Catoctin clarion. [volume], December 23, 1915, Image 2

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I'he (Jatoctin (Jlarion.
Pabllshedevery Thursday at Thurmont
Md., bj The Clarion Publishing Co.
J AS. U. FIKOK, Business Manager.
Board of Directors:
J. T. Waeschb, Pres., M. L. Creager,
C. M. Mackley, Treas., J. K. Waters,
Jas. H. Firor, Sec’y C. C. Waters,
P. N. Hammaker.
TERMS: One Dollar per annum in advance. Six
month*, 50c. Trial übscription. Three month*, *5
No paper will be diicontinued until paid up.
Advertising Rate* will be given on application
The publisher reserve* the privilege of declining a
oilers for space
Entered at Tbormont Postofflce as Second
Class Matter.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2!J, 1915.
Municipal Ownership.
From time to time we read consider
able concerning Municipal Ownership of
public utilities, and even extending so
far as to have the Government assume
control and operate all telephone and
telegraph lines, as well as all the rail
ways.
If it were possible to eliminate one
thing, namely, Politics, from these pro
positions we would he inclined to the be
lief that such ownership of operation by
the Government or the municipalities
would be successful, hut so long as we
h..ve politics and politicians one can rest
assured that efficiency would have to
give away to political expediency.
Frederick does not seem to be exempt
from this condition. Mr. Joseph I).
Baker, one of its prominent citizens has
gotten behind and espoused the cause of
municipal ownership of an electric light
plant large enough to go into the light
and power business in Frederick, for the
ostensible purpose of making money for
the taxpayers. Frederick has owned a
municipal street lighting plant for many
years, which plant now belongs to the
obsolete type, and Frederick has grown
so much in size since this plant was first
installed that the present plant will
either have to be rebuilt or enlarged to
take care of the street lighting in the
town.
In the discussions that are being in
dulged in we are not surprised to see the
statement made by the City Fathers in
Frederick, where charge and counter
charges are being indulged in relative to
the operation of the present city plant,
politics being charged as being the bot
tom of it all, causing the present in
efficiency of the plant.
Jacksonville, Fla., has a very large
municipal plant, and we note that sensa
tional charges are being made that prom
ises made to the people of that city by
men in public office at the time of the
establishment of the plant have not been
kept, and that the people have been hum
bugged in the system of operation, and
that charges made for current were more
or less discriminating according to the
political standing of the user. Further
that with a supposed yearly profit of
something less than $600,000 accruing
through this municipal electric light
plant it was declared that the money had
been consumed in unnecessary expensive
operation by the various civic depart
ments, and deplored the fact that the
citizens were gaining nothing by the so
called profit, and that their taxes were
were higher than they have ever been
before.
The town of Lorain rejected the muni
cipal ownership of an electric light plant
when the voters downed a proposition to
issue bonds for the sum of $350,000 on
the ground that the voters did not ap
prove of an additional burden of taxation
on a venture involving the issuance of
bonds for the purpose of building such
plant.
There is about only one thing that any
municipality has any business to own and
operate for the benefit of its community,
and that is the waterworks. These have
been fairly successfully operated because
everyone uses water which is not the
case with either electricity or gas or any
other public utility.
We await with much interest the out
come of the prouosal to enlarge Freder
ick’s municipal plant, inasmuch as it is
admitted that politics is a controlling
factor in the management of its present
small plant that they now operate.
Personal.
Mr. Ed. Parish, of this place, was
taken seriously ill last week. At this
time his condition has improved.
Mrs. H. D. Beachley sang at Walkers
ville last week at the organ recital given
in the Reformed church. She will assist
in the cantata which will be given by the
church choirs of Middletown at Middle
town during the holiday season.
Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Rose will leave
early next week for Sebring, Ohio, where
they will spend the holidays.
Mrs. Vernon Hetterly is suffering with
a severe attack of lagrippe.
Mrs. George N. English spent Sunday
in Frederick.
