The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-05-20


that several of our farmers had their corn
fields seriously damaged by the rain, among
whom are Messrs. Farqnhar, near town, who
will be compelled to entirely replant
The storm was very severe in portions OF
Baltimore county. In the Tenth district and
upper portions Of the Eighth, it is stated, it
was particularly severe. Forest and fruit
trees were Frustrated and denuded Of their
branches, fences swept away and barns car
ried from their foundations. Fortunately the
crops were not sufficiently advanced to be
materially injured.
On Friday Of last week hail fell at Glen
Morris and Reisterstown, causing much loss
to orchards.
UNION Mills ITEMs.-0n Friday of last
week we were visited by hail storm, most
of the hail was about the size of hazel. nut,
though have been informed that some were
nearly an inch in diameter Fruit and gard.
en- vegetables we're slightly damaged,
Grasshoppers are beginning to make their
appearance. 1t is said that on the farm OF
Mr.. John Steward, about one and half miles
east of this place, thousands, though in very
diminutive state, may be seen.
The potato bugs are waging terrible and
most destructive war upon the young potato
plant; no sooner does germ raise its head
to the surface than it is attacked by some ten
or twelve Of its inveterate foe. II is feared
that the potato will be exterminated, in this
vicinity at least.
Mr.. Leander Matthias, residing about one
mile east Of this place, raised on Tuesday
last large frame barn 40x62 feet.
Mr.. John Myers, Of this place, is making
preparations to burn several kilns of brick
during the summer. The sheds are nearly
completed and he will commence moulding
at an early day.
A chicken was Matched by hen belonging
to John Burgoon, with two bills and three
perfectly developed eyes, it had succeeded in
breaking the shell in several places, but was
unable to make its exit therefrom. When
first discovered it was alive, but upon remov.
ing the shell several hours afterward it was
dead.
Mr.. Ezra j. Yingling while employed on
the farm Of Mr.. j. W. Earhart, last week,
discovered two large black snakes in a hollow
fence rail, they were promptly dispatched and
found to measure four and five feet in length.
MELRosE ITENs.-A heavy storm passed
over this place on the 10th instant uprooting
many trees which had stood the blasts for
long years. Mr.. John Kroh's barn was un.
rooted. On Friday, 18th instant, we had n
heavy hail storm, the ground was white with
it, and the hail was as large as hazel nuts.
Fortunately very little damage was done.
On Monday evening last we had severe gale,
and the lumber in the yard of Lippy 4 Rohr.
baugh was scattered in all directions; the fall
of rain was very heavy, all the gardens were
ma ar II 4
fences, trees, and outbuildings were blown
down. Mr.. X. Sehaher had IA apple trees in
one orchard broken off and number in
another
Our village was handsomely decorated in
honor of the opening of the Centennial Exhi-
bition, on the 10th instant. The engine on
the railroad was beautifully dressed with flags
of all nations.
The sale of the personal property of John
kroh, deceased, took place on Saturday, and
barrel; shoats, weighing from so TO 80 pounds,
at $50 per pair; amount Of sale about $1,000
Later reports state that the storm of Mon.
day night was about one mile in width, its
course being from northwest to south east,
and caused great destruction of fences, trees.
outhouses, &c.
CIRcur CouRT.--M Monday. No. 1871 trials. |
John H. and Albert Locke VS.. VIM. Stultz,
which has been on trial for the last few days
was concluded on Monday evening by the
Jury returning verdict of S40O
Iuesddy.-No. 10 criminals. State VS..
James Sellman, alias Carpenter, colored, in
dicted for assault and battery on James Dor
sey, eolored; Henning for State, Settle and |
Grouse for defence. Tried before jury, and
verdict of guilty. Not yet sentenced.
No. 1879, trials David Utz VS.. Francis II. |
Orendorff, administrator; Baumgartner, Smith
4 McKellip for plaintiff, Maulsby and Roberts
for defendant. Tried before jury, and still
on trial.
Evening Session. No. Equity. Elias
Brothers VS.. Daniel Frazier and wife; Ref
snder for complainant, Pearson, Jr., for de.
PENDANT Argued before court, submitted,
and held sub caria.
Wednesday. 1875, trials. David Utz
vs.. Francis H. 0rendorff. Action before
jury, still on trial
Thursday.-No. 1879 trials. David Utz
VS.. Francis H. 0rendorif; action before rep
not concluded. II is probable that
the grand Jury will finish up all business this
week and adjourn.
The TOURNAMENT. The committee of the
Carroll County Agricultural Society are max.
ing great preparations for their Tournament
which will take place on the fair grounds, on
Whit Monday, June 9th, at IL o. clock, q. m.
The best knights in the State will be present,
and no doubt it will be one of the finest ever
held in this region. The prizes are very
handsome, and consist Of a set of double har.
ness for the successful knight, and single
set for the second The harness can be seen
as the establishment Of Messrs. Miller < Zeie.
Ter, Westminster, near the depot After the
tournament there will be trot between
horses owned this county. The knights of
Carroll and the adjoining counties are cordi-
ally invited to compete.
At night grand ball will take place at
Wheeler's hotel, where all who attend may
expect the fullest enjoyment.
OH Booksa.-M Mrs. Mary Roger, widow Of
the late Christian Roger Of this county, has
in her possession "quainf and curious copy
Of the Holy Bible, printed in Zurich, Swiiz-
erland, IN the year 1880, being consequently
296 years old. The letter press is IN German,
and the pages interspersed with the peculiar
wood cuts 10 be seen frequently only in very
old books TWAS brought from Switzerland
by one Of the ancestors Of the family and has
been handed down from one generation to
another. The old lady sets great store by it,
A New TESTAMENT printed at Basle, in 1857,
keeps its more elderly companion company,
but is not 50 well preserved as the old book.
PATAPsco ITEAs.-The heaviest thunder
storm Of the season visited ms last Monday
evening. About 8 O'Clock the rain came
down in torrents accompanied by vivid light
ming and peal after peal Of thunder, some Of
The corn fields we're washed severely and
tree not far from tho Station was struck BY
lightning and shigered to atoms.
Mr.. David Miller, one of our citizens, yisi.
ted the Centennial last week, aud several
others contemplate a visit there soon.
The assessor are progressing as rapidly
as their duties viii allow.
SAILS or REAL EsrkTE. WIN. A. McKellip
y trustee, sold the chopping and saw mill Of |
Washington Miru1omun in WonInrofn Dts /