The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-11

D0URtR PRS cRERK irsMs. Tho dwelling
house Of Mr.. Hezekiah Fox, . miles north
east Of town, was struck BY lightning during
the thunder storm which passed over this part
Of the county ON last Saturday evening, a
number Of window Lights were broken, the
wood work Of the gable the house is Of stone)
was shattered, as was also some Of the mould
ings around the window frames Several Of
the inmates were severely stunned, but none
seriously hurt.
About two O'Clock p. m. on Tuesday last,
the roof Of the dwelling house Of Mr.. Samuel
ID. Whitmore, half mile west Of here, was
discovered to be on FIRE. Mr.. Whitmore was
Engaged in rcking wheat for Mr.. J. NJ. Cover,
on the Double Pipe Creek farm, half mile
distant, and Mrs. Whilmore, being afflicted for
some time, and being convalecent, had gone
to a neighbor's house few rods distant, and
the children had gone cherrying, SO there were
none present, and by the time the neighbors
could come to the assistance, theroofhad fallen
in, and the house burned down withits contents,
leaving the family without bed or clothing but
what they had on. This falls heavily on
Mr.. Whitmores family, and while the commu-
nifty sympathizes with them, il is to be hoped
there will be liberal disposition, as there
was no insurance ON the property, aud Mr..
WIS. only way OF subsistence is by manual la
Dor. Cause Of the FIRE is unknown.
There has been no rain IN the vicinity Of
Walkersyille, Frederick county, to wet the
dust since June Sd, and vegetation seems
I literally dried up; the grass on the road side
is as completely killed as IL strong brine had
been poured on il. Corn there is short and
wilted, potatoes likewise; the wheat crop in
the county is however an unusually heavy one,
Judging from the number OF shocks.
Hot and dry weather, mercury up in the
niueties. Farmers nearly oil done hauling in
their wheat crop, some few put the steamers
in the field and threshed out at once.
Minor LocALs.-A locust tree in the yard
of Mr.. VIM. Mitten, this city, was struck BY
lightning, and several limbs torn from it. The
family were considerably shocked by the CON
cussion.
The trains from Baltimore, over the West
ern Maryland Railroad, on Friday of last
week, were crowded almost to suifocntion.
Many persons were compelled to stand as far
as Westminster. Our city was full of visitors
| who came TO spend the Fourth and Sunday
Notwithstanding the great number Of people
| in town on Saturday last, and the fast driving
through the streets, We are happy to state no
accidents took place.
The Emmit;sburg Silver Cornet Band hon
ored orr city with visit on the Fourth, and
while driving to the Fair Grounds disconrsed
some of their choicest pieces. Their neat
uniform and handsome band wagon were the
subject of very favorable comment.
PARIS School House, in the ninth election
district, will be dedicated on the 4th Of Au.
gust. Several addresses will be delivered,
and It is expected that Prof Newell, the State
Superintendent will be present The public
are invited to attend
On Sunday night last some miscreaut cut
the rope from Mr.. 4. X. Gernnnd's awning,
in front of his store, aud carried il off,
4 small band of Gypsies passed through
this place on Tuesday.
Cherries and Raspberrics are very plenty in
our market.