opened Tuesday morn ing when the trial of cases for the De cember term began. There were eight cases on the calendar which had been ap pealed from justices of the peace, and thirty-three new cases to be tried. Three of the appeals were disposed of Tuesday. The first case, that of Smith vs. The Gilman Dimension Company, a suit upon an alleged breach of contract, was decid ed by default in'favor of the defendant, represented by Chas. McC. Mathias. The plaintiff failed to appear to press the suit. The second involved a nice little real estate tangle. Mrs. Laura C. Etzler purchased a house in Liberty from Dr. Henry A. Radclitfe, in January, 1912, with the stipulation that Dr. Radcliffe should continue to use the property for a short time and pay Mrs. Etzler the sum of $5 a month as rent. Subsequently, Mrs. Etzler had an opportunity to sell the property to Mrs. Mary Collebeiy, and the papers were drawn up and the deal consummated. Mrs. Colleberry was giv en to understand that she might live in the house rent free, for the reason that Dr. Radcliffe was paying the rent. On April 1, however, the date at which Dr. Radcliffe was to pay the rent that had accumulated since the preceding Jan uary. Dr. Radcliffe demurred on the ground that he could not be expected to pay rent for a house that he had not used and occupied. The evidence upon which the case turned, was whether or not Dr. Radcliffe had or had not any notice of the transaction and whether he had made known his objections at that time. The jury sustained the judgment of the justice of the peace court, and held that Mrs. Etzler was entitled to recover from Dr. Radcliffe the sum of $27.50. Stoner and Weinberg represented Mrs. Etzler, and George L. Pearre appeared for Dr. Radcliffe.- Post. FORD’S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Week Doc. 15th David Belasco pre sents Frances Starr in a new romantic play THE SECRET, by Henri Bernstein, with a notable com pany. Next week will be distinguished at Ford’s by the premier hereof Bernstein’s remarkable play “The Secret,’’ in which Mme. Simone thrilled Europe. Frances Starr has been selected for the creation of the role of Gabrielle in this country, and this confidence in her ability to portray that wonderful charac ter from the great American manager David Belasco, establishes her as a su premely gifted actress, to realize a part which has been worthy of so finished an actress as Mme. Simone. Miss Starr deserves the distinction, she has risen rapidly under the Belasco regime, in a series of great plays, her first stellar achievement, “The Rose of the Rnacho”, showed her as an artiste of rare emotional power and originality, since that success, her triumphs have in cluded “The Easiest Way” and “The Case of Becky,” both unique plays, each running several seasons with enduring popularity, and each dealing with im portant questions of the day. The production will be an elaborate one, and the performance rehearsed and staged with all the art and under the di rection of David Belasco. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Admission 25 and 50 cents. Evenings 50c, 75c, and SI.OO. Week Dec 22d. A Merry Xmas with Annie Russell English Comedy Company in “A School for Scandal” and “She Stoops to Conquer.” Advertisement California Woman Seriously Alarmed. “A short time ago I contracted a se vere cold which settled on my lungs and caused me a great deal of annoyance. I would have bad coughing spells and my lungs were so sore and inflamed I began to be seriously alarmed. A friend recom mended Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, saying she had used it for years. I bought a bottle and it relieved my cough the first night, and in a week I was rid of the cold and soreness of my lungs,” writes Miss Marie Gerber, Sawtelle, Cal. For sale by all dealers. Advertisement. Good Samaritan Lodge Gains 27 Members. Class Initiated by Mt. Airy Decree Team. Oyster Supper Follows Evening’s Work. On Thursday evening of last week Good Samaritan Lodge No. 46, I. O. O. F., of Thurmont, received a class of 27 candi dates into the order. The lodge met as usual in its rooms on E. Main street, and after transacting business for the even ing adjourned to Town Hall for the pur pose of initiating and conferring the de grees, the*lodge room being too small to accommodate the 250 or more members of the order assembled. On arriving at the Hall, the candidates were placed in charge of Mr. A. F.rank Miller, captain of the degree team of Prosperity Lodge No. 58, of Mt. Airy. This team is noted for its proficiency in exemplifying the work of Oddfellowship, and receives many invitations for lodges of the State to assist in conferring the work. 4 The members of the team and orches tra arrived in Thurmont about 4.30 