davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

SHIpkEN DIsEAsE.--we are iu.
ip.ormed that there is disease pre-
yailing extcnsirly among the chick ems
ora number Of our citizens which in
almost every iasthnee proves fatal
MIS-. Y Erbmap, residing on Baltimore
street. has recpntly lost number Of
tiue chickens by the disease, and wc
hear Of numerous others ia various
parts OF the town who have also los,
some valuable fowls by the same disease
r-Hanoser { Pa) Spectator!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

NO. oGl EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John E. Shoemaker ct. ais. vs.. Araminta
N. Shoemaker ct. ais.
ORDERED this 9th day of August,
" 1860, that the audit filed in this cause,
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 2sth day Of. August, instant, provided
copy Of this order be published for two sue.
cessive weeks. before the last named day,
in some newspaper published in Carroll
county,
JNo. B. BOYLE, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
augustl2-2t Jyo. d. BOYLE, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
In the Orphans Court for Carroll Co.
AUGUST TERN, 1869.

AUGUST TERN, 1869.
eo Estate of; Of (ON application til is
deceased. day of August 1869 that
the sale of the Real Estate Of George Lippy
late of Carroll County, deceased, made BY
j. Henry Hoppe Executor of the last Win
and Testament of said deceased, and this
day reported to this Court by the said Elk.
ecutor be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause be shown TO the contrary, on or be.
fore the LIST Monday, 9th day OF September,
next: provided a copy of this Order be in.
serted for three successive weeks in some
newspaper printed and published in Carroll
county, before the said LIST Monday, 9th day
Of September, next. The Executor reports
the sale of all that part of the real estate
devised by said Testator to Sarah McCue,
for life, consisting of parcel of land with
the Improvements, containing 81 acres, 2
roods and 80 perches of land, more or less,
situated on the Littlestown Turnpike in
Carroll county, sold at public sale, since
her death, for the sum of two thousand
eighthundred and sixty dollars, Isl, 500 90. ]
True copy-Test:
JOS. NJ. PARKE,
augl2'3t Register.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
DIVIDEND.

FARMEns AND MEcnAsIcs' NATIONAL. \
BANK OF WEsrmSsrER.
Westminster, July rs, 1860.
vvlIIS Bank has declared dividend OF s
il per cent. for the last half year payable
on or after the 10th Of August next.
JACOB REESE,
aug. i2-it. Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

TnE SIAMEs TwISs.--Chang and Eng
Bunker, the Siamese Twins, returned from
Europe in the City of Antwerp, which ar
rived on Sunday at New York. They deny
that they left America for the purpose Of
being separated, and say that the rumor to
that effect was merely sensation OF Bar.
NUNS. The link which binds them seems
to have shrunken Of late, and they are more
closely joined than before. They say that
they are now determined to settle down for
the remainder Of their lives in Mount Airy,
North Carolina, their old home, in which
they spent thirty years rs Southern planters.
In the evening Mr.. Ncwall, father of Gen.
Grant, Jr., and Miss Jennett Swan, fair
young sister Of the celebrated giantess, called
upon the twins. who were highly delighted
to see them. Messrs. Bunker inquired after
the physical condition of their old friend,
the petite General, and were informed that
he was in excellent health and spirits, and
would pay them visit ON the following
morning. Chang and Eng Bunker are now
over SO years Of age. Chang has a family
of nine and Eng of eighty T. Tribune
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
NOTICE.

YSIiE Board of Directors Of the Carroll
II County Asricultural Society request
that all parties who have subscribed to the
Stock Of the Society, 10 pay the same as
promptly as possible 70 Richard Manning.
Treasurer. The grounds are rapidly ap-
preaching completion, and il h. essential
that all Stock subscribed for and remaining
unpaid 70 be paid once, TO enableth Board
10 liqnidain all Claims against The Society.
BY order Of tho Board,
WM. A. McKEILIP,
aug 5-1m Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

IN Me District Court Of the United
States, for The District Of Maryland,
In tic matter Of John Shafcr, Bank.
rlpf, IN Bankruptcy.
ORDERED this 2i,h day Of July, 1860, that
" the petition Of Charles b. Roberts, AssIr-
nee, to sell certain Real Estate Of said Bank.
rupt, free and discharged Of various liens
thereon, and to pay of said liens from The
assets Of said Bankrupes estate, stand for hear
copy Of this order be published twice in the
Westminster Adeocaie, ten days before said
s0th of August.
WILLIAM F. GILES, Judge.
True copy,--Test:
JAMES w. CHEW,
aug l2-2t Clerk nf District Court.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

