The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-02-03

Gas.-In our last issue we spoke of
the many advantages arising from the
use Of this means Of Illuminating over
the present. system Of lamps, aud we
were not aware that some Of our citi-
zens were then discussing the subject
Mr. John II. Yiugliug, has been solici.
ting subscriptions during the past week
and he reports that $500 have been
subscribed According to the charter
stock to the amount Of $4,000 must be
taken before the company can organize,
and VIC hope that the citizens Of the
town and also Of the country will speed
lis hand in their names. We believe
that Gas Stock in the cities is paying
from $50 to 200 per cent, at least there
is none of the stock ever offered for
sale, aud it it pays that much there it
certainly will be aproftable investment
here
Fatal Accideat.-Mr. William War.
denfelt was instantly killed on Monday
last by the falling Of tree. As far as
We are able to learn there was "chop.
ping match" at Mr.. Snabels, about two
miles below the Deer Park Chapel, aud
he iu company with ten or twelve others
was present. for the purpose Of partici-
pating in the fun Warning was given
that the tree was falling, but he was
too much absorbed in ehopping to hear
or supposing himself out Of reach of the
tree continued, when the tree fell, strik
ing him on the neck, breaking it. Mr..
W was about % years old aud single
man.
RoJJery.-The dwelling of Judge
Cockey, at Finksburg, was entered on
Saturday evening whilst the family were
at supper, and robbed of lady's valua.
BILE gold watch and chain. The thief
passed up stairs through and adjoining
room, broke open a trunk aud took the
watch and chain. The loss was not
discovered until Sunday morning, \
negro was supposed to be the guilty
party, a search was made aud the prop
erty was found on him In his hurry
to leave with the spoils he overlooked
some valuable jewelry and a small sum
of money.
Sale ot'd ToCa Lot.-Mr. Isaac E.
Pearson, Jr., has purchased OF Mr.. +.
ii. Bankard, lot, situated on Green
Street, fronting 60 feet with depth Of
1913 feet, for $3.50 We are pleased to
see that many persons are purchasing
lots on this street, as it is destined to
be the street Of the city for private
residences, in Il few years, aud we would
suggest that the buildings be set back
SO as to allow small space for flowers,
trees, ne, in front.
Spongers.-There are many persons
who either take no paper at ALL or else
take ole from distant city, and when
they wish to see what is transporting in
their own neighborhood they beg the
local paper from some citizen more lib
eral than themselves. Many men of
this kind are engaged in business, aud
frequently grumble because people do
not patronize "homc industry" when
they practice the very thing Of which
they complain.
Protraeted -Heetiags.-A correspond
tracted meeting has been in progress
there for some time aud that a large
number have made a profession of re.
ligion.
In the new Methodist Protestunt
Church, in this city a series of meeting,
"nd - r os" a' no'1 iOr neaLiy TWO weeks,
,bomso,yna =, ~ p''J ,.as nav, nav Ptesou'eu
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Public .Sales.-Thc TINA FIR nnhlish
ing personal pronerty snles i nav hero
and a large number NAV soon he lodi
~, ~ ~ oa' oO'uu'us, nose VINO desire
=. ',, naSo puI ,i OF iafm STOCK or
oa .sis' "l'' Nv wen 70 examine our
~ % '''0'-ie "'s e"'eiu''y
city last week commenced to bud
caused by the warm weather Of the past
IL III r. !, ~, 70 10 hos fe.nsnioer any
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