p. m., and stopped at the Miller Hotel for sup per. The trip was made in automobiles, nine machines being used to haul the 38 members and their paraphernalia. During the evening Captain Miller made an address in which he touched up on the strength and moral character of Oddfellowship and told of some of its i history. He also brought a message of encouragement from Grand Master Frank G. Dorsey, of Mt. Airy Lodge. Owing to business engagements, Mr. Dorsey was not able to come to Thurmont. Mr. Charles McC. Mathias, a member of Frederick City Lodge, I. O. O. F., re sponded to Mr. Miller’s address, and said that those who follow in the precepts taught by Oddfellowship could not help but be led to higher and nobler life. 1 e told the class which was initialed ths t they were now in a position toappreeb te the teachings of the order. He also thanked the Mt. Airy degree team on 1 e half of Good Samaritan Lodge for tie splendid portrayal of scenes illustrative of the preceipts and teachings of Oddfel lowship. At the conclusion of Mr. Ma thias’ address the Mt. Airy degree team was given a rising*vote of thanks. Mr. William H. Beall, of Frederick, made a few appropriate remarks on the growth of the lodge. Good Samaritan Lodge now has 225 members. At the conclusion of the work, tables were hastily arranged, and the visitors and members of the class and others, were invited to take seats around them. Oysters, fried and stewed were served, also cellery, pickles, cheese, crackers and coffee. Cigars were served after supper, i In all about 250 persons were present. Mr. Wm. H. Brown, of Waynesboro, who has been a member of Good Samar itan Lodge for nearly 58 years, was pres ent and enjoyed himself very much. Others present who for more than forty j years have been faithful members of the lodge, were Messrs Uriah Warrenfels and Wm. H. Stull. Mr. John Hahn of Mt. Airy, who is well known in this vi cinity, was present on this occasion. The following committees had charge of the various arrangements: Committee on arrangements, E. L. Root, Ross Firor, Rudolph Eyler and John Root. Reception Committee: Chas. M. Root, Clarence E. Creeger and John G. Jones. Banquet committee: Dr. Geo. C. Zink han, Chas. E. Null, Wm. O. Wertenba ker, Wm. E. Foreman, Chas. Msckley, Kleason A. Stull and George Damuth. Fined For Tearing Up Road. A case decided in court Tuesday should be remembered by the corporate author ities of Thurmont and also by members of corporations doing business here. The erse decides the rights of the Slate-Roads Commission over the State Roads, and as a State Road passes through Thur- j mont, the ruling applies as well here as j elsewhere. The report says: Cumberland. Dec. 9. A case involving the rights of the State Roads Commis- j sion over the State Roads was decided yesterday in Oakland by Judge Hender son. The ease was against four employes of the Frostsburg Water Company, in which the lower court had fined each for tearing up the State Road in Garrett county without having secured a permit. The case was made a test by Andrew Ramsey, member of the State Roads Commission. Judge Henderson sustain ed the lower court and imposed the orig inal fine of $25 each with costs. U. H. To Own Mail Cars. Practical trial of Government owner ship of railway mail cars is proposed in a bill which has been approved by the House Postoffices and Post Roads Com mittee. The measure would appropriate SIOO,OOO to be used by the Postmaster- General in buying and operating a num ber of cars as an experiment. The average cost for constructing a 60-foot steel mail car is said to be about SII,OOO. The government pays about six thousand dollars rental for one car per year, and pays the railroads $10,637.- 97 per car annually forcarrying the mail, which makes the annual cost per car about $16,000. The average life of a steel car, it is estimated, is about 15 years and the maintenance cost per car anywhere from $1,700 to $3,000 u year, according to age. How to Bankrupt the Doctors. A prominent New York physician says, “If it were not for the thin stockings and thin soled shoes worn by women the doc tors would probably be bankrupt. ” When you contract a cold do not wait for it to develop into pneumonia but treat it at once. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is intended especially for coughs and colds, and has won a wide reputation by its cures of these diseases. It is most effect ual and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers. ’ AdvertUeuwut. Lower Rates Approved. CliaiiKc in Effect January Ist. 50 Pound Weight Limit Fixed For First and Second Zones. Twenty In All Others. Books Admitted. Washington, Dec. 6.