TNTHE DISTRICT COURT THEUgITED
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARY
LAND-IN THE MATTER OF JOEL X. Boil
LlNGER, BANKRUPT-IN BANKRUPTCY.
Thisis to give notice, That petition has been
presented 10 the Court, this sth day Of April,
lsGo, by Joel X. Bollinger, of the county OF
Carroll, State of Maryland and District alore-
said, bankrupt, praying that he may be de-
creed TO have afuli discharge from all his debts,
proyablc under the Bankrupt Act, and upon
reading said petition q u 3 -
II Is ordered by the Court, That hearing be
had upon the same, on the 1st day OF September,
1869, before the Court, In the city of Baltimore,
in said District, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, aud that
notice thereof be published in the Democratic
Advocate, Westminster, and the Balfipsors Ga
seise, newspapers printed in said District, once
a week for three weeks before that day and
that all creditors who have proved their debts,
and ether persons in interest, may appear al
said time and place, and show cause, II any
they have, why tho prayer Of said Petition
should not be granted
JAMES w. CHEW,
Clark Of District Court for said District
aug. 5,--3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
v alu a Bile + arm
AT PRIVATE SALE.


THIS beautiful Farm of I34 ACRES,
IL lies in Frederick county, Maryland, 8
miles south Of Union Bridge, beautiful
village and business place on the Western
Maryland Railroad. The improvements
consist Of substantial BRICK HOUSE,
with commodious rooms =
large Bank Barn, Wagon <sA-h
House, Smoke House, Wood
House, Blacksmith Shop, and
all buildings that are required on good
farm. There is also good Tenant House
on the property. The soil is well adapted
for all farming purposes and produces well.
There are about IS Acres heavily Timbered
with white-oak, blackjack and hickory. A
view Of this property viii reveal TO any one
the great advantages this farm has over most
Others. Any further description Of this fine
tract is deemed entirely Unnecessary.
Terms easy. For further information
apply to D. ". buckingham, Warfeldsburg,
Carroll county, Md, or Joseph Mckinstry,
McKinstry's Mills, Carroll county, Nd.
July S,-3m
Frederick Union copy 2m., and York
lPa.,) Gasette COPY At, and send bills 70
this Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

More heavy and disastrous rains are
reported in Kansas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
TR L S TEE S SALE
v a lu a BILE Farm

10y virtue of a Deed of Trust, from Levi
I'D Woods, to the undersigned, will sell
at Public Sale, to the highest bidder, at
Smelser's Mill, on
Saturday, The 2sth day Of august, 1869,
at 2 o'clock, p. NJ, a Tract of Land containing
40 ACRES and l ROOD, more or less.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
u MON
Agricultural Works
Westminster Nd.

WIN. Fl. HARLAN a Cor
TAKE this method to acknowledge theit
kind regards to generous public for the
very liberal support they have received, Il:
has far exceeded their expectations. They
now assure the public generally, thut. with
enlarged facilities for doing all kinds Of
work generally done In the best Foundry
and Machine Shops in the whole county,
they are ready to furnish every article IN ther
line-such in part, as - ~
THRESHERS, u s7rsiol
HORSE POWERS,
SPRING TOOTH WHEEL HORSE
RAKES, PLOUGHS of all kinds and
variety, Including the 0hnstead Patcnt
Revolving Land Side PIongh,| Corn Shell.
lers, and Agricultural Implements generally,
at prices as moderate as nny other establizlf-
ment can afford TO furnish the same, gnafan.a
tceing at all times all machinery inanufac-
tured by us.
Having just completed new and very
extensive Foundry, we are now ready 10
supply CASTINGS Of all kinds, Of superior
quality and finish at short na3ica.
by prompt attention 70 business, and
determination to maintain the standing and
credit Of our manufaciory, we hope To- merif
and receive continuation Of the pubks
fayor heretofore so generously given.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

or less. The Improvements consist Of a
good Two Story FRAME
DWELLING, 90 SO feet, AEN-A
in good repair, and contain,
ing seven convenient rooms,
together with basement and cellar stabling
&c. well Of excellent water Mt the door
with pump. The lot is under high state Of
cultivation, and has on il quite a variety of
choice fruit. This property being located
at a central point, and the Dwelling having
attached thereto an addition suitable for
an office or shop, render II very desirable
for the pursuance Of any mechanical branch
of business.
The above described property will he
offered at Private Sale until SATURDAY,
THE 2lst DAY OF AUGUST, 1869, and II
not disposed Of by that time, il win be sold
at Public Sale, to the highest bidder.
Sale to commence at o'clock.
Terms moderate and made known on day
Of sale.
For further particulars apply to John E.
Wagner, residing on the premises.
Possession given Oh the first OF October,
1869, JOHN L. WAGNER,
July22-ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

