The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-07-03

A Tar 10 HowARD CouxrY. On Tuesday
we took ride through lower Carroll aud a
part Of Baltimore county into Howard. stop.
ping at Elloott City. A Teachers Institute
was in session at the Court House, and we
embraced the opportunity to mingle with the
instructors Of the youth Of Howard, with some
of whom We had formed previous acquain-
lance in this county, The exercises were ola
very interesting character, and were presided
over by DIR. Hardy, the Examiner, in the ab.
sence OF Professor Newell, who was expected
the next day. A number OF visitors were
present, among them Robert Henry, ESQ.
Examiner Of Hartford county, Professor New.
son, Examiner Of Carroll county, and Rev.
DIR. Shepherd, of Ellicott city. Addresses
were made by Messrs. Henry and Newson,
and an essay upon Teaching VS.. Keeping
school, BY Mr.. p. T. Hartman, one of the
teachers. The musical exercises, vocal and
instrumental, were Of high order Of merit
and were presided over by the Misses. Straw.
bridge, assisted by several ladies aud gentle
men. In the evening we accepted the kind
hospitality of DR.. Hardy, the gentlemanly
Examiner for Howard county, who resides
beyond GAINESVILLE, some twelve miles from
Ellieoti City, in the upper section of the
county. This region of Howard county seems
well improved. The wheat and the corn
fields gave ms ample evidence that the great
interests Of agriculture are receiving proper
attention from the enterprsing farmers of
Howard. The surface OF the country was
gracefully undulating, and we noticed many
commodious and substantial farm houses IN
our journey. Wednesday morning We turned
our faces homeward, leaving Howard county
at Sykesville, passing through that beautiful
region by the Patterson estate, on TO Free.
dom. Here, at the kind invitation of David
Prugh, Esq. one OF the Board of Public
School Commissioners for Carroll county, we
paused for several hours, for the refreshment
Of horse and man. After which, we resumed
our journey homeward, having enjoyed most
delightful trip to Howard, county. The wheat
crop in that county, is heavy one, and the
corn is much more advanced than it is in
Carroll. The farmers were busily engaged in
cutting wheat, and by the close of the week
the most of them will have finished.
MANCHESTER ITENs.--on Tuesday of last
week, while Mr.. George Garverick, residing
about seven miles east Of this place, was re-
turning home from town with his wife and
child in a buggy, the horse frightened and
started at full speed, and as they turned from
the county road into the lane leading to Mr.
Garyerick's house, the buggy upset and pitch.
ed the occupants ont. Mr.. G. and child es.
capped injury, but the side Of Mrs. Carver
ick's head struck against rail, silver pen.
etrated the flesh on the left temple, run in
several inches and broke off, Doctors Hoff.
meier and Shaifer were called and succeeded
in extracting the splinter, but not without
some difficulty, MS the wood was rotten and
had to be taken out in pieces, The horse ran
home without receiving any injury, but the
buggy was entirely demolished.
There was quite an excitement in the west
ern part of town last Thursday, the 2ith ult. /,
occasioned by report that Mr.. George
krantz's house was on fire. In very short
time quite a number Of citizens were on hand
to fight the destroying element, when some
men assembled to the top of the house and found
that the chimney was on fire and the roof had
just caught, which was soon extinguished By
free use of water. lift had not been for
the timely discovery, there doubtless would
have been great destruction Of property, as
the town is built very compacty in that local.
ity, and mostly of wooden buildings.
DIR. II. Z. Beltz and several other gentle.
men from town. were on fishing excursion
last Saturday, and we have been informed By
one OF the party, that they caught about four
bushels of fish and several large turtles.
We witnessed quite novel race on Main
street last Sunday evening As young man
from the country entered town at the west
end, he drove past seine cattle, among which
was calf that thought il would try its speed.
and set off at the top of its speed, keeping
even with the horse for some distance, hut
the young man not wishing to be beaten by
the calf applied the whip, and after running
about 400 yards, the calf fell in the rear
ERECTIox OF A MoSuMENT.--A neat monu.
ment has been erected over the remains of
Henry Lum, Inferred Mt the NJ. +. Graveyard
ct Smithburg. II will be remembered that this
young man was killed In November last while
being employed on the Western MARYLAND
Railroad, at bridge No. 80, near Shamber-
gers station. He was fireman on the engine
Of freight train No. q, and was running back
to the caboose, when he was struck by the
raiters and almost instantly killed. He was
sociable and friendly, and was quite popular
with his associates. As proper testimonial
Of their respect, the employees Of the road.
with assistance from others, raised funds sui,
hcient TO erect this beautiful monument. 1t
is about six feet in height and is quite neat in
design and execution. On one side of the
monument is the inscription: ''ln memory
of Jacob Henry, eldest son Of John +. and
Margaret II. Lum. Born June 9, 1858 died
November u, 1874, in the 2lst year of his
age.
Q, cease; dear parents, cease your weeping,
Above the spot where am sleeping
Ny time was short. and blessed be He
That called me to eternity.
On the other side of the monument is the
following inscription Erected by the EN-.
ployes Of the Western Maryland Railroad
Company, as tribute of respect to their de-
ceased friend
The WESTERN MARYLAND RAnRoAD.-The
Baltimore Sun of Tuesday says Under the
direction of the city commissioners of finance,
the committee, consisting of President Hood,
Vice President Rieman and +. q. Hipsley,
director, Of the Western Maryland railroad,
have commenced the purchase of the portion
Of the square bounded by Hillen, Exeter and
Front or French streets, on which TO erect a
new depot, and property on Buren, street for
an engine house and turn.tabe The titles
are examined and deeds made BY direction of
the city solicitor and the counsel for the rail-
road company. After the property is vacated
by the present occupants proposals will first
be asked for contracts to raze the buildings
now upon it, and then bids will be received
for the erection Of the new structures. The
business is progressing satisfactorily, and /,
has been settled beyond doubt that the whole
can be accomplished for the $500, 900 appro.
priated. Il is stated that the affairs OF the
Western Maryland road are encouraging 70
the friends Of that enterprise. Verbal state.
ment, it is understood, has been made that
the company finds itself in condition to be
able in the future to take care of the interest
upon 81, o00, 900 Of its 50, GOO, 600 Of principal
debt, .y
Ora NATIONAL HOIIDAY--SocIAi REuxioS
---BRILIIlSr lLLuNISArIoS-FIRE WoRKs, &c.
Monday viii be observed as our National
Holiday. The Banks will be closed but
business will not be generally suspended.
The public observance Of the day will be de-
ferred until the evening, when one Of the fin
est displays ever given in Westminster will
take place in the Court House Square, under
the auspices Of the Amphions. The grove
will be brilliantly illuminated, and there will
be grand display Of FIRE works each even.
ing; several Bands Of Music will be present
and the display will be kept up each evening
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