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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10
LOCAL AFFArRs,

NESTING OF THE ScHooL Botkp. AT the
meeting Of the School Board, on Monday last,
four members, Messrs. Reese, zollick0fIer,
Herring and -Prugh, were present As few
propositions were presented, little business Of
general interest was transacted.
The matter ofthe rent Of Central Hall
school house, was referred 70 the President,
with Instructions to settle satisfactorily.
Mr.. Prugh was authorized 10 arrange equi-
tably and settle any just demands that may be
presented to him from the 9th Election dis
trict.
On the application Of one Of the trustees Of
Morgan's Run school, permission was given
that any respectable religious denomination
may, until further orders, hold public worship
in the Inorganic Run, or Mount Zion school
house in the 4th Election district, provided
that tho trustees Of said school concur, and
are Individually and collectively held respon-
sible for all damage thar may be done to the
school property BY thus opening the house for
public worship.
On motion, Messrs. Prugh and ZollickoHler
were appointed committee to submit to the
County Commissioners a demand for the sum
of $4,000, to be paid to the Treasurer Of the
Board on or before the 10Th day Of this month
TO enable the Treasurer to pay the public
school teachers for their Spring term services.
The committee, having discharged the duty,
returned and made favorable report,
A proposition to provide suitable blanks
whereon the teachers are 10 be required to
make full reports, from time to time, Of all
the school property, books, stationery, &c.
received and on hand, rendering full state
ment, accounting for losses, DC, was post.
poned to a future meeting.
On motion, it was ordered that, in eonse.
quence Of deficiency Of funds, the Board
can make no appropriation for Summer
term, but that teachers holding certificates,
may have the use of the sehool-honses and the
school property in their hands, embracing
books, stationery, &c, TO enable them to con.
tinue their schools BY subscription, provided
that they make regular school reports to the
office, at the end Of the term, as heretofore,
showing.h book-fees and subscriptions re.
ceived, which fees and collections they may
retain as compensation for their services and
for their care Of the school property.
On motion, il was ordered that the Secre
tary respectfully request the Chairman Of the
committee appointed to build the new Central
Hall school house, to confer at his earliest
convenience with the President of the School
Board, informing him of the present condition
Of affairs in relation to said building-wlsat
funds have been realized, what steps have
been taken to secure means, and what action
by this Board, il any be. necessary, should b.
taken 10 forward the work, which must be
completed, having the rooms all ready fol
use, before the LIST of September next.
The Board adjourned, to meet on Monday,
the 10th day of this month, by which time the
teachers reports for the Spring term, embrac
J ing report of all the school property, books
stationery, &c, must be submitted to the
Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

cLEnK's OylcE From The ist instant, nm
to Wednesday last, there ware received At he
oihce Of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court for
this county, thlsty-fse mortgages and twenty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

The WESTERN MARYLAND RAlLRoAp-Hs
use Of the Baltimore and Rotomac Tunnel
The contract between the Northern Central
and the Baltimore and Potomac Railroads on
the one hand, and the Western MARYLAND Rail.
road on the other, in relation to the mutual
agreement TO use the Baltimore and Potomac
tunnel, has not as yet been signed, being vet
unprepared. Ii is. however, known that the
rates agreed upon are considerably lower than
those heretofore charged by the two com
panies. The original charges of the Balii.
more aud Potomac for allowing the Western
Maryland Railroad to carry freight and mas.
sengers through the tunnel were thirty,fye
cents for each passenger, and six cents per
ton for freight. As thirty-fve cents was
charged for through as well rs local passen.
gers, the officials ofthe Western Maryland con.
tended that it would be ruinous TO do business
IN that way. So they ceased TO use the tun.
mel, and applied to the Legislature for relief.
An act was passed by the General Assemble
granting to the Western Maryland the right to
transport passengers through the tunnel by
paying TO the Baltimore and Potomac six
cents for each passenger and six cents per
ton. The last named company determined
not to allow the Western Maryland the right
TO avail itself OF the tunnel at that rate. The
Western Maryland did not take advantage of
the act OF Assembly, and showed no dispose
ton to use il. The necessity OF a short route
to Canton was apparent to the company, aad
after several conferences between Governor
Bowie, President OF the Baltimore and Poto.
mac Railroad, and Mr.. Hood, the President
of the Western Maryland, a schedule Of rates
agreeable to both parties has been establish.
ed. The present rates are not as high as
those originally agreed upon, but they are
somewhat larger than those established by
the Legislature. There are two different rates
for passengers, those for local passengers
being much lower than for through passengers.
II is stated that the Western MARYLAND al iirst
contemplated the construction Of q road, SO as
TO have direct communication from Canton
to Fulton Street Depot, but after the cost had
been calculated, it was decided best TO make
amlcabe arrangements with the Baltimore
and Potomac and the Northern Central. By
its connections the Western MARYLAND Rail.
road is said to have extraordinary facilities
for transporting grain and other commodities
Of Western Maryland to this market. .At
Canton II can use Gardner's Elevator, rs the
Northern Central has done for many wears.
there being excellent means for the storage
and unloading Of grain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

