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

- 'y'fesenss W nc number Of upwards of if
~, were then invited to the dining room for
where they found long table
spread with biscuits, rolls, butter, abundance
of choice cake of all varieties, and delicious
ice 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,
a legal tender which ministers never refuse.
The evening was spent by all most pleasantly
and agreeably. Il was an occasion long TO
be remembered, and one that will tend to
gladden. his heart and encourage him in his
ministerial labors.
Local 0PTIox FOR CARROLL CoUxrY.-The
Central Committee, which was appointed by
the County Temperance Convention, has
been actively engaged for some weeks past in
securing petitions to present TO the Legisla-
ture IN behalf of Local Option. A petition
numbering about IT'S signers has been Sc
cured. A bill, submitting TO the voters of
Carroll county the question as to whether
licenses shall be granted to sell spurious or
fermented liquors in said county, has been
prepared by Hon. John E. Smith and r. B.
Norment, Esq. This bill and petition were
taken to Annapolis on the 18th instant, by a
committee appointed for the purpose, com
posed OF DIR. j. w. Herring, r. B. Norment,
J. l.. Reifsnider, and W. L. W. Seabrook,
Esqrs. The committee were instructed to ask
that the bin and petition be referred to the
Carroll County Delegation. This could not
be done without suspension Of the rules,
and the committee has requested our Dele
cation to ask such suspension of the rules,
pending which Mr. Newbelle, of the Delega-
ton, holds the petitions and the bill.
A number of petitions are still in circula.
ton in the county; those holding them are
requested to return them as speedily as pos
sible to DR.. Chas. Billingslea, Chairman of
the Central Committee. As the present ses-
sion Of the Legislature is rapidly drawing to
q close, il is absolutely necessary that the Pc
titions be forwarded at once.
MANCHESTER ITEHs.-Manehester Lodge
No. 70 K. of p. celebrated the anniversary
of the order last Tuesday evening. A large
number Of invited guests were present, and
spent the evening very pleasantly. The exer-
cises were opened with music by the choir of
Trinity Reformed Church, Miss Kate Shower
presiding at the organ. Prayer by Rev. VIM.
Rupp, after which II. Lingenfelder, Grand
Chancellor of the. r. w. G. L. of Maryland,
delivered an inpromptu address. After the
exercises of the programme were completed
the audience were invited to the lower hail,
where refreshments were served, and after
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the upper hall, where few hours were passed
in social enjoyment. Among the many choice
selections rendered by the choir, was an en-
chanting duet, entitled ssTell me where do
fairies dwell, which was rendered most ex-
quisitely.
A fair was held at Odd Fellows Hall the
latter part of last week, and Monday night of
this week, for the benefit of the Methodist
Church.
Mr.. Geo. Bixler, as administrator, sold the
late residence of Henry Gettier, on Main
Street, to Mr.. Thomas Bosley for $500.
The SoIREE given by ''The Westminster
Socials, on Thursday evening, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, was largely attended, as many as
twelve sets engaged in dancing at one time
The ladies were handsomely dressed, the
gentlemen gallant, and the music fine. At
nine o'clock the grand promenade took
place, in which all participated, after which
dancing began. About u anintermissioa en-
sued, and refreshments were served. Beach
am ice cream and cake in abundance, the
latterwas very superior, being prepared by the
Misses Marsh, and consisted of seven differ
ent varieties. The stage was divided into
two rooms, one for the ladies and the other
for the gentlemen, both being in charge of
polite and attentive walters, who checked
each piece of apparel, by which means all
charge of the soiree were omnipresent
throughout the evening, looking after the
comfort Of their guests. The affair was
decided success in every particular, and we
but echo the sentiment of all who participated
when we say that it should be repeated.
DEER RUIZ IrENs.-Protracsed meetings
have been in progress since the 1st of Janua-
~, and have met with much success.
There is a great deal of sickness in this
neighborhood, principally diptheria, feyers
and colds.
E. Yeiser and family left on Saturday for
a trip to the mountains, and went as far as
Locust Grove. They returned home on Tues
day much pleased with their trim; business at
the several saw and grist mills in the noun.
tains is brisk, the foundry at Gettysburg closed
on account of dull times, wheat along the
route looked beautiful with an excellent pros
pect for an abundant yield.
ID. W. Yeiser is going to take the shop of
Vim. Leese, in Bachman Valley, April lst
+. Ieiser Son. hlaeksmiths and wagon
builders, are full of work.
Ephraim Wentz has sold wood lot to n.
Starner and --, who are going into the
hark businaSc
WINFIELD ITENs.-In my last weeks items
] failed to make mention of two very impoF.
tant industries, viz ;-Messrs. Easton & Pick
EFT, of this village, run two steam threshing
machines during the summer and fall, and q
steam saw mill during the winter, and Mrs.
Eliza Dorsey's hominy mill is on the go from
fall till spring. There is one NJ. 4. Church
situated one-hali mile south of town.
Mr.. Thomas Pickett is making preparations
to construct a fine, large frame mansion, 80
x40 feet on his farm, in full view of town.
Mr.. Joseph Teuer is building barn 36x5G
feet.
Mr. Richardson, of whose illness / spoke
last week, is improving.
The following is the political complexion
of the village Republicans 10; Democrats
81 Independents /; Republican plurality 4.
A letter from the same place, signed "a
Friend, = but having no name attached to it,
was consigned TO the waste basket.
HYDROPHoBIA.-The Frederick EzanineY
says that Daniel, aged about % years, son o.
Samuel Shriyer, who resides near Midway,
on the Frederick & Pennsylvania Line Rail
road, was attacked with hydrophobia on Fri
day Of last week. He had been complaining
for sometime of being unwell, and on thai
morning was suddenly taken with a IT.. Qrs
Liggett and Lagver were Immediately sum
nonad, and pronounced it clear case Of
hYdrophobia. The young man had been bit
en- by dog belonging to Joshua Biggs, som,
ten years ago, but had experienced no incon
yenience from it, and had almost forgotten
the circumstance.
jesse MyeFly, OF near Pleasant Valley, goei
to Clark county, West Virginia between Der
ryville and Vaudeville, April 1st.