davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Western Maryland College Notes.

Prof. R. l.. Brockett having resigned the
chair of Physical Science and French, at the
College, Prof w. H. Zimmerman, of Wash
ington College, Chestertown, Md, has ac-
cepted the position thus left vacant.
The present scholastic year bids fair to be
one of increased prosperity to this institution;
and although the Governor has refused to
endorse part of the state appropriation, it
still continues to receive as students those who
have obtained scholarships.
The total number of students thus far en-
rolled is 81, go of whom are new but this
number will not represent the attendance for
the session, as many of the old students have
not yet returned, and many more new ones
are expected. The prospects are that the at
tendance this year will be larger than ever
before.
A building for dormitories is being erected,
and will be ready for occupants by the 10th
of November. 1t will be known as Ward
Hall.
The opening exercises took place in the
chapel last Thursday morning at 8: 40 a. M,
and recitations were assigned in full for yes,
tardav
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
A Verdict of Starved to Death.

About two months ago Joanna Green,
colored, was committed to the custody of the
sheriff upon her failure to give security to keep
the peace. On Tuesday afternoon last her
infant, about six months old, died. A jury
was summoned and an inquestheld. Anum-
Der Of witnesses were examined. Two ply
sicians, one of whom had seen the child on
Monday, testified that the child died from want
of proper nourishment, or, in other words,
was starved to death. The jury rendered the
verdict accordingly. Justice Peter B. Mike
sell acted as coroner. t
Joanna Green is a sister of Frances Green,
who was tried and convicted of infanticide in
the Circuit Court for this county. 1t is said
that the mother of these two girls, when a
slave, living near Union Bridge, threw twin
infants into hog pen, where they were eaten
by the hogs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
THE GERMAN.
Brilliant AssembIage-Hand Toi.
discriminating Bellies and Gallant
BeaIas.

A Brilliant AssembIage-Hand Toi.
let's Charming Bellies and Gallant
Beaus.
s!Are you going to the German?' was the
all-absorbing question of Westminster and VI
cinity during the past week, and how affirma-
lively the interrogatory was answered could
have been demonstrated by entering Odd Eel
lows Hall on Thursday evening last, where was
gathered one of the most select and brilliant
assemblages that has been seen there for
long period. The invitations were sent out
ON Monday and were as follows:
The gentlemen of Westminster request the pleas
IRE of your presence on THURSDAY evening. Septem-
Der 7th. at 81 O'clock Odd Fellows Hall. Dancing
until Z. to be followed by the German Chaperons:
Mrs Charles B. Roberts, Mrs George NJ Parke, Mrs.
John L. Reifsnider, Mrs. James A. c. Bond.
About o'clock Itzel's celebrated COtillon
Band, of Baltimore, five pieces, occupied the
stage, and for half an hour or more enter
tanned the guests with airs from the choicest
selections, when the managers, Messrs. u.
l.. Billingslea and W. A. Shriver, cleared the
floor for the opening waltz, which was fol-
lowed in rapid succession by the other dances.
At II an intermission for refreshments-sand
witches, coffee, chocolate, ices and cake
until about 1:3O when the German began, led
by Mr.. Thomas Barroll, of Baltimore and Miss
jamie Shriver, of near Westminster.
The toilets of the ladies were remarkable
but a quiet and subdued medium between the
extremes of fashion and plainness. The
young gentlemen are to be congratulated upon
their success, with the hope that similar one
will be held later in the season.
Among those present were noticed the fol
lowing from Baltimore Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Reese, Miss Deford, Miss Tiffany, and the
Misses Brown, Harry Devries, A. Barroll,
Thomas Barroll, Frank Harrison, James Nc
Sherry, B. Howard, DIR. Castleman, Fred.
Donaldson, Carter Osborn, Frank Perry,
Thomas Foley; from Washington, ID. o., Miss
Mary McSherry; from Baltimore county, Miss
Daisy Myer, Charles Rodgers, G. Lyon Rod
gers, Jr., VIM. Stump and Albert Myer; from
Frederick, Misses Emily and Margaret Richie,
and Mr.. Gambrill; from Hagerstown, Mr.. H.
Hahn; from Easton, Md, Miss L. l.. Spalding;
from Norfolk, Mrs. and Miss Woods and Mr..
Garrison; from Freedom, Miss Lizzie Hewitt
and Samuel Shipley; from Westminster and vi
cinity, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Halves, Miss Hawes,
VIM. Halves, Mr.. and Mrs. JAS. A. c. Bond,
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. B. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs.
w. H. Vanderford; Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. H.:
Shriver, Mrs. Caroline Shriver, Mrs. Isabel
Wood, Mrs H. Vanderford, Misses jamie,
Maggie and Nettie Shriver, Grace and Dallas
Wood, Annie Barnitz, Maggie McKellip,
Annie and Bette Reifsnider, Mary Roop, Joe
Lynch, Nellie Hayden, Kate Baumgartner,
Col VIM p Maulsby, and Messrs. Hugo E.
Fiddis, George NJ. Pearce, Milton Reifsnider,
John Lynch, Percy III. Shriver, DIR. j. Howell
Billingslea, C. H. Vanderford, Upton Hay
den, Thomas F. and R. Lyon Shriver, and
others who may have escaped the attention OF
our reporter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Real Estate Sales.

