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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

FILLING FOR CRACKED CEILING.-
Whiting mixed with glue water, or
calcined plaster and water makes a good
putty for filling cracks in plastered
ceilings.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

EvERToN TAFFY.-Take one cup of
sugar, n of molasses, three-fourths of
a cup of butter. Boil not quite so long
as molasses candy, and pour on buttered
plates.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

THIS LUNGS ARE STRAINED AND RACKED by a
persistent Cough, the gene al strength wasted,
and an lnourahle complaint establt shed there,
ly. DR.. Jayne's hxpectorant is an effective
bene1elol effect On the Pulmonary and Bron.
ch,A organs.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

ia Ohale 20 feet long were struck by
a harpoon in the tail, a second would
elapse before the disturbance would
reach the brain.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

RIPE tomatoes will remove ink and
other stains from white cloth; also,
from the hands.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

FROM feet they have begun INVITING
on the length of ears, out West. You'd
better stop it; you'll get into trouble
ear long,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

THERE is a mar in Pittsburg who is
so thin that a windOw-glass company
there has nired him to cut glass with
his elbow-jOint.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

A BOOK is a mans best friend, and
the only n he cal shut up without
giving offence.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

The young man of the period Is one
whose career has not yet come to u full
stop.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

81 LOVE ewe," said Mr.. Sheep to Mrs
Sheep. Said Mrs. s., "BahI"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

"KEEP your patients alive" said an
old doctor to a graduating class of
students; "dead mel pay 40 bills"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

The composition who made 1t read,
Gin the midst of life we are in debt
wasn't SO much out Of the way.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

BABIES cry because they suffer and
the most reliable remedy for the relief
of their discomfort is DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup. Only 20 cents per bottle.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

Most OF the shadows that cross our
path through life are caused by our
standing in our own light.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14
Bowel Complaints.
Aches and Pains.

For headache, whether sick or nervous, rheu
back, spine or Lidneys, pains around the liver,
pleurisy, swelling OF the joints, pains In tho
bowels, heartburn and pains OF all kinds, Rad
ways Ready Relief Will afford immediate ease.
and It's CONTINUED use for a few days eject
permanent cure. Price 90 cents
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

NOAH kept his bees in the ark hives,
of course.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

An GppreciabIe quantity OF arsenic is
found TO exist in all rubber shoppers
and tubes.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

ARE lovers of the esculent musk melon
musk-eatersP
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

The Journal Of. Chemistry asserts that
tea Is not the simple, harmless beverage
that is generally supposed, but that It's
effects, In their character, may rightly
claim TO be classed with those Of tobacco
aud alcohol. The paper also adds
"Many disorders Of the nervous system
are the direct result Of excessive tea
drinking. Tea is a narcotic poison; ;
its essential principle, theme, Is allied
In composition with such polsons as
st~rychnine and morphia. 1t first excites
the nervous system and then exhausts
1t. Experiments show that both in man
and other animals 1t impairs power in
the lower e%xtremities; so that It Affects
the understanding In a double sense
literally as well as fg%uratively."
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14
Dr.. RadVay'S Regulating Pills

Perfectly tasreless. elegantly coated, for the
cure OF all disorders OF the stomach, liver, bow
els, kidneys. bladder. n, rvOus diseases. head
ache, constipation, Indigestion. dyspepsia, bill.
iousneSs, bilious fever, Inflammation OF the bow.
els, piles, and all arrangements OF the internal
vscera. Warranted 10 effect q perfect cure.
Price 70 cents per box.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14
A GALLEY Slave-A ships cook.

AN ATTACHED couple--oyster shells
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

Urinary and Womb Diseases, Gravel, Diabetes,
Dropsy, stOppage Of water, incontiDence Of
Urine, Brlght's Disease. Albumlnuria, and In all
cases where there are brich dust deposits. or tho
water is thick, cloudy, mixed with subst' nces
like the white OF an egg, or thread- like white
silk, or there 10 q morbid. dark, bilious appear
ance and white bone-dust deposit, and wheD
there ID a prtl king, burning sensation when
and along the loins. Sold by druggists. PRICE
ONE DOLLAR.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14
DOMESTIC.

