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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-15
Sale Of Mortgaged Real Estate


TfHE undersigned, Attorney and Trustee.
n by virtue Of d power Of sale Contained IN
the Mortgage made September 80, 1875, by
Frederick kiesel and Cathafine, his wife, 10
Gustave Fiohr, and recorded among the Real
Estate Mortgage Records Of Carroll county
IN Liber Z. i. s., No. o, Folio 1I9, &C., viii
offer the Real Estate named and described Ia
said mortgage, at Public Sale, to the highest
bidder, on the premises, on
Saturday, sstA day Of December, A. D. 1871,
at IL o'clock, a. m. This Real Estate is 81.
uate in the eastern part Of Manchester Dis
trict, Carroll county, Maryland, about IA
miles from Bahn's Mill, mile from Shafferis
Mill, and adjoins lands Of Charles Shnlfer.
George Eyersole, and George Bankert and
others, and contains
20 Acres, 8 Roods and 20 Pcrches
Of land, more or less. A due proportion q
which is IN Timber; the cleared land Is laid
of into convenient fields. enclosed with rood
fences, and this land Is naturally Of good
quality, and is well watered and supplied with
ifuit. The improvements consist Of two.
story Log House, with basement. a bank
barn. spring house, and other necessary but.
building,
The Terna Of Sale prescribed by The mort
gage are Cash, 70 be paid on the day Of sale.
J. J. BAUMGAhTNER,
Attorney and Tfustee.
HENRY W0TTER. ADctinneer nov 2t.4.
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BRIDGE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that after thirty
~ days publication Of this notice, applica.
ton will be made 10 the County Commission
ers Of Carroll county to build a bridge over
Gillis's Falls, at the Fording on the Harris
VILE road, as in the winter season the crossing
Is almost impossible, and At times dangerous.
nov 24.5t and othsrx
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To Farmers and Others.

HAVING associated my Son with me in
Al the Machine and Foundry business,
respectfully inform all in want Of Horse
Powers and Machines, Fodder Cutters, Flows,
and other Agricultural Implements generally
used, Castings of different kinds, Repairs for
Mowers, Reapers, Threshers, Flows, &c,
that we can fill all orders at short notice
Our work will be made Of the best material.
and under our own supervision. With en- !.
larged buildings and increased facilities we
hope to secure share Of the custom Of the
public, and by reasonable charges merit a
continuance Of the same.
ADAM SHOWER.
VIZ. Fl. SHOWER,
Manches.el. Nj.
geH- Alp rsons Indebted to me are respect.
fully requested to make immediate payment.
Aug. Is, 1877. ADAM SHOWER.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS


COMMISSIONERS 0FFIcE,
Westminster, Nov. %, 1877.
IN pursuance Of an Act Of the General As.
a sembly Of Maryland, passed at january
Session, 1874, / hereby give the following
notice TO taxpayers:
This is TO give notice that the County Com
missioners Of Carroll county having made
their annual levy on the assessable property
OF said county, for State and County Taxes
for the year eighteen hundred and seventy.
seven, that said taxes, if unpaid, will be n
sarrear on the LIST day Of January next, and
bear interest from that date; that all persons
or incorporate institutions falling to pay their
State and County Taxes before The same shall
be in arrear will render the property and
estate Of such delinquent liable to Be sold for
the prompt payment Of said saxes,
l.. c. TssUMBO,
nov 2a-dt County Treasurer.
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0hfAASs' CoURT.-Adam Shower, ESQ,
Chief }ndge Isaac C. Bale and l.. p Sling,
!nIi, Etqrs., Associate Judges; DR.. Henry d.
1ei,z, Register of Wills; Geo. NJ. Parke, ESQ.
DenQiy Register.
NeHaay, Dec. f0.--Eden Engleman, ad.
inlaszifetor Of Roby Engleman, deceased, re
tAfBed list Of debts.
4Hs3iay, Dec. H.--.Tohn N. Kroh and Ed.
esan ". Weaver, executors of John Kroh,
deceased, reported sale of residue of real
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RAILROAD MEErISG.-At an adjourned
meeting Of the Harrisburg and Potomac rail.
road, held in Shippensbnrg, Pa. on the LIST
inst, the citizens OF that town we're asked,
says the Chronicle, to Subscribe for $40, 900
Of the first mortgage bonds of the company,
conditioned that no money shall be paid on
said bonds until the ! .ad is completed to
Shppensburg and an EASTERN connection Sc.
cured. An eloque' and stirring address by
c. NJ, Duncan, Il g., of Chambersburg, de.
monstrated the advantages that will accrue
from the completion Of road competing with
the Cumberland Valley Railroad, and pledged
Chambersburg to subscribe at least sec, 900
to aid in completing the II. & P. Railroad to
that place, as soon as they are assured that it
will be built to Shippensburg.
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ESTRAY NOTICE.
NO. 1862 EQUITY.