—Postmaster-Gen eral Burleson’s proposal to increase the weight limit of parcel-post packages in the first and second zones from 20 to 50 pounds, to admit books to the parcel post and to reduce rates in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth zones was approved today by the Inter-State Commerce Commis sion. The maximum weight of parcels to all zones beyond the second was increased from 11 to 20 pounds. One of the reasons in raising the weight limit in the local zones is to encourage the utilization of the parcel post as a shipping agency for farm produce to the cities. After January 1 a farmer living at any point in Maryland, as far south in Virginia as Newport News, Petersburg or Lexington, Va., in one-half of Penn sylvania, two-thirds of New Jersey and all Delaware, can ship to Baltimore a “market basket” weighing fifty pounds for 54 cents. The increased weight limit in the local zones will also give the Baltimore mer- | chants an opportunity to ship direct to the Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and ; Southern Pennsylvania farmer and town customer packages of merchandise weigh ing as much as 50 pounds. The commission’s “consent” to the pro- ; posed changes was transmitted in three j letters from Chairman Glark|to Postmas- | ter-General Burleson. The approved changes in rates and weights, to be in effect January 1, 1914; follow: To reduce the rates for the third zone from seven cents for the first pound and five cents for each additional pound to six cents for the first pound and two •ents for each additional pound. To reduce the rates for the fourth zone , from eight cents for the first pound and 1 ix cents for each additional pound to | seven cents for the first pound and four ; •ents for each additional pound. To reduce the rates for the fifth zone from nine cents for the first pound and seven cents for each additional pound to eight cents for the first pound and six cents for each additional pound. To reduce the rates for the sixth zone from ten cents for the first pound and nine cents for each additional pound to nine cents for the first pound and eight i cents for each additional pound. It is provided by the Postmaster-Gen eral, with the consent of the commission, “that the rate of postage on parcels con-' taining books weighing eight ounces or less shall be one cent for each two ounces or fractional part thereof, and on those j weighing in excess of eight ounces the zone parcel-post rates shall apply.” This | is to he effective March 16, 1914. Consent also was given by the commis sion to the admission of shipments of gold, gold bullion and gold dust in Alaska and to and from Alaska in packages weighing not more than II pounds. The rate of postage fixed is two cents -an ounce or fraction thereof for all distances. “The Postmaster-General issued an o>-der effective August 15 last increasing the weight limit in the first and second zones from 11 to 20 pounds and materially reducing the rates of postage for these zones and stated at that time that this step was in the nature of an experiment,” said a statement issued tonight by the Postoffice Department. ■ ‘After these changes had been in operation for some : time a record was kept of the number of parcels handled in a large number of representative postoffices throughout the United States and the report received from these offices show that the changes in the service have been greatly appre ciated by the public. “The number of parcels handled in the first and second zones since these changes became effective show an increase of ap proximately 15 per cent. The average ] weight limit has increased from 1.02 to 1.7 pounds per parcel, and, notwithstand- ; ing the great reduction in rates in the first and second zones, the average post age has increased per parcel from 7.7 cents to 10 cents.” The statement says of the change re lating to books that it “has strongly been urged by circulating libraries, schools, j colleges and publishers ever since the establishment of the parcel-post service, j as the present restrictive weight limit and rates on hooks are prohibitive to a great extent, except in the case of cata logues,” and that it “was not deemed advisable to place the order changing the classification of books in effect on Janu ary 1, as it was desired to give at least three months’ notice to firms whose cat alogues were now being printed.” Winehrenner Gets 9300. One officer has found that it is poor amusement for his company for him to jam a man into a lockup with no cause. Edward Comegys, a special for the W. M. R. R., was jabbing a boy into the coop at Pen-Mar when W. W. Winebren ner came along. He pitied boy and knew the lockup was hot and offiensive, and he said; Don’t put that lad in there, I’ll pay 1 his fine. With that the officer said: Shut up, I’ll put you in there too. So he grab bed Winehrenner and locked him up. At