CoLoRISG GRKEs.-Seeing a request
for the best method for coloring green,
l hasten 10 offer mine, which / have
proven by Experience TO be most ex-
cellent and reliable. "Green for WOODEN"
TO one pound Of yarn or cloth. two
and n half ounces of alum, and one
pound OF fustic; steep to get the strength
but not boil; soak the goods until they
acquire a good yellow color; then
throw out the chips and add indigo
compound slowly, until you have the
desired shade; rinse In cold water.
Ozark green for cotton"-For three
pounds OF cloth, one pound Of fustic
and two M Of logwOod; soak
separately and strain together; add one
ounce Of blue vitrol; stir we'll and then
put in the cloth; scald one hour, then
dry and scour In strong soap suds and
rinse well. This should be colored In
brass.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-14

Chrome rheumatism, S%crofuia, Glandnlar
swelling, Hacking Dry Cough, Cancerous Anec-
Lungs, Dyspepsia, Water Brash. Tic Doloreux,
White Swellings, TumOrs, Ulcers, Skin and Hip
Di cases, Mercurial Diseases, Female Com
plants, Govt, Dropsy, salt Rheum, BronchltiA.
Consumption.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
Wholesale Prices by Grimes L Weaver.
EnInAv Snntnrnhor On 1919

Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. DR..
Switzerland, Pastor. Revival Services to-
morrow, Sunday 10! a. m, (Which is the
Madmanr' 23p. m, Prayer and Experience
79 p. m, Coming to Himself" A cordial
welcome to sill.
There will be an all-day meeting at Deer
Park NJ. P. Church on Sunday, the 22d inst.
Preaching at 10@ in the morning by Rev. J.
/. Ward, ID. D., in the afternoon by Rev.
j. NJ. Brown, and at - in the evening BY S.
I. Ferguson. The meeting will be protracted
through the week.
CONFIRMATION SERvIOEs.-His Grace, the
Archbishop Of Baltimore, will give confrma-
ton at the following places AT st. John
Church, Westminster, Sunday, September
29th, at 10, a. M, at ST. Joseph's Church,
Taneytown, on Monday, September 3Oth, at
10, a. m., st. Thomas Church, New Wind.
sor, Monday afternoon, at o'clock; at St.
Bartholomew's, Manchester, on Tuesday, Oe-
tober lst, at 10, a. m. The public are cordi-
ally invited. Seats free. JoHN GLoYD, Pastor
DEDIcATIoS.-The Lutheran and Reformed
Church at Snydersburg will be dedicated on
Sunday, 29th of September. Services COM
mence at % n. m.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
Local Brsritiss.

Hon A. h. Syester, of Hagerstown, was in
Westminster on Thursday.
There will be a meating of all the people
of Westminster to-day az IL O'Clock.
Wm- A. Burk has been appointed post
master at Upperco, Baltimore county, vice
W. i. Algire, resigned.
The State Fair win commence on Tuesday
next and continue four days II. Haines of
this city, has entered Gardies in the quick draft
class for horses.
Alfred Bruce from y acres cut COZ bushels
of Fultz wheat Joshua Gist, with seven
horses to the machine, thzeshed it at the rate
of bushel per minute.
The name of the station known as Sham
berger's station, on the Western Maryland
Railroad, has been changed to Carrollton,
and post0ffice established there with E. II.
Bash as postmaster.
The trial of John Green for the murder of
Greenbury Young, on the l1th of June last,
began in the Circuit Court for Howard Co. on
Wednesday. We published the full particu-
lars of the murder at the time it occurred. A
verdict of guilty of manslaughter was rem
dered on Thursday.
Mr.. Richard J. Baker, Of Freedom, informs
us that he pulled last week four nutmeg can
taioupes that weighed respectively 10, %, %
and % pounds each, and has more of the
same sort left. We are excellent judges of
such fruit and feel assured that the accom-
modating mail driver viii deliver them to us
in good order.
We learn that complimentary benefit is TO
be rendered II. G.. Millais, of Baltimore, bv
some of our citizens. Mr. Millais, is a vio-
linist, and it will be remembered that he has
rendered valuable assistance at concerts here
on several occasions free of all compensation.
We know that those who have the benefit in
charge will present choice Programme, and
we bespeak full attendance.
ToURSANENr.-A tournament was held on
the Sans Creek road near DR.. Crawford in
this county, on Saturday last. About fifteen
knights entered, including two sons of DR..
Crawford. The successful champions were
Mr.. Albaugh, knight of Denning's, who won
a saddle and crowned little Miss Albaugh,
SIX years old, queen of love and beauty;
Mr.. n. w. Steele, Knight of Rose Dale, won a
bride and crowned Miss Spurrier first Maid;
Mr.. Bowers, knight of Winfield, won
whip but failed to crown a maid; but was
represented by DIR. L. A. Alridge, who selec-
ted Miss Mollie Albaugh as second maid; Mr..
Dorsey, knight of Carroll crowned Miss Kate
Crawford, third Maid of Honor. Prof j. d.
Warheld, by request, delivered the charge TO
the Knights, and in the absence of the other
speakers, also the coronation address, The
Taylorsville Band furnished the music, and,
considering the fact that most of the riders
had no practice, the riding was very spirited
The day was beautiful and dancing was en-
joyed by all. DIR. Crawford, DR.. Aldridge
and Mr.. Prugh, were the judges, and Joseph
Berrett, Chief Marshal, aided by Mr.. Albaugh
and others.
Since the above was in type, another cor
respondent sent us very lengthy account of
the tournament, for which he has our thanks.
We give from his letter the names of the
knights and the number of rings taken:
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
Business Locals.

