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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

The Local Option Bill for this county is the
all absorbing topic at this time, and whilst we
dcplore intsmperancc, in all things (not only
in drinking, but in eating, swearing aud IA
nalicism,) we cannot support a bill which
takes away the liberties Of the majority for
the good Of an insignificant minority, who will
never be benefited by anything short of death
and complete annihiation.
Mr. p. J. Bennett having rented his farm,
is now erecting three story dwelling for the
accommodation Of his tenant, Nj. Joseph
Hooper.
Our village will lose four families the con-
ipg LIST Of April viz Those of Messrs. Geo
Bair, r. Lester, I, g. Brown and I. Alex
nnder, and will be replaced by those of Messrs
Stedman, Shipley Riehey and Roop.
There is now under discussion the subject
Of organizing Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation, 10 include Bethel NJ. H., ST. james,
aud Bethany NJ. 4. c. S. The association to
meet alternately at each.
Mr. W. T. Stem will return TO the home Of
his adoption, illinois, next week. The good
will Of oil in this vicinity attends him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

Saturday opened clear and bright, buta chilly
east wind soon brought clouds, aud the bal.
aHee Of the day was variable, partly clear and
partly clouded. Sanday WAS bright aud clear
with an occasional floating cloud, and quite
cool "a the morning aud evening. Monday
opened bright, clear and mild, followed by
chilly and cloudy; in the afternoon changeable
between clouds and sunshine; night bright
and clear. Tuesday morning heavy frost and
ieei clear and bright with some wind; after.
noon cloudy, wind increased until about O
0 clock When il took the character OF a gale
ioor few minutes; slight rain about sunset,
clear at night. Wednesday morning, cloudy,
strong northwest wind with occasional snow
squalls; clear with high winds iuihe afternoons
ealmer and colder al night. Thursday clear
and cold in the morning, with the thermom-
eler at Y, aud windy; warmer IN The middle
Of the day; cooler toward night. Friday,
cloudy and chilly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

Ne Geo. W. Sullivan, teacher of Mountain
View School, held his annual examination
last Thursday, the 18th inst, with his usual
good success Quite number Of the parents
and friends Of the scholars were present. also
Mcssrs. G. II. Spurrer, IL. l.. Motler and +.
W. Shriyer teachers in the county, who as
sisted in the examination. Tue different
grades were taken up in their regular order
and thoroughly examined and we were pleased
with the promptness aud correctness with
which tie scholars answered the various ques
tons propOunded to them. Mr.. Sullivan has
a well disciplined school-ono that has no su.
perior In the county. The exercises we're in
terspersed with music led by Mr.. Spurrier,
also with declarations and select readings.
We left in the evening very fayorably i'm.
pressed with Mr.. Sullivan aud his scholars
aud feeling tina, We had been profled by our
visit 10 Mountain View School We advise
,he teachers to take advantage OF the one day
in each term so kindly given them by the School
Board and visit their neighbors' schools, for
there Is much to be learned in a day thus
spent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

Between ! and o'clock on Wednesday
morning last, VIM. Beard, watch maker, re.
siding on Pennsylvania Avenue, this city, bad
his legs fearfully burned by the upsetting Of a
burning oil enyeloping his legs. lie imme.
diaiely gave the alarm and assistance came,
and the flames extinguished, but not before
his right leg was terribly burned. DR.. j..
Howell BilIingslea is attending lin.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

NJ Office is hereby given that the sab
IN scriber has obtained from the Ornhane'
Court Of Carroll county, letters Testamentnrv
on the Personal Estate Of
NOAH A. BROWN.
late Of Carroll county, deceased. Allpersonz
having claims against the deceased are here.
by warned 70 exhibit the same, with the vouch.
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the NIB
seribers, on or before the I'd day Of October.
next; they may otherwise BY law De ex
Guided from ell benefit Of said estate. Those
indebted are requested 10 make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this "a day Il
March, 1850.
GEORGE Crosse, ~.
mar ~ Eze6al1f
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
Notice to Creditors.

