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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

A tournament and trials Of speed will take
place at New Market, Baltimore county, on
The 2lst instant The charge to the Knights
will be made By Hon. S. Archer, and the cor.
onation address will be delivered by Hon. W..
8 Keecb
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

ORPHANS CouRr.-Adam Shower, Esq,
Chief Judge; Isaac c. Bale, and L. p. Sling.
luif, Esqrs., Associate Judges; DR.. Henry L.
Beltz, Register of Wills; George NJ. Parke,
Deputy Register.
Monday, June 29.-Melehour Harris and
Alexis 5. Harris, executors of Alexis Harris,
settled third account.
Josiah Englar, administrator of Abraham
L. Lynn, deceased, settled third and final &c.
count.
Charles I. Reifsnider was appointed and
bonded as administrator of Charles II. Berry,
deceased.
Joseph Hahn was appointed and bonded as
administrator Of John Hahn, deceased.
The last will and testament of Catharine
Hook, deceased, was exhibited and admitted
to probate.
Tuesday, June S0.--Edward C. Fowler was
appointed and bonded as guardian to Edward
W. Lockard.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

A new postoffice is established at Morgan,
Carroll county, Md. on the route from St,
Dennis to Point of Rocks, with George F..
Jones as postmaster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

The ScRANBLE.-Every boy in Carroll Co.
under II years of age win be present at the
scramble for 5000 pennies which takes place
at the Fair Grounds to-day. Great fun Is an.
ticipated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

The Methodists OF Frederick will hold u
camp meeting, about the middle of August,
in he'woods Of Jeremiah c. Crawmer, few
miles north Of that city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

MARROW EscAPEs.--A son Of Mr.. Thomas
B: Gisi, Of this city, eight or ten years old,
fell from a cherry tree, on Monday, iniurine
his face and hack, but was abont again next
day. On Wednesday, little son Of Rev. Mr..
Leech, Of this city, not two years old, fell from
the second story window to the ground, sns-
tanning no serious injury. He fell upon his
forehead, which was somewhat bruised. A
very remarkable escape
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04
Report of thc Condition

Of ne Union National Bank Of Westminster,
at Westminster, in he State Of Maryland,
dfhe close Of business, June 20, 1871.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

WESTERN MARYLAND CoILEeE.-The Balti-
more county Union, of ,Iane %, says :-0n
Thursday Of last week the seventh annual
commencement of the Western Maryland Col.
lege was held This institution is located ut
Westminster, upon a beautiful ridge that com
mands charming view Of some Of the most
picturesque country in the State. The edi6ce
is a stately looking brick building with pleas.
ant and appropriate surroundings. There are
thirteen professors and teachers employed in
the work Of instruction, and last year they
had total Of one hundred and thirty-oue
scholars, seventy males and sixty-one females.
There were sixteen graduates. They are FROM
various parts of the State and number from
other States than Maryland. At the conclu.
sion Of the exercises Rev. j. 4. Ward, Presi.
ident of the College, conferred the degrees Of
A. B. upon the graduates. Among the vis-
tors present from distance was Hon. George
Vickers, FIX United States Senator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

Frog hunting has become favorite pastime
among some Of our young sports. Weheard Of
two who recently spent an eveningin this man-
ner, and returned empty handed, but finally
captured toad on their arrival home, and
seemed proud of their success.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

NO. $50 EQUITY.
Ia the circui, coar. for Carroll County.
IN Equity.
Cyrus sehweigars, Trustee and Committee rs.
Rufus schweigar., Lanatic.
RDERED this both day Of June, A. d.
~. 1874, thatthe account of the Auditor iiled
IN this cause be finally ratified and confirmed.
unless cause to the contrary thereof DO shown
on or before the aOth day of July next pro-
vaed cory of this order he inserted for two
successive weeks before the last named day
~ some newspaper published 10 Carroll Co.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
July ~ FRANK +. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