The SPECIAL attention of purchasers is
called to our large stock Of General Mer.
chandisc. We constantly aim to accommo-
date the people in what they want, and at
the very lowest market rates.
Goods delivered within the city limits.
july 10, L. X. GERNAND.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19
PRIVATE SALE.

TUvlIE subscriber intending to move west,
l. will offer at Private Sale, his House
and Lot, situated at McKinstry's Mills,
Carroll county, Md. The Lot contains
about ONE ACRE OF GROUND, more
or less. The Improvements consist Of a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

also on tne premises good Orchard oil
Apple and other fruit trees. Water conve-
nient to the House and Barn.
This properly is in New Windsor Dis.
trict, one mile from New Windsor, one
fourth of mile from Smelser's Mill, and
three miles from Uniontown, and adjoins
the lands of William Smelser, Peter Otto
and others, and is now in the occupancy of
James Lantz.
The desirable location of the above prop.
erty, convenient to Railroads, Mills, Schools
and Churches, and the superior condition
OF the soil, commend it highly to any person
desiring cheap and comfortable home.
Terms Of Sdle.-0ne half cash balance
in nine months, to be secured by the notes
of the purchaser or purchasers, with ap.
proved security bearing interes. from the
day of sale.
CHAS. I. REIFSNIDER,
aug l2,--ts Trustee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-08-19

The improvements consist Of comfortable
TWO STORY LOG R-R
DWELLING HOUSE, @a!!Hk
with basement Bank Barn, va iiiB
Hog House, Corn House, &c, So
oil nf ,,tlinh L., ..o..I ....-.... -
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
To Owners of Horses and Cattle

Tobias Derby Condition Powder. are war
rnntcd superior TO any others, or no pay, for the
cure Of DistemVrr Worms, liotts, Coughs, lido-
Bound, Colds, 80, Ia Horses and Colds, Coughs,
Loss of MIX. Black Tongue. Horn Distemper,
sc, in Cattle. These Powders" have formerly
been put up by simpson l. Tobias, son Of DR..
Tobias, and since hIs death the demand has been
So great that DR. Tobias has continued TO manu-
inoture them. They are perfectly safe ana inno-
cent no need of stopping the WORKING Of your
animals. They increase the appetite, give u fine
coat, cleanse the stomach and urinary organs,
and increase the milk " COWS. Try them, and
You will never hr without them. Col. Philu 2
Bush, of the Jerome Park Race Course" Ford
ham. n. s., would not use thcm until be- was told
of what they we're composed, since which time
ho Is never without them. lie has over twenty
running horses iu his charge, and for tho last
three wears has used no other medicine for them.
Sold Ig Druggists and SturrkcrpCrs throughout
tho lutod states. Price % ccuts Per box. De-
pot, 10 Park Place, New York.
jaulBdwIm.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16

THIS delicious preparation, made from the
L root Of the American Aloe, (sgHvW, is the
iayorte and almost universal beverage Of the
inhabitants of the mountains of Peru, Mexico,
and Lower California, where TIE plant grows in
wild luIurianoe. Their physicians constantly
recommend Il Rs RstlmulSnt, and diufetic, IN all
diseases where such a remedy is indicated. One
# the proprietors, in travelling through Mexico
aad Lower CHifornis, several years ago, had
Confded to him by Spanish Padre, the recipe
for its preparation. They now offer it 10 the
public with the hope that it's high reputation as
a remedy on the Pacific coast, will be infinitely
enhanced by its success upon the Atlantic It's
undoubtcd efficacy in gravel, Eout, chronic rhoui
matism, incpient drorsy, fStuoncc collie pains;
in distractions in the bladder, kidneys, and uri-
nary organs in dyspepsia, and genera debility,
and in exhausted vital energy-is unrivalcd .-
1t is considered by the MeNicans to be an abso-
Lutte specific for fcuIvy.
An eminent writer says of it; "And really a
patient owes some thanks to doctor who re
stores him with Nectar, smooth and 'nd fragrant,
instead Of rAsping his throat and dAyinE his
whole interior with the bitters sucked by sour
tempered roots from yiHenish soils" 81 sos bot
tie six for $3.50 Homeopathic Pharmacy 40
sale. Open evenings.
BROWN KOLLOCK.
1902 Ridge Avenue.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
w WALTHAM
CHI { S |.
TO Buyers OF Watches Everywhere.

