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hr. Edward Thurman missed his pocket.
book containing $40 in paper money and n
number Of valuable papers, last Saturday
morning, after he had started 10 Baltimore
with cattle. He sent word home, aud search
was made by the family, without success. He
retained home on Monday night, intending to
coher reward for the recovery Of the pocket.
book, but remembering that he had leaned
over the hog pen to look at the hogs just be.
fore he started from home, thought i might
have dropped in there, and upon examination
found few bits Of the pocket book and some
small pieces Of paper Notracs of the.money
could be found and the papers were all de-
Mr. Edward Fuhrman has sold 90 acres Of
land, situate on Dug Hill, near Melrose, 10
Mr. Cyrus Rabeustine, at $4T per acre.
Mr. Martin Shaffer has sold his blacksmith
shop, dwelling house, &e., situate near Mil
ler's Station, Baltimore a Hanover Railroad
to Mr.. Daniel Lawson.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Yinging died on the iii
inst, near this place, in the S5th year OF heI
age. John Saubls died near this place, o.
the 9TH inst, Il bis roth year. The latter VA
insured in the Hanover Mutual Aid Society
Of Pa, for $1,000, and the Redwood, o.
Association for $4,000, and the former va
insured 10 the Lewisburg Relief Association
Of o., for $1,000, in the Hanover, Pa, fo
$4,000, and IN the Redwood, o for 81, 600
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About 10 o'clock on Tuesday night an
alarm Of FIRE created CONSERVATION IN this
little city. Runners, crying ERE fire went
TO all sections, and the ringing Of others than
the Catholic Church bell gave the impression
that the FIRE was dangerous aud extensive
one.
The alarm was caused by fire, commaniea.
ted 70 the telegraph Office, at the depot, from
a stove. The Office is frame, and the fire
must have been burning some time before
discovered. II had created so much heat
and smoke that all the paint on the inside
was blistered and ruined, and the windows
we're black with smoke, The flames finally
burned through the side Of the building,
and i was then that the FIRE was discov.
cred. But for this timely discovery the Fire
Department would have had difficulty IN
saving the depot and protecting the extensive
store and warehouse Of Grimes 4 Weaver and
the First National Bank property. The De
pariment was early on the ground, aud with
their new chemical exiiuguisher subdned the
flames in few moments.
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Carroll Ceuaty Teashers' Association.
Association assembled in Central Hall, West.
minister, Nd, Feb. O, 1850, Prof Newson in
the chair. After prayer by Mr.. J. A. Angel,
oil usual preliminaries were speedily dispatch.
ed, and Association work was commenced.
Mr.. John 4. Reck's essay Morals in Public
Schools, was pregnant with many fne
thoughts. Or motion, the essayist was re.
quested 10 publish his able article in the Nd.
School journal. go Where the Mis,s are
Sleeping" duet by Mr.. aud Mrs. Spurrier,
and "Fm Twenty-Five an unqaesiiouably
line reading by Miss Belle Poole, elected
much commendation. The theme OF an ami.
mated discussion by Miss Marion X. Lord,
Messrs. Adams, Hess, Abbott, Prof. Newson,
and others, was "Are the Public Schools Of
Carroll County doing the work they ought to
do' considering the time, talent, and money
eHpendedr The LADY, remarks emphasizing
the fact that "she fs doing all she can" 4
favorite selection, "The ProdiRal," was sung.
Miss Ada Starr presiding at the organ. Ad.
journed until ? o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The exercises were commenced with music.
after which the morning discussion was con
unned with much vehemence. The addresses
OF MeSsrs. Nutling and Hughes and the ESSAY
ny Mr.. Daniel Ebangh, were at once edifying,
emotional, aud humorouA Prolonged and
repeated applause manifested the sense Of the
Association. Mr. Upton moved that the
question be put to vote, whereupon, the re.
suit was unanimous, each teacher Affirming
that be is doing all he can. An essay by Miss
Mettie Miller and a humorous reading by
Miss Joe Beaver were two Of the most en-.
Joyable features Of the session. The lady was
requested by the Association to publish her
admirable essay in the County papers. Alter
music, vote OF thanks was rendered the or.
ganist,, Miss Ada Starr, for the grace and
skill displayed in furnishing this very neees.
sary part Of the exercises. The presence Of
20 teachers was recorded. Adjourned to
meet Friday, April 20, 1880.
GEO. BATsOE, Secretary.
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The members Of the class Of 80 Of Western
Maryland College held their secoad quarterly
exercises on Friday, the 9th inst. orations
were delivered by Messrs 4. s. Bale, Of
Westminster, on Peasant aud Priuce;u "
II. Deford, Of Washington, ID. c., on 'sThe
True Origin Of the Union;n l.. A. Jarmnn,
Of GreensborouEh, Nd, on "a Glance at the
Present. W. X. Mcdaniel, on "More Worlds
than One; and Mr.. J. W. Smith, Of West.
minister, on Poetry aud Eloquenee." Is.
says were read by Miss Hodges, of Marley,
Md, on The Advance of Civilization" Miss
Kimbler, Of Smithsburg, Nd, on Cheerful,
ness;n Miss Selby, OF Horsshead, Nd, on
The Mystery Of Silence and Miss Wilson
Of townsville, Md, on Pure Gold. Diver.
tisemenls of enjoyable music we're furnished
BY the Misses Wilmer, and Misses Jennie
Smith and Jennie Norinent.
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The revival conducted by Rev. |. N. Moor.
mead, OF Llitlestown, Pa, which was 10 pro.
gress at this place during the holidays, closed
= Few weeks since, with about thirty CONVEX.
SONS. " thus number nineteen united them.
selves with the N. 4. Church. Through he
energies a.d perseverance Of Mr.. MoorheAd
anu q number Of residents OF shis place, orep.
sra.ons are being made 10 erect a church
a : hsg lhs coming spring. For this parpose
= nali acre lot has been pnrehased az NJ r.
y; Mccaskefs Of Baltimore civ. for 4i6
ms iot occupies one 81 the most des;rssh M
locations s 70 this village, aud i beaat;I"i s;,s
,os church The proposed baildinx e =, ~ y.
q Sz15o ieei, frame wealkerboarded--Ar IA
=. bansert, Of Mt Pleasant, carnen,ar M ~
Guam iingiiag, mason. The peonIe az ,he
community generally are suLscrsb;ns ,;l,s,a III
y labor, material and cash. The need ~ :
enureh ~ ihis place has been Iona M, !. ~
supplied. "s van aooH DC
me grain 10 this section L lookin. w.,,
ana should the last paft of the wIuls, nj
spring be as hvorabls q ~ messh n ,' 10y
70, - . las. Two months, an abundant Yield nav
Last week Mr.. J. A. Humber, Io., bv al.
ease a valuable horse. y W
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:. Mr.. George Shhrrer, Of the firm Of J.. Wing
ling a Co., has bought out his partner. NJ
Will close up the store and remove the stock
to the Orndortf Building, and form eopart
nership with Mr.. Thomas 0rndorff
Mr.. Frank Bankard has Discontinued the
grccery and provision business and taken
ihe Central Hotel, formerly conducted by Mr..
John Marsh.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-02-14

