The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Nixon LocALS.-St. Pairick's day win be
observed By general suspension of business,
and services will be held in all the churches.
The Taylor manufacturing Company, of
this city, have shipped two Of their engines to
the Paris Exposition.
On Monday morning last, three tramps
built FIRE against the shedding on the Agri-
cultural Grounds, on the side next to Mr.
Reese's woods. Fortunately it was discov-
cred by Mr.. Peiffer, the superintendent of
the grounds, in time to prevent any serious
damage to the shedding.
In the u. 5. House OF Representatives, on
Saturday, Mr.. Roberts presented the petition
of Samuel Bentz for an extension Of his pat
ent on machinery for removing the husk or
outer coating of wheat.
s. C. Wickert has moved his restaurant to
the building formerly occupied by Mr.. Neil
roy, and John Myers has opened a restaurant
in the building vacated by Mr.. Wiekert.
Subscribers who change their residence
this spring, will please state at what postoEfice
they formerly received the Adcocdfe, as well
as the one to which they want it sent.
ST. Patrick day is the time when cabbage
and tomato seeds are sown in this region.
But il comes on Sunday this time What
ars You going to do about it?
Martin 4. Eichelberger is appointed post
master at Rocky Ridge, Frederick county,
vice Mary +. Creager, superseded by change
Of site to railroad.
The County Commissioners have had sew
eral trees removed from the Court House
yard. II is a decided improvement, and one
long needed.
One Of the four large black horses Of the
Almshouse team, the leader Of the team,
died on Sunday night last.
Haurv arnv. has haar. orrnsnfof r.oefv,oe-
ter at Silver Run, vice John w. Marks, who
abandoned the Office.
WIN. Helfzel, editor of the Hanover, Pa,
Citizen, has been appointed Bank Assessor
for York county.
The peach buds are said to have been Sc
riously injured throughout the upper portion
of this county by the frost.
Ssoner & Son, of Stonersville, have formed
a coparinership in the carriage manufacturing
business.
To take out an advertisement on the score
of economy is worse than taking down your
sign.
Albert Billingzlea has opened cigar man
ufnctory on Main street opposite Court.
A number Of persons have been moving
during the past week.
Some of our farmers seeded oats this week.
Stone RoAD ITEMs.-Mr. Washington
Lennon recently purchased from his father
twelve acres OF land, on which he will erect
two-story frame dwelling during the coming
summer
Public sales are very numerous at present
and stock Is selling at comparatively low rates
when compared with the prices year ago.
Mr.. J. K. Lippy, teacher at Maus's school
house will have an exhibition at that place
on the evening OF the 10th inst.
The r4foaranf sr,rsur vVaafhar of tho rorf
week produced quite a change in regard to
vegetation, and according TO the general APP
perance Of both grass aud wheat, at present,
We shall have boantifnl harvest. Farmers
are busy with their spring work, such as
blowing, hauling, &c. Public roads are in
better condition than they have been for sew
eral years at this season Of the year.
Mr.. James Gladhill and sister, of Gettys-
burg, Pa, have just returned home from their
second trip to Carroll county, within the last
two months. They have been concerning at
quite number OF our public school houses,
and have always given entire satisfaction.
The exercises consisted of sacred, sentiment
tai and comic singing, in order 10 please all
parties; also reading in the Book OF Psalms
from raised type, and cyphering on slate by
means Of type. Mr.. Gladhill is about q
years Of age, has been blind from infancy,
and was educated in Baltimore, after which
he became afflicted with rheumatism and
spinal affection which left him in his present
helpless condition; though helpless as he now
IS, he IS always cheerful and ready TO crack
a joke with any one who feels so disposed.
During the time in which he was in our midst
he not only gained the means Of profitable
livelihood, but also many kind and sympa-
5hizing friends.
ORPHANs' CouEr.-Adam Shower, ESQ.,,
Chief Judge Isaac c. Bale and l.. p Sling
luff, Esqrs., Associate Judges; DIR. Henry Z.
Beltz, Register OF Wills; Geo. NJ. Parke. Esq,
Deputy Register.
Monday, March If-John E. Smith, ad-
ministrator Of Eve Douaker, deceased, settled
first and FINAL account.
Margaret A. Shoemaker, executrix of John
Shoemaker, deceased, returned inventory of
goods and chattels, list of debts and inventory
OF money, and received orders to sell goods
and notify creditors.
DIR. Samuel Swope, administrator w. A. of
Edward Spalding, deceased, returned inven-
tory of goods and chatiels and received orders
TO sell goods and chattels and notify creditors.
II. Sheets, executor OF Rachel Sheets,
deceased, returned inventory of goods and
chattels and leasehold property and received
order to sell goods and chattels.
The last will and testament of Margaret
Birnie, deceased, ives admitted to probate.
Tuesday, March Ie.-Thomas G. Otto, ex-
ecutor of Mary E. Otto, deceased, settled LIST
and final account.
Samuel Hoffman, executor ofDaniel Engel,
deceased, settled second account.
Eden Engleman, administrator of Roby
Engleman, deceased, returned list of sale of
personal property.
Indenture Of James franklin Dixie bound
TO Daniel Grouse, approved by Orphans
Court
LOCAL LEGISLATION the Senate, on
Friday, Mr.. Freeman from the Temperance
Committee reported favorably the local OPP
ton bill for this county.
On the same day, in the House, bill 10
amend the local laws of this county relating
TO the meetings Of the Orphans Court was
passed.
The WAYS and means committee. on Tues-
day, decided in favor of appropriating 81 500
to the Western Maryland College, at West
minister, To sustain one free scholarship in each
senatorial district of the State for six years,
including tuition, books, boarding, fuel
washing, lights, &c.
In the House, on Thursday. a bill was pas.
sed authorizing the Baltimore and Reisters
town Turnpike Companyto transfer or sell tC
Baltimore city, Carroll county and Westmin
GSAtT StItiUH1 Ot us Ftdu.
The Annapolis correspondent Of the Baiti
more Sun, of Saturday, says :-Presiden
Lloyd, who had been sick several DAYS, re
turned and took his seat as the presiding Off
Ger of the Senate to-day. In his absence
Senator j. Fenner Lee, of Carroll, was cleo
ted President pro tempore, and presided will
dignity and ability. Under his direction
great deal of business was disposed Of
A RECEPTION was given at the residence o
Airhart Winters, Esq, near this city, on III,
4th instant, to Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Ham
nee Miss Hannah Winters. The taarriag,
ceremony was performed by Rev. Father De
laney, at p. m, at st. Johns parsonage
this city, after which the bridal party returne,
to the parental home, where had assembled
large number of friends who offered thei
congratulations to the happy couple. A.
soon as these were through the guests were
invited to supper, one of the old-fashiones
Maryland kind, to which ample Justice wa
done. On returning to the parlOrs the in
spring strains Of the violin were the sigma
for the devotees of Terpsichore to prepar,
themselves for the dance. The festivitie
were continued until late hour. and all lef
at 3 a. M. for their homes. The bride wa
dressed in handsome bronze silk, as wa
also her sister, who acted as brides maid
The bride was the recipient of a great variety
of presents,-si glassware and other arti
Giles useful in housekeeping.