The greater part Of the jewellers Of the United
! States keep WaItham Watches and cordially re-
commend them to their customers, notW ithstani.
ing the fact that less profit is made on these
watches than on any others generally sold by the
trade. The reason Of this i., that the roputH.
tlou Of the Waltham Watch renders it an easy
sale, AMI the result is that, although the dealer
does not make as much money on each indiyi-
dual watch as hemRy on the sale of other watch
es, he IS still the gamer through larger and live
lier sales. There are some, however, among the
trade, who do not give the WalthAm Watch that
hearty support whiohn deserves. This portion
portion Of tho trade fancy there Is more money
to bo mado by dealing lI watches about which
the public are ignorant, and in which there Is
less competition, and arc content to make an
occasional sale Of such watches at large profit.
II is this class Of dealers who, when askeiabout
Waltham Watches. use that kind Of language
which leafs the customer finally to buy Just such
a watch asis the most profitable for the dealer
to sell
OF the Information Of persons about to buy n
watch; and who may DO uuiavorably affected by
the representations Of those unfriendly to our
wa oLcs, We call attention TO the following sug-
gesuons:
Since the manufacturo Of watches was initia'
tod at walthum, the company have and sold
about 400, 900 watches. In every town and
village Of the country some wearor Of a Wal
than Watch may he found Let the party about
to buy ask this owner Of An American Watch
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
No. 5.-Advertisement.
70 g:IsS

The Stars and Planets reveal your destiny =
YOUR DEI[TIN What is it,
idod or Eyi-RiCh or Poor Exalted or Dehased
Ire you to rise to EmlnenCc, Honor, Wealth aud
tOwcr' Or are you TO sink into OhsCurty and
bliyOu, and be forever unknown What are your
lture prospects in lfo> TO BE, or NOT TO
)E That il the all-absorbng question. Nh" win
olive it, DIR. RAPHAEL can s0.v" IT, Al VINO
r. I'm trouble all who have bctu unfortunate al
sho have been srduced by false promises and
ecci 20 To him TO get advice and satisfaction. He
as the secret of winning the affections Of the
opposite sex. If Ladies' who have suffered from
displaced confidence, consult him before they get
naripd he VIII restore their bloom, freshness, aud
igor Of youth. and enable them to enter marricc
ife with confidence of health and happiness.
he likeness Of your future husband or wife He
an fJretcll the result Of all business transactions
nd spnruutionS. Men who were unsucCessiul IL
heir business men who worked hard, and Whe
truggIed against adversely and misfortune all lhcl
iyp- and found the more they tried tn get l0lWaIf
n the world the more things went against them
hesc men consulted him, followed his advice, auc
ere nOw rich, happy, and successful in all their IN
ler;akngs lie can tell the afflicted the cause 2
heir disease and suffering. His PREVENTIVE
tgaust having children is inn ocent saFc, ana sure
tg- Consultation hours from ~ A. NJ. " J. VI.
tairs Consultation fee Two Dollars, Interview.
OnldcntIaL
Persons Mt q distance may communicate conf
deuraly by letter, if they enclose Two Dollar,
tor "a consultation fee. Send four cent stamps
frhl- Book entitled Guide to Health and Long
L.te, Winning the Affections Of the opposite sex,
and Important Hint to Business Men address
all letters az follows Dr. Raphael, Post Once
BuN No. 0S5S. Chicago, III
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
n CARD.

\ CLERGYMAN, whtlc residing in South
= Amcr'ea ns IL missionary, discovered a safe
aud simple remedy for the cure of Nervous
Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases of the Urinary
and Seminal Organs and the whole train of dis
oriershrought on by bnnclul and vicious habits.
Great numbers have been ,arrl ly this noble
remedy. Prompted by % desire 20 benefit the az
Hctcd and unfortunate, will send the recipe for
preparing and using this medicine, in sealed
envelope, 70 any one who needs it free of charge.
Address JOSEPH r. lNMAN,
Station u, Bible House,
jan2flw3m. New York CITY.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
FAR SIZE,