Saturday clear and bright, enid il the
morning and evening, warmer about noon;
Sunday vas like Saturday; Monday opened
bright and clear, followed by clouds, then cold
and clear; Tuesday cold and cloudy all day.
clear at night Wednesday bright, clear and
pleasant, cloudy with rain at night; Thursday
CLOUDY and mild, with rain at night; Friday.
clear, cloudy and rainy at times, like an April
day. f'''
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DIVIDEND NO. 81.

NFnae & Msrlanics Natiaahf Bnslk,
AZ I ?. l. Westminster, Jhh n, 1880.
INHE President and Directors have this
- day declarcda Dividend Of Three per
cent. on the Capital Stock, ont Of The earn.
ings Of the six months ended to-day, payable
on and after Tuesday, February lOth, 1850.
W. A. CUNNINGHAM,
ieo a-4t Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-02-14

This musical organization, which has re.
ceived the highest epcomiums Of the press
wherever il has given concerts, will appear at
Odd Fsllows' Hall on Wednesday night next.
From It's reputation We feel secure in promis.
log those gho attend an evening Of rare en-
joyment, Miss Abbie Carriugton, . disiin.
gaishod vocalist, viii be with the club, and
add further 10 the evenings pleasure. Ex.
eursion train will be run from Union Bridge
and intermediate points.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-02-14

