The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-05-11
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The Season. have had a few
warm days, several refreshing showers,
our farmers are nearly all done coru
planting, the oats presents remarkable
good appearance. Our citizens are all
busy, whitewashing and preparing for
the season, painters have got 20 work
freely, aud the town presents a bright
aud beautiful appearance.
Business Our merchants have re.
turned with their spring stock from
Baltimore, Philadelphia aud New York,
and are running off goods at low prices,
and the trade is very much encouraged.
improvements Il. Stoufier is
pulling down aud rebuilding his house,
besides making many other out door
repairs.
Nep Lodye-0n Wednesday night
G, Archon, S. b. Wolfe g. Provost, G
Fairbank; G. Scribe, j. W. Williams, of
the G, Conelaye OF Maryland of the
rider of Heptasophs or 5. W NJ, ar.
rived at Uniontown aud proceeded to
organize N. W. Conclave, No 10; after
the Institution the Conelave proceeded
to nomioation aud election Of officers
for the Semi annual term, as follows -
L. Archon, j. j Weaver, Jr; W
Chancellor, John L. Anders W. Pro
vost, WIN. IL. McCollum; Prelate, Geo
II. Routson r. Scribe, II 2. Englar /;
Financial Scribe, Geo w. Gilbert /;
Treas. J T. II. Davis; Insp. Gen. j.
W. Rumspert Herald, j. W. Sega
foose; Warder, John Routson; Senti
uel, X. j. Matthias. The Grand Archon
of the State then conferred the degree
Of Past Archou upon John s. Devilbiss,
Jr., and Geo. w Gilbert John S.
Deyilbiss, ST., was made Grand Ephor
of Carroll county.
PabAc Discussion The following
correspondence will fully explain itself /:
WEsrmSsIER, MAY iih, 1872.
A. II. NckRis, ESQ.,.
Dear Sir Not being satisfied with the
decision of the question, (Which is the Great
err, Physical or Mental Suffering 2" discussed
before the Christian Union, On Monday evening
last, hereby challenge you to a discussion OF
the same question at any time aud place that
may suit your convenience.
Respectfully, Your 0b't. Serv't.
TRSo. L. FRIToHEY.
WEsrniSsrER, MAY 7tb, 1879.
Dear Sir,-Your note Of this date Is received,
and in reply would state that will accept
the challenge aud will meet you at the Odd
Fellows Hall, on Friday evening, May l7thr to
discuss the question stated.
Very Respectfully, &C.,
A. II. NORRIS.
TGso. L. Friiehsy, EGG.
The discussion will take place at I !
o'clock. No charge Tor admission.
Tie Crops.-Wheat, oats and grass
are looking unfavorably. Many fields
of wheat, we understand, will not pro,
duce MS much as was seeded Cattle
are suffering for the want of grass, and
proyender is becoming scarce. Unless
there is seasouable weather soon there
will be an entire failure of all the crops
Hhea.-We took a ride through a
part Of Montgomery county, last week
aud found that the wheat crop was far
in advance OF the crop 10 this county
Judging of its appearance, as we passed
along the road, it seemed to be from
twelve to fourteen inches high.
Ndrrop Escape On w idnesday
last George Arbaugh, whilst engaged
10 tearing down stable at Mr.. D. Nit
tens, near this city, was struck on the
head by falling jOist, which made a
flesh wound about six inches in length
aud bruised his arm and shoulder
The Baltimore american strongly
urges upon the city Of Baltimore to
build the Waynesboro' Branch Rail,
road, aud thereby secure the heavy
trade of that section, instead OF allow
ing it TO go to Philadelphia.
Dust.--Can't something be daue IL
lay the intolerable dust in Westminster
S ummer visitors will give our town III,
go-by, unless this nuisance is aba,cl,
Ruetnaen Tana1o