The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.
,roy-On Friday evening of last
p ~ February 10Th, being the trst wedding
week, repr &c" Of Rev. D. B. Floyd, of the
annll '.a',n charge, a large number OF his
Unohso" and many kind friends; called at the
members 1Ia reS;dence, those of the town on foot
pas,IVIl lots and arms full, and those from
T WIN o"T driving up to the door with bug
the coun';9 res and one and two horse wag-
GEES ,oadod with the substantials of life IN
onS, i I"nce both for man and beast, consist
aOun GanUr notatoes, beef hams, butter, lard,
ing VI oorn wood, &C., donation to their be-
0 GIod nastor. They at once took possession
pe.bo parsonage, pouring in thick and fast
9TH hi baskets and luggage. The pastor was
WIN n9o wiling captive. Whilst the old folks
NAV iaosontv entertained their pastor, his lady
pledaiba er mother in his study, and others en-
a :nrod music and chatting in the parior; the
yIO O1;es Getting up the donation, with many as
r;stonts. emptied out all the baskets ana ar
oongpd the packages and articles upon tne
t"bes until they would hold no more, ana All
t%o corners of the kitchen were packed 1ull.
When all things were arranged, the pastor
ord his family were invited by Dr; j. hlne-
hort TO examine its contents. mere were
sacks of -four, corn meal, homlny, crooks OF
annie butter and lard, jars OF fruits ana Jel-
lies, Is to 20 pounds OF rich golden putter,
i ies, o,onttv of soaps, Irish and sweet pota-
.aas fresh and sailed beef, 6 fine hams, chick
t ""o alive and dressed, sugars, teas and cot
Gu dr;ad fruits. a piece of muslin, brooms,
OondIes. matches, and many other articles
,,snfnl IN housekeeping, all of which were
,1rosanted with the esteem of the members and
fr;onds of the Uniontown charge, to which
tbe nastor replied in happy speech, thanking
Ill for the very large and liberal donation:
All present, to the number of upwards OF MT
- we're then invited to the dining room tor
sgafrosbments, where they found long table
snread with biscuits, rolls, butter, abundance
afcboice cake of all varieties, and delicious
100 cream. to the amount of four gallons, Of
Which all partook freely and enjoyed them,
selves very much. The pastor was also paid
his quarters salary in greenbacks and SILVER,
LEGAL tender which ministers never refuse
The evening was spent by all most pleasantly
and agreeably 1t was an occasion long tc
no remembered, and one that will tend t
GLADDEN. his heart and encourage him In hi
ministerial labors.
Local, OPTION FOR CARROLL COUNTY
Central Committee, which was appointed b!
tbe County Temperance Convention, ha
been active y engaged for some weeks pas, IL
securing petitions to present to the heglsia
tnrp in behalf of Local Option. A pstltlor
numbering about IT'S signers has been Sc
cured. A bill, submitting to the voters o.
Carroll county the question as to Whethe
licenses shall be granted to sell spurious 0
fermented liquors in said county, has pee
prepared by Hon. John E. Smith and II.
Norment, Esq. This bill and petition Wer
taken to Annapolis on the 18th instant, py
committee appointed for the purpose, com
posed of DR.. j. w. Herring, K. b. Normen'
j. l.. Reifsnider, and W. l.. W. Seabrook
Esqrs The committee were instructed 10 as
that the bill and petition be referred to tn
carroll County Delegation. This could nc
he done without suspension OF the rules
and the committee has requested our Dele
cation to ask such suspension OF the rules
bending which Mr. Newbelle, of the Delegf
lion, holds the petitions and the bill.
A number of petitions are still IN clrculf
tion in the county; those holding them al
requested to return them as speedily as pc
sible to DR.. Chas Billingslea, Chairman
the Central Committee. AS the present se'
sion of the Legislature is rapidly drawing
close, it is absolutely necessary that the p
titions be forwarded at once.
MANCHESTER ITEMs.-Manchester LodE
No. rs X. ofP. celebrated the annlyersa
of the order last Tuesday evening. a lar
number of invited guests were present, an
spent the evening very pleasantly. The exc
cises were opened with music by the choir
Trinity Reformed Church, Miss Kate Show
presiding at the organ. Prayer by Rev. WI
Rnnn after which H. Lingenfelder, Gran
Chancellor of the R. w. G. l.. of Marylan,
delivered an inpromptu address. After u
exercises of the programme were compiet
the audience were invited to the lower ma
where refreshments were served, ana an
partaking of refreshments they returned
the INNER hall, where a few hours were pass
in social enjoyment. Among the many emo
selections rendered by the choir, was an e
chanting duet, entitled ''Tell me where
fairies dwell,'' which was rendered most
guisitely. nu, mn
latter part of last week, and Monday nlghG
this week, for the benefit OF the Methoo
Church. -,
Mr.. Geo. Bixler, as administrator, sold
late residence of Henry Gettier, on Nj
Street, to Mr.. Thomas Bosley for Sooo.
The So1REE given by "The Westmins
Socials,'' on Thursday evening, at Odd
lows Hall, was largely attended, as many
twelve sets engaged in dancing at one I'LL
The ladies were handsomely dressed,
gentlemen gallant, and the music me-
nine O'Clock the grand promenade to
place, in which all participated, after VIII
dancing began About II anintermlss:ont
sued, and refreshments were served. Beat
ans ice cream and cake in abundance,
latterwas very superior, being prepared 6y
Misses Marsh, and consisted OF seven DIM
ent varieties. The stage was divided Il
two rooms, one for the ladies and the OIL
for the gentlemen, both being in charge
polite and attentive walters, who check
each piece of apparel, by which means
confusion was avoided. The gentlemen
charge of the soiree were omnlpres
throughout the evening, looking after
comfort of their guests. The affair wa
decided success in every particular, and
but echo the sentiment of all who partlcapa
when we say that it should be repeated.
DEEP RUN ITEMs.-Protracted meeti
have been in progress since the LIST OF Jan
nv, and have met with much success.
There is a great deal of sickness in
neighborhood, principally diptheria, few
and colds.
E. Yeiser and family left on Saturday
a trip to the mountains, and went as far
Locust Grove. They returned home on IL
day much pleased with their trip; business
the several saw and grist mills in the me
tains is brisk, the foundry at Gettysburg clio
on account of dull times, wheat along
route looked beautiful with an excellent p
pect for an abundant yield.
D. w. Yeiser is going to take the shol
VIM. Leese, in Bachman Valley, April Is
E. Yeiser Son, blacksmiths and wa
builders, are full of work.
Ephraim Wentz has sold wood lot to
Starner and -, who are going into
bark business.
WINFIELD ITEMs.-In my last week 1t
failed to make mention of two very i'm
tant industries, viz :-Messrs. Easton +
EFT, of this village, run two steam TIRES
machines during the summer and fall, a.
steam saw mill during the winter, and
Eliza Dorsey's hominy mill is on the 60
fall till spring. There is one NJ. Z. On
situated one-half mile south OF town.
Mr.. Thomas Pickett is making prepara'
to construct fine, large frame mansion
x4O feet on his farm, in full view OF town