HouugsvIlLE ITEMS --0nr farmers are very
busy, preparing their ground for corn and
oats. A large quantity Of limestone was burn.
cd during the winter, and is now being hauled
out and spread.
Mr.. William Richards, whilst engaged in
mailing rails on Friday Of last week, made
miss lick, and split his foot from the toes
20 the instep, severing the artery, which bled
half gallon, 10 consequence Of which he was
much Frustrated. Dir. Wells rendered surgi.
cal cid, and he is now doing well.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

PaocgkDixas aF CorxrY COMMISSIONERS.
April session. Ordered that the rates of
wages allowed to Road Supervisors for the
year 1875, be and the same 4 hereby declared
to 10 IS follows, viz
Ahcbodiod male lahorers with tools. per day ei2o
Wagon with good horses and driver, perday. 40
Carl with good horses and driver, per day, 80
Cart with good horse and driver, per day. 2OO
Plough with good horses and driver, perdny, 400
Ordered that upon the petition Of John J.
Abbott and others, and recommended by J.
II. Smith, that an annual pension Of Sl2 be
allowed to Caiharine Hildebrand.
Ordered that the sum Of Sil.o5 be refund
cd TO Caroline Shriyer, as taxes improperly
paid on account Of Augustus Shriver, deed.
Ordered that Benz. jackson, collector OF
district No. 8, be allowed the sum Of $l372,
as additional insolvencies, improper assess
ments, &c. for State and county purposes for
the year 1872, also that he be allowed the
sum Of S9S7S as insolvencies, &c. for the
year 1878 for State and county purposes.
Ordered that the following named persons
be and they are hereby appointed as collectors
Of State and county taxes for the year 1875,
viz district No. !, Edward Spalding; No.
2, J. Hamilton Singer; No. 8, Daniel Myers;
No. 4, Jesse Long; No o. Freedom Gardner;
No. 9, Joseph Wsimer; No. I, George p, Al
baugh; No. 3, William H. Armacosi; No. Q,
Henry s. Davis; No. 10, Jacob Sharretts;
No. II, d. W. Snader.
Ordered that John W. Murray be author.
lied TO proceed to visit the fording ON road
No. 90, called Black Rock road, where It
crosses Gunpowder Falls, and ascertain If the
public convenience requires bridge, and It
so, to contract for the building OF the same.
Ordered that an annual pension of $40 be
allowed to Henry Six, and be 1t further or.
dered that Mary Six, his wife, be allowed an
annual pension Of $40.
Ordered that the report Of the Examiners
in road case No, 97, be ratified and confirmed,
Ordered also that the county pay all the ex.
penses incurred by the said Examiners in To-
eating said road, and that the petitioners pay
the expenses for opening the same.
Ordered that Mrs. Mary Tracey, Stewardess,
be allowed the sum Of $40 for her services at
the Almshouse for one year, ending March
LIST, 1875.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