TnR AxsuAl. LKyY.--On Monday last the
County Commissioners made the levy for the
present year, TO wit:-For county purposes
~ cents on the &l00 valuation; for the use Of
Public Schools y cents on the 500 valuation;
koisl 40 cents for county expenses and for
tho support Of the Public Schools The tax
this year y two cents higher than last year,
owing 70 the fact that tha former Commits.
sioners had contracted for bridges, which al
the time Of The levy last year had not beon
built, and also for two bridges contracted for
By the present Commissioners in connection
With Frederick county notwithstanding The
iareeamouns expended FOR roads and bridges,
Carroll county still retains her position as
having the lowest rate Of taxniion IN the State,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

CORPORATION NOTICE. THE
~ CITIZENS OF WESTMINSTER are
hereby notified to keep their promises free
from all manner Of Nuisance, aud see TO i
that no Distractions to Travel are PLACED
either IN the streets or alleys; and that no
Grass aud Weeds be allowed TO grow thereon.
By order MAYOR 4 CRY COUNCIL.
jy 4-St W. IL. RlrrARp, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

TAx,PAYERs, ATTENTION. The attention OF
taxpayers is called to the notice of Jabez A.
Bush, Esq. County Treasurer, in another col.
umn. Also to the Local Law, Chapter 5l2,
passed by the late Legislature, providing for
an abatement on taxes il paid at the specified
times
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

Re- DEDIcArIos.-Th members Of Kriders
Church, near this city, have thoroughly re-
modelled the inside Of the old church, furnish.
ed il with new furniture and carpet, had it
repainted, and propose to rededicate it to-
morrow, Sunday. The dedicatory exercises
will be conducted by Rev. John A. Ernest,
Pastor Of Grace Lutheran Church, and Rev.
W. Q. Cremer, Pastor Of ST. Panrs Reformed
Church, both Of this city. The services will
commence at 10 a. m. and cordial invitation
is extended to all TO be present We expect
to publish soon a full and complete history Of
this Church from the time il was founded in
1859, down to the present time IL will be
prepared by gentleman whose relatives were
members Of what was then known as "Benja.
minis Church, and who have transmitted lis
history from generation to generation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

The UylyDoRsEp BoyDs or TBE WEsTRuN
MARYLAND RAunOkD.-The Baltimore Sun
Of Thursday says meeting Of the commits
sioners Of finance OF this city was held ysster-
day morning At tho mayor Office, when Il was
resolved % pay the July interest on the unin-
dorsed bonds of ihe Western Maryland rail.
road and hold The coupons against the com
pany. This action Of The finance commission
ers Is based upon authority recently given by
portion ofihe sinking fund fortheloanssnd
tern Maryland rsilfoad N the upindorssd
bonds Of ihst company. fhase bonds repre-.
seniing mortgage having priority q that Of
the city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

RUxAwAYs. Friday morning of last
week as horse, with carriage belonging to Mr..
Sterling Gait, Of Taneytown, was being driven
through the College campus at Gettysburg by
one Of the DIR. Valentines sons, the horse
took fright and ran. He was stopped at the
gate, but not until he had thrown the boy
and his little sister out and completely de-
molished the vehicle.
A horse owned by Messrs. Thompson &
Robinson escaped from their hostler on Tues
day afternoon, and dashed down Main street,
at high rate Of speed. In attempting to turn,
the vehicle to which the horse was attached
struck tree. There was no damage done,
however, other than the breaking Of trace.
Mr.. b. Frank Grouse and Miss Maggie
Shriner, Of this city, while out buggy riding,
on Thursday evening, when near Avondale
Station, Western Maryland Railroad, met the
passenger train going east. The horse be-
came frightened and Mr.. Grouse jumped from
the buggy to hold him, though he succeeded
in getting away from Mr.. c. and ran against
q bank near by, upsetting the buggy, throw
ing Miss Shriner out, and tearing the top off
The horse continued to run few hundred
yards up the road, when he was caught, and
brought back. The parties fortunately escap-
ed without any serious injury.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

The cRoPs. Our farmers have secured one
Of the finest crops Of hay that has bpep raised
10 this county for number Of years, and II
was stored without having any rain on it.
Wheat harvest began generally on Monday,
and we learn that large yield is promised,
the heads being well filed. Oats, owing 10 a
lack Of rain, will be short. Corn promises
well, and Is growing rapidly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