the hearing before Squire Ferguson he acquitted Winehrenner. So the latter brought suit for false arrest against the W. M. R. R. L. X). Syester appeared for him. The company did not care to go to trial on the facts and admitted it would pay Winehrenner S3OO and he accepted it. So the case is settled. The above arrest occurred last summer while the Winehrenner families were holding their annual reunion at Pen-Mar. Married. - Mr. Grier J. Keilholtz and Miss Carrie P. Newcomer were married at the Meth odist parsonage, this place, Tuesday, by Rev. H. P. Fox. The National Anthem. Its Centennial Will Be Celebra ted in Baltimore September ’l4. Baltimore has secured the co-operation of President Wilson, ex-presidents Taft and Roosevelt, the members of the Cab inet, the members of Congress and the most important os the patriotic organi zations of the country, in its program for September 1914. Responses from differ ent parts of the world indicate universal interest in the celebration. Among the features of the program will be an assembling of ships from the historic “Constellation” to the latest dreadnought and including the Columbus Caravels, Perry’s ship “Niagara” and forms of marine architecture ranging over one hundred years. There will be a unique display of the Fraternal orders of the country, the most imposing demon stration they have ever made. President Wilson has promised to make the chief address. In the celebration next September the “Star Spangled Banner,” which has been ! adopted as the National Air by the army ' and the navy, will be rendered by a large human flag composed of thousands of children from the schools of Baltimore city, assisted by the combined singing societies and bands. There will be a brilliant regatta and a unique naval pa geant. The Honorary President is Woodrow Wilson and the Acting President is Jas. H. Preston, Mayor of Baltimore. Levs Letter. Mr. Samuel Pittinger of New Windsor spent Thursday with his brother, Mr. George Pittinger. Mr. Clarence Colbert spent Sunday with Mr. Harvey Pittinger. Mr. Harvey Pittinger spent several days with his uncle and aunt in Now Windsor. Miss Ada Pittinger spent Sunday with Mrs. Kate Martin. Business Locals. Trespass Notice. Notice is hereby given that trespassing on my land for cutting down ornamental trees for Christmas will not be permitted, the law will positively be enforced against such person or persons. MARTIN HOLTZ. dec 11 It* For Sal**. Intending to quit butchering I offer my entire outfit consisting of wagons, har ness, refrigerator, knives, pulleys, cash register, scales, etc., at private sale at reduced price. WILLIAM A. FOGLE, dec 11 3t Thurmont, Md. taT Don’t forget FIROR’S when you want FRUIT for Christmas. Landis “Tin* Jeweler’’ The lowest prices prevail here, quality considered. Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Sheffield Plate, dec 4 3t Frederick, Md.~ NY’ After December 16th, full, line of Oranges, Nuts, Grapes, Cranberries,etc., at FIROR’S. Landis "The Jeweler” Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets, Military Sets, Manicure Sets, Writing Sets, Cloth and Hat Brushes. Low Prices, dec 4 3t Frederick, Md. For Rent. My farm containing 146 acres located about one mile from Thurmont. For par ticulars apply to MRS. CYRUS FAVORITE, nov 27 4t*- Thurmont, Md. taX" Place your order for Fresh Crisfield OYSTERS on or before December 20, at dec 11 2t FIROR’S. Landis “The Jeweler" Invites you to inspect his stock of Hol iday Goods, courteous treatment whether you purchase or not. dec 4 3t Frederick, Md. taT WATCH FIROR’S WINDOW for the best line, in town, of Package and Box CANDlES—Schraffts and Utopian. Landis “The Jeweler” Bracelets, Pendants, La Vallieres, Brooches, Rings, Lockets, Chains, Vars ity Sets and Boxes, Sterling Novelties, i Low prices, dec 4 3t Frederick, Md. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER’S CASTO R I A The Rev. Irl R. Hicks 1914 Almanac. The Rev. Irl R. Hicks 1914 Almanac is now ready and will be mailed prepaid for only 35c. Professor Hicks’ fine Magazine, Words and Works, for one year, and a copy of this Almanac for only one dollar. The plain lessons on astronomy, and the 1 correct forecasts of storms, drouths, , blizzards and tornadoes, make these pub lications a necessity in every home in : America. Send to Word and Works Publishing Co., 3401 Franklin Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. nov 13 2t JJm Jldtertismenfs. Notice to Taxpayers. I hereby give notice to those persons who have not paid their Corporation Taxes that I will on MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1913, j call at their homes and places of business for said taxes. If taxes are not paid be fore January 1, 1914, interest will be added. Respectfully, HOWARD H. HAHN, dec 4 2t* Tax Collector. EBPOET OF THE CONDITION OF THE THURMONT National Bank, at Thurmont, in the State of Maryland, at ‘the CLOSE OF BUSINESS, OCTOBER 81,1913. