The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-05-31

Through the kindness Of Sheriff Woods ON
Sunday last We enjoyed q ride to Hanover
Leaving Westminster about Z, a. NJ, We drove
up the turnpike to Shriver's mills, and then
across the country to our destination, which
was reached by $3.50. The drive was one of
great pleasure as we had never been through
that portion Of Carroll county called the
Back Woods. Though the land is billy, it
has been brought to a high state Of produc.
tiyeness, as was evidenced by the fine growth
Of wheat, rye and grass. When we crossed
the Pennsylvania line there was marked
change in the quality of the land, not for the
better, perhaps, but il shows a more thorough
system of culture. The immense barns, large
farm houses, well kept fences, and fine cattle
and horses showed that the land was fat
aud that its owners had reaped the reward of
long years Of toll. Many barns and houses
we're in course Of erection, aud others we're
being repaired, while the grass and grain
were luxurant and free from weeds and other
obnoxious growth. At Hanover we stopped
at the Dller House, Of which Mr.. Rlef,
formerly Of this city, is proprietor After a
| refreshing bath, the proprietor showed us
| through the house, which Is conveniently mr..
ranged and adapted for the hotel business A
stroll through the town impressed us with the
fact that i is thriving and prosperous place,
many Of its churches, residences aud public
buildings comparing favorably with those of
the large cities. The square is adorned with
! a handsome fountain, the streets and alleys
are clean, and everything indicated thrift.
After n sumptuous dinner Mr.. Kleff invited
us to drive TO the far-famed Pigeon Hills,
we're the reservoir is located that furnishes
the little city with pure spring water. There
nre no expensive water works, but the rescr.
yoir is filed by the natural flow from the
aud IL NJ oh al
fall will throw the water over the highest
house in the place. An hour was spent in
admiring the beauties Of the Hills, when we
drove out ON the Abbottstown turnpike. Ii
our eyes had been Toasted before, they were
certainly charmed now, for we think we
never beheld such lovely sight. As far as
the eye could reach was beautiful plain, in
terspersed with villages, farm houses, barns,
etc., Well may Hanoverians be proud oftheir
surroundings, situated as il is in one Of the
finest agricultural districts in the country.
Alter taking leave Of our host and hostess
we drove out the Carlisle turnpike, and start
ed on our way home via Conowago Chapel,
McSherrystown aud Littlestown. A heavy
thunder shower coming up we took refuge at
the residence Of Mr., Richard Adams, an old
friend of Mr.. Woods, who We regretted to find
confined 10 his bed By sickness. At Como
WACO Chapel We stopped few minutes at the
residence Of Mr. Divine From there on 10
McShefrystown and Littlestown we passed
through beautiful country, reaching the lat.
ter place about 6 o'clock. The face Of the
country between Littlestown and Westminster
is rolling, yet it shows careful farming, and
in many places the growing crops give evil
dence OF an abundant yield. We we're so
well pleased with the trip, that we propose to
take similar one during the suwmer. We
must return our thanks TO the proprietor Of
the Diller House for the very hospitable man
ner in which we were entertained, and advise
all our Carroll county friends to give him
call when visiting Hanover.