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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
Notice To Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given tia, the ubss
Az Der has obtained from the Orka,l
Court of Carroll county, letters Of Adz'
islration on the Personal Estate of
CATHARINE BEARD,
late OF Carroll county, deceased. All pssas
having claims against the deceased arehs;a
warned to exhibit the same with the yoasas
THEORETICALLY authenticated to the suhsch,s
OF or before the 9th day Of October III.
they may otherwise by law be excluded Il
all benefit Of said estate. Those indeb,eir
requested to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 9th day
March, 1871.
ALFRED II. BARNES,
mar 3l.It Administrator,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Fred Douglass is marshal ofthe District
Of Columbia, his son Lewis is assistant
marshal, another son is in the Treasury
Department, and LangstOn is to be put at
the head of the Agricultural Bureau, it is
said. Four colored men at least in clover.
The Presidents heart still "bleeds" for the
colored race If the colored brother wants
Office now is his time. Every one of them
ought to make a pilgrimage to Washing
ton. There is no knowing what good
things Mr.. Hayes has in store for them.
They might get-who knows-oven their
promised "forty acres and mule"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

CESTEYARlASs.-Augustin Picard, died last
Sunday, in Rochester, n. Y, at the advanced
age OF nearly one hundred and ten years. He
has a sister living in Quebec, Canada, at the
age of l0S. -
Mildly MeGregor, colored, the Oldest in.
habitant Of Worcester county, Md. died near
Berlin on Saturday last at the advanced age
Of l0S years
>, Samue Vane, aged l0l years, died at
Johannesburg, Tompkins county, n. Y. on
Monday,
Dieker Dutton, a colored man, died in
Hartford county, Md. on Wednesday week
aged l04 years.
Madame Patterson Bonaparte Of Baltimore,
is IN her 9th year, aud is still active.
solomon Taylor, a colored man residing
near Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Md. died last
week, at the advanced age Of ito years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Rumor has it that Boss Tweed is to he
released from prison, and that assignments
Of property are to be made by him 70 satisfy
the city's claims against him. Peter II
Sweeny, another Of the ring, having returned
from Europe, is to be put on trial for fraudu.
lent transactions. in connection with Tweed
aud the ring, and Tweed, it is said will testify
against him. 1t is also alleged that the sud.
den disappearance Of ex-Mayor A. Oakley
Hal, has It's explanation in this connection,
he being implicated in the ring transactions
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

BARNUMs HOrEL.
Elsewhere in to.day's ADVOCATE, will be
seen the advertisement of Barnums City
Hotel, Baltimore. wherein the proprietors an
nOunee very considerable reduction ofprices
or rates Of board, which they are enabled
TO do in consequence Of the general decline
in hotel expenses. Ii is gratifying 10 see this
old widely known and iayorite resort, thus
keeping pace with the times so as to suit its
customers and the travelling public. 1t has
always been fayorte stopping place for citi'
Zens Of our vicinity, and, indeed, of the whole
country Barnum is frst.class, iirst-rate in
every respect. 1t ranks among the world
renowned establishments Otlts kind, without a
SUPERIOR keeping fully mp in all modern i'm
proyements.
Buy your Dress Goods, Notions, Carpets,
&c, from 0rndortf Il Abaugh, as they have
the largest and cheapest store in town or
county. y
New Room, New Stock of Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Trunks, Umbrellas, &c, Rctailed at
Wholesale Prices, at Railroad Depot, First
National Bank Building opposite Old Stand
at Lawyer 4 Rewers.
Piles of Plain Worsted Dress Goods, in all
shades. only 10 cts. per yard, At OrndoriT &
Albaugh's. y
Hats Trunks and Fine Shoes, from Manu-.
iacturers. The latest styles and lower prices
than ever before, at Lawyer X Rcayer's
0rndorfF 4 Albaugh by their increased
trade in Mems and Boy's Wear, have been
compelled TO buy their second big lot of fancy
Coatings, Cloths and Fancy Cassimers for
their Spring Trade, which they are now sell.
ing at bottom prices, Give them a trial. q
Mems Box Toe Caters worth $500, sold
elsewhere At 80, we retail Mt the wholesale
price sl.7j per pair, at Lawyer 4 Reayers
CENTENNIAL CLOTHING HousE.
Keep your eye on this if you want to save
money aad buy cheap.
Suits from $3.50 and upwards.
Pants :" 100
Vests 10
Goats " 10
All kinds Of ready made clothing can be-
bought low at II. Schen,hals opposite the
W. NJ. r. X. depot, Westminster Md. #
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
MARRIED.

