The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-07
Local Brsvities.
The public schools of Carroll county re-

The public schools Of Carroll county re-
/ open on Monday next.
Mrs. Emma Alice Browne, the p0etess, has
removed from Westminster TO Ohlo-
Western Maryland College opened on Tues
day with over one hundred students.
Mr.. l.. G.. Trumbo, County Treasurer, re-
ceived on Monday last the sum OF 81, ,59I.O Oh
in taxes.
Contributions of jellies and preserves, for the
benefit Of the yellow fever sufferers. may be
left at this Office.
Don't throw paper in the street. Ii does
not help the appearance of the street and Il
/ is liable to scare horses.
A July temperature has returned upon us
in these early days of September, tempered,
however, by occasional showers.
In driving with horse and carriage through
the street, don't slaeken your speed at the
crossings or corners. 1t il good for the car
riage makers.
/ heSunday School of the Reformed Church
/ held their pie mic at Roop's dam on Tuesday.
1t was largely attended and greatly enjoyed
by all present.
/ Blue Ridge Mountains and High Rock can
be seen to-day by going on the Knights OF
/ Pythias excursion, which promises to be
very pleasant affair.
/ sThe phosphate agents. said gentleman
machine men; they meet you and bot,on-hole
| you at every turn"
Mr. Z. H. Bash, Of Carrollton Station, who
was so unfortunate as to have his storehouse
and contents destroyed by fire sometime since,
will resume business next week.
On Wednesday evening next, in Odd Eel
lows Hall, will be held the second grand
soiree Of the Westminster SOcials. Each lady
will be presented with handsome programme.
A Sunday School Festival will be held at
Pipe Greek NJ. P. Church, on Saturday, Sep
tember 2lst. There viii be music, and re-
freshments viii be sold for the benefit of the
school.
A lodge of the Knights of Honor is about
being instituted in this city by G. II. Kreider,
Deputy G. ID. II is beneficial order and its
features are of such q character as to com
mend it.
York, Pa. is excited over a pair of twin
babies ''lively as squirrels born at Freys-
town last week, the combined ayordupois
weight of which is only FIVE pounds and nine
ounces Where is Barnum?
Some of the young gentlemen of Westmin-
ster are considering the question of forming
a lyceum, now that the evenings are length
ening and the weather growing cooler. No
pleasanter or more profitable way of spending
an evening, once a week, could be devised.
timore county, on Thursday was the largest
gathering of farmers ever held in this State,
the number present was over 5000. Horses,
cattle and agricultural implements were ex
hibited. Addresses were delivered by several
prominent gentlemen.
The first meeting Of the Irving Literary
Society of Western Maryland College, for the
sch holastic year Of 1S7S-79, was held in the
society hall last Wednesday evening, Sept. 4.
The session was harmonious and enthusiastic;
and the prospects for an increased member
ship highly encouraging.
A pavement has been laid in front of the
Chapel Of the Episcopal Church, also in front
of the Church. This is a decided improve
ment and one that has been long needed.
Mr.. David Fowble and Col. McKe!lip, who
own the property adjoining the Chapel, have
also put down new pavements.
The colored camp at st. Georges Station,
Baltimore county, Western Maryland Rail-
road, will be continued tomorrow. About
5000 persons we're present last Sunday, and
the religious excitement was intense. They
marched four abreast around the ground,
singing, clapping their hands, shouting, &c.
At the tournament for the benefit of the
yellow fever sufferers, held at Newington
Park, Baltimore, on Wednesday, William E.
Pearce of Baltimore county, was the success
ful night, named the queen, and received
gold watch. Over $500 was realized. The
address was delivered by Hon. J. C. S.
Blackburn, of Kentucky.
The country paper" says the Printers
Circular, is the best read paper in the world.
No other contains news of the marriages and
deaths; no other relates the accidents hap
pening before the doors of the villagers; no
other gives the time for the next ball, picnic,
or political meeting; no other discusses the
affairs of the town and country. Without
paper, the town that has ever enjoyed we'll
managed one, feels indeed lost.