Philip Fl. L. Myers, as trustee, sold on Sat,
urday last 10 acres, roods and perches OF
land, near Bachman's mill, to John ID. Miller
for $2,95O.
Noah Sullivan, acting executor of Ephraim
Warehime, sold on August Goth a farm OF AZ
acres, near Manchester, to Susan Warehime
for So, $40, and 2acres of woodland to Samuel
Warehime for $50.
John Geiman, executor of George Leese,
on August 10Th sold farm of 95 acres, near
Melrose, to Valentine Yoost for 50, 1914. so,
and l4ss acres of woodland to Edward Shue
for $4S125.
On Wednesday Chas. 7. Reifsnider and
JAS. A. G. Bond, trustees, sold As acres, ]
rood and IL perches of land, two miles from
this city, on the Washington Road, to George
W. Webster and VIM. E. Mercer at SOL pei
acre.
On Saturday last Charles Schaeffer, as
agent, sold lot opposite Wilmer drug store,
on Main street, this city, 30x198 feet, improved
by two-story frame dwelling, to James M
Lacharias, for $2,375. There is an annua
ground rent of $12 on the lot.
Samuel w. Benford has sold his property
on the corner of Main and Centre streets, thi
oity, to John Marsh.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Pleasant Dancing Pic Mic Near New
Windsor.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
The Young folks of New Windsor and neigh
borhood have often tried, of late years, to get
up picnic worthy of the place and people,
but have as often failed. So it seemed again
when Thursday, August 30th, rolled around,
and with it came torrents of rain. That was
the original day set for picnic in Judge L..
P. Slingluff's grove, about three-quarters OF
a mile from New Windsor. Of course it was
failure, as usual. But, nothing daunted, the
Young men of the committee, among whom
were Messrs Isaac and Thomas Slingluf, Jno.
A. Burlington, John Snader and ). L. Eng
lar. determined that it should succeed. So
Tuesday last was set for the time, and glo-
rious time it was. The day was all that one
could wish, and the crowd was simply i'm
mense. "Price's Band" of Frederick, fur
nished the music in highly satisfactory man
ner. Not for ten years has there been such
a picnic here for good, social feeling,
numbers and enjoyment. The young ladies
and gentlemen turned out en- masse, many
coming from distance. The dancing plat
form was considered the best ever laid IN the
county by competent judges. 1t was suttl,
GENTLY large for four double sets, and the sight
of sixty-four dancing at one time, arrayed IN
bright colored garments, with joyous, beamine
faces, was one to quicken the pulse of any
one. At night the grove was brightly lllu,
minated with Chinese lanterns, and presented
an enchanting scene, and fully 300 people
were present. May it soon be repeated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Catechism of History.