On the 18th instant, at the Montour House
by Rev J. G. Moss, Charles b. Smith and
Miss Lizzie G.. Maynard, both of New Wind
sor, this county.
by Rev. 7. A. Long, on the 10Th instant
Iheopholis f. Hahn and Ida A. Shurb.
On the 2lst instant, in this city. by Rev
II. Z. Gushing, VIM. Deyilbiss and Louisa
Il. j. Ward, both Of this county.
In baltimore. on the 7ih instant, by Rev
j, NJ Holmes, K. Hobbs, Of this county, aud
Lizzie Demmon, of Baltimore.
At hnksburg, on the 18th of March, 1871
by Key. ). /. Ferguson, Mr.. Jabez n. Barnes
and Miss kittie Z, Haines, both of this county
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

OProsISG CANP MEETINGS. --Durine the
late Conference at Milford, Del. Rev. Chas.
Hill, a Presiding Elder in making his re.
port for Easton District, said "Camp.
meetings, though much good has been done
at them, he was inclined to condemn as on
The whole injurious. They almost break no
church services, Sabbath schools, and the
regular means Of grace during the period At
which they are held, aud he was almost ready
to say that il would be better to dispense
with them Tor the future"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
Transfers and Abatsm.,,

TNHE County COMMISSIONS. e.
4 county win meet al mi, .r l9r ca
Court House, at Westminster az o'''e u
Monday, Tuesday, aud lIsda,,s,..
Sth and Sih IF Nay, aud on Monde ~
and Wednesday, The ma, i5h ~ - y
May to make TRANsrgRs Axp Ar,,'sa
All persons interested are roo.
tend, as no Attachments or hsss $3.50 !
made after that time To affect H. - =
Persons making application IA ~, ". q !
property will be required 10 ro aae'i''
sections IL and 10 Of Article n ' ~ ~ !
of Public General Laws. y " het
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Turkey has been buying arms and ammu.
milton. OF us, aud is so we'll pleased with her
American purchases that she is now coming
TO us for blankets and clothing. The Shoe
ana Leather Reporter says that forty tons Of
bison hair have just been sold to agents Of
the Turkish Government in New York Gor
army. The Turks are also negotiatina a.
goods in the leather line and, If warl;ke
prospects quicken the demand, we NAV az.
poet to furnish them with everything that
can be made by the tanner and shoemaker
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

In the Circui, Court for Carroll Coani!
Elias Brothers VS.. Daniel Frazier and III
ORDERED this 10Th day Of March, i. D
~ 1871, that the account stated by the a
ditor between Lawrence Zepp, the pareAAS'
of the real estate named in this cause .
the Trustee, and filed in this cause, be hHssl
ratified aud confirmed, unless cause to =
contrary thereof be shown on or befars .
10th day Of April, next; provided a eoHI
this order be published for two success
weeks before the last named day ia so
newspaper published in Carroll county;
FRANK T. SHAW, CLERK.
True copy,--Test:
mar 3l.2t FgAxE I. SHAN, Cetk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

A Pittston despatch reports that the Sus.
quehanna, owing to the heavy fall Of snow
which succeeded the continuous rain Of Sun.
day, has swollen TO almost an alarming extent.
Throughout the day, Wednesday, long RATS
Of logs and sawed timber were floating past
the town. Damage 10 property 10 the Wyom
ing valley was apprehendsd If the water con.
linued 70 rise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Subscribers who change their residences
his Spring are requested 70 state where they
tormerls reesissd he paper, Oihericiss Il en-.
tails upon rs q rast amount Of LABOR, as II is
utterly impossible .forus 70 remember The Post
Q6Ics address Of al or Subscribers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the sgbscnls
l. hath obtained from the Orphans Cos
of Carroll county, Maryland, letters u "
ministratiou on the personal estate Of
MICHAEL BUCHANAN,
late Of said county, deceased. All psfs's
having claims against the deceased are Ass
by warned to exhibit the same with the yoaa
ers thereof legally authenticated to The y
scriber, on or before the first day Of No'ss
Der next; they may otherwise by law b q
Guided from all benefit OF said estate. GiVs
under my hand this 2sth day of March, il y
year eighteen hundred aud seyeniy-sssea
MICHAEL BUCHMAN,
mar 3i.It AdminianiGi
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Later accounts Of the prospects Of wheat
and feed crops in California are somewhat
less favorable. The leading apprensions in
some OF the most important sections seems to
be of mildew. In other localities there is
much complaint Of want Of rain, and il is
feared that but little will be harvested except
from irritated lands. This appears to apply
particularly to the Southern coast counties,
where the report is that there will not be
more than quarter of an average.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
Notice to Creditors.