FiSKsBrRe IrENs.- -AIl nature is beginning
to feel the enliyening influence of the mild
April days. The grain fields are rapidly
changing color, and variegating the otherwise
dull landscape. In the valleys we meet the
few early Towering plants, indigenous to our
climate. Among the earliest Of these is the
Trailing Arbutus, which is already pushing
up between the brown leaves, and preparing
10 open its blossoms-sweet and sure omens
of spring.
Mr.. Silas Gardner, for two years past the
proprietor of the Enksburg hotel, made sale
Of portion of his furniture on the s0th ult
The articles sold brought moderate prices.
The following day Mr.. Gardner moved on the
Deer Park road, about FIVE miles from this
place. Mr.. George Wickert took possession
Of the hotel on the LIST instant.
The Mount Zion Sabbath School held its
annual election for officers on Sunday, the
4th instant The following gentlemen were
chosen superintendent, Lewis A. J. La.
NOTE Secretary, George Armacost: Libra.
rian, Alfred Williams.
The citizens Of this neighborhood met at
Mechanics Hall on the afternoon Of Mon
day, the 9th instant, for the purpose of
organizing q Farmers Grange After the
necessary prehminaries, an election of off.
GERS took place, which resulted as follows -
Worthy Master, Lewis A. j.. Lamotte; Over.
seer, Lewis Ii. Cole Secretary, Stephen
Stocksdale Treasurer, Abraham Lester
Lecturer, Thomas G. Brown Doorkeepers,
Daniel Frazier, David Shipley and George
Frazier Lady Stewart, Mrs. Florence Ship
ley Assistant Lady Stewart, Mrs. Alice
Lamotte Ceres, Miss Noretta Frazier; Flo.
ra, Miss Kate Lester.
Several cases Of erysipelas have occurred
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

The coaecft on Wednesday evening va,
but sparsesy attended ] the endeavor to please,
however, was not abaied, the rendering OF
mental, eliciting hearty applause.
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

MANCHESTER IrEns.--The annual election
for borough officers, which took Mace on Sal.
urday, the Sd instant, resulted IN the election
Of John Carl, Mayor, and Messrs. H. IL. Mn
senhimer, Henry Reagle, Simon Grammer.
Edw. Oursler and David Shultz, Cauncilmen,
Daniel and Jacob Lodge No, 20, /. o. OF.
contemplate celebrating the 18th anniversary
Of Odd Fellowship, on Monday, 2dth instant.
The committee OF arrangements have decided
that the order shall march through the prin-
cipal streets Of the town, headed by the Man.
chester Silver Cornet band; after which thew
will proceed TO one of the churches, where AZ,
address suitable 10 the occasion will be de-
livered. Several sister Lodges have been in.
vlted 70 participate, and a good turnout is
Messrs. J. N. Dehoff and Frank era ner
are erecting building on York street, where
they intend carrying on eabinetmaking, and
keeping furniture store.
UsIos MUS IrEss On Wednesday morn.
ing Of this week, Nc. John Frock, an aged
gentleman, residing about two miles south Of
this place, had his leg broken nenr the hip hy
the kick off horse. DIR. ID. s. Coonan gave the
be rather unfortunate With horses about two
years ago be was thrown from . horse ard
had his shoulder dislocafed.
Rev. Mr.. Lake, pastor Of the Lutheran con
gregntion at Silver Ran, win have preaching
in the church at that place every evening next
week. On Sunday following he will admins
ter the Sacrament ofthe Lords Supper.
The fine weather Of the present week has
created quite a busile among the farmers, -
some have already commenced sowing their
oats.
SALE or Baxk Srock.-4Wm. A. Cunning.
ham, on Saturday last sold 80 sharea Of the
capital stock Of the First National Bank, OF
tbs city. to Jobn II. Miller for $4,000 cash.
Being premium o. Ss3-3aa- Par valne Of
he stock 500 per share.
Abraham Cassell and Peter Engel execu
lors Of David Casscll, deceased, sold on Sat
ifday lest, near Richardson Station, 81 shares
" The Union National Bank of this city, ct
20, 10 and s26. 20 per shsFe rprvaiue 80.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

