The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

ORPHANS COURT. Adam Shower, ESQ,
chiefJudge Isaac G. Bale and L. p. Slinklulf,
Esqrs., Associate Judges Joseph NJ. Parke,
Register of Wills; George NJ Parke, Deputy
Register.
Monday, October s7tA, sss.--Letters Of
administration on the estate Of c. Albert
Spradau, deceased, granted 70 George Shaiier,
Of Baltimore City.
The will Of Noah Myers, deceased, was
admitted to probate and letters testamentary
granted to Jesse Fleagle, as acting Executor
--Sevilla Myers, Executrix, also appointed
having renowned
The win Of Patrick o'Brien. deceased, was
admitted to probate.
Tuesday, October 2Sth.--I.etters testament
tary were granted TO DR.. Samuel Swore, the
Executor appointed by the will Of P. D Brien,
deceased, and orders were passed for him 20
sell the real estate ard to notify the creditors
Of said deceased
NJ. Silvernagle, ]. A. Humbert and Eman-
uel Yeiser, executors Of Daniel Yeiser, report.
ed sales Of part Of deceased's real estate
first order Of ratification passed.
Petition Of Smith Barr, guardian 10 John
Il. MeAlister, Of Adams county, Pennsylya-
MIA, and exhibits filed and order passed
thereon for the executor Of James McAlister
to pay over wards share Of estate TO said
foreign guardian.
Alex. MeAister and Andrew Mckinney ex-
ecutors Of James McAlister, settled their
second and final account.
Petition of Mary A. McKinstry and Mar
garet Bennett, residuary legatees Of Sarah
Matthias, deceased, appointing Samuel McKin-
stry and Benjamin w. Bennett, their respec-
tive husband, under power in said win to
receive their respective shares from the exc
,,f oaeA dnoaaen1 nrdar nf ~
passed thereon, and bonds Of said appointees
filed and approved.
John ID. Clemson and Samuel Mekinstry,
executors Of Sarah Matthias, deceased, settled
their first and final account Of the estate Of
said deceased
KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs PARADI.-The parade
and banquet of Manchester Lodge, No. rs,
X, Of p came of on the 2Sd ultimo, and was
well attended by the members Of said lodge.
Charity Lodge, No. SO, located in Westmin.
ster, was represented by the Grand Guide, ].
w. Perkins, Esq. The procession was formed
at precisely O'Clock, in frontof the Odd Eel
lows Hall, and marched through the town,
headed by the Manchester Cornet Band, Prof
L. A. Ganter, leader The Knights deserve
great credit for their gentlemanly department
while in procession, and were much admired
by lookers-on. After marching through the
! town, the procession repaired to the Reformed
Church, which was wen filed with ladies and
gentlemen from the town and vicinity. The
exercises were opened with singing by the
choir, and prayer by Rev. g. Sill, after which
able addresses, touching the principles Of the
order, were delivered BY V.G.C., J.J. Ward,
G.R.C.S., James Whitehouse, and G. B., Col.
S. $. Mills. In the evening the members,
accompanied bytheir ladies aud visiting breth-
rem, partook Of banquet at the Franklin
House. The table was well furnished with all
the delicacies of the season, oysters in every
style, and did credit to the proprietor of the
! Franklin House. Afterwards all returned to
the hall, where the evening was spent in a
social manner. Col Mills entertained the
party for some time with several choice selec-
tons, and his natural wit and good humor
made him q great favorite during the evening.
The Vice Grand Chancellor and Grand Re-
cording Scribe enjoyed themselves exceedingly
in the company Of the fair ladies Of Manches-
ter, and the Grand Guide, who is noted for
his pleasant manners and social feelings, was
everywhere in the midst of the throng. The
exercises were kept up until alate hour, when
all returned to their homes well pleased with
the happy evening spent with the Knights of
Manchester.
RELIGIOUS INTELIIGEScE- Holy Com.
munion will be administered at Krider's
Church, on Sabbath morning next at 10 O elk
by Rev. VIC. Cremer, pastor Of the Reformed
congregation. Preparatory services on Sat
urday afternoon, at . O'Clock.
Centenary N. y. Church. Sunday, No
yember I'd, preaching by the pastor, Rev. G.
Herbert Richardson, ut l0l o'clock, sermon
and administration of the Lords Supper
subject of sermon, The Cross Of Christ. At
ternoon o'clock, monthly meeting of Straw.
bridge Juvenile Missionary Society, exercises
consisting of recitations, dialogues, music,
&c. Evening u o'clock, lecture and concert
the Creative Days, &C. All are invited.
Thomas Chapei.-Rey. J. W. Brown, of
Baltimore, will preach at Thomas Chapel on
next Sabbath, November ID, at 10i A. NJ,
and i'm
A protracted meeting was commenced in
the NJ. p. Church, of this city, Rev. VIM. S.
Hammond, pastor, on Sunday evening last.
A revival is in progress in the Bethel of the
Church of God, near Carrollton, and consid-
cradle interest is manifested.
A revival is also in progress in Pleasant
Grove Nj. Z. Church, near Sandy Mount.
On Saturday last, Rev. Jno. A. Earnest,
pastor of Westminster Charge of the Evan.
gelical Lutheran Church, received by confr.
nation twelve persons into membership in
krider's Church, near this city.
SUDDEN DENISE OF ONE OF our MOST RE-
SPECIFIED CITIZENS. --Suddeuly, of paralysis Of
the heart, about one o'clock, A. NJ, October
p, DR.. Nathan Browne, of this county, in
the 10th year Of his age,
DIR. Browne was native Of Queen Anne
county, in this State, but came to Carroll at
an early period and engaged in the practice
of his profession, which became very extern
siye, earning for himselfa widespread popu-
larity. Though very decided in his political
sentiments, and possessing great personal pop
ularity, he preferred the walks Of private life,
and never entered into the political contests
Of his time, until 1867, when he was elected
to the Senate of Maryland on the Democratic
Conservative ticket, and represented Carroll
county in that body. DIR. Browne was uni
versally beloved, and leaves behind him a
large circle of relatives ahd friends profoundly
Borrowing over his sudden and unexpected
demise.
MARYLAND PRIsosERs' AID ASSOCIATIONS.
We are indebted to G.. S. Griffith, ESQ. Pres
ident Of this association, for copy of the
fourth annual report for the year ending s1st
of March last. The matter Of this report con-
tains abundant interest for those who are in.
terested in moral reform and political and So
cial economy. Mr.. Griffith visited our county
jail, this week, and proposes to visit our
Almshouse, in few days, to note the moral
and physical condition Of the inmates, &c.
NATIONAL GAYS BAxD.-The National
Grays Band, Of this city, having bought the
handsome band wagon which formerly belong.
ed to the Carroll Band, are ready for engage.
ments at Sunday School festivals, pic mics, or
other public demonstrations Carroll county
is noted for the number Of its excellent bands
Of music, all of which ought to be encouraged
by our citizens.