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REORGANIZATION of the Carroll County
Agricultural Society.

This subject has been freely discussed re-
Gently by practical business men, and 1t has
been deemed not only feasible, but every way
desirable 1t has been seen, by those who
watch the current of events closely, that the
town and county have lost much in the way
of prestige and notoriety for energy and
progressive public spirit They have also lost
in material or business sense, while Agrlcul-
ture itself has lost for the want of the spirit
of emulation, and the diffusion of a knowledge
of the higher methods Of husbandry, which
the Society encouraged. This state of things
is properly appreciated by men ofintelligence
and public spirit, and the opinion has been
expressed that it would be every way advan-
tageous to reorganize the Society, especially
as it has been seen that it can be done on
more economical, efficient and satisfactory
basis than its predecessor. A sum not greater
than one half the former capital would only
be required to renstate this Society under
improved auspices; at least such is the opin-
ion of some of the most practical men who
sustained very important relations to the
former organization. In this view of the sub
iect, it would be well for the agriculture ofthe
county and the business interests of Westmin-
ster, to reorganize the Society in time to take
a fair start for the season of 1884. New men
have come to the front since the first organl-
cation, fifteen years ago, and it is the belief,
now, that q company could be formed of ac
tive, energetic business men, that would con-
duct it with abundant success. The subject
is worthy of the consideration of all the pro-
gressive men in the county, and especially OF
this section of it.
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Carrollton stanton Items.

We are just through with harvest work in
this locality, and an abundant yield is the re-
suit. Wheat, rye, oats and hay are all good;
early potatoes are looking well. The opera
tons of the Colorado beetle has not been very
heavy this season. The farmers are still busy,
and as industry and thrift run together, they
sparkle ON every hand.
Building lots here are offered at low rates
and on the installment plan, thereby enabling
men to buy a good lot by small monthly pay
ments. The lots adjoin the station, and must
become valuable.
The contract has been awarded the Pitts
burg Iron Company for building a new bridge
across Patapsco Falls at this point. The i'm
provement speaks well for the county and its
commissioners. The bridge will be completed
during the next sixty days.
A new warehouse is being erected here by
Mr.. Mehring $50 we have been informed), to
be used for the deposit and sale of his fertil-
izers. We like to see the ''waste places
built up. There are other opportunities of
tered here for investment of capital.
The political cauldron seething and boiling
in other points of the state does not effect us
here. We learn, however, that we have
among us men of both parties who are patri-
otto enough to be willing to serve their coun-
try in any capacity that will pay. AS yet we
can only discuss the absurdity of Arthur S
candidacy for 1884. 1t strikes us that he and
Malone, his compeer Whom he aided in out
raging the chastity of Virginia politics., would
make nice Presidential pair. In such a
Presidential game, if played with cards, the
ace or queen would never be trumps If the
Democratic party should be fortunate enough
to secure the nomination of J. Ran Tucker, of
Virginia, we do not doubt that success would
attend their efforts. He is undoubtedly one
Of the best men in the party, and as a consti-
tutional lawyer without peer in the present
House. The trouble lies in the fact that the
Northern Democracy is afraid to trust South
ern Democrat. They have shown this dispo-
sition so plainly in their political affairs that
it is beginning to chafe the Southern Demo,
crat, especially when he sees the result OF
their course.
The Bethel Sunday School design holding
picnic in the grove of Mr.. Oursler. near the
church, on the 18th of August. Quite nice
programme will be arranged, in which good
music will be furnished, and a bountiful pro-
vision in the way of ice cream, lemonade,
cake, &C., be made for the elmer man.
Come one, come all, and be happy.
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New Advertisements.

The