lS head of Cows, Bulls and Heifers. .
Horses, Brood Sow and 10 Shoats, Wagons
and Carriage will be sold on Saturday, Oc.
tober II, at P. m. on the farm of Jacob w.
Caple, near Finksburg. See bills for par
ticulars.
A very Large Stock of Fall Dry Goods, Just
opened, at H. L. Norris.
Cotton and Woolen Flannels, Under Shirts
and Drawers, from New York Auctions. lust
opened, at II. l.. Norris.
Ribbons, Gloves, Hosiery, Laces and Edg
ings, full assortment, at H. L. Norris.
Groceries of all kinds, at Bottom prices, Mt
II. l.. Norris
Pure Cider Vinegar, at II. L. Norris.
The cheapest lot of Boots and Shoes ever
sold in Westminster, at II. l.. Norris.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
Total, $50 Total, 8e6

PATAPscO ITENs.-0ur farmers are again
in the midst of another busy season, viz: that
of corn harvesting and seeding The corn
crop is excellent. Considerable grain is be-
ing sown, and the weather is very fine for the
work.
Our postoffice will no longer be known as
Carrollton, as it has been removed to Car
roliton proper, Mr.. Edward Bash postmas-
ter. while our office will be known hereafter
as Patapsco, and Mr.. Ezra Chew continued
as postmaster, making it more eoncordant
with names.
Mr.. Chew is opening lumber yard at this
place in connection with his store, which will
be quite an advantage to the lumber consum-
ers of our vicinity.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

How WOMAN SERVED A TRANP.-The
Hanover Spectator says One day last week
big burly tramp visited the residence of a
German named George Zinn, on the Public
Common, and insolently demanded that the
females of the house should fry some meat
and prepare a cup of fragrant coffee for his
fastdious stomach. His eXacting demands
not being complied with, he became very
abusive, when the spuuky ''fraulein" seizine
o billet of wood knocked him down aud lus
tily belabored him as his conduct Justly de.
served. After he had been sufficiently nun.
ished, she allowed him to take his departure.
considerably humiliated
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

Coon YIELDs.-The Libertytown Banner
says Mr. d. II. Stitely has lust Finished
threshing and cleaning the crop of wheat
grown on his farm lately purchased of Mr..
Shriner, which yielded him 1909 bushels from
81 acres. Qr an average of a little over 80
bushels to the acre.
Mr.. J. ID. Jones has just threshed on his
farm adjoining Liberty 100 bushels of wheat
from 37k acres, about ten acres of which was
corn ground and not good. From l6 acres
he realized GOO bushels.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

DEAR SIR.-This paint consists of Silica,
60 per cent. making it fre-proof; Peroxide of
Iron, per cent which gives it color; Alumni
White, to suspend the other minerals in solu-
ton; Oxide of Manganese, and little organic
Magnesia matter. Our examination of your
Mineral Paint shows that it possesses n very
durable character aad not liable to alterations
in whatever manner it may be employed. We
regard it as Paint of superior character, of
fine body and color, and very durable
Respectfully yours, BoOTH & GARRETT,
U. S. Assayers, Phila. Mint.
AMERICAN VERMILI0N WORKS, I26
w. Pratt st. Baltimore, Nd, Manufacturers.
aug 81 -3mos
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BIZ
WILLIAM H. vANDERFORD.
coRSER OF NAIN AND crvraE sTarrrs