Jabez A. Bush, as executor Of Daniel Bush,
sold last week, $50 acres Of the home farm,
three miles from Finksburg, to Peter Woods,
for s50O0-25. The balance Of the farm, 1850
acres, was bid up TO $4s per acre, and with.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-02-14

Public Sale Of Valuable Real Estate in
Westminster and yieinity--H. Haiues.
Woodland at Private Sale---John H. Bowers,
W. Morningstar.
Election No,ico--Francis shriver, Score.
iary.
Legal Notices. List Of Letters.
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ELECTION NOTICE.
Westminster Gas Ligh Compaav,

e1tMtIIsItF HuH LIgNI tomD0nV, I
Tuesday, February Cd, issO.
STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified tha
~ an Election for President aud Six Di
rectors 20 manage the AFFAIR." Of The COMPANY
will be held AZ Is efice, 10, The Farmsrs 4
Mechanics National Bark, on the First Tues
day. being the I'd day Of March, 1850, be.
tween the hours Of IL and lo'clock.
W. A. CUNNINGHAM.
Wb - Secretary,
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AUcTIoNRER1EG.

ItHk undersigned offers his services A
\ Auc,ioucer. Having had considerable
experience IN the business be guarantees sal.
lsiaci'on 70 AZ who uiay give him trial. or
no charge. Call on or address
JOHN g. SKUNK,
ieb sS2mn W<Suminster. Ma.
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NOTICE i hereby given that the snbseri.
~ Der has obtained from the 0fphan6'
Court Of Carroll county, letters ii Adn,;c;s.
tration on the Personal Esfafe az
NARY ANN BLAxsTEN.
late Of Carroll county, deceased. AN men.
sons having claims against the deceased III
hereby warned to exhibit de same. will ia
vouchers thereof legally AUTHENTICATED. d H.
subscriber, % Or before the lob dav II Al.
gust next they may otherwise ~ ,an be
excluded fron, MI benefit Of said estate. Those
indebted are Ft1uested 10 make immediate
payment {
Given under my hand TIM 10Th day of
January, 1850. y
JOHN BLAxsrEk,
Jan xi-H AdmiHi1trtltf.
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THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
VANDERFORD BROS.

TERMs.-e2 per year On advance sins,. ,coD,,. Z
Ssn. NotnDsefiption discontinued until ali arrears
"s &iIi Jules ~ The option Of the publisher
nBN EN iIsiNu RAIhS.-0ne square IA Ilncal NJ M
be Inserted times or less for 81 and Is cents lar "a
subsequent insertion. One square mos. a Sos 4
mos, % ~ mos, ss Business Cards not az eeedIns
lines - per year. When the hunter N 4,
M mar sed advertisements viii be continued until
ioiDiu and charged accordingly. Yearly adyertisen,
Rule anu Figure Work double price Bnsiness 10
cas- ~ cents perlne. Marriages and Deaths Inssr,.d
lin,. piituahH and personal communicate ms 8
Al ,c 2, with this once should be
ga Entered az az IosfoeoS uSssf., ~,
Second Cidss AalcT. "se' -I"r as
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Old Stone Chapel was filed to overaowins
on Tuesday afternoon last, the occasion being
the wedding Of Mr.. John r. Orndorff, Of the
firm Of 0rndorif& Albaugh, of this city, and
Miss Laura s. Pearre, OF Warfeldsburg. The
blinds Of the church were closed aud the
building brilliantly illuminated. Promptly al
u O'Clock the bridal party entered the church,
headed by the ushers, Messrs. S. X. Herr and
9. II. Baughman. Tue bride, whose beauty
is proyerbial, was elegantly atiired in rich
travelling costume, aud carried bouquet Of
rare exo,cs. Ths groom was dressed IN a
suit OF black: The happy couple we're united
By the Rev. DR., Monroe, Of Isewisbnrgh, Pa.
Atter receiving the congratulations OF many
friends, the bridal party drove 10 Westminster,
where they took the ears for a toar through
Pennsylvania, The bride received many use
ful and handsome presents.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE
o. VALUABLE
Personal Property.

by yirture Of All order of the Orphans
~ Court Of Carroll county, the undersigned.
Administrator with the win annexed OF Ger.
emiah Robertson, late Of said county. deeeaa.
ed, will sell at Public Sale, At the late resi.
dence OF seid deceased. about three miIes
southwest from Westminster, on
Wednesday, February I8tk. 4. D. 1885,
commencing At u o'clock, A NJ, Inc fol.
lowing Valuable Personal Property, to.wit
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&l6,6I1,1lg. Totalfnr,hsr co