In the Orphans Court Of Carroll county y
ting as Court Of Concurrent Equity 9ua
diction.
David W. Houck VS.. Charles 5. DAVIS -
others.
NOTICE is hereby given to the ereadss y,
~ Of JAMES DAVIS, deceased, 9 !.
their claims in said case, properly pt I'm,
and authenticated, with the Register o. v" y,
Tor Carroll county, on or before the Si''~'
of May, 1877.
GEO. NJ. PARKE,
mar sl.lt Auditot
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

In the Circuit Court for Carroll OSaaiI..,
Elias Brothers vs.. Daniel Fraziec and ~
ORDERED this 2Gth day og March, a !
" 1871, that the account stated y y
Auditor between Daniel Frazier, the hrs' Pr
chaser Of the real estate named IN th;i ea's
and the Trustee, and filed in this cause !
finally ratified and confirmed, unless cas-
the contrary thereof be shown on OF oelN'
the 10th day Of April, next provided . ".
OF this order be published for two successor
weeks before the last named day IN si1'
newspaper published in Carroll county.
FRANK r.. SHAW, ClefA
True eopy,-Test: c
mar 1872. Flank I. SHAW, Glen
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The new Assessment Books nov
the hands Of the County Commiv,;o e'
shove rules will be adopted for ,nssier
fers on said new assessment, ana M 9
interested are hereby notified Mn ~
the taxes will be levied on the new y, 49, -
this year. by order of the Board '''''''
o,e, l.. c. TRUNB0
NlAt hAHNA n B..
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The Mafett Whisky Bill, to collect tax
on whisky drinks by means Of an instrument
something like a car bell.punch passed the
General Assembly Of Virginia Thursday. Il
will be put up in every bar.room. The tax
on lager beer per drink is half a cent, and
alcohol liquors two aud half cents, II
strictly enforced Il is estimated that in few
years the State Of Virginia will be able to ex.
tingnish its own and the national debt.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

IL Baehman's Valley, on the oath Of March
1877, Of consumption, Mary Ann. daughter a
John and Alice Myers, aged Pc yrary. s
months and II days.
On the evening Of the oath instant, a, Sam
Greek, this county, Eyalina C., Youngest
daughter Of Joshua Warfeld, ESQ. in the
47th year of her age
In WEnesboro', Pa, March 22d. Richard
Adlesperger, brother Of Miss Elizabeth Able.
sperger, of this city, in the 10th wear of his
age; May he rest in peace.
Near Carrollton, OF scarlet fever, on March
list 1917, Katie, daughter Of Frederick md
Wilhelmina Walking, aged . years. month.
and days. '"'"'
wi IA Union Bridge, on the 10Th instant, Adam
Willard aged s6 years and 6 months.
Near Union Mills. in this county, ON the
months and 10 days
IN baltimore, on March is, Harriet Brown
III the s5th year of her age.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The rivers throughout New England were
greatly swollen Wednesday by the rains. In
Maine, Massachusetts ane New Hampshire.
many mills along tho different streams had
TO cease running, and no little damage was
anticipated. II was thought in Lowell that
the Merrimack river would rise higher than
ever before known.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
Hagerstown has population Of 1000