TERMs.-s2 per year IN advance. Single copies S
cents N0suiscFfpgion discontinued Ftil Ali rr,re
are paid ul1iesa at the option Of the publisher
ADVERTISING KATES--One square Is lfnes) will
be inserted times or less for 81 and = cents for each
subsequent insertion. One square NOS s350
mos. - II moss $. Business Cards not exceeding
lines y per year. When the number Of insertions
snot marked advertisements will be nutil
forbid and charged accordingly. Yearly advertisers
must e0nfine advertisements % their own business
Gals 10 cents periine- Marriagesan Deaths inserted
free Obituaries and personal communication s
cents per line
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

CELEBRGTIoxs.-The Sabbath School at
Baust's Church will hold its celebration tn.
day, and on Saturday next the Frizzellsburo
School. Speakers will address the children.
and the Frizzelsburg Band will be present at
both places. The friends of the schools in.
tend to give the scholars a liberal supply of
refreshments
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
Pure Fertilizers.
Pure Fine Ground Bolss,
Stag SttpeIphOspHGte of Lime,
Pure DissOIUed RdtC Bone.

B6s~Oil Vitriol, German Potash Salt, Pure
Chemicals for making Super-Phosphate, at
the lowest market price.
r. J. BAKER & CO.,
S6 and 3s S. Charles ST., Baltimore, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

A Coon DAYS WoRK.-Mr. Zeigler, of
Hagerstown, a teamster with a band wagon
capable of seating twenty persons, drawn by
four mules, made eight loads, on Thursday of
last week, from the Pavilion to High Rock, on
the occasion of the excursion of the Protes-
tant Episcopal Brotherhood from Baltimore.
At twenty cents per head, this amounted to
SS2, pretty good days work for one team.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Relief for the sOuth-oEphans court-From Penrnar
to High Rock-The most valuable man in Mem
phis-Barbecue-H Registration SANS Greek. Union
Bridge, Patapseo and sykesyilIe Items-Tourna-
ment-PaInful Accident-Barns Burned-Brevi-
ties-ThToat eut--eIoOd Yields, etc. etc.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned, Examiners, appointed
Il by virtue of a commission to them issued
by the County Commissioners of Carroll
county, to open Public Road in said county
commencing at the intersection of Shamberg-
er's road, at the line dividing Henry Ruby s
land from Andrew Myers land, and running
as near as practicable over the bed of the old
road, now extensively used, on to a line be.
tween Amos Lowe and Levin Wright; thence
on through George B. Houck's land until it
intersects the county road leading to Hamp-
stead.
All persons whom it may concern are
hereby notified that we will meet on the prem
ises, on Saturday, October 5th, 1878, at 9
o o'clock- a. m. to execute the trust reposed in
us by the aforesaid commission
JOHN PAYNE,
LEWIS GREEN.
JABEZ A. BUSH,
aug 2l-5t Examiners.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

Prime Cecil county, Nd, hay is quoted
at sl4 per ton, prime Pennsylvania and
Maryland at sl1ds12. This shows the
Importance of clean hay fields.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAJ
RoAD.-At a meeting of the board of directors
of the Baltimore and Cumberland Valley
railroad, held few days ago at Hillen Sta
ton, the contract for building the road was
formerly awarded to the Dacey Brothers, of
Boston. They propose TO build the road with
hrst tclass work, steel rails, fifty pounds to the
yard, at a cost of Sl4, 900 per mile. The CON
tract has been closed, all the necessary papers
signed, and the work will commence in a few
days. It is proposed to have the road in run.
ming order by the first of January next
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

SALE or A FARN.-0n Saturday last Abra.
ham n. Hess and VIM. A. McKellip, trustees
of George A. Shoemaker, sold a farm con.
tanning l45 acres, situate near Piney Creek.
IN Taneytown district, to Verley J. Clousher
for S6I25, cash.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