NOTlCE Is hereby given that the subscri-
AZ Der has obtained from TIE Orphang
Court of Carroll county, Letters Of Admin
istration on the Estate Of
GEORGE MICHAEL. sILVERNAIL,
late Of Carroll county, deceased Allpersons
having elaims against the deceased are hereby
warned TO exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticasedtot the subscriber,
on or before the I'd day Of October, 1880;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate. Those indebted are
requested TO make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this ID day Of
March, 1880.
JEREMIAH D. B0wERsOx,
mar CIT Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

New Insurance Ohice--E. L. Gernand,
Westminster, Md.
Buy the Bialehley Pump--C. q. Blaichley,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Ornamental Flowering Plants-Alex. Scott,
Waverly, Md.
Transfers and Abatemenls--Joseph A. Wac.
sehe, Clerk.
Cats Wanted-Wm. Fisher, Jr., Stoners-
vile, Nd.
License Noliee-Geo. n Friuger, Sheriff.
Public Sale--G. I. Mering, Agent
Notiee-G. A. Taylor, Secretary.
Legal Notices. List Of Letters.
Bridge Notices
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

RARE Books AT HIGH 4
the last part Of the library .~ee stTeorge
Brinley, Of Hartford, Conn, was commenced
in New York Monday, and the prices realized
were satisfactory, the evenings sale aggregat.
ing $4,000. The best figures realized were
The First History Of New York, printed in
English, 1885, Cadwallader Colden's History
Of the Five Indian Nations $50; a volume
of the New York Mercury, printed By Hugh
Gaine, 1854, $40; volume on "Thc New
Hampshire Entertainments, $3.50; Horsman.
den's "A Journal Of the Proceedings in the
Detection OF the Conspiracy Formed by Some
White People, in Conjunction with Negro aud
Other Slaves, for Burning the City OF New
York, in America, and Numbering the Inhabi.
tants, $780, At the second day S sale Cad.
wallader Colden's papers, six in number,
printed in 1874, with the first map ever en-.
graved in New York city, and relating TO va.
rious matters concerning the province Of New
York, we're sold for $685.. Bradiord's A lima.
nae for 1886 was sold for $500. copy Of
the very rare tract, Dickinson's Goods Pro.
tecting Providence, went at $40
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

On and after Monday pext the ciiizeps Of
this city will have increased railroAd facilities
between here and Baltimore. In addition to
the three regular passenger trains each way
daily, there will be another between this poiht
and Baltimore. Il Wilt arrive here from Bah
timore at 1880 IL the morning, and will leave
again for Baltimore a. ~ noon. Ihe train
due heee NOW a. 8.e7 IN the evening, will not
arrive until 500. The ll.30, O. M, train
leaves Baltimore about $50. M
This extra train will be great aecommo-
dationto our citizens. BY leaving hhre ii Il
o'clock they car have fully four hours in The
city and return home again BY tie $40 train,
or two hours, aud return BY the AIS train.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27


In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Vim. p Maulsby and John L. Smith and
others ys. Adam Shower and wife.
ORDERED this 18th day Of March, 1850,
" that the sales Of the Real Estate made
by William p. Maulsby, John y. Smith, Chas.
!. Roberts, Henry y. Bellz, and james A.
Y. Bond. Trustees under a deed Of trust from
Adam Shower, and tbis day reported 10 ibis
case, be finally ratified and confirmed, miles
cause TO the contrary thereof be shown on OF
before the 18th day Of April next; provided
a copy of this order be inserted IN some news
paper published in Westminster, Carroll
county, once a week Cor three successive
weeks prior to the 18th day Of April next.
The report states amount Of sales 10 be
Sl9o.sa. VIM. n. HAYDEN,
Judge Of the Circuit Court.
True copy,--Test.
mar 20-8t FRAxK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

An entertainment Of musical and literary
character will be given at Odd Fellows Hail
on Monday evening next, by Mrs. Scott Ollie
hunt and The Robinson family, Of Baltimore,
under the direction Of Prot. ]. G.. Robinson,
who will be remembered as the "Hamani 10
the ean,aia Of Queen Esther given here last
year. Prof Robinson has kindly assisted in
a number Of entertainments in Westminster
and various parts Of the cously, and good
audience should greet him on Monday even
ing. Mrs. Dillehunts reputation as a reader
"a very fine
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

Rev. James Pearre, Of Frederick county,
has purchased of Mrs. b. W. Bennett the
Fritchey property, in this city, which she re.
Gently bought, for STl00.
Jas. A. c. Bond, as trustee, has sold 374
acres Of land, near Hoaeksville, TO Mrs Jose.
phiuc Harris for $500
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

Mr. Eagene Williams, son Of Mr. Jesse
Williams, aud son.in law of Mr.. Jacob Ny
erly, had horse 10 fall with him one day last
week, at the residence Of his father. near this
city, the horse falling upon his right leg and
breaking L. The fracture vas O compound
one, aud was reduced by Dr. James p. Sam
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS.
A GREEN HoUsEAT YOUR DOOR.
Stock and Implements at Private Sale!