The new and revised edition of CATEcHIsM OF
UNITED STATES HISTORY, by NJ. J. Kerney, Esq, is
undoubtedly a most valuable work, embracing, as
it does, a period extending from the discovery of
America in 1892 down to the present year, 1882 1t
presents in concise and Ineligible form, the I'M
portant facts which are the groundwork OF Ameri-
can history The language is plain and concise, and
being in the form of question and answer the facts
are strongly impressed the mind and rea Oily re-
membered. Its brevity and completeness at once
commend it for educational purposes.
AS a handy book of reference, it is invaluable
The date of every important event in American his
tory can be readily found, and we are sure that II
would be difficult to find person, whether young
or old, to whom the work would not be serviceaDie
Parents could not have more useful book to put
into the hands of their children. ~
1t is illustrated with the portraits OF many lndl
viduals who have figured prominently in the histo'
nv of the United States together with views OF the
scenes of important events; it also contains chron-
illogical table and list of Presidents, Vice-Presi
dents and Cabinet officers of the several admins
trations since the establishment of the United state
Government. Published by John B. Pet d co, Bal
timore, at Is cents copy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
TuiOntOWn Items.

Our farmers have nearly finished blowing
for wheat.
The church which is being built in this
place is expected to be ready for dedication
by the latter part of next month.
We are glad to be able to state that the wife
of Mr.. VIM. Davis, of whom we wrote some
time since as being so near the gates of death,
has recovered her health so far as to be able
to 90 with her husband to his Western home,
and has departed with him to Keokuk, Iowa,
Nav health and success be with them in their
Western home.
Mr.. Joseph D. Weishaar shot a crane last
week, which measured feet IL inches from
tip TO tip of his wings.
The corn is very good in our section of the
country, in consequence of the copious show
ers of rain we have been receiving during the
time of shooting of the years. The potato
crop has been generally good with us.
We notice that Mr.. John McFadden, son of
Charles McFadden, has laid out race track
on his farm at Trevanian Mills for the training
of his young horses, of which he has quite a
number He also has other choice stock.
Mr. McFadden appears to be very sociable
and affable gentleman, and will take pleasure
in showing any one who comes any of his fine
stock at any time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Suicide.

On Friday morning of last week, Mr. VIM.
H Mikesell, who resided in Union township,
Adams county, Pa, near the Maryland line,
committed suicide by shooting himself with a
revolver. In the morning of the day named,
Mr.. NJ. left his home and proceeded to Lit
tlestown, where he purchased the revolver,
requesting the merchant from whom he made
the purchase to load the weapon with one
bullet He was offered full box of cartridges
when he remarked :-"Never mind; | need
but one.' He then went in the direction of
his home, about quarter of a mile from
home. Mr.. Mikesell was young man and un
married, and had relatives in this county. Nc
cause is assigned for the rash act.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
COMMISSIONERS, OFF1cE.

Westminster, Md, August IA, 1882.
In pursuance of an Act of the General AS
bly,, passed at January Session, 1874, hereby
give the following Notice to Taxpayers
This is to give notice that the County Com
missioners of Carroll county have made their
annual levy on the assessable property of said
county, for State and County Taxes for the
year eighteen hundred and eighty-two, and
that all persons or incorporate institutions that
shall pay their State and County Taxes on or
before the first day of September, next, shall
be entitled to deduction of five per centum
on the amount of said taxes; and if paid on or
before the first day of October, next, a dednc-
ton of four per centum; and if paid on OF be-
fore the, first day of November, next, adeduc,
ton of three per centum; that said taxes will
be in arrear on the first day of January, next,
and bear interest from that date; that all per
sons or incorporate institutions failing to pay
their State and County Taxes before the same
shall be in arrears, will render the property
and estate of such delinquent liable to be sold
for the prompt payment of said taxes, 77is-'
JOSEPH A.. WAESCHE, aSs
aug 19-4t .ag.f54 County Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
weather Record for the Week.

September 2-mercury SO at Z a. m. and "a
at 2 D. M; more or less partially cloudy. Sep
TENDER 3-mercury 20 at a. m. and 80 at
p. M; generally cloudy with occasional show
ers during the day and steady rain at night.
September mercury 68 at a. m. and u
at p. M; generally clear. September o.
mercury 65 at Z a. m. and rs at p. M; gen
orally clear in the morning, partially cloudy
in the afternoon, clear at night. September
6-mercury "a at a. m; and "a at P. M; :;
clear up to noon, partially cloudy in the af-
ternoon. clear at night. September 7-mer-
curry 65 at Z a. m. and rs at p. M; partially
cloudy all day, clear at night. September g.
mercury GA at Z a. m. and IA at II M; hazy
and partially cloudy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Meeting of the school Board