NlOiOll, l49. TotalfOr the CO.
Now, Of this total amount, one million,
eight hundred and eighty thousand dollars
Isl sSOOO) OF this taxable property lies
within the corporate limits Of the city Of West
minister, and by comparison will be found TO
be greater than any other entire district in the
county, aud also greater than the other Dor.
ton Of district No. 7, lying without the boun.
daries OF the corporation.
by calculation it will be seen thai the Cit.
lens OF Westminster pay one eighth or more
OF the whole taxes Of the county for all pur.
poses, and when this fact is taken into con.
alteration aud placed opposite to the fact
that, although having between six and seven
miles Of streets and alleys within the eorpo.
rate limits, not one dollar Of the money paid
in taxes to the county by the citizens oS'West.
minister is expended within the corporate
limits Of the city for the purpose OF maintain
ing It's highways. | am satisfied that the
equity and justice Of advocating such Law
as is asked Tor, will be apparent to all the
members Of your honorable Delegation.
IL may be urged by citizens living in other
portions Of the county that the petition is uu.
reasonable and unfair 10 them. am Of the
opinion that i is not, in view Of all the facts
set forth; and, also, that any action looking
to the Improvement in value Of the property
OF our citizens, will in time rebound to the
benefit of the citizens Of the other portions of
the county, by the Increased valuation as n
taxable basis. And is II not justice and eaui.
~, that " We are required to pay one eighth
OF the whole amount set apart from the levy
Tor the maintenance OF Roads and Bridges.
that we are entitled TO have at least as much
direct benefit from the money thus expended
as the citizens Of the other portion Of the
county,
a.
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The local optionisis Of Carroll county have
been working up their cause. Petitions FORA
local option law haye been sent 10 tho Legis
lainre IRON various districts, and from West
Minister this week with petition vas sent
bill for consideration BY that bOdy. The hin
provides for submitting 10 the qualified voters
90 April 18th next whether or not they will
have alcoholic and malt liquors and alcoholic
bilters sold in this coun,y. The electioni i 10
be conducted just rs other elections are held,
and the ballots in favor Of local option shall
contain The words against licensing the sale
Of alcoholic and malt liquors and alcoholic
bilsers aud those against local option will
have The word "Forn instead Of "Agaiust.'
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No more we II see him 10 Mt. Vernon,
At ten, his steps homewArd turning:
Nor in the store, his feet at stove,
Repining for his absent-Loye
We hope he II now have peace Of mind
Aud on the Creek all pleasure find;
No more need to climb the summit,
For the pleasure that Icas on it,
Now he knows what It's to marry
In singleness no longer larry;
And now begins his married life,
lu 1t We hope there'il be no strife. T.G.B.
The SANS Greek Literary Society met at
their hall last Monday night. They had a
lively discussion Of the question, 'WilI q man
strive more to gain wealth than honor" It
was decided in favor Of the affirmative.
Professor g. w. Walkers class will hold n
concert at Bethel Church on the 10Th instant.
All are cordially invited,
The farmers have been busily engaged in
cutting ice. and nearly all of them have their
houses filled
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Your regular correspondent being absent
on wedding tour he requested us to supply
you with items during his absence. As We
are ''grseuhorns' please correct and purctu
ate.
MATRIMONIAL DEArm.--Departed this life
OF single blessedness Feb. 50, 1880, r. b.
Richey, aged "a years. The deceased was
well known throughout the neighborhood OF
Sans Greek. He was highly esteemed for
his gentlemanly conduct and afFable manner.
The services took place at the residence OF
Mr.. A, G. MeCardell, ia Frederick, at 5
O'Clock, A, NJ. Peace be to the ashes of his
single blessedness, and may his life in the
new world Of matrimony be one of continual
bliss and may the dark shadows Of misun-
Outstanding never enter the Threshold Of his
home, aud may each year add TO his store Of
Riches.
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Six superior work horses, one mare with ioal
one colt years old, nine mich cows, several
o. which are likely 10 have calves BY the day
o. SALE tour young heifers, one SOW and Eve
pigs, Two sheep, and large variety Of Farm,
ing 0tehsls, consisting in part Of two broad
tread wagons stone bed, hay carriages, one
spring wagon, one no-top buggy, one rock.
away one. l-horse wagon and bad, one earl.
one sleigh, lot OF gears, double harness. hal
ters, forks, COW chains, strings Of bella, bri.
uies ana collars. single, double aud treble
trees, corn shelter, barn truck, lot betting.
lot gram sacks, 3.horse harrow. cnitiyators
corn forks, corn shelter, finn and Ia Fbs,nsf
iurrow and shovel plows, grain eraAlee
scythes, roller horse power and thresher'
wheat ians, feed cutter, horse rake. Chamn-
ION reaper and mower combined, Hubbard
mower, hay fork aud pulley, wheelbarrow.
rakesi sh0vels, &c, and q large variety ~
farming implements; lot Of quarryinr tools.
sledges, picks, drills, orovbars. matioeka'
axe, ilme measure, corn barrels, lot ehsstnnt
shingles, about 1000 chestnut rails. lot INN.
Der, farm bell, lot chestnut posts. mosticed
ane ennofiiced. gnndstone, &c. Also black
tongs, &c. Timothy, clover and Hnnga,;s,,,
hay by the ton, lot Of rye and wheat strnw
and fodder, lot Of oats, corn. rye ana eloves
seed, about 60 acres Of growing wheat.
acres growing rye, Go perches Of Emestons,
- cords OF wood, &c. Also large VARIETY
Of Household and Kitchen Furniture. con.
sistlng Of beds, bedding, carpets, tables.
stoves, chairs, glass and qusensware, lookine
glasses, sideboard, clocks, cupboard. one
SOLID mahogany table, knives and forLr.
CHESTS, lounges, bureau, churn, &C.; double
parreied shot gun, rifle, silver watch. and 4
larged quantity Of valuable property TOO nu-
merons TO mention.
Terms Of Sdie. --All sums Of ten dollars
and under, CASH on all sums above ten dol.
lars credit Of six months will be given Oh
eole WIN approved, security, bearing interest
.soui me gay Of sale. No property to be re,
moved until the terms Of sale are oomnled
with. ooaP'eo
CHAS. 7. REIFSNIDER.
Administrator with the will annexed M
, Jeremiah Robertson, deceased.
jan 24-ts JAMES +. SMITH, Auctioneer.
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a notion prevails that at twelve o'clock at
night on Christmas Eve, the oxen in their
stalls are always found upon their knees as if
in devotion, while what is more remarkable
in the superstition is that since the change Of
style they are found in kneeling postures only
on Christmas Day. An honest countryman,
living on the edge of St. Stephens Down,
near Launceston, Cornwall, says that he, with
some others. once made trial of the oxen on
Christmas Eve and, watching several in their
stalls at the appointed hour, observed the old
est two fall upon their knees and make "a
cruel moan like Christians" There is an old
picture in which the oxen of the stable are
represented in supplicant position on their
knees, and doubtless this picture originated
the fabulous story of the honest country
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= Aappg Ghtistma5.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING.