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $182,268 92 Overdrafts, secured and unse cured 758 94 U. S. Bonds to secure circula tion 21.250 00 Bonds to secure Postal Savings 1,000 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds.. . 300 00 Bonds, securities, etc 235,281 03 Banking house, furniture and fixtures 13,000 00 Due from National Banks, (not reserve agents)...... 5,069 10 Due from State and Private Banks and Bankers, Trust Companies and Savings Banks 15,000 00 Due from approved reserve agents 24,926 21 Checks and other cash items 919 19 Notes of other National Banks 735 00 Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents. 266 84 Lawful money reserve in bank viz: Specie 30,404 00 Legal-tender notes,.. 100 00 30,504 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer (5 per cent, of cir culation) 1,062 50 Total $532,341 73 LIABILITIES. Capital $25,000 00 Surplus 17,000 00 Undivided profits, less expen ses and taxes paid 5,228 05 National Bank notes outstand ing 19,770 00 Due to State and Private Banks and Bankers 25 38 Individual deposits subject to check..... 465.105 01 Certified checks 202 40 Cashier’s checks outstanding 10 89 Total $532,341 73 State of Maryland, County of Fred erick, **; I, Jno. G. Jones, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. JNO. G. JONES, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of October, 1913. William I. Renner, Notary Public. Correct—Attest: L. S. Birely, ) Peter N. Hammaker, > Directors. M. Luther Creager. ) C. & P. Phone—Thurmont 24-W licport of the Condition of th IITIZiSSmSBAM of Thurmont, Maryland, at the close of Business Oct. 21, 1913. RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts $157,249 39 Overdrafts secured and unse cured 24 2 36 Stocks Bonds, securities, etc. 57,376 25 Bonds to secure Postal Savings 1,000 00 Banking house, furniture and fixtures 5,100 00 Other real estate owned 1,500 00 Mortgages and Judgments of Record 162,713 21 Due from Approved Reserve Agents... 2,508 91 Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz: 2,865 21 U. S. Currency and Na tional Bank Notes. ..1704 00 Gold Coin 244 00 Silver Coin 708 15 Nickels and Cents... 209 06 Total, $390,555 33 LIABILITIES, Weekly Deposits $ 25,000 00 Surplus Fund 22,000 00 Undivided profits, less expenses interest taxes paid 5,940 18 Due to approved Reserve Agents 1,630 64 Dividends unpaid 23 50 Subject to check 37,032 78 Savings and Special 283,928 23 Bills Payable including cer tificates of deposits for money borrowed 15,000 00 Total, $390,555 33 State of Maryland, { County of Frederick, j ' I, Stanley R. Damuth, Cashier of the above named institution, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. STANLEY R. DAMUTH, Cashier. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 28th day of October, 1913. William I.Renner, Notary Public. Correct —Attest: John H. Roddy, ) Chas. C. Waters, [■ Directors. Geo. N. English. ) FOR SALE! THREE SECOND HAND AUTOMOBILES Cheap to the right party. V. R. O’Toole, Thurmont. inch lOtf. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the SJX Signature of 4<C(/c^4A£ John S. Weybright - DEALER IN - Groceries! Feed! Hardware! Hammond Dairy Feed, Bran, Middling, Corn. Poultry Spplies and Feeds. Try Our Horse Feed. WATER STREET, THURMONT, MD. NOTICE! Having purchased the stock of Post Cards and Books from Chas. R. R. Beck, 1 now have a good line of Local View Cards of Thurmont and Vicinity. For Cards, Books, and Writing Material call at The Corner Drug Store, J. Howard Cassell, Proprietor. PEOPLES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND j Hom. 3 Oftice ITred.ericlc, * A HOME STOCK. COMPANY. Emory L. Coblentz. President. R. Rush Lewis, Vice-President Win. W. Doub, Secretary. Solicitors: Anna M. Jonea, Thurmont. Wm. I. Renner, Rocky Ridge. Geo. W. Manahan, Sabillasville. Chaa. S. Snook, Lewiatown. Frank M. Stevena. Creageratown. Gr. L. BREAD 2s/£ad.e The G. L. Baking Company, Frederick, Md. It is a Bread of Quality made of the Best and Purest ingredients and is baked in a Sanitary Up-to-date Bakery by skilled bakers. If you appreciate Quality ask your dealer for GK L. BREAD - USE - Challenge Flour FOR YOUR Xmas Baking The Mountain City Mills, FREDERICK, MARYLAND. For sale by all dealers. The Time Is Here To Think Of Fall & Winter Buying! We think you can have all your wants supplied in Dress Goods, Trimmings, Notions, Underwear, Blankets, Comforts, Domestics, Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Coats, at BEITITETT’S, 123 3>T. St-, IPred-orlclc:, Ivdld. Wo also think it will save you money to see us.