fong CorSrY, Pa. lrgns. psw bank
has been opened in York, called DE Farmers
National Bank. President, Y. Il. Reeseyi
Cashier, j. v. Giesoy.
Real Estate Is 20 per cent below the prices
OF 1870, and farming does not pay par cent.
Raising grain for sale does not pay, aud many
farmers are feeding stock instead.
Owing TO the want Of work, laboripg men
are leaving Shrewsbury and vicinity in large
numbers.
Michael Noel, aged "a years, was killed
under peculiar circumstances, he was riding
on horse back, TO see his son, about week
ago, and on the way his horse tripped and
threw him of, the horse tore onc.of his shoes
loose aud there was one nail sticking out
which the horse in stepping thrust into Mr..
Noels head, tearing cash in the scalp, from
which wound he died.
J. c. Hammond, Of Stewart town, during
the past winter killed 9ii crows, for which he
received $75.52.
Phillip A. Small, senior member Of the frm
Of p. A. 4 s. Small, Of York, died on Satnr-
day morning, aged 10. He was for GO years
leading merchant and miller in that city.
We take the following items from the Han.
over Citizen and Spectator
Vim. Albright, aged 81 years, 3 months aud
~ days, died on Sunday last, He was born
in Hanover, aud spent the greater portion Of
his life in his native town
Wild pigeons are very numerous in this VI.
cinity. 40 dead crows were found suspended
TO trees in Mannheim township.
Chicken cholera is prevailing to great ex
tent, and large numbers are dsiug from it.
Rev. Father Joseph Enders, the Superior
at Conowago Chapel, has been quite i'll for
several weeks past and unable to attend to his
pastoral duties.
About O'Clock on Saturday morning last
large two.and.a.half story frame building,
belong 10 Mr.. Bentzel, on the line Of the
Bachman Valley Railroad, in Mannheim town.
ship, occupied as carpenter shop and dwell
ling by the owner, was discovered to be on
fire. and in a short time was totally destroyed,
together with nearly all its contents The
shop contained an amount Of work in various
stages of finish, lumber, tools, &c, nearly all
of which was consumed. The greater part Of
the furniture, clothing, &c, in the dwelling,
shared the same fate. The origin Of the fire
is not known. The loss is heavy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

PUBLIC SCHOOL EsrERTAISHESr.-Alt Although
on the morning of the oath of March stern
winter once more carpeted hi and dale. with
his immaculate fakes, causing consider able
heart gatherings among the pupils Of school
No. 2, eighth election district, who Anticipated
gala evening. But as every cloud has
q silver lining the vernal rays of the " God
Of Day." burst through the dark, portentous
clouds, and filed the dispirited with hope.
Finally all was arranged: the tent, by way
Of enlarging the sehool-house, was pitched,
and the signal given for the exercises to begin.
Dialogues, original addresses, tableaux.
vocal and instrumental music, completed the
programme. All passed off so pleasantly
that the midnight hour approached ere the
least one in the house manifested that the
windows of the soul required repose. The
house was crowded, as may be supposed from
the rareness Of events Of this sort in the little
village of Snydersburg. One feature particu.
larry merited comment, and that was the excel
lent department that was maintained during
the entire evening. The String Band con.
tribu,ed greatly to the enlivening of the oc-
easien. After the closing address the audi.
ence called for song or address from the
Instructresses, to which Miss Diah Miller.
Principal of the school, Miss Jennie Buck.
ingham, Assistant, aided by the Preceptress
Of an adjacent school, and one Of the musi.
clans, responded by singing fayorite song,
" Sweeping through the Gates" arranged as
a quartette, which was loudly applauded. As
the crowd were dispensing but one expression
was audible, and that requesting repetition,
which may be realized in q Few days.
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PAvAPsco ITEMs.--The farmers Of our Vi.
einity are busily engaged with their spring
work. Sowing oats, and plowiug for other
spring crops, seem to be the order of the day
with them, and gardening is the chief enter.
PRISE Of the housewife and mafron, at this
time.
The discussion which was to have taken
place at Sandy Mount school-hoase, on the
Sd instant, wasn't any, few persons met
and q great many more didn't meet. and
therefore il fzzied out
Religious services were held on last Satur.
day night and during Sabbath at the :. Union
Bethel Church. near this place, by that de-
nomination Of Bapiists known as the "Church
OF God, and on last Sabbath eight persons
were baptized by immersion, IN the Patapsco
Falls, 10 the presence Of q very large crowd
Of persons. Rev. Mr.. Collins performed the
sacred rite in manner that impressed those
present with solemnity.
About sunset on Sunday evening the mo.
notony Of onr quiet village was broken by dis
cordant and irregular Sounds, which we soon
discovered TO proceed from very large Aook
Of wild geese which were vending their way
70 some western country, about which The
leader Of the gang, judging from bis advanced
position and his frequent and encouraging
calls, seemed to know more about than shall
now undertake % tell you.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

