The Democratic advocate., 1881-03-26

Rev. G.. Sill preached his farewell sermon
from Acts 20, 80, last Sunday morning, IN
Emanuel Lutheran Church, to large congre-
CATION. Mr.. Sill entered upon his pastoral,
duties here in July, 1870, and for almoS'
eleven consecutive years labored with una
bated zeal in this part of the Master 5 vine
yard. During that period many strong ues
and pleasant associations were formed wlth
the people here, and 1t was not without
evinciug some emotion that he took Iormai
leave of his congregation, and the tears steal
ing over the cheeks of many OF his warm
friends testified to their sorrow at parting
from their beloved pastor, He gave review
of his labors during his ministry here, aud
said that although he might, at times have
erred for to err is human, yet he felt that ne
had done his conscientious duty; that he Kept
nothing back that was profitable for hls peo-
pie to know; that he taught them the doctrines
of the church in the sanctuary, reminded
them of their duties at their homes, eRhght-
ened them when in ignorance, warned them
when in error, tried to comfort them when IN
sorrow and mingled with them in their JOY.
He preached 1921 sermons, baptized o5O
children. ofliciated at 323 funerals, catechlsed
10 youths, 357 Of whom he confirmed, ad-
mitted ~ by certificate, and married loO
couples. The charge lost during the same
period 90 confirmed members by death and
As bv letter of dismissal. His goods were
shipped on Wednesday, and on Monday, the
2sth inst. he with his family will start for his
new field Of labor, in Bellefoatain, Ohio, car
ryiuq with MIN the best wishes of his numer-
Gus friends Rev Z. Menges, of Shrews
bury, Pa, who has accepted the call, Will
enter upon his duties as pastor here on the hrst
of April.
The annual election Of directors for the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Dug Hill, was held at the Company office,
in this place. last Saturday, and the following
were elected p. II. L. Myers, John {,
Denner John r. Strevig, John W. Tracy,
Henry H. Miller, Geo. c. Stanshury, " iIilam
Bachman, Phauuel Vent, George hoontz,
Edward Matthias. VIM. Houck. John Royer.
The new board organized 10y electng L. Ii.
L. MYERS, Presidents John X. Streyig, secre-
tarv; John c. DeuRer, treasurer. Joseph
Shaeffer was appointed general agent and
the president, secretary and treasurer constr
tute the executive committe.
The attendance at Carroll Literary Society
on last Monday evening was smaller than
usual: only about l25 persons being present.
The exercises consisted of two duets by DR..
J. W and Mrs. Bechtel; singiag, My Mary
land by pupils Of Grammar School; select
reading. BY DR.. Bechtel; debate-Are pro
iecliye associations or trNde unions benefit
to the working class; and a very interesting
ESSAY by Mr. G. W. J. Everhari, subject
Small Beginnings and great Results.
Joseph NJ. Parke, Esq, trustee Of Adam
Hively, sold last Wednesday to Mrs. Hively,
the leasehold property on Main street, for .
81 $50, two improved lots, situated about 1 I.
miles south Of town, one containing l3 acres, .
at $50 per acre, the ether acres al S42. 80 4
per acre. and 5-acre wood lot east OF town, /
Tor $50 per acre; TO Mr.. Edward OursleT, I
acres, leasehold, lying north Of The road lead. I
ing TO Westminster, for'S350.
J. p. Baltozer will open Summer term OF .
school Immediately after the close of the .
Spring term.