NO. 1862 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Charlotte Frank and others, vs. John r.
Frank, and others.
ORDERED this 3D. day Of December
~ A. D. 1877, that the sale of the Rea
Estate of John II. Frank, deceased, made
by John X. Frank, Trustee for the salt
thereof, and this day reported to said Court
by. said trustee, be ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary thereofbe shown
on or before the 9Th day Of January, next
provided a copy of this order be inserted n
some newspaper printed and published Al
Westminster, in said county, once in each Of
three successive weeks before the LIST day Of
January next The report states the amount
of sale to be $4,000.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test;
dec s-St FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
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HoUcEsvuLE lTENs.-1he following is a
list Of the weights Of hogs killed by Mr.. Lewis
Green la, sos, 2s9, 27a, 24s, 2i6. 23s,
23l, 230, 222, 21s, 213-the twelve aggregat
ing 3l63 lbs.
The people Of our vicinity have been very
busy preparing for winter, hauling wood, &c.
A revival has been in progress for couple
OF months past at Browns Meeting House,
and was largely attended and many persons
converted.
Our school is progressing finely under the
supervision Of Mr. Daniel Ebaugh, teacher,
which is very satisfactory to the patrons Of
the school and people of the neighborhood.
The solution Of your mathematical problem
claims that A paid $500 Clio and b 50. 90
1916.
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BALTIMORE.
-ANNO JNCE8fENT ron 1873.


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Two large covered wagons, from Pepnsvl.
wanna bsasily laden with pork. one drawn Nv
~ h1sfes and the other by seven. passed
Through Westminster on Monday mornino'
bound ior baltimore. These white .sailsd
Eoests5s Wong our tqrnpikes appear 70 be on
ne WestAse, and keep in our fememberanc q
the scenes cfihe olden times ''s''''S'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-15

The entertainment given by the Irving Lit.
erary Society Of Western Maryland College in
the College Chapel, on Thursday night was
fairly attended. The exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. H. C. Cushing, Vice
President Of the College, and consisted Of
readings, recitations and debate, the question
discussed, the execution Of Charles |. full
report reserved for our next.
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To CORRESPONDENTS. We invite our cor.
respondents to throw out their drag nets, in
their respective neighborhoods, aud catch
every item afoat, which is of interest to the
general reader. Manchester, Melrose, Hamp.
stead, Union Mills, Linwood, New Windsor,
Uniontown, Union Bridge, Mddleburg, Tan,
eytown, Piney Creek, Patapsco, Houcksyille,
Finksburg, Sykesville, Freedom, Hood 5
Mills, Watersvlle, Mount Airy, Bird Hill,
Wartiel dsburg, Wakefield, Frizzellsburg, wake
up, and embellish the columns of the Adro.
cate with your racy contributions. Let us
hear from you, one and all; our local columns
should be the most attractive department of
the paper. Let us see what can be done,
now, by united effort
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MANSION HOUSE n0rrL,

NoftNeaB corner kAyttlt dad III Hs& 1is.
orrosrs paaNeN's eis1 6esN
pAfrfN0RR
Isaac Alberaton. Proprietor
~ Tina Is one af he inosi b|s..DSs ~.
central |ors,ioaz ia De 6ilf.
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mag I.I7
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NV VEsTNESTs. Johns Church, this
city, tas been presented by Miss Mollie Shri.
YER. Of Union Mills, with set of beautiful
sAstioents. They are made Of purple MORE
ani!qpei tho ehasnble is handsomely EN-.
hfeidered with gold bullion cross and the
aaeAs bound with broad gold braid; the man.
iple. s'ple, burse and veil are of the same
material, and are as exquisitely finished as
the etAanble. Each article is lined with pur.
pie slik and is beautifully made. The vest
meufs were used on the first Sunday of
Advent, and were very much admired.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-15