7 OFFER for sale ny place, on the bluff, about
l. u miles from the centre of Rock Island, a
little beyond the Black Hawk Nursery. There
is ~ a"rcs Of good ground, covered with fruit Of
all kinds; good brick bouse, and all the oonye-
nienoes Of comfortable home. For further in-
formation inqSire Ct the undersigned, at the Coal
Valley Flour Store, on the levee, in Rock Island,
oot2SdWtf. CHARLES SCHAFFER,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
EXTRA CHARGES.
DRAWN

Payments made quarterly, in advance. School
Books furnished at current prices. Hours Of at
tendance from a. IN. until 3 D. IN. Recess FROM
- to 1890. No student is allowed to leave the
recreation grounds during the time Of recess
In case oflate attendance, or absence from school
a note Of excuse is required from the Parent or
Guardian.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
SO PnR CENT. RnDUCT1oN.

Notice to Merchants, Bankers, Brokers, Pub
lishcrs, stauoucrs, Printers, Companies, haw-
yers, Architects, Schools. ClerRymeu:
Circulars, Prices Current, Letters, Quotations,
Catalogues Music, or any documents or draw
ings may be obtained at the following eNtranrd-
mary cheap prices 100 copies, iuc sim les Of any
document Or drawing s.. 500 copies, So 1000
copies, s., &c; 100000 copies, Si50 or, 30 per
cent Of the above prices may be- saved by using
Mauroe's Patent Autographio Printing Press,
for olhoes publishers, stationers printers schools
companies, sc. Price, $50 A young boy can
strike of 100 copies, letter size, per hour Of any
document drawing, music, with the greatest ia-
cility. MNurice's patent statos rights are sold
nt moderate prices Public experiments each
Saturday.
n. b. All kinds Of Lithographio Work are
done with the greatest care at the lowest rates.
Maurices Patent AuthUgraphic and Lltho-
graphic Printing, Writing and Engraving Es-
tabhshment, 10 North William Street, New
York. dec2ld3tawly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
Cristadoro's IIair Preaervative.

CrIstadoro guarantees that biz Hair Proserva-
tive shall succeed where every other preparation
has fullod in keeping clean the hair, thiokening
il, CLOSING it, preserving its color, iuchnng it to
curl, and restoring 1t to that health aud vigor
which arc the elements # its beauty.
Sold by Druggists, md applied by all Hair
Drc.scrs Mnuumctury NO. rs Maiden Lnua
Principal Depot No. 8 Actor House.
iuulGdw ln.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
Hemorrhoids, or Piles.
THRoAT AND LUNGS.

CANCERS.--Thcy have had an extensive prac-
tice and wonderful success in the treatment Of
Cancers, which they cure without eating them out
or using the Knife. Let those who have TumOrs
and swsllings, or a red spot lose no time in hay-
ing it attended to, as timely treatment may save
cathcm from the horrors suffering and death Of
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
JOE PRINTING.
SPECIAL NoTTCHs.
BRIDE AND RRIDEGROOM.

Essays for Young Men on the interostingre rela-
tion Of Bridegroom to Bride, in the institution
Of Marriage Guido to matrimonial felicity
and true happiness Sent by mail in sealed let
ter envelopes FREQ Of chs'ge. Address Howard
Association, Box p, Philadelphia, Ia.
ian20dw3m.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-02-16
LIFE, HEALTH AND SrRENGTm


LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH
TO all who use IL aud follow my directions. II
never fails 20 remove Nervous Debility, L. pot
eucy Or want Of Power, and all weakness arising
from oNcc.scs Or Iudisoretion, resulting "a l1ss
u memory, unpleasant dream, weak nerves,
headache, nervous trembling, general lassitudc,
dimness Of vision, flushing Of the skin, which,
II neglected, will surely lead on 10 Insanity or
Consumption. When the system is once affected
It will not recover without help. Il must be in.
vigorated and strengthened u enable the suffer-
Cr to fuldll the duties of life.
This medicine has heou tested for many ycRrs,
and il is warranted certain cure no matter
how bad the case may be. Hundreds Of certif-
Gates can bp shown. PRICE one dollar per bot
tie, or stI bottles for five d.lIuEs.
Sold by all Druggists
IL YOU cannot rrocuro il send statement Of
your case and enclose the money TO Bryan & Co..
GO Cedar Street New York, and il Will be- sent
you. On rccoiTtof Five nulhrs, a bottle nearly
equal o. seven small ones wi Je sent to any OK
press office in the United States, charges paid.
Private circulars sent On application. Enclose
stamp. docS Id2tawGwly.