The School Board held their regular month
" meeting on Monday last, but no business OF
general interest was transacted. ~
To fill a vacancy in the board of trustees for
the colored school near McKinstrys Mills,
Benjamin Harp was appointed to supply the
place made vacant by the death of Harper
Brightwell.
To provide trustees willing to serve at Sa-
lem, in the 9th election district, Messrs. Lewis
A. Koontz and Granville Bloom were ap-
pointed.
To adjust the board of school trustees at
Royer's school, formerly Snyder's, in the 9th
election district, the appointment of Messrs.
Christian Hunt and Noah L. Bixler, which
had been made under wrong impressions, was
revoked, and Messrs. Christian Roger, Jere-
miah Matthias and Daniel Reese we're rein.
stated and confirmed as the trustees of said
school.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
A Happy Sunday schooI.

lhepoiteo ioI tne DcHOcrdtlc AuVOcaIe-l
Last Saturday was gala day for Salem NJ
E. Sunday School, which held a picnic in the
woods near the church. Under the excellent
management of the superintendent, Mr.. VIM.
Y. Frizzle, nothing was lacking from morning
till night to add to the comfort and increase
the joy of both children and adults, members
and visitors. There was superabundance
of good things, so dealt out as to surfeit none
but to delight all. The weather was all that
could be desired. The trees did their best to
shade us, aud the air, Gas gentle as zephyrs
blowing below the violet" saved us from all
unrest.
The programme was quite elaborate. There
was a beautifully decorated stand for the
speakers, arched like the rainbow, and stud
ded with flowers of as many colors, and thus
the speakers defects were overshadowed with
beauty.
Seats were provided around the stand like
a camp-meeting in miniature-enough for all,
but well filed by the school and friends.
These were fanked on both sides by well-hlled
carriages, and in the far front was Taylors-
vile Band, in uniform and equippage; in the
near front was the Sunday school choir, with
beautiful organ, and in due time the air re-
sounded with melody. The boys in uniform
made all merry and did justice to themselves.
The choir in turn, with organ answering to
the touch OF Miss lille, gave us many ana
beautiful tunes from the ''Gem of Gems. p"
Mr.. Isaiah Devilbiss made the 'John the
Baptist speech, and well prepared the way
for the Rev. J. r. gladden., who followed with
an excellent talk on the beauty and strength
of religion.
After very borntiful dinner came an in
creased audience, with added melody from
band and choir, interspersed with speeches by
Revs. Howard Downs, John Edwards and C..
A. Reid.
About p. m. the whole company marched
to the music of the band, with the banner
floating in the breeze, whose motto is "Re-
member now thy Creator in the days of thy
youth" carried by Mr. Columbus A. Shipley,
supported right and left by Miss E. NJ. Ship
ley and Miss S. T. McQuay.
Returning, rs gallons of ice cream, abun,,
dance of good cake and about 20Opackages OF
candies were freely dispensed to children and
adults, and all felt it to be no mean thing to
belong to Salem NJ. E. Sunday School: 1t
was without exception the most satisfying
Sunday school pic mic we have ever attended.
Many thanks to the people of Salem for the
privilege to participate in such wholesome
pleasure.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Carroll County Teachers Association

Reported for the Democratic AuVocdIe'I
The Association convened as usual in Cen
trail Hall, Westminster, September 4, 1882.
The reports of the various officers and COM
mittees were promptly disposed of, the Treas
urer's showing balance of S13.09 on hand.
After much discussion, the election OF officers
followed, resulting in the choice of Mr.. Jno.
C. Nutting as President, Mr.. Daniel L. Mac
Swiney Vice President, Messrs. c. ii. Spur
rier and George Batson Secretaries, Mr.. Geo.
w. Sullivan Treasurer, and Mr.. Henry L..
Shriver Editor A vote of thanks was ten
dered Prof Newson for past services as chair
man, with regrets that however DESTROYS re-
election might have been, the terms of its con-
stitution made it necessary to select chairman
from the actire teachers on its roll. Prof New
son in reply addressed the Association at much
length upon its past efforts, progress, and re-
suits with their attending reverses and success
es. and ofthe outlook for the future. The new
NEGLECTED. chairman, Mr.. Nutting, also address
ed the Association with much feeling. A pro-
gramme committee, Messrs. MacSwiney,
Baughman, Batson and Wright, and Misses
Joe Beaver and Edith Stevenson, was ap-
pointed by the Chairman. The selection and
arrangement of music was entrusted to Prof.
Spurrier. Various addresses followed and
some communications were read. The music
was good. Messrs. Mark and Morelock rem
dering valuable accompaniment with their
comets. Adjourned to meet the first Friday
after the meeting of the School Board follow
! ing the close of the Fall term.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Registration i'm Myers District,

