The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

stallasion-Co llision--A Confession Baltimore 4
Cumberland Valley RaIlroad-circuit Court-Es
cape from Jaii-sult for Damages-sAle OF cit,
Property. Local Trsvities. etc. etc.
MEETING OF the SCHOOL BoARD.-At the
meeting of the School Board on Monday las
all the members were present.
Various bills, embracing expenses for build
ing, repairing, &c, amounting IN the aggre-
gate 10 the sum of 8, SIS. 80, were paid since
the meeting on the 18th of October, all oil
which we're approved. In this sum are EN-
braced the following payments: 500 applied
to an addition TO the school-house at Union
Bridge-S6O0 TO a new house ut Warfields-
burg-Sl 500 to the new house now being
constructed at Manchester-and a few smaller
items for other purposes.
The Secretary was directed 10 record the
fact that the Comptroller Of the State Treas
ury has been duly notified that the public
schools of Carroll county we're kept open for
at least three terms of the year ending Sep
TENDER Both, 1878, as in previous years.
A committee which had been appointed to
apply 10 the County Commissioners for funds
to enable the School Board to pay the teach.
ers' salaries, reported that u promise was
given that the funds will be provided in due
time: whereupon the Board directed that the
Fall term shall close on Friday, the 10Th day
of November; that the Board will meet to
prepare for paying the teachers on Monday,
the 18Th; and that the County Teachers As
ISOLATION will meet in Central Halt on Friday,
the I'D day of November, at which time, il
not before, the teachers will receive bank
checks for the sums due 10 them.
An estimate of the expenses of necessary
repairs 10 the school house at Bachman' S
ss1H hr-f ~
said school, an order was adopted authorizing
said trustees to proceed to make the needed
repairs according TO the estimate, which was
placed on Sic.
A communication asking the Board TO con-
sent to a remittance of part of fine i'm
posed upon a prisoner now confined IN the
county Jail, was referred to legal counsel, with
directions to give effect to such consent, if,
on inquiry, it be found TO be legal, just and
proper, and within the power of the Board to
comply with the request.
Dr. Reiudolar's proceedings on the pro-
posal to provide for public school at Double
Pipe Crees, were reported to the Board and
approved. Further action will be taken as
soon as the legality of the proceedings shall
have been fully established, which has yet to
be determined.
Mr.. Prueh suggested that Ridpath's His
tory be substituted for the History now in use
in the schools, for the reason, as he assumes,
that the former is so much cheaper and better
than the latter, which was not controverted;
but the further consideration of the sugges-
ton was postponed until the meeting TO be
held on the 18th instant.
Some neighborhood dissatisfaction result
ing in serious division of one of the best
public schools in the county, was discussed
and deplored; but as no one was prepared to
submit proposition, no action was taken.
the Board hoping that the cause Of the dissat-
isfaction viii be speedily removed by discreet
action on the part Of those chiefly concerned,
thus. relieving the Board from what might
prove very unpleasant duty.
Mr.. Herring read paper presented by Mr..
Dorsey Newson, proposing to furnish supplies
of books, stationery, &c. al lower rates than
have heretofore been paid; whereupon the
Assistant Secretary was directed to present
said list of prices to the firm which has con-
traeted to furnish supplies, and demand the
benefits Of the reduced rates.
Public school teachers should be carefN to
remember that unless their monthly as well as
their quarterly reports, made in due form,
shall reach the School Board Office in time
for submission TO the Board in session, the
payment Of their salaries may be deferred, II
not withheld.
The Board adjourned to meet again at the
quarterly meeting on Monday, the 18th inst.
MANCHESTER IrEMs.-An accident occurred
in the we'll on the school lot on Thursday OF
last week, by which William Price was badly
injured, and Able Greider, a lad about twelve
years Of age, was slightly bruised. They
were loading blast, Price striking and the
boy holding the hammer. Not having q snffi-
cheney of pulverized brick to fill the hole, they
put in fine pieces of rock, which contained
flint, aud in striking struck FIRE, which ignited
the fuse. Being at depth Of 60 feet from
the surface of the ground, retreat was impos-
sible, and they crouched down as best they
could TO save themselves. Immediately after
the explosion, which caused the windows TO
rattle in all of the neighboring houses, they
called for the rope, which was Immediately
lowered, and the boy was drawn up with his
foot in a loop of the rope, but in few mo-
ments he was unable to stand, and had to be
carried home. Agonizing cries came up from
Price for help, and John C. Masenhimer
jumped into the bucket and went to his assis-
lance, and found Price lying in the bottom of
the well in helpless condition. He got him
in the bucket and held him there until both
were drawn out. Price presented frightful
appearance, being badly cut about the head,
blood running over his face, and splashed
with mud so that he could scarcely be recog.
nized. One boot was blown to pieces and
the foot terribly mangled. He was taken to
the Washington House, where his wounds
were dressed by DR.. H. E. Beltz. The boy
was able to be out in a few days, and Price is
doing as well as can be expected.
On the day previous, Mr.. d. H. Hoffacker
had the tine Of pitehtork run into his hand
accidentally, while hauling grain, making a
s..f H.,
across the palm of his left hand. He did not
mind it much until in the night, when it be-
came so painful that medical aid had to be
called, and DR.. III. Z. Beltz was sent for and
rendered necessary treatment. The wound
Is doing very well now
Election passed of very quietly with the
usual result
ORrHAys' CoURT.-Monday, November 4.
Thomas Stevenson, executor of Ruth Troxell,
deceased, returned list of sales of goods and
chAttels.
VIM. J. Feeser, executor of James Feeser,
deceased, returned list of sale of personal
property, also settled first administration ac-
count.
Jos. ~ Parke, guardian to Jacob F. Caple,
settled second and finaiaccount.
Benjamin Reinecker and George Fleagle,
Jr., executors Of Daniel Reinecker, deceased
returned lis. Of sale of personal property.
The last will and testament of John Keller
deceased was admitted to probate and let
ters testamentary granted to Ann Louisa
Keller.
The last will and testament of Stephen
Bowers, deceased, was admitted to probate
and letters testamentary were granted 10 Jesse
X. Fox, acting executor
The last will and testament of Catharins
Merkel, deceased, was admitted to probate
and letters testameniary granted to Danie
Kneller.
Letters of administration on the estate oil
Rebecca Gernand, deceased, were granted to
Edwin X. Gernand.
ISsTALLATI0N.-Rev II. w. Kuhns was
duly installed as Pastor of the Westminster
Charge of the Lutheran Church, on Sunday,
3D. inst. The ceremony was performed in
Grace Church, Westminster, by Rev. DR.. j.
g. Morris. of Baltimore, and Rev. s. j.
Owen, of Hagerstown, in the presence of a
large congregation, including many from Krei
der's and Leisters Churches The installa.
ton sermon was preached by Dr. Morris, and
was able, interesting and to the point. II
the Doctor has been over fifty years in the
Lutheran ministry his sermon of last Sunday
shows that his mental vigor has not abated
and he still possesses that terseness of STYLE
force of delivery and distiRctness of enuncia
ton for which he is celebrated. He alsC
preached at kreider's Church in the after
noon. Rev. Mr.. Owen preached in Grace