Miss Barbara Wineman, teacher of
Domestic Science in the Thurmont High
School, left town last evening to go to
her home in Greensburg, Pa., where she
will spend the holiday season.
Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Pyper, of East
River, 111., were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
P. N. Hammaker on Sunday last. Mrs.
Pyper is a daughter of Mr. Christian
Newcomer, of Washington county, and j
a neice of Mr. Hammaker.
Is Manager of Company.
Mr. Ammon I. Derr, of Morgantown.
W. Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
V. Derr, of Cumberland, has been ap
pointed general manager of the Morgan
town and Wheeling Electric Railway.
Mr. Derr is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs.
i,evi C. Leatherman, of this place.
BISIOIH Ml FOE ■■
We are Headquarters for
FRUIT, POUND and WHITE CAKES.
THE BEST QUALITY.
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Our Line of Candies, Fruits, Etc., is Complete.
Plato Your Order Here For OYSTERS for Christmas.
We Sell The Rest in Town.
Thurmont Pure Pood Store ,
WM. E. FOREMAN, Mgr.
A MD OF THANKS AND
APPRECIATION.
For your patronage we
THANK YOU, AND WISH
to assure you that ourefforts to give Complete
Satisfaction will be continued.
We want you to feel that Your Interests
are our first consideration—in reality, we are
your servants, working for \(M K success
for by serving YOU faithfully and with sat
isfaction we succeed.
WILLHIDE & CREEQER,
Furniture and Undertaking.
Cor. Carroll & E. Alain Sts., Thurmont, Md.
Fine Christmas Gifts Now Displayed.
Notice to Taxpayers.
For the accommodation of the Taxpay
ers of the Corporation of Thurmont 1
have set apart Wednesday and Thursday,
DECEMBER 29th and 30th,
to visit those who have not paid their
taxes for the current year.
After this date 1 will receive tax money
at my place of business.
Respectfully,
WM. E. FOREMAN,
dec 23 It Collector.
SALE REGISTER.
Under this head will appear, free of
charge, the date and character of public
sale, for which bills have been printed at
The Clarion Office. Space herein may
be secured when bills are printed else
where at the rate rate of SI.OO for the
season.
March 8, 1916, 10 o'clock. Joseph Shriner
will sell horses, cattle and farm imple
ments on the Biggs farm near Rocky
Ridge. Doc. Smith, auct.
March 10, 1916, 10 o’clock, Charles E.
Wilhide will sell horses, cattle and farm
implements (wo miles north of Thurmont.
March 24, 1916, 10 o’clock, Harvey B.
Ogle will sell horses, cattle and farm
implements near Loys Station. Harvey
Lease, auct.
Graceham Letter.
Miss Lottie Fisher of near Loys spent
Sunday with Mias Hazel Zentz.
Mrs. Geir Keilholtz of near Taneytown
visited Mrs. Adam Zentz Tuesday.
On Friday evening the wax tapers will
be given out. On Christmas night the
Sunday School will hold their entertain
ment.
Miss Blanche Creeger is confined to her
bed with nervousness.
On Monday evening, Dec. 27th, the
Sunday School of Apples church will hold
their Christmas entertainment.
The Ladies’ Aid Society will hold an
oyster supper, commencing at 5 o’clock
and continuing between the services on
New Year’s eve.
DIED.
Obituaries, poetry and resolutions,
charged for at the rate of live cents per
line. The regular death notices publish
ed free.
On December 19, 1915, at the residence
of her parents, No. 1816 Penrose avenue, 1
Baltimore, Gladys, aged 6 years, beloved
and only daughter of Charles G. and
Nora M. Warfield (nee Firor).
The funeral took place from the above
residence Monday morning, at 10 o’clock.
Interment in Loudon Park Cemetery,
Baltimore.
Nervous Women.
When the nervousness is caused by
constipation, as is often the case, you
will get quick relief by taking Chamber
lain’s Tablets. These tablets also im
prove the digestion. Obtainable every
where.
Advertliameut. |
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
COINTV COMM I SSI ONERS.
Frederick, Md.,
December 13, 1915.