Hon, John Il. Smith, of Westminster, pre-
sided at the fourth annual alumni dinner, at
Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, on Thurs
day Of last week, and made very appropri-
ate speech. The endowment project was re-
sumed, aud the sum Of 100 was added to
the sum heretofore raised.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

ADvAscED.--J NJ. Hood, President of the
Western Maryland Railroad, has advanced
Westminster from commission station, to
salaried one, and the change took place on
Wednesday last. Westminster and Haeers.
town are the only stations along the line Of
the road at which the Agents receive stated
salary. We congratulate Mr.. L. s. Stouffer,
the gentlemanly aud accommodating agent,
upon his advancement.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

PARKTos ASD MANCHESTER RAlLRoAD.--An
adjourned meeting Of the stockholders of this
company, met at Beckleysyille, Baltimore
county, on Saturday last, to receive a report
upon the condition Of the company from its
president and directors. The estimated en-
tire cost of road, as made by Mr.. Git, engi-
neer in chief, including earth work, rock work,
culvert masonry, bridge masonry and trestle
work, is $4,000. The company has ex-
pended in graduation $50, 1926. The amount
Of stock subscriptions prior to the organiza-
ton Of the company was Sl05, $50, of which
Ss1, 154.46 was paid in, leaving unsolicited
So, 695.54, out Of which the board estimate
S44, 734. 80 will be available. There has been
paid to contractors S57, 2i3.6O, and in addi-
hon 81, 40 for engineering and other ex-
penses. The entire indebtednessis S26, Ol6.-
80. The president of the company expressed
bis belief in their ability to complete the road,
and asked for a committee Of stockholders to
meet the officers of road, and examine It's
books and prove or disproye the report made.
The president also announced new stock sub.
seriptions TO the amount of $1,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

PAINFUL ACCIDENT On Thursday evening
last, Mr.. Henry Drexler placed his little son
upon young horse, to ride from the field in
which he had been working to the house for
supper. The horse cantered off pleasantly at
first, but becoming frightened at a ny.net
which he had on, started to run, and threw
the boy. 1t is thought that the boy in falling
frightened the horse still more, causing him to
kick, striking the boy as he fell with sharp
shoe, which cut cash about two inches long
to the skull bone. His father dressed the
wound and brought him promptly to DR.. J.
Howell Billingslea, who rendered the neces.
sary medical assistance
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

The Carroll County Agricultural Society
has received from the agent Of Weston, the
greatest living pedestrian, proposition for
the Society to exhibit him at the Fair next
fall. His terms are moderate, ~ as he pro.
poses to walk five miles, one.half mile back
wards, in one hour, for which he only asks
the modest sum Of $780,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

While at the Almshouse on Tuesday, we
took occasion TO go through the building,
and also walked over the farm. The building
was in excellent condition, and the garden in
a good state Of cultivation. The corn grow
ing finely, oats rather short, but improving
The Steward, Mr., John Tracey, with large
force Of hands, was at work in the wheatfield,
which gives promise Of a fine yield.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

Vocu. CoScKar "A Grand Vocal Concert
win be given nt Mechanics Hall, Finksbnrg,
Monday evening next, at o'clock, the pro.
ceeds for the benefit Of the Mcthodist Protes-
tant Sabbath SCHOOL, The Committee Of
Arrangements announce that rare talent will
be present on the occasion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

TnE TouRxAlEsT.--T The Grand Toarna.
mont and Trials Of Speed take place on the
grounds Of the Agricultural Society to-day.
The charge 70 the Knights will DO made BY
Hon. VIM. p. Maulsby, aud the coronation
address BY Hon. John E. Smith. We give
below the names Of the Knights who haseen-
tered to contend for The honor of browning
the Queen of Love and Beauty. and also for
valuable Silver Tea Set, sad Saddle and
Birdie.
PROGRAMME;
Chief Marshal George NJ prigh; Assistants sam.
uei Roop. Philip Babylon Charles lIibberd, Joseph
EnElAr, VIM. r Anthony J. h. BcfrctL leralds n.
Y. ShrivOr, Chas. v. NAntx. Judges Geo W Manfo,
Geo W Harris, Hanson I. Webb, L. A. J. famottc,
Joshua Sclhnan. ST.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