Hagerssown has a population of 1000,
but is not progressive. The Democrat
says it is afflicted with old fogyism. That
is the bane Of many other towns. There
is too little enterprise and public spirit.
Capitalists draw their Z and 10 per cent.
from their Investments, and live too much
within their shells, caring but little about
an active participation in the business en-
terprises Of their immediate localities.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The average Radical Office holder de.
preeates the "vild rush" after Office at
Washington. He would rather feel at
case, just now, in his possessions, and
thinks the outs very naughty to disturb
the serenity Of the ms
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

great scandal in Shanghai, China, has
been caused by public charges made by the
U. s. consul general against Geo. 4. Seward,
his predecessor in office. The present consul
Seward Of various crimes and misdemeanors,
particularly the liberation Of pirate and
The documents in the case have been sent to
Washington for investigation,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Moody and Sankey have failed to i'm
press the average Boslonian. The outer
crust was impenetrable. They utterlyfail.
ed to get up revival among the casehard.
ened population Of the club"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

There win be twenty-five contestants
for seats in the next House Of Represen-
tatives, from the States Of Alabama, Cali
fofnia, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Loui-
siana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee,
and Virginia.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
BARK / BARK |

WANTED AT THE sCHL0ssER, i y,
w merry, 1900 Tons Water ana IN n.
Oak BARK, for which $500 per ton o. ~ Il
lbs, will be paid. Also 800 Tons O. ~
YAK Bark at 5000 PEI ton Of 1000 - -
BARK TO be well cured, aud in y dry ana W..
condition.
feb aim JAMES s. BAER, Agent
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

There Is complaint Of the registers of
voters ia Baltimore city, who are said to
have made over-chnrges u that be so,
Gov. Carroll ought % GUST them Of once.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

BUSINESS CHANCES Messrs. Lawyer &
Reayer after the lsf Of April viii occupy the
store room in the First National Bank. Mr..
Chas. V. Wantz will open retail cigar and
tobacco store in the room occupied BY Law.
yer and Reaver. Mr.. John T. Anders will
move 10 the new building recently erected,
next TO DelFs lumber yard.
DR.. Fringer has moved from opposite Union
National Bank to the house adjoining Gram.
mer's book store.
Messrs. Marshall @. Stonsr and Mordecai
c. McKinstry have formed 0 eopartnership,
a. Union Bridge, for the purpose of conduct.
ing general commission business in country
produce.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
ENTERTAINMENT

Rf Pupils Of Public Grammar se1' y
- Westminster, at Odd Fellows hsA''
Monday Evening, Aprii =, at O'Clock. a.
30 Admission 10 cts. Proceeds 70 ~
Piled to the purchase Of Books for iAo'AF
mar Gilt
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The SrEiSo MEErIxo will take place on the
grounds Of the Carroll County Agricultural
Society, this city, on May Goth, Both and 8Ist,
premiums offered amount to $1,000. First
day, tournament, LIST prize 500 gold watch,
I'd prize $40 silver watch, 3D. prize $40 silver
watch, purse $500 for horses that never beat
2:s5. Second day, purse $500 for horses that
never beat 800; purse $3.50 for horses that
never beat $40. Third day, purse $500 for
horses that never beat 2;5O purse $500, for
horses that never beat 2:26. From the very
liberal premiums offered il is expected that
there will be some Of the finest riding at the
tournament ever seen in this county, and the
purses ought to induce some Of the best trot-
ters to enter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31
RELIGIOUS NoTIov

Church of the ascension, R,,,..
Holy Communion--ii first celsh i..',.e' ssrSs
second celebration 10 a. M ~ 4 1
ers 4 "'eeas 4
NJ. p. Church, Communal
morrow, Easter Sunday, al ioi ''i'is
ing at Z Rev II. c. Cusbins Z a, !
St. Johns Church, Easter s = KY q
10, a. N. Vespers at 4, ,. m. vi
NJ. T.. Church, Communin~a, w.
Easter Sunday, Evening sers;a y ~ 4
st. Paul's reformed Cbarcl
ton at ! D. M, Saturday. ss,, Vori
M, Sunday, and'Commuaiop a, 9s Hi
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