The January session of the County
Commissioners will commence at their
otlice in the Court House, on
MONDAY, JANUARY 3. 1916.
The first two days will be devoted to
general business and appointment of
Constables,
j Road Supervisors will be settled with
and new appointments made in accord
ance with the following schedule:
FIRST WEEK.
Wednesday, January 5, Frederick and
Braddock Districts, Nos. 2 and 24.
Thursday, January 6, Liberty District,
No. 8.
Friday, January 7, Buckeystown Dis
trict, No. 1.
Saturday, January 8, Tuscarora Dis
trict, No. 21.
SECOND WEEK.
Monday, January 10, Linganore Dis
trict, No. 19.
Tuesday. January 11, Hauvers and
Walkersville Districts, Nos. 10 and 26.
Wednesday, January 12, Middletown
District, No. 3.
Thursday, January 13, Creagerstown
District, No. 4.
Friday, Japuary 14. CatoctinandPeters
ville Districts, Nos. 6 and 12.
THIRD WEEK.
Monday, January 17, Woodville Dis
trict, No, 18.
Tuesday, January 18, Johnsville Dis
trict, No. 17.
Wednesday, January 19, Mechanics
town District, No. 15.
Thursday, January 20, Jefferson Dis
trict, No. 14.
Friday, January 21, New Market Dis
trict, No. 9.
Saturday, January 22, Jackson District,
No. 16.
FOURTH WEEK.
Monday, January 24, Urbana District,
No. 7.
Tuesday, January 25, Emmitsburg Dis
trict, No. 5.
Wednesday, January 26, Mt. Pleasant
and Burkittsville Districts, Nos. 13 & 22.
Thursday, January 27, Woodaboro and
Ballenger Districts, Nos. 11 and 23.
Friday, January 28, Lewistown Dis
trict, No. 20.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Supervisors are hereby notified not to
bring their accounts before the day as
signed for their district. Also to report
all Road Graders, Road Tools, Bridge
Lumber, Culvert Pipe and other proper
ty in their possession belonging to the
County.
By order of Board.
FRANK M. STEVENS,
Harman L. Gaver, Clerk. President,
dec 22 4t
PIANO SALE.
New Pianos $125 up; Second-hand $25
up. Organs $lO up. Easy terms, $5.00
Monthy on new pianos. Over a dozen
makes at lowest factory prices, including
the Famous Lehr sold 20 years at Birely’s
Palace of Music. Phone 455-R.
CRAMER’S PALACE OF MUSIC,
noy 11 6mo Frederick, Md,
WE OFFER YOU
One of the Most Attractive Stocks of
33EOX.XI>A'Sr OI3FXS
Ever offered by a jewelry store in Frederick.
Our Prices Are Right.
We Respectfully Solicit Your Patronage.
McCleery’s Jewelry Store,
48 North Market St., next to “The News,”
Frederick, Md,
XMAS AT COVER’S!
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We have on Display a Fine Line of
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CHRISTMAS CANDIES, NUTS, FIGS,
DATES and ORANGES.
Also Staph; and Fancy Groceries. Quccnswarc and
Japanese Ware, “Wcarcvcr" Aluminum Ware.
FLOURS and FEEDS.
NOTICE:—We will discontinue giving Coupons for Aluminum
Ware December 3i, IPIS. Watch for Premium Announce
ment at later date.
Vour Patronage Solicited.
W. H. COVER,
Chinch Street, Thurmont, Md.,
APPROPRIATE GIFTS AT j
WATERS’ PHARMACY!
Jewelry, Dressing Sets, Thermos Dottles, Stationery. Hand
Dags, Christmas Post Cards, Sewing Sets. Cigars.
School Satchels. Fountain Pen Sets, Bath Drnshes.
Tissue and Tracing Carbon Paper, Pocketbooks. Hand mirrors.
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Large variety of Books—-Latest Fiction.
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SAM’L LONG
O DEALER IN
HARDWARE AND GROCERIES,
THURMONT, MARYLAND.