THE undersignsd offers at private sale, &C
l. his reaideuee, near Silver Run, l fresh
COW, large fat bull, broadtread 4-horse wa
gPn, pair Of bay carriages 10 feet long, fnrrUw
plowe, dcpble and single shovel plows, cora
fork, siretcher, front gears and blind brides.
Also lot Of apple butter.
mar 20-st AMOS GTUDY.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
NO. ls1s EQUITY

NO. 1873 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
VIM. p. Maulsby and others, Trustees. VS..
George Shower and wife.
ORDERED this 18th day Of March, 1880,
~ that the sales made aud reported in this
cause being second report Of sales) by viii
liam ?. Maulsby, John +. Smith, Charles b.
Roberts, Henry Z. Beltz, and James A. G.
Bond, Trustees Of George Shower, under a
deed Of trust, be ratified and confirmed, un,
less cause 10 the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 2Gth day Of April next ; pro.
yided copy Of this order be inserted in some
newspaper Published in Carroll county once a
week for three successive weeks prior to the
18th day Of April next.
The report states amount Of sales 10 be
$500. WIN. n. HAYDEN,
Judge Of the Circuit Court.
True copy,--Test:
mar post FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
AUcTIoNEERING.

1fHE undersigned offers his services as
- Aaetionecr. Having had considerable
experience II the business he guarantees sat
isfaciion TO all who may give him trial, Of
no charge. Call on or address
JOHN @. SKUNK,
feb I'm Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

CouSrGY TuRSPIKgs.-- "A correspondent of
the Hagerstown Nail gives some interesting
points concerning the Hagerstown and Sharps.
burg turnpike, which was finished about the
year 1860 Itcost S26, OOO--about 81, 900 per
mile. A part fit was built bya sub contrac.
tor for 81 800 per mile. Before the pike was
built il cost the county to repair the mud
road $40 per annum; in twenty years il cost
the county for repairs $500. The County
Commissioners reluctantly subscribed for So.
800 Of stock in the Sharpsburg turnpike.
They were afraid it would not pay. Since 1860
Washington county has received dividends
annuity on its stock. On the old mud road
from 1910 to 1860 the county paid for repairs,
$4,000. From 1860 to 1850 the county re.
eeived for dividends, S4,l47.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

A Ii. persona indebted 10 III .sra, II OH.
A durn a Alhaneb, b. account. a0<t, 0f
otherwise, are hereby no,ifed that III books
aud notes dus 70 said fam have been trans
ieffed to George NJ AllAaah. sbo Il alone
authorized 10 receipt OF liz ia6sh.
JOHN T. UHNu0HFE.
GEORGE W. AEBkttff.
Nssininstes, Nd, March i, 1850.
Persons Indebted q above afs Pr4neslsd 10
call and nay he same.
GRO ". ALBA ten
Rkisnider Haildinf. sssr Ia bsbss.
March 8, 1870. '..aF Y. 9;
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

One frm in New York last week sold go.
900 poapdeog oleomsrgarine. A single iae
tory il that CITY tafns oui 10000 pounds Of
this substance day, All this Is stamped
with is true name when j. goes ont from he
factory nnd from the wholesale dealer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

A few days ago horse and bull in sta.
BILE At fptoa, Pa, engaged in desperate
pitched battle, which resulted fatally 10 the
former. They we're tied in adjoining stalls,
and the horse reached over and nipped The
bull. The old fellow got mad because ne
could not bite back, and broke loose lie
then gored the horse in the side so badly
that he died.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