Ait2 NiSTsR WEATHER. The thermome.
Yer % lhnrsday, tho 18th instant, at q DELI
?; r. ieg!atered 62o in the shade. This IS yery
mid ioi winter. 's's
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-15

An occultation of Venus by the moon took
place on Saturday night about "A O'Clock.
Shortly before the brilliant star was hidden il
apparently touched the lower horn of the
crescent moon, and was e magnificent spec,
taeo in the southwestern heavens. The at.
mosphere was clear, and the crescent and the
star shone unusually bright and beautiful.
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VI 3ong's COLLEGE,. The address before
ne Ftllpmathean Society of st. Johns Col
llese, annapolis, on the l4th instant, was de.
axefed ~ the Hon. A. NJ. Waddeil, NJ. c.,
non. N4f,h Carolina, Prof james w Reese,
q INA eA'y, who had been unanimously chosen
for that d1ty having declined the honor The
subject Of the congressional orator was 1.-TWO
Amefioaps- Morse and Mauryi
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iHE ARITHMgTIcAL PUzzLE.-We have re.
eeiTed correct answers to the arithmetical
puzzle, published in last weeks Adgocate,
tom 81 I. Butler, ofTowsontown, Baltimore
ggoontg Mrs +. l.. Moores, of Finksburg; I.
2 hichty, of Winfield, r. II. Irwin, K. B.
Nornent Jr., and ]. A. Peck, of Westmin-
stsf Ferdie Smith aud ]. Edw. West, nm.
pills o. New Windsor public school. No, /.
send q correct answer also Geo. A. Davis
q Watersville, and gentleman Of Bird Hill.
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REAL EsTATE SALEs.-John N. Kroh and
Edman II. Weaver, executors of John Kroh,
deceased, sold at private sale, on Tuesday,
the farm Of the deceased, situated in Man.
chester district, containing 2l0 acres, "a
Cornelius Il. Wantz, for 81, 300.
Jesse Myerly, near Pleasant Valley, has
sold at private sale his farm Of 1924 acres, to
Cyrus Bsh for $4,000.
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bQxpsp. Sheriff Woods bonded on Tues.
asys ,he oath Of Office being administered by
the Of the Circuit Court. The bond a
tor ~ Qp0, and his bondsmen are Hon.
sheflp. y. Roberts, Samuel Cover, Jacob
kaeAaflA9 and William Miller The bond
va accepted by the Orphans Court, and he
= =. once entered upon the discharge Of his
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The Liberty Banner tells Of a shoat which
was covered up under straw stack for sixth.
one days. without food or drink. The shoat
belonged 70 James P. Bennett, living one
mule east OF New London, Frederick county,
ND, IL is added that the shoat was 'well
and hearty, but thin in flesh.n
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MoRTGAGEE's SALE
OF
Valuable Personal Property,
In Franklin Distriet, Carroll County. Ma.


