The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-10-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.


LOCAL AFFAIRS.
s-.rn,oR SrocE.--The fine display of
o,,,gbbred stock at the late Fair held upon
''O,1sgpds Of the Carroll County Agricultu.
Soriety near this city, demands more
& =, nassing notice. The exhibit has rarely
~ sIeelled in numbers, variety aud excel.
y. The herd of Herefords exhibited by
7. lain Merryman, President of the Mary.
"a Agricultural Society, cannot be excelled
Al. country. The Short Horns exhibited
M L. Ii. Long, of Kentucky were the
= I'd, ,pecimens of Durhams ever seen in
: 4. State. Mr.. Long left home with herd
6. over twenty, but disposed OF more than
lfofthem by the way, before he reached
\ olaee. He sold one Of his cows here 10
n, Harrison, of Virginia, for the sum Of
no Clarke K Jones, j. Il. Phillips and
.musl NJ. Shoemaker of Baltimore county,
rbbited some handsome Jerseys; Mr.. Shoe.
.s ,ker also exhibited some very superior
IN Iolsteins. Among the exhibits from this
" ,opty, the superior DeyOns of Mr.. Frank
lawn we're much admired. He has a herd
aver one hundred Of these beautiful AMI.
X. of which he exhibited thrty.one head,
+ Bsmber Of which were sold during the Fair
Vim. j. Morelock and Mr.. G. l.. John.
n of this county, exhibited some very fine
! ot horns, Mr.. +. s. Engar, some excel
\, Channel Island Cattle, and Mr.. Il. Lynch
Ia @. W. Hull some superior Grades. 1t
as yery gratifying to witness so fine dis.
Az of stock from Carroll county; but there
Il many fine herds in the county, which were
N on exhibition, some of which were intend.
L n to be present. Among these we mention
h. very superior Attorneys Of Mr.. Thomas
Belts of Woodbine, one of our most sue.
eslu Dairymen. IL was his intention 10
I'VE part Of his herd on exhibition, but he
tas prevented, from some cause or other.
3 H. beautiful herd of Mr.. VIM. Bachman,
Bal for several years has been an ornament
IL. II our County Fairs, and the herds of Mr. L.
's'R Slinguh, Granville S. Haincs, and others,
here not present.
Amongthe horses, the thoroug hbrcds Vaux.
ka and Giator owned by Mr., L. Clabaugh,
j. Gan this county, the thoroughbred stallion Of
b T. Shriyer 4 Co. of this county, and the
thoroughbred mare Of Mr.. Frank Brown, do.
rye special mention. Our citizens cannot
ut feel a commendable county pride at the
POSSESSION stock like this. The Pcrcherons
ID Nes5rs. Brown and Walters, the Russian
allOn Of Mr., Cyrus Diller, and the blooded
'< allion of Mr.. j. Berrett, were also very
huch admired.
The exhibit Of Sheep was not extensive,
but there were present rome fine specimens,
~ mention those of Messrs. Gttingcr 4
Thomas, Merryman, Tracy, Crosby, and
biz Of fine shropshire Lambs exhibited by
r. John d. Powder.
The exhibit in the Swine department was
6fy fine. It comprised Yorkshires, Berk-
thires, Chesters, Suflolks, Essex, Poland
hnas, and others. The exhibitors were
lessrs. Fulford Snader, Haines, Dorsey,
ikins and Tracy. 1t is safe to say that
her exhibit was never witnessed in this State.
ORruASs' CoURr.-Adam Shower, Esq,
fhief Judge Isaac c. Bale and l.. r. Sling.
Beltz, Register of Wills; Geo. NJ. Parke,
4sg., Deputy Register.
Monday, October 22d.-HeZekiah Croul, |
Executor Of David Croul, deceased, settled
account.
Amelia J. Zepp, natural guardian to Irene
Lepp, settled LIST account
Letters of administration on the estate of
ohm A. Brown, deceased were granted to
ydia Brown and David j. Brown.
Letters testamentRry on the estate Of Han
Bah Little, deceased, were granted to Susan
loutsou.
Letters testameutary on the estate Of Sam
ri Shater, deceased, were granted to Amos
hafIer.
Letters of administration on the estate of
b John S, Smith, deceased, were granted to
James T. Smith.
Singleton Il, Hughes, administrator ID. b.
n. c. I. A. Of Singleton Hughes, deceased,
Bottled LIST and final account.
Tuesday, October e3d.--James Il. Smith,
administrator of John S. Smith, deceased,
s feturned inventory Of goods and chattels and
Deceived orders to sell goods and chattels
bud notify creditors.
Susanna Gardner was appointed and bond
td as guardian TO Nathaniel b. Gardner.
Susanna Gardner, guardian to Nathaniel
y. Gardner, settled Isl account.
Anna NJ. Miller, natural guardian to Theo.
glore n. StRrner, William II. Starner and
Harvey NJ, Starner, settled LIST account for
bach
The last will and testament fJoseph Roop,
deceased, was admitted to probate, aud let
ters testamentary granted to James Roop.
Jonathan Lambtrd administrator of rs.
ther Landlord, deceased, settled LIST and final
Recount.
Letters Of administration on the estate Of
Charles Denning, deceased, were granted to
Thomas G. Kelly.
PERsoNAL--Mr /. G, Wright, brothcr.in-
law of Mr.. John c. fizell, of this city, was
elected to the First Bnnch of the City Coun-
Gill; in Baltimore, on Wednesday. Mr. Wright
practiced law in this ity few years ago, and
his many friends herewill be pleased to hear
Of his success. His majority over his oppo-
nent, Mr.. n. Hale, wa $50
Mr.. Frank l.. Vintor of Philadelphia, Pa
son'in.law Of Mr.. Demon Gehr, Of this city,
visited our fair last week. He was accom-
panied by Mr. Il. d. Eyre, Of the firm Of
Buehler, Bonbright h e., hardware dealers
OF that city We are iulebted TO the firm for
lot of drawer pulls, an are pleased to learn
that they have secured te trade Of several Of
our dealers
DR.. George II. Trumbs of Va, was on
visit to his relatives in thl city last week
SHop LIFTING. --0n Thisday Of last week
81 silk to the value Of 400 dollars was
: taken from the store Of lr, II. l.. Norris,
this city He had Just prchased a large
stock Of goods, and his conters we're piled
up with them Three strakers entered the
store on Wednesday, and pe asked to be
81 shown some black silk, Mrll took out sew
eral pieces from the draweT,ehind the coun
ter and showed il, but they a de some excuse
and left without buying. TAnext day two of
the men callednnd one askedp see some tray
cling satchels which were 1.-The rear Of the
room, the other remained nihe font part
of the store, aqd on Fridal the silk was
missed.
Coal IN FRRDEHIcE CouAy.--A vein of
bituminous coal was discoyereAear Emmitts.
hurg, on Thursday, which, judbg from pres.
Z ent indications, may lead to thAeyeloping of
rich coal beds. lis Of verytre and rich
quality. The vein, two feet paer ground,
measures fifteen inches in bread and FIVE in
depth. As the workmen dig " vein in,
creases On Friday morning itp tested in
forge and shows n very fine aslllter burn
ing. Its discovery has created Ito an ex'
element Samples Of the eoalhaye been
sent to the city fer Inspection We have
hopes that vast coal hods may baet deyel-
& oped in this section.
WESTERN MARYLAND RGILRoAp OncERs.--
The regular monthly meeting Of tllboard Of
directors Of the Western Marylap Railroad
was held Tuesday at Hillen stain. The
board was organized by calling WISeemul