The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-05-11
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

great risk we have run from entire de-
struction by FIRE, many residences and
business places being built of wood,
which, ii once on fire, from the
great scarcity Of water, no human force
could stay. A second Chicago would
be the result. Since early last Fall the
drought has continued up to the present
time; wells, cisterns and springs have
failed, and Westminster is without wa.
ter. The labor of housekeepers has
been greatly increased by the clouds of
dust which are raised by the slightest
breeze or passing vehicle; the great dam.
age 10 furniture aud carpets, but sboveall
to health. II is utterly impossible to
inhale the vast quantities Of dust that
We do, without injury 70 the lungs
Westminster has become a well known
Summer Resort, our hotels and board.
ing houses we're filled last year
Suppose each visitor spent an average
of $50 during the season, our business
men are that much better off; even if
they did not, the money paid for board
is not boarded, but is circulated through
the market.men stores aud servants.
II We desire strangers to visit our city
We must offer Inducements equal to
other places, aud supply Of pure water
and freedom from dust are two great
desideratums. We expect to meet with
opposition from men who are willing to
live aud die in the same rut 10 which
their grandiathers did; but if these
gentlemen happen to be the possessors
of town lots they do not hesitate to ask
an Improved price for them, aud hold
forth as eloquently as any others on the
advantages Of the location, the proxim-
ity to Baltimore, and the rapid strides
that Westminster is making in advance
ofany Of our sister towns 10 the adjoining
counties, perfectly willing to reap the
advantages Of the progressive spirit Of
others, yet not willing to lend helping
hand entirely ignoring the fact that
what is beneficial to one is in large
measure felt BY all We hope the City
Council will at least make some arrange
ment for watering the streets this sea.
son. It has heretofore been done by
private enterprise, but men tire of doing
good, especially if their efforts are not
seconded by the whole community.
an Eoeaiag ISociable.-A goodly
number Of our citizens were present at
an excellent repast, served up at the
Westminster Hotel, in Wheeler's usual
style, on Monday evening last. A pless-
AIT company, good cheer, aud social
amenity, contributed to the general en-.
joyment. From the table the company
adjourned to the parlor, where an i'm.
promptu organization took place, Col.
Longwell in the Chair, and Mr.. Sea
brook, Secretary; when vote of thanks
was rendered to Mr.. j, Il. Weatherby,
of the firm Of j. Weatherby & Sons,
Bait, TO whom the company we're 10
debted for the entertainment, and to
Mr.. Wheeler, for the very handsome
manner in which it had been served.
Mr.. Weatherby then exhibited the model
Of an apparatus for heating buildings
by steam, of the utility, economy and
cGnyeneuce of which several gentlemen
gave testimony, it having been submit.
ted TO practical test, in Baltimore, at
the Widows Home and other public
buildings. II was conceded that heat
from steam was far preferable to that
from furnaces, more safe, economical
and healthy.
Hoods HM-McComas & Bro. are
doing large business at this place,
amounting to over 800, 900 per annum.
The grist mill has five run ofburrs and can
turn out sixty barrels of -four per day; it
also grinds corn, buckwheat, and
other grain. 1t has an improved turbine
wheel, aud also au over-shot wheel, aud
these drive saw aud plaster mill in
addition to the grist mill. The building
is las feet long, four stories high, and
is fitted up with all the modern appli.
ances Of an improved mill A store aud
post office are kept 10 the same building
and in addition to the business of the
neighborhooi, the passing Of eighty
trains per day, on the Baltimore and
Ohio Rail Road, presents altogether
busy scene in the vicinity of the mill
Maroon Escape from Deah.-Mr.
George Stouch, who is employed in the
shops Of Messrs. Wagner & Matthews,
made narrow escape from death, on
Monday. He was engaged in using
circular saw, which was in rapid motion,
and in STOPPING down his head came in
contact with the saw, producing
wound on the scalp several inches in
length. Fortunately the bone was not
cut through. DR.. Butler dressed the
wound. Mr.. Stouch has been very IN
fortunate, as it is only short time
since he had his hand severely cut by
similar tool.
Death Of Mrs Baiiloia.-The friends
of Rev. @. w. Baldwin, former Pastor
of the NJ. L. Church 10 this city, were
panied on Saturday by the announce.
ment of the death of his wife, Il is
only short time since they left here
for Hereford, Baltimore county, aud
she was seemingly 10 good health.
Mrs. Baldwin died at the residence OF
her father, Lambert N. Hopkins, Esq
in Baltimore, on, Friday. Mr.. Bald.
via has the deepest sympathy of his
late congregation and friends ia this
city ia his sad bereavement.
Cat Mr.. Henry Warmers of this
city, was cut 10 the thigh, on Thurday
Of last week, with an axe. His son,
A. NJ. Warner was driving a stake, aud
Mr.. Warner was standing 10 front of