Nav cARs.--Wa are informed that IN few
days the Frederick and Pennsylvania Line
Railroad, will be furnished with new passen.
ger ccaches by the Pennsylvania Central Rail
road Company, who have already on the track
the huge Engine No. sS6, Of wliiek Mr.. james
Lilly, the engineer, is 50 proud. He can well
be proud oft, as II is good s'horse, and
James knows how to handle it, ittfesfoscn
Ksrs.
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The Baltimore County Union says Car
roll claims to have beaten Baltimore county
IN raising corn and big hogs, and now she
wants to tackle our spoilers. See challenge
IN these columns. Go up there, boys. and
show them how easily the thing can be done.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

ExHnirlos. The Colored Public School.
Of this city, under charge Of Miss @. III. How.
ard, will give an exhibition, at Odd Fellows'
Hall, on the 18th instant, The exercises will
consist Of singing, recitations, declamations,
Dialogues iableaax, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

The Young Mems Christian Association com.
pleted their organization on Monday evening
last 81 their meeting IN Carroll Hall, by the
election fl.ouisI.. Billingslea, Treasurer, vice
Il. Grammer, declined. They have secured an
upper room" in ,he Orndorf Building, at
an annual rental OF $50. The committee APP
pointed TO take the matter into consideration,
reported that Il would require about $3.50 70
rent, carpet, paper, and furnish the hall with
chairs, settees, tables, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-04-10

Win GERsE. -0n Sunday evening last nm
immense flock Of wild geese passed over this
city, going norihward The Aock was "a
large that gentleman was induced to count
them, they were flying low and very slow, and
he counted over two hundred.
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TouRSAMExT AND TRlAfs or SPRgD. "A
tournament and trials Of speed, under The
auspices OF the Carroll Comfy Agricultural
Society, viii be held onshe Fair Grounds, on
the l7th Of May. The prizes are a handsome
gold hunting case watch to the one who sue
ceeds IN taking tho ring the greatest number
Of times, and TO the second silver hunting.
ease watch. 10 the trials Of speed purse Of
500 is offered; s75 10 the first and S25 10
the second-ope to all. The second trial
viii be for purse Of $780, Ss5 TO the iirst
and SIS 70 The second. JAS. A. c. Bond,
Esq. viii deliver the charge to the knights,
and the coronation address will be made by
A, II. Robertson, Esq. Tbe dsy's entertain.
ment will conclude with grand ball at Odd
Fellows Hall, in the evening W
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Rgai. EsrATe SALES. james Kuhns. as
trustee, sold on the sist ul,imo, house and
lot IN Taneytown, To Adam Clarke for s5gI.
Perry ;, Buckingham has sold his farm,
near Bird Hill, containing 1s4a acres, to Mr.
kananif, Of Baltimore, for $4,000 cash. ).
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A SaAsH Ur.--On Wednesday afternoon
The cup case in the barber shop Of John tierke
fell over, making almost complete wreck az
the shaving cups. A little boy, who was hay,
ing his hair cut at the time, narrowly escaped
being caught BY the case.
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