Senator nm and Samuel W. sahail. 81
Georgia, have filed aiIidsyiBs IA Washinason,
charging wo.hah nsmed Jessie Ramon,
With attempting 70 blackmail The senator by
making infamous charges against him, and
threatening, L money we're not paid Ter, 10
have Hill'slile. X
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

a Wits Eiti TO wash, cook and iron for 4
"A family OF hEe--to 60 % Baltimore
Wages $500 per month. Good referenee
required. Call al Mra BauehmAr's, opposite
UnioH National Bank, Weaimiusier, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
STATE OF MARYLAND,

u ME- Ut AAN II I1ANUl
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
COMMISSIONER OyylcE,
Annapolis, Nd, Feb. I4tA, 1850.
In compliance with Act of 1873, Chapter
log. herehy certify that the above Is . irur
extract from the statement Of the Mutua Pre-
Insurance Company Of Carroll county, Nd
70 December 3ls,, 1870, now on file in this
Department
JESSE X. HINES,
mar 20-2t Insurance Commissioner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

A house built in 1859 stili stands ID Dod
ham, Mass, and Is the oldest ia New England.
ltiabeautfully situated under heavily branch
ing elms, with moss covered roof Much Of
the original fafaslare, $40 years Of age, stiil
remains, and has been in the possession OF one
family, named Faiftanks, during Oh that
time
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

STATE OF MARYLAND,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
coxMIssnxKR's 0FFIcK,
Annapolis, Nd, Feb 9th, 1850.
In compliance with Act Of 1878, Chapter
LOG, hereby certify that the above lisa true
extract FROM the statement Of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of Dag
Hill, Carroll county, Nd, to December 9lsf.
1879, now on Gle In this Department.
JESSE X. HINES,
mar POST Insurance Commissioner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
The "Lawrenson Phosphate, y

PARTICULARLY adapted for drilling
a. with oats, and for corn IN The hin Or
broadcast, for sale in quantities 10 auit. Al.
ply to @. p. LAWRENSON,
Wheeler's City Hotel, Westminster.
or address +. b. LAWRENSON.
SSouth Frederick Street, Baltimore.
FERMs- $4,000 cash ner ton delivered ID
Westminster, or 81 additional per ton for
crop time, with approved paper mar ls-im
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

SUDDEN DgArH. The York Springs, Adams
comfy, Pa, Comet says On Saturday last
this community was startled by the announce,
ment Of the sudden death by heart disease Of
Mr., Washington Power, prominent and
highly esteemed citizen Of baltimore township.
His death occurred in the afternoon as be
was on his way TO the Lower Bermudian
Church 10 attend meeting Of the Church
committee. On his way over he stopped TO
see Mr. Wilmer, and had inst entered the
house aud taken a seat, femarking that il was
disagreeable day, when Mr.. w. observed
him falling. and harriedly caught him, but
life was entirely gone. lie leaves family
and many warm friends to mourn his un.
timely death.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
NOTICE.

YsHE National Greys Band respeetlbIls
- offer their seryices 10 he public for PC
Mics and Social Enfertainmenis, at terms 10
suit the times. For further information and
terms apply 70 !. II MfTTEN,
Band Agent
Prof T. D. ELLIS, Teacher JAY 5o.tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

DOES ADVERTISING PAY?--The Chicago
Tribune for column year, receives s2,.
600. The New York Heraid receives Cor IL
lowest. priced column, Ss6, 723, and for is
highest S2ls,0Oo. The New York daily hi
bans, for its lowest, S27, 194, and for lis high
est ss1,69i, and these papers arc never Ut n
loss Tor an advertisement to iill their col
umnsi their patronage comes, not from any
desire to assist their respective papers, but
from business men who ind it profitable TO
advertise
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27
By the Insurance Department.
STATEME N t

Snoring The condition ef The Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company Of
Dug Hin, GurroN County, Nd, Dee.
SIsf. 1879.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-03-27

OVER MiliioS.-At noon yesterday, saws
the Philadelphia Ledger Of Thursday, the o.,
gregate Of the contributions sent from Amer
lea TO the relief Of the suffering poor Of the
famine districts Of Ireland was 81 ,002, GOO.
This Is larger than the reported aggregate or
both the Dublin Funds, that Of tbs Duchess
Of Marlborough and the Mansion House com
bined. The New York Herald fund had
reached the magnificent SUN of $3.50 OF
the total sen, from this side of the Atlantic,
Stb0,0O0 is credited 10 the Catholic Church es.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-08
Vafrlrman d Nnnnal.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1880.
Legislature of Vermont.
Wednesday. December I-senate.


