The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-06-10


On Monday last the appeal docket was cor
tinued for one week, aud an adjournmer
. this evening, Court adjourned until Monda
: morning. The appeal docket was, however
called over, and number of cases Harke
for trial Argument was had in the roa
case Of the Petitioners vs.. Noah Stocksdale
Smith h Mckellip for petitioners Maulsb
for Siocksdale. Hold sub c,uid, by consent
No. ~, appeals, Edwin n. Buckingham
VS.. Reuben W. Stem lieifsnider for appel
ant, Baumgartncr for appellee was tried
held sub carid.
Also, No. 6s, appeals. Jacob q. Gamble
vs.. State Smith 4 MeKellip for appellant
Henning for appellee; submitted and judg
ment reversed. Court then adjourned unit
Monday
Monday.-No. "a, appeals. A. p. Hite
shew VS.. David Swartz Smith h Mckellil
forappellant, Reifsnider forappellee; reversed
No. 3s. Isaac Limmer VS.. Lucinda Miller
Roberts for appellant, Smith 4 MeKellip fol
appetizer affirmed,
McCurley, and same VS.. Joseph Dixon; Smitf
4 Mckellip forappslant, Grouse for appellee
reversed
Titus Eckart vs.. VIM. Gernand Robert,
forappellant, Norment for appellee; affirmed
Wednesday. No 60, appeals. Peter Bale
vs.. Job Hibberd; Norris, Maulsby and Ref,
snider for appellant, Smith Il McKellip Tor
| appellee reversed.
No 63. VIM. J. Hahn VS.. Samuel Kessel.
ring Grouse for appellant, Smith 4 McKellip
for appellee; affirmed.
No. %. John Feeser VS.. Daniel Airing
Smith \ Mckellp for appellant, Pearson and
Bond for appellee reversed.
No. g. Mary A. Shiplcy VS.. Grove Ship g.
ley Maulsby for appellant, Smith Il Nickel.
lip for appellee reversed by consent
No GO. Shower 4 Hammett VS.. Geo. X.
Frank Bond for appellant, Smith Il Me-
kellip for appellee affirmed.
No. o.. Same vs.. Edward Thurman; Bond
for appellant, Smith 4 McKellip for appellee
Court then adjourned sine die.
MARROW EscArE.-A little boy, six years
old, son Of Mr.. Charles A. Horner, Of this
city, was standing in the street, near DR..
Iepps Office, looking at n passing band wagon,
on Monday, when two buggies driven at "A
rapid rate passed the wagon, and came in
contact with the child The first knocked
him down, hut he rcgained his feet just as the
second buggy came past, which knocked him
down again, and cut deep cash in his fore
head. The wound bled profusely. The little
sufferer was taken into DR., Zepp's office and
received prompt attention, but was insensible
tor some time. He was subsequently convey
ed to his parents residence on Webster street.
and had high tever during the night. The
rate Of speed at which many carriages were
driven through the streets during the day,
was dangerous to pedestrians, Young aud old,
but there was no officer to interpose TO prevent
It and enforce the ordinance of the city against
fast driving
UEIoS Mills ITEMS. Ephraim Bish,
OF NJ. Pleasant, is erecting large brick
dwelling house, which, when completed, will
contribute largely to making Mr.. Bish one of
the most desirable properties between West.
minister aud Littlestown.
Mr.. John Shull, of the northern part of
this district has in progress Of construction a
large bank barn.
Several weeks ago Mr.. VIM. Humber;, re.
siding near the Pennsylvania line, had stolen
from him all his bacon, amounting TO Ss0sor
$50, and about 30 old chickens. We learn
that many other farmers of the same locality
have suffered similar losses.
Wheat prospects were never more faltering,
more than an average crop is expected.
ANOTHER VICToRy ron VIAroR.-At the
American Jockey Club spring meeting, at
jerome Park, n. Y, on Tuesday, Via,or,
owned by Mr., L. A. Clabaugh, Of Middle
burg, this county, won the West Chester cup
race, sweepstake of $50 each, play or paw,
with 81 0Oadded, the second horse to receive
$500 out Of the stakes, two miles and quar-,
ter. The following started; st. Martins
fiator, Lelaps and Joe Germs. The race
was won by Viator, four lengths before ST.
Martins, Joe Germs third aud Lelaps fourth,
81. Martins was the favorite. Time 4. lOj.
The whole stake amounted to $500.
CRY CorSCIL. On Monday night last there
was meeting of the Mayor and Common
Council. The bonds of VIM. b. Thomas,
Treasurer, and John Matthews, Clerk, were
approved. The Mayor appointed the follow.
ing committees :--Messrs Thomas and Wing.
ing ON streets Messrs. Perkins and Sullivan
on gas aud lamps Messrs Gorsuch and
Thomas on finance, also to make a statement
oil the financial condition of the city Messrs.
Sullivan and Perkins on accounts Messrs
Gorsuch and Thomas on water.
Chapter IS of the Acts of the General As.
sembly, January Session 1876, relating TO the
introduction OF water into the city was ap.
proved and adapted.
MgssRs. LAKE, GRFFIxG STEVENSON are
an Atlas Map of this county. 1t
VIII show the space, size and location Of each
district, the location of each farm house and
owners name, separate map of each town and
village, with the streets, alleys, number of
lot aud ground plan Of house. There will
alsobe new map of Maryland, showing the
boundary Of each county, railroads, PRINCIPAL
rivers and streams, new outline map of The
United States and map of the city of Balti
more, besides u large amount of statistical
information &c. IL they meet with sufficient
patronage the atlas will be issued in very
short time.
HEAVY RAixs.-0n Friday and Saturday of
last week, and ON Sunday, portions of this
county were visited by heavy rains. In |
Pleasant Valley the fields were washed very
much in Bachman's Valley the wheat was
beaten down ; In the neighborhood of Enks. |
burg gentleman was compelled TO re.plant
his corn. The rain OF several weeks ago |
washed the corn out, and il was coming IN
hnely. waterspout seemed to burst on |
the field and washed it out again, The |
same gentleman lost about $500 worth of |
lambs by the same storm.
York County ITENs.-The barn of Charles
Sieehrist, Hopewell township, was burned on
Saturday afternoon last, together with 100 |
bushels Of corn, 100 bushels of oats. 25 |
bushels of wheat and rye, several tons of hay.
and many farming implements. The fire was
started by boy years old. No insurance.
The barn of Abram Zorbaugh, near Jeiier.
son, Codorus township, was burned ON Mon.
lay night last. Insured for $500. Inceudiary.
!, Rye stalks, I feet 10 inches in length. from
Mr.. Jacob Rooms Locust Grove farm, in
u.niontown district, were exhibited here on
Monday. Mr.. Rooms has two wheat fields.
,ne Of 8 and the other of 10 acres, which will
glye him very heavy yield. He has other
ields from which he expects to reap good
'rops, but not equal to the above.
double head Of rye, perfect and well
developed, pulled from the field of Mr.. David
hehring, ON the Stone Road, near the inter.
section of the Taneytown and Littlestown
'oads, was brought to this Office as curiosity
On Saturday hast, by Mr., Jesse Lemon. II /.
Was discovered by Samuel j. Fair.
: TRuEnAx Caoss, Esq, well.known as the
Cashier of the Commercial and Farmers'