On account of the fact that Democrats of
Myers district are so far behind in the mat
ter of registration in July and August, as COM
pared with those in all the other districts, some
Democrats are quite uneasy. They need have
no fear. Such tried and true Democrats, and
party workers, as Messrs. Cover, Lemon,
knipple, Huff, Shriver, Lippy, Maus, Frock,
Strouse, Little, Yeiser, and others whose
names we do now recall, will get the voters
registered, and not lose the county by any de-
linquencies on their part. Old Myers has
never failed the Democracy before, and we
are sure will not now.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
Fine Music.

During the session of the Carroll County
Teachers Association and Teachers Instr
tute, at Central Hall Graded School in this
city this week, the music was very fine. Prot
C. FL. Spurrier directed the singing, and Mrs.
Spurrier and J. FL. L. Boyer presided at the
organ. Messrs. John N. Mark and George
Morelock added much to the effect by comets.
The yocalists were Misses Longley and Bar
rick, and Messrs. A. Morelock, s. P. Weaver,
J. F. Billmyer, g. Hess and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
GOOD GOODS A SPECIALITY
~te' .Hi4 III AT .~s f <.li'h
oRNDoRFF's DOUBLE STORE,
ORNDORFF BUILDING,
aug 10 Westminster, Md.
DATIFIcATION NOTICE.

DATIFICATION NOTICE.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
AUGUST TERN, 1882.
Estate of Ephraim Warehime, deceased
On application it is ordered this 18th day
of August, 1882, that the sale of the unde-
vised real estate of Ephraim Warehime, late
of Carroll county, deceased, made by Noah
Sullivan, acting executor of the last will and
testament of said deceased, and this day re-
ported to this Court by the said executor, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause be shown
to the contrary, on or before the first Mon
day, End day of October next; provided a
copy of this order be inserted for three sue.
cessive weeks in some newspaper printed and
published in Carroll county before the 4th
Monday, 25th day of September next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
for 142 acres, the sum of So, 700.y NV
GRANVILLE T. Herring, !
WILLIAM FRIZELL, t1l Judges.
NEIGHBOUR F.. ALLGIRE,
True copy,-Test:
J. OLIVER WADLOW,
sep 2-3t aft s-rAA Register of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-09
TRUSTEE'S SALE ~
Il u & M.IsE OF Il NIEEH
A HOUSE AND LOT,
T. D.o+n,o+ Horro11 Count, Marylopd

The undersigned, trustee, appointed in
cause No. 2O63 Equity, in the Circuit Court
for Carroll county in Equity, in a cause de-
pending between Samuel Cover, complainant,
and Valentine Ellet and wife, defendants, will
offer at public sale, on the premises, on
Thursday, the 2Sth day of September, 1882,
at l o'clock, p. M, all of the following de-
scribed lot of land: All those tracts or parts
of tract or parcel of land called ''The Re
survey on Ten Tracts" situate in the village
adjoining Shriver's Mills, on the Littlestown
turnpike road, in Myers district, Carroll
county, Maryland, and containing
1O5 SQUARE PERCHES OF LAND,
more or less, and being the same lot of land
which was sold and conveyed by William N.
Burgoon and wife to Susanna Myers, now wife
Of Valentine Ellet, said deed bearing date the
18th day of February, 1865, and recorded
among the Land Records of Carroll county in
Liber W. A. Mex, No. 81, Folio 20, except
80 square perches of land here
tofore sold off. The improve G.S
ments are frame Dwelling 4 4aRR kEs1N
House and usual outbuildings. k aS53zEz;s-
Terms of sale, as prescribed by the decree,
are cash. ... a.t
SAMUEL COVER, Trustee.
sep2-ts J. A. c. Bond, Solicitor.