Ho1Tssr DAy oF THE SEAsox. Monday
last was the hottest day Of The season, tie
Thermometer ranging as high as ld1s 10 ex.
posed places, IN the shade, IN this city. Abput
4 =. p. We were visited by copious rain
which cooled the atmosphere and revived
yegetntion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

Sundry people hereabouts, not having the
fear of the law before their eyes, nor any well
defined ideas of the law of mean, and iutip,,
are in the habit of trespassing upon their
neighh0rs, and appropriating their fruit, veg.
etables, or whatever else excites their ooyet-
BUSINESS. Mr.. Joseph Stout, Of the Carroll
Nurseries, near this city, has been obliged 10
build lodge in the midst of his strawberry
patch, and surround the same with wire at.
tached to bell in the lodge, so that the
Waterman may be aroused in case Of trespass.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

HAeERsTowS IrEMs.-Henry S. Zeller, of
Washington county, has recently purchased
some thoroughbred Durham cattle from Ken.
tucky.
A hay field of John Walters, near Hagers.
town, was set on fire by locomotive Of the
Western Md. Railroad, on Monday, and it
was with the utmost difficulty that the fire
was kept from the building.
A deaf and dumb negro man was killed at
Hagerstown on Saturday last, on the Western
Railroad.
Several rabid dogs have been killed near
this place.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

DouBLE pPE CREEK lrEAs. Several farm
ers have rid themselves of the Colrado potato
bugs by turning their young chickens into the
fields were they are planted, and they have
ehectually destroyed the bugs.
A few days ago in company with others, |
had the pleasure TO breakfast with a newly
married party, the table linen Of the festive
board was made by the brides grandmother
in her maiden days, in the year 1891, being
SO years ago, and the table linen or cloth,
being made Of fax, as fine as our grandmoth.
ers in that age could and did spin, and is as
clean, bright and fresh looking as just from
the bleaching tub. The grandmother died
seven years ago aged D6 years.
A surgical operation was performed on
Wednesday last, by DIR. G. II. Diller, of this
place, assisted BY DIR. d. E. Stone, Of Mount
Pleasant, Frederick county, by cutting from
the lower lip Of Mr.. Abraham Trimmer a car.
cinomatous tumor Of considerable size. Mr..
Trimmer was put under the influence of chic.
reform and was unconscious Of the knife.
The operation was successfully performed,
and Mr.. Trimmer is doing well under the
treatment of DIR. Diller.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

Mr. F. E. Cootes Of Sandy Mount Hotel,
after loading into his wagon barrel of wills.
key at the warehouse of Mr.. Z. S. Stouffer.
drove across the pavement on Liberty street.
and forgetting the deep gutter just beyond it,
let his horse go in slow trot, aud the hind
wheels going down suddenly threw the barrel
ont of the wagon. The barrel was considers.
bly, broken at the chine and some of the slaves
broken on the side, which allowed the wills.
key to flow freely. Tubs, measures and a
barrel were procured, and after the loss of
several gallons it was transferred to a sound
barrel.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04

HANOVER IrgNs We take the fSllowine
from the Cilizen Of Thursday:
Mr.. Ezra Parr, formerly OF this place, was
murdered by farmer named Reenis, in Cass
county, Illinois, on. the llth Of June, with
whom he was working. Parr asked for a
settlement, as he wanted 10 20 South, and
Reems said be would pay him at night, and
borrowed the amount, sos, from his brother
Levi for that purpose. Reems and Parr went
TO the field to do some grabbing after dinner,
and that was the last seen Of Parr alive. This
was ON Thursday, and as Parr had not shown
himself, and Reems was also absent, search
was made, when portions Of the body of Parr
were found ON Sunday morning following Ia a
mutilated condition, the hands and wrists,
the feet and the lower half Of the legs, the
trunk Of the body having been devoured by
hogs. The father Of the murdered man re-
sides in Heidelburg township. Reems had
not been arrested at last accounts.
While Mr.. Geo. Horse, Of this place, was
driving horse and buggy along the McSher.
rystown road, short distance from town, on
Thursday Of last week, his horse became
frightened at train of ears on the Gettysburg
railroad. The frightened animal ran at a
rapid speed, upsetting the buggy and throwing
Mr.. House violently to the ground, injaring
him severely.
Mr.. Samuel Sneeringer, of Conewago town
ship, Adams county, met with painful acct
dent on Saturday evening last, while engaged
in Strengthening a steer. He was badly cut in
the left wrist causing serious and painful in.
jury.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-04
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-02-25
Go East u;n ST. L.nnis.

