The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-16

tors.
The last will and testament of Abraham
Appler, deceased, was admitted to probate,
aad letters testamentary granted to Elias APP
/ pier, acting executor.
| Noah l.. Bixler, administrator Of Mary
Bixler, deceased, returned list of sale of per
sonal property.
Report of sale of leasehold property of
Isaac Z. Pearson, Sr., deceased, finally rati-
/ fed.
Isaac Killer and Jacob Killer, executors of
1 David Killer, deceased, settled 4th and final
account.
VIM. A. wampler, executor of Jacob Ca
I pie, deceased, settled lst account.
Samuel G. Shoemaker, guardian TO Edward
f. Shoemaker, settled LIST account
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The Grand Lodge
of Maryland, Knights of Pythias, was in ses
sion in Baltimore this week. John Bernstein
of this city, represented Charity Lodge, No.
5s. The grand keeper of records and seal
says:
Notwithstanding the many uniayorable cirrum-
stances surrounding as the lodge exehequers in the
aggregate, exhibit an increased amount hand
over last year. The movement 10 establish library
has been complete success. The amount on
hand for the erection OF castle hall IS 81 2S The
receipts for Grand Lodge funds during the term
Si-s.o.2i, and the expenditures Sl.03-27- The
ceipts of subordinate lodges amounted during the
year TO $50 sS2 q and the expenses % 1906 The
present membership Is 6s0i a DECREASE Of 2ia since
the last report Brothers relieved ~; widowed
families relieved, 9: orphans being educated ITO;
brothers buried 81: wives OF brothers buried 2i e
pended for relief Of brothers Si600T; for relief Of
widowed families. S72395; education OF orphans
sl5275 burial Of brothers, 81 burial of brothers
wives SIs2 sick benefits 81 lSj519 sundry purposes
Sl051656; total expenses, 81 SB52. The grand mas
ter of exehequer reports amount on hand from all
sources, inclusive Of castle hall fund, s. 26l76."
The officers to serve during the ensuing
year were elected as follows Grand chan
cellor, II. Lingenfelder; grand vice chancel-
lor, }. j. kahler; grand prelate, s. r. Ma
son; grand keeper of records and seal, James
Whitehouse; grand master of exchequer, w.
5. Quigley; grand master at arms, Henry
Fenner; grand inner guard, w. II. Kanne;
grand outer guard, Joseph Jackins; supreme
representative, Z. I. Daneker.
HEAVY DANAGEs.-A verdict was rendered
in the City Court, on Wednesday, for $500
against the Western Maryland Railroad. in
favor of VIM. II. knight, of Baltimore. The
suit was brought by Knight against the rail
road company for permanent injuries sustain
ed by car of an excursion train bound for
Emory Grove camp meeting running off the
track, near Owings' Mill, in August, 1874.
de was dealer in the city markets, and
claimed that the accident permanently dis
abled him for active business. His right lee
was caught under bench in the car and he
was pinned to his place for some minutes,
though quickly released. Prof Alan p Smith
testified that the injury was permanent. The
plaintiff testified that his right leg was greatly
shrunken by the hurt. He was AZ years old
when the accident occurred The railroad
company proved that they took the utmost
care IN selecting their servants, in buying
material, &c. The court instructed the Jury
| that a railroad company is held by the law to
the strictest accountability for injuries sus-
tanned by persons travelling on the road.
Messrs. Machin and Cuttings were counsel for
| plaintiff, and VIM. A. Fisher for defendants
The case was on trial for several DAYS. 1t
will probably go to the Court of Appeals
| The COURT OF ST.. VALESTINE.-The Addi-
son Association, of this city, had most bril-
liant reunion at the residence of Mrs. She'll
man, on the evening Of st. Valentines Day,
the attendance augmented by large number
OF invited guests. The rooms were beautiful
ly decorated with banners, 'scutcheons and
other devices appropriate to the occasion and
the Court of St. Valentine. little boy per-
sonated Cupid, and a large number of young
ladies IN fancy costume, entered the rooms in
| procession, when the drawing of the valen-
tines commenced. Some fifty or more of
these missives had previously been prepared
and numbered, written in chaste, witty and
| elegant verse by our fair Parnassian. These
were drawn in pairs by lady and gentleman,
and read successfully until all were disposed
of, amid shouts Of laughter and clapping of
hands at the many palpable hits. The draw
ing over, refreshments were served in rich
profusion, Miss NJ. B. Shellman acting as the
fair Hebe of the occasion. Then came the
| poetry of motion 10 the sound of the sole
| inspiring viol. The winged hours sped all
too soon till the dial indicated the time of
separation of the happy jewellers.
UxIoSrowx ITRMs.-David Fuss has sold
his cabinet and undertaking business and also
his dwelling house, to Oliver NJ. Hiteshue,
who viii doubtless receive extensive patron
age. Mr.. Fuss has resided and followed his
business here for about seventeen years
The series of meetings commenced in the
NJ. P. Church, by their pastor, Rev. Iittleton,
on Sunday last, is still in nightly progress,
and it is said the indications are favorable for
the accomplishment of the end for which such
meetings are generally held.
| Ye weather prophets here and elsewhere
who foretOld the exceeding cold weather the
| early part of this month, have ''hid their
diminished heads and retired probably to
bear company with the disconsolate ground
hog.
| ExTRAoRDIxARY.-Mr. Jacob S. Bare. of
| Jefferson, on Thursday cut n watermelon
raised last season, which he had successfully
kept until this extraordinarily late date. The
day being the anniversary of Mr.. Bare's birth,
| he thought it not amss TO celebrate il in this
unique way. The melon was finely favored
and as fresh and palatable as any eaten in
midsummer. 1t weighed or 10 pounds and
was kept in dark closet, being laid beside
stove on cold nights Mr.. Bare has certainly
won the laurel, for we doubt if ever a melon
was kept a longer time in this latitude
HaROreT, Pa, Herald.
Changers Hall, Marriottsvile, on Wednes-
day was we'll filled with an audience to witness
the play of Handy Andy, rendered by num-
Der of gentlemen from Carroll and Howard
counties. The proceeds will be devoted to-
ward the creation of NJ. L. Church at Sykes
vile. The programme was well carried out
by all the participants.
Stone ROAD ITENs.-The protracted meet
ing at Maybery commenced on the Sd inst,
and has been in progress ever since, during
which time six have been converted and five
baptized. Rev. Mr. Nail presiding minister.
Coughs and colds are now the order of the
day, especially with children. News is very
scarce at present.
FISE SHooTING.-The people of Carroll
know little of the exhilaratiug sport of shoot
ing wild fowl. On Monday week four gentle
men Of Talbot county went on a duck shoot
ing expedition in yacht, and bagged six
swan at four shots, off Long Point. They
also bagged one wild goose and thirty ducks
PAINFUL ACcmENT-0n Thursday morn
ing, Mr.. Henry Haines, near Warfeldsburg,
while cutting cord wood, met with very
painful accident. The axe slipped, and cut
the ankle bone off, making a very ugly wound
DIR. James p. Summers was sent for and
rendered the necessary attention.
SSOw.-0n Thursday morning the ground
was covered with snow, but it soon melted.
Snow fell the greater portion of the day, and
at night the temperature became somewhat
lower. Friday opened with an east wind and
snow, which continued during the morning.
f. Lynch, as Trustee, sold at private sale
the Diifendall farm on Tuesday, near Bruce
vile, containing 23l acres, to Jacob Myerly
for $50 per acre.