THRoAr cuT.-A dispatch from visalia,
California, September 10, says last night
VIM. j. White, suspecting undue intimacy be.
tween has wife and DIR. Mehring, the family
physician, ostensibly left home, but soon re-
turning, found Mehring in Mrs. Whites bed.
room and attacked him with penknife and
cut his throat, producing instant death. -
Dr. Mehring formerly resided in this county.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PAINT
MIXED READY FOR USE.

is the best known Paint for Freight Cars,
4 Iron or Wooden Bridges, Tin, Iron or
Shingle Roofs, Barns. Fences, Outbuildings.
&c. This Paint has heavy body, Dark Red
or Brown in color, dries quick and will stand
IN any climate. One gallon covers 400 square
feet of tin, iron, or any smooth surface. and
is the cheapest good Mixed Paint ever offered
to the public. Packages suitable for retailing
as follows:
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
152 ACRES OF LAND,
NEW COAL YARD.

HAVING opened new coal ward. /
IA. would respectfully inform the public
that / am now prepared TO furnish ALI. THE
DIFFERENT KINDS OF COAL promptly,
and at most reasonable rates
Being determined to sell at less than usual
profits l ask the public to
Give me a call Before Buying.
By strict attention and constant endeavor
to give satisfaction, l hope to receive and
merit share of your patronage.
have also on hand and for sale Stone and
Oyster Shell Lime.
RsT~ OFFICE in Perkins Photograph
Gallery, opposite the Catholic Church.
GEO. c. GRASS.
aug I7'7S-tf Westminster. Ma
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

SYKEsvILE ITEMs.-This is one of the bust
est seasons of the year at Sykesville, it being
the great depot for fertilizers, and hundreds
of tons are sold here every year for the wheat
crop alone. This section of Carroll will seed
as great an acreage as last fall
Cutting off corn will commence next week,
and most of the corn ground will be seeded
in wheat, notwithstanding the agricultural ed.
itor of the Baltimore Weekly Sun says, ssThe
farmer who practices it is blind to his own in
terest and on the down grade to ruin" The
best farmers of Carroll and Howard counties
practice it, and many of them tell me that
the average yield for the past three years
has been better on corn ground than on fall
low; in fact, all farmers who have adopted
this mode of farming say it is the most sue.
cessful. There is no use talking, you can't
spade garden with a quill.
A meeting of prominent citizens of our dis
trict was held at the store of ]. Oliver Wad.
low, Freedom, September 9th, for the pur-
pose of canvassing the district for subscrip.
tions to aid the yellow fever sufferers. The
people have responded most literally to the
call. Forty barrels of -four and S12 in money
have been contributed, which will be for
warded through P. T. George, of Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21

PAINFUL AcCIDEXT.-Charles Bond, en-
ployed in the Liberty copper mine, met
with severe accident on the 1lih instant.
caused by the discharge of blast. The cleo
trio battery had been applied, and as it had
never failed before Mr.. Bond began winding
up the wire, when one of the holes exploded,
inluring him very severely about the face,
neck and arms. Medical assistance was at
his eyes may be seriously injured. The other
employees have donated about S1OO for his
benefit.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-21
REAL ESTATE at PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned, Executor of the last
Il Will and Testament of Jacob w. Froek,
deceased, and by virtue of an order of the
Orphans Court of Carroll county, will sell at
Public Sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of October, 1878,
2 o'clock, p. m. a parcel of land containing
Is ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
situated on the Westminster and Littlestown
Turnpike, adjoining the lands of Abraham
KoOntz, James E. Dodrer and J. VIM. Ear
hart. Three and one-half acres are in Tim
Der, balance cleared. There is a good
Frame Weatnerboarded Dwell
ing House, stories high, new AzaA-A
Bank Barn, Spring House, - -
with never-failing Spring; all 5sssssaz.a.s-
under Post and Rail Fence. Part is in ex-
cellent meadow.
This farm Is situated in thriving and
healthy neighborhood, convenient to Church
es, Schools, Postofiee and Mills, and is
worthy the attention of those who desire
pleasant home. Sale positive; no postpone
ment on account of the weather.
TERMS.-0ne-third cash, or on the ratifi-
cation OF the same by the said Court, and the
balance IN two equal payments of one and two
years; the credit payments to bear interest
from the day of sale, and to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser or purchasers with ap-
proved security. WIN. FROCK,
sep l4-ts Executor