Now that Texas has direct rail communi-
cation with the whole country, travellers
should remember that the pioneer lines OF
the West afford the best and only routes
through the Indian Nation to 81. Louis and
all principal cities in the Northern, Eastern
and Middle States, Passengers from Calves
ton, Houston, Austin, Waco, Bryan, Dallas,
Marshall, Jefferson and all other cities and
towns on the Houston aud Texas railway, and
its connecting rail and stage lines, are offered
the choice of two all rail routes to ST, Louis.
At Denison, Texas, connection Is made with
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway, and
at Niuita, in the Nation, a junction Is formed
with the Atlantic and Pacific railroad, by
which all passengers are carried through
Southwest Missouri direct to st. Louis with
out change of cars. Or, If the passenger So
desires he can, when purchasing his through
ticket, arrange To continue his journey
through Ninita TO St. Louis, by way OF Seda-
lin and the Missouri Pacific railroad. Both
of these roads being under one management,
equal facilities are offered IN the matter Of
palatial sleeping ears, elegant day coaches,
quick time and superior accommodations OF
every kind. The trains Of these companies
arrive IL ST. Louis in ample time to make
connection Wit, all roads leading out of tho
city. Particular information with maps,
time tables, etc, can be had ut the various
Through Ticket offices IN Texas, or by adj
dressing L.. a. Ford, General Passenger Agent,
81. Louis, Mo. l9wtf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-02-25
LAY ON McDUEE!
Deputy sheriff Floyd, However, Lays II
little Oa McpuGE.

Mr.. Byron McOulf--how full of
poetry and Shakespeare is that name I!
-fro2e to u watch good weather to
rree1e to anythlngN and Deputy Sher
n Floyd, armed with Il warrant and
another thing, went out to McDutfs
cottage yesterday, after McDuH. On
approaching theaioresaid villa, the ob.
ject of Fioyd's passion was seen on
| the outside, IN an animated dialogue
witha friend, and Observing Floyps
| approach it at once occurred to him
that that watch speculation had large
slice to do with Deputy Sheriff Floyds
presence in the sacred boundary of his
{ Mr.. Byron McDutl's) neighhorhood
So impellcd 10y this reelection, and a
noblc pair of No. ll's, the watch-iul
Byron McD. sought to beautifully
steal away. Floyd Instantly sug-
5ested that health for McDuff laid
IN his ut once finishing that motion,
md arriving at Il period. But Byron
Med. saw this Lot, and deftly ''pushed
nut" at which Floyd deity pulled out
lnd sllvered away ut the fleeing Me-
Ouh, at the same time going for him
IN his trusty grey. ''Stopn yelled
Floyd, on coming IN along side of the
low sh0rt-breathed Med. Med IS only
answer was II thrust Of the head of
Sloyd's horse one sidea and an attempt to
raise dust again. This kind of scenery
was getting old for Floyd, ana passing
5he butt of his ''shot tower in fine.
-o0th comb fashion through the playful
Byron McD.'s locks, an infant cascade
lf blood sang Of the tomb and the
cemetery as it Gifted out" of Byron
NcD.'s information box and sadly
made n scarlet pathway adown his
Aingly forehead This acted as light
ning settler, and Mr.. Byron McDuG
pacilicly took up his line of march for
The sherili's Office, from which he was
conducted 10 pass his hours hereafter
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