The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-10-26

HoUcKsvILLE IrEms.-0ur Houcksville let
ter was received Just as we were going 70
press, and we have room only for the follow
ing:-The housing of the corn crop seems 70
be the uppermost idea of the farmers IN thus
vicinity at this time, which falls considerably
below an average crop. Wednesday ev. had
the pleasure of attending one Of the old time
husking matches, on the farm of Mr.. Michael
Buchanan, who had good crop Having re-
called ourselves upon the sumptuous repast
prepared by Mrs. B. goodly number OF us
betook ourselves to Houcksvile, TO respond
TO the call of the Chairman of our Literary
Society, which was duly reorganized by elect
ing the following gentlemen as officers for the
ensuing year, viz:-Michael Welsh, Presi-
dent; Michael Buchanan and Charles Rote,
Vice Presidents; John II. Brown, Secretary;
Daniel Ebaugh, Treasurer. The usual com.
mittees we're appointed, and sis the world
growing better or worse p selected as the
subject for discussion on Friday evening, De-
tober 25th, inst. Afiirmative-Messrs. John
Brown, Joseph Brummell, John W. Abbott,
Milton F. Ebaugh, Joel Sykes, and Frank i.
Newbelle; negative-Frank Brummel, Daniel
Ebaugh, George Weaver, Joel Ebangh, Mop.
Ebaugh, and Charles E. Lauver.
The school at this place, under the efficient
management Of Daniel Ebaugh, is quite sue
cess.
The building committee for the new NJ. L.
Church, near this place, were in session We'd
nesday night and report the work nearly com
pleted, when we viii have one Of the finest
and most substantial churches in the county.
BEFORE justice CRAPsTER.-It was Tues
day night of last week, at Wines Meeting
house, and their names were John Wesley
- ,,,I A Nr,cf EaT.
gard was about entering the Westinghouse, he
was accosted by Everhart, who invited him
out into the road. Arriving there Everhart
interviewed Geigaid regarding some remarks
made about him, and after short prelimina-
~ conversation knocked Geigard down and
pummeled him until he cried out ''enough."
Geigard had Everhart arrested on Friday,
and after hearing the testimony Justice Crap
ster fined Everhart $3.50, which with the cost
amounted to S5.s2. Not being able to settle
at that time, although the Justice would have
received trade dollars or greenbacks at par,
he gave security until Monday. Not appear
ing on Monday his security had to settle his
dues to the State.
Michael Thomas Phillips for assaulting
Henry Wagner, in September, had his final
hearing before Justice Crapster on Saturday
last, his case having been several times post
poned. He was fined So, and in addition
had to pay S7.s9l cost.
ORpHAxs' CouRr.-Monday, October 2I.-
John Sholl, administrator of Philip Sholl, de-
ceased, returned list Of sale of personal prop
erty.
Jacob Hofacker, guardian to jeremiah,
Theodore, Laura and Ida May Hoffacker,
settled third account for each.
William Angel, guardian 10 Calvin L. An
0af eafflad fret and final acnount
Letters of administration on the estate of
Sarah W. Haines, deceased, were granted to
Jesse I. H. Davis, and received order to no
tiiy creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Michael Ritter, deceased, were granted to
Peter l.. Ritter.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Benjamin Peterman, deceased, were granted
10 Noah Peterman.
Letters of administration, with the viii an
nexed, on the estate Of Jacob Young, decd
were granted to James A. c. Bond.
TASEYTowS ITEMs.-The newest thing and
best we have to tell is, that we have been
having some rain, though we have not had
near enough yet to make water as plenty as
we think we need il.
1t has been rumored that Prof Newson
intended visiting some of our public schools
in this district, during this week, but we have
not seen anything of the good old man yet.
We hope he viii soon come, we are waiting,
longing, anxiously longing, to see the good
old man again.
There is still good deal of sickness through
the district, principally scarlet fever and
diptheria. Our leading physician, DR.. Bir-
ME, is kept riding almost constantly. DR.. Far
ell is getting some practice and DIR. Motter
still gets some practice though he doesn't de-
sire having much, as he is about tired of
practicing.
Mr.. VIM. Rudisel, of this place, attended
the Butchers Barbecue" last week.
TAYLOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND THE
PARIS ExPOsITIoS.-The awards made at the
Paris Exposition have been announced and
in the official list published We see that the
Taylor Manufacturing Company of this city
has been awarded two bronze medals for ag-
ricultural engines and machines, and received
honorable mention for agricultural imple-
ments.
FoUSD DEAD.-0n Monday morning, the
18th inst. Isaac Holiday, colored, was dis
covered lying dead on the floor in the house
of Perry Clark, also colored, in this city.
Coroner Brandenburg held an inquest, and
the jury rendered verdict that he came to
his death from natural causes.