"Christmas is comingr the children cry,
Counting the weeks that are hurrying by
Dear little children who live at home,
And do not guess what it is TO roam
From morn till night, with stockingless feet
Up and down, through the ice and sleet.
"Chrstmas is coming !! thinks little Tim,
Bnt what can Che Christmas do for him?
His home is cellar, his daily bread
The crumbs that remain when the rich are fed
No mother to kiss him when day is gone;
No place to be glad In under the sun.
That wonderful fellow, old Santa Claus,
Who never is idle D moment, because
He is kept so busy with piling the toys
Into the stockings of girls and boys
No wonder he sometimes forgets, you know,
Into the homes of tie poor to go!
But, dear little children, you understand
That the rich and poor all over the land
Have one dear Father who watches you,
And greves or smiles at the things you do.
And some of his children are poor and sad,
And some are always merry and glad
Christmas will bring to you many joys
Food and plenty, frelic and toys;
Christmas to some Viii bring nothing at al,
In place of laughter the tearswill fall,
Poor little Tim to your door may come
Your blessings are many; spare him some.
The Christmas bells will sweetly ring
The song that theangels love to sing,
The Song that came with the Saviour's birth;
"Peace, good will and love on earth! ~
Dear little children, ring, pray,
Sweet bells in some lonely heart to-day.