ANNO UNCEMENT!
Owing to the steady increase in our business, it is necessary to
have more room to display our stock and accommodate our patrons.
About January 1, 1916, we will move into our new building, where
we will have the Largest, Most Modern, and Best Equipped Store Room
in this community, with ample facilities to enlarge our business.
We wish to thank our friends and patrons for the very liberal
patronage which has made this possible, and to solicit a continuance
of same.
In the meantime do not forget that we are ready for Christmas
with a Large and Complete Stock of everything in our line.
With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and happy New Year to
all, I am
Yours for business,
SAM’L LONG.
NOTICE!
There will be a meeting of the Stock
holders of the Thurmont Bank,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1916.
between the hours of 1 p. m. end 3 p.m.,
for the purpose of electing Directors for
the ensuing year.
LESTER S. HI RELY,
dec 9 5t President.
NOTICE!
Citizens Savings Bank,
Thurm mt, Md. Dec. 8, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual
Meeting of the Holders of Weekly De
posits of the Citizens Savings Bank of
Thurmont, Md., will be held at its Bank
ing House,
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1916,
between the hours of Id a. m. and 2 p.
rn., for the purpose of electing a Board
of Fifteen Directors, to manage the af
fairs of the said bank for the year 1916.
STANLEY R. DAMUTH,
dec 9 5t Cashier.
INK IN THE
Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
OF CARROLL COUNTY.
The lowest rates of any Company do
ing business in this State.
NO PREMIUM NOTES
REQUIRED.
W. H. Cover, Agent.
feb 11 ly THURMONT, MD
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Citizens Savings Hank
GEO. W. STOCKSDALE
THURMONT, Ml).
Dealer In
Hardware, Groceries,
Cement, Plaster,
Wall Finish,
Galvanized Iron and
Felt Eoofings,
Feed, Seeds, Phosphate,
Wire Fencing,and Gates.
Prompt Attention Given
All Orders.
net I 14
NOTICE!
1 have moved my HARNESS
STOKE to the Second Floor of
MASONIC BUILDING
where 1 will he prepar ed to fur
nish my patrons and the public
generally with all
HORSE EQUIPMENT.
Repairing neatly and promptly
done. Also
SHOE REPAIRING
in all brandies. A full stork
of Rubber Heels on hand at all
times.
Respeetfnllv,
JOS. C. OEHNANO.
nov 26tf
ESTABLISHED 1874
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Tit CRMOaVT
MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS
All Work Executed With Tools
Driven 11\ ('ompressed Air.
Cutting Decidedly Better Than Those
I’sed hy Hand.
We gently remind our friends and pa
trons that we have in stock a desirable
Lot of .Monuments, Grave Stones
Etc., that we are selling at as low a price
as any reliable dealer in the State, and
on Liberal Terms. You will receive fair
and courteous treatment.
OUR REFERENCE:—Those with whom
we have been dealing for the past 37 years
Peter N. Hammaker.
SANFORD L. SHAFFER
Licensed Real Estate Agent and Broker
THURMONT, MD.
THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
FOII SALE.
Four Fne Building lots on Carroll St.
extended.
Several Modern Cottages in fine loca
tion.
Twenty Acre fine farm land on Grace
ham— Thurmont road
Several Large Building tots at “VVood
( side. ”
j Comfortable Home with acre ground
along State lt<> <i at edge of town.
Fifty acre farm on State Road one
mile from Thurmont.
Sixty acre farm almost in Creagers
town. Ail improvements.
One building lot on Altamont ave.
Seven Room Hu eon Walnut street
it bargain pric •
Small comfort iblehomeon East street
if bought at once.
Several Fruit, and Garden Farms in
fine condition.
Severable comfortable homes in Grace
ham.
Wanted At Once.
Small, but com f ortable home in good
condition, in or near town. Purchaser
will invest SI,OOO or $1,200 if suited.
Call on or w rite
Sanford L. Shaffer.
Phono No. 27 Lock Box 76
Thurmont, Maryland.