4 fine Mules, win work anyJHrvwa,
IVA where; / Grey Mare, vel, WyEtA
@k@6sbrokeni 10 head Of horn=n&&=z&
Cattle, some fresh by January; good Wag-
ons, one broadtread the other narrowtread;
combined Champion Reaper and Mower, 4
Furrow Flows, double shovel Flows, sin
gle shovel Flows, Horse Rake, 2 Harrows, 2
Hay Carriages, large field Roller, Stone
Beds, Forks, Shovels, Hoes, Rakes, Jack
screw, sets lead Gears, sets of Breech.
bands, Wagon Saddle, Whip and 6-horse
Line, Halters, Brides, Collars, Housings,
single, double and triple Trees, Jockey Sticks,
Chains, Butt Traces, and many other articles
too numerous to mention. Also 100 barrels
OF Corn by the barrel, 1875 bushels of Rye by
the bushel, half Of the growing Wheat and
Rye.
Terms Of Sale.-All sums under Sc. cash;
on all sums Of So and over credit Of nine
months will be given, the purchasers to give
their notes with approved security, bearing
interest from the day Of sale. Nc property
TO be removed until settled for.
HASHABIAH HAINES,
dec Its Mortgage.
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FRoN THE WEsT.-A letter from subscri.
Der to the AdpOcate, dated Youngstown, Ill. i,
Dec. 10th, says The weather here has been
very uniayorable for corn gathering, being
Of the farmers, and the most of it will make
so bushels per acre.
We have had cold snap here the last
week, but it is very pleasant the last few days.
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TINS ApTEsIAS WELL. "A strong stream Of
water has been reached in the artesian well al
the tltat National Bank, this city. The well
- ls9 feet deep, and on Wednesday there was
depth Of jos feet Of water The pump,
whieh throws out 20 gallons minute, was
kept summing until II o'clock Wednesday
g.4At anN on Thursday morning there was no
dimiAa:ibh of the depth Of water.
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IAsEYTowH lTENs.-An entertainment was
given on the Goth ultimo for the benefit Of the
recently organized Lodge of Knights of Ply.
thiess which realized $50 net.
The Gil on the Frederick and Pennsylvania
Lang Railroad, on the farm of Mr.. Thomas
kudlsell, is being taken out, and new and
larger culvert put in. The fill is 100 feet in
WIDTH 81 feet high, and 90 feet long. A tres.
He work 300 feet long, has been erected
srunnd the fill and no interruption to trains
hHs incurred. On Sunday 80 men we're at
work exeayating and placing the trestle in
position. The former culvert was too small
and the water became backed TO such an ex.
tent 3 70 do serious injury to the surrounding
lard. The new improvement will cost be-
teeen $4,000 and $4,000.
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more or less, Of which about IS Acres are in
Timber. The improvements consist Of a
comfortable Log and Weatherboarded Dwell
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The HoIlDAYs.-The merchants and shon.
Keepers Of Westminster have splendid stock
OF goods on hand, aud are ready 10 sell their
customers the very best bargains. The shops
are full of elegant Holiday Presents, and our
merchants are polite and attentive.
BUSINESS CHASGE.- firm Of Reifsnidar
a stephan, hardware dealers, this city. has
been dissolved Mr.. Stephan having nnr.
chased the interest Of Mr.. Reifsnider. and
VIII continue the business at the old stand.
Pistols are not pretty playthines for chill.
dren.. Nor are they safe, but many a careless
boy Is permitted 10 handle them. The re-.
sponsibility for accidents iswith their parents.
To CnlzRSs OF WESTMINSTER. DIR. sonth.
erland, Pastor Of NJ. P. Church, will deliver
lecture on temperance at Carroll Hall, this
Friday evening at Z o'clock,
The weather for several DAYS has been verv
spring-like, and our farmers have made GOOD
use Of II in finishing their plowinr for corn
planting in the spring
a tramp passed along main street. ON Sat.
afday last over our icy pavements. ent;relv
bareiooted. His feet were red with cold.
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a tramp passed along main street, on Sat.
hIuay lastl over our icy payements, entirely
bareiooted. His feet were red with cold.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-10-04
WHOLE NO. s2679 lv6

so far the net profits have been e10 per acre each year for every acre.--Far0o Times, sen-5,.', ,,,,.,,y .d, ,..-u , The weather this month has been iust splendid4-as indeed the whole summer through -we have had but few uncom- fortably holidays or nlghts, and neither too mach rain or, .drouth. The corn is nearly all out of the way of the frosta. and the crop simply prodigious.. Oats, equally productive. are selling in the in- terior of the state for 12l; cts. wheat is com ing in freely. today, and I judge there has been a raise. That is pretty sure indication. It was selling for about dollar a bushel If corn keeps up as well. it can hardly fail to break the hard times blockade that has held us bound so long. ......- ,t'..,-. I Ihave just read an account of an oat-mi1 at Cedar rapids in this state that con- sumes 100000 bushels q month,, and ships most of it to Scotland and England. The crop throughout this section will D'S@"6O AocAAy " buSnoAS SO bue rACEUe read of one instance where they harvest ed no per acre. .r ........... So far as l have been able to learn, no section of the country has been more highly favored than Iowa. Only the fruit crop has failed; in consequences, as some claim, of the failure of the .'prayer-eage" by the Minnesotians. They were praying for frosts to kill the hoppers in the Spring and overdid the matter, bringing down cold wave that did not stop on the confines of their state but swept over our state and killed the fruit. The facts are clear, but how mnch prayer had to do with it is an open question. g4a tIl. |.
 BabY-shows have struck us bad, but are proving decided ''suck-cess" SO far.
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