ArTENpTED SUIoIDE.-A laboring man
named John NJ. Sentz, living near Owings'
Mills, Baltimore county, on the 2lst inst left
his family and has not since been heard Of
His wife, believing that he had deserted her
and their four small children, became men.
tally disquieted, and Wednesday swallowed
about an ounce of laudanum and table.
spoonful Of Paris green. The doses being
extreme, much of the poison was elected from
her stomach, and her recovery is. possible
The family is in great destitution.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The decrease in Districts No. 2, 10 and IL
is caused by the formation of the new District,
known as No. -, or Union Bridge.
To be added to 1876 on the assessment of
Railroads. II this assessment, now in litiga.
ton, shall stand it will increase our taxable
basis S309, SO3.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

During the gale on Wednesday afternoon
several bricks on the chimneys Of the Court
House became detached and fell to the roof
with considerable force, causing some con.
sternation among the clerks. Several fell
inside the chimney and made terrible racket.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

About nine hundred operatives are idle.
owing TO the stoppage Of mills, at Lawrence
and Lowell, Mass, by the spring freshets.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Two hundred men have been discharged
from the Mt. Clare Shops Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Monday next is moving day for those who
do not take time by the forelock and move
to-day. "E'litting" they call it, here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Twenty cars loaded with silk, tea aud hops
from Yokohama, left San Francisco for New
York, on the 10th inst.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The Eastern question among the boys is
"Who's got the bullyg'i
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

VIM. MeBee, Of Baltimore, has sued the
american for libel, and claims $4,000 dam,
ages.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

HOUSE CLEASISG. 1.-THE melancholy dayi
have come, the saddest of the year
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

NRw HRM.--Messrs. Stoueh, Daily L Co.,
practical mechanics, announce that they are
prepared to furnish farming implements at
reasonable rates. We bespeak for these
gentleman a share of the public patronage.
Support home enterprise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The wheat fields and the grass fields are
putting on their garuiture Of green.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

oLIyER YouNG, employed at the mill in
Double Pipe Greek, was caught in the betting
recently, and before he was rescued his right
arm was lacerated, the flesh being torn off,
fortunately no bones were broken.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

80 far, in bis southern policy, Mr.. Hayes
is but wearing Grants old shoes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The National Greys Band, Of this city, are
erecting band room and wagon shed on
Church street. II is frame and l0xl5 feet.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Wednesday 18th, clustering Northwestern;
in the evening driving snow Thursday,
10Th, ground covered with snow, but melted
by noon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The steamship Istrian will sail from Boston
for Liverpool to-day, with 27s head Of live
cattle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

The Democratic Legislature Of Delaware
has reduced the taxes $4,000 for the cur.
rentyear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

1t is said that President Hood has offered
to give the Fulton Station Depot to Westmin.
ster and deliver it here, if our citizens will 90
to the expense Of taking it down and putting
it up in Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

During the past three months 203 children
have died from dipiheria at Fort Dodge,
Iowa,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

FmE IN BALTINoRE CoUsrY.--The Eight
Mile House on The Reisterstown turnpike, in
Baltimore county, was destroyed by fire about
noon Wednesday. The house was kept By
Lewis Walters. Nearly all the furniture was
burned, and about 81 900 concealed in box
destroyed. Theprobable loss is $4,000, and
il Is said the property was Insured. This
was very ancient building, said to be over
100 years old, and had been used as hotel
for over so years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Many Of our citizens are scraping the turn
pike in front Of their residences so as to pre-
vent the annoyance from dust during the
summer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

SEyERE AcelpRxT. --Mr. Edwin Shriver,
An employee Of the Taylor Manufacturing
Company, this city, while at work on one OF
of the middle finger Of his leit hand taken off.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

Lines on the death Of a friend will ap-
pear next week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-03-31

There are no less than eight Bands of Music
in this county-The Manchester, Silver Run,
Pleasant Valley, Uniontown, Frizzellsburg,
Union Bridge, North Pleasant Valley, and
Westminster. There is also in Westminster,
an Orchestra of stringed instruments. These
organizations are highly creditable to the
musical taste of our citizens The Union
Bridge Band has bought new brass instru-
ments, and is now styled the Onion Bridge
Brass Band. Glee Clubs, for the promotion
Of efficiency in vocalization, and musical and
social enjoyment, also exist. These are less
expensive than Bands, and embody more Of
the social element Of society. Evening sere.
nades are delightful as well as a profitable
pastime. Glee Clubs or other vocal Organiza.
lions, ought to be more numerous.