The senate met Mt four o'clock +. NJ, and was
called to order by Iieutcnant-G Governor Barstow;
Devotional exercises by the chaplain; journal o'
the last day Of session read and approved.
Unfinished business Senator DILLINGHAM;
called up s. 22 an act to protect the owners OF land
adjoining certain streams, and the question was
upon the amendment striking out sec. z from the
bill The amendment was disagreed to.
Senator DILLINGHAM; moved that the vote
passing an amendment to sec. l Of the bill be re
considered and that this motion be ordered tc
lie; 1t was so ordered.
The senate then adjourned.
House-Afternoon.
At four o'clock in the afternoon the house was
called TO order by the clerk, and, the speaker
being absent, on motion OF Mr.. Colburn OF spring
field, Mr. Taft of Burlington was unanimously
elected speaker pro tenn.
Devotional exercises by the chaplain. By con
sent the reading Of the journal OF the last day
proceedings was dispensed with.
On motion m Mr. PAGE of Rutland (thert
being no quorum PRESENT. adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-08
On motion of Mr., TIFFANY of Pittsford, adj.

friuhy DecehDef o---nonhte.
Devotional exercises by the chaplain OF the
house OF representatives.
BW introduced and referred BY Senator SAT-
FORD, an act In relation to the taxation OF rail
road property; 10 com. on grand list. The prop
erty Of railroad corporations shall be assessed by
the listers Of the several towns and set In the re-
spectye lists, the same as the property OF indi-
yiduas
BY Senator ROBINSON, an act In relation to
the collectors Of taxes; TO com on land taxes.
[rhe bill provides that II the bond OF a collector
shall be deemed insufficient by the seectmen,
trustees or prudential committee, an additional
bond may be required, and II the collector does
not furnish II his office shall become vacant, and
thereupon the retiring collector shall lodge with
the town treasurer the tax bills warrants and the
list OF the names included In such tax bills, and
providing penalties In cases OF neglect
BY Senator DANA, an act providing for the
publishing Of a catalogue OF the principal officers
connected with the political history of the state
10 committee on printing
House bills referred--H 32i, an act to enable
the First Uuiyersalist Society OF Halifax TO dis
pose OF It's chapel; to general committee
II. 323 an act changing the name Of Norwich
University; 10 committee ON education.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-08


Election Of seventh j,idge-The joint resolu.
ton, Resolved by The senate and house Of repre-.
sentdtiues that the house meet In Joint assembly
ON this, Friday afternoon, November 18th, 1880,
at three O'Clock for the purpose OF electing a
seventh assistant judge OF the supreme court,
was taken from the table as unfinished business,
the question pending at the adjournment OF the
house on Friday afternoon, November 10Th, being,
"Shall the house reconsider its vote adopting the
resolution moved by Mr.. Harvey OF Topsham.
Mr. llnckley OF Chelsea asked, In Mr. Harvey i
absence, the unanimous consent of the house u
withdraw the motion. IL was granted.
Senate bills rcferTed,-S. l26, an act In relation
10 the state printing; to com. on ways and means.
). 1l6, an act TO incorporate the freewll Baptist
Society OF the town of sutton; to com. ON cor
porations Q, 1913, an act amending an act In
amendment OF chap. 30, &. 81 10 com. on banks.
S, 10, an act TO enable the Sand Bar Bridge Com
pany TO issue preferred stock for the purpose OF
building highway and bridge; to com, on high
ways, bridges and ferries S. 1888, an act In rela-
ton TO the duties Of justices OF the peace in GER
tain cases; to special com on court expenses
Constitutional amendment "A proposal OF
amendment to the constitution OF the state pro-
yiding Tor change OF time OF holding freemen' &
meeting and sessions OF the legislature, came
from the senate, having been adopted by two
thirds vote, and was read On motion OF Mr..
Page OF Rutland 1t was referred to special com.
OF seven, To be named by the chair
Senate amendments cOncuFred in.--The follow
ing house bills came back from the senate, hay
ing been passed with proposals Of amendment,
which were agreed to. II. 1913 an act relating To
adoptionh and changes OF names; II 23i, an act
In amendment OF, and Ia addition TO- an act en-
titled an act To incorporate the village OF Bratte
boro, approved October 80, 1872; H. 19G an act
10 legalize the grand lists Of the town OF Monnt
Tabor for the years 1873, 1879 and 1880; H. 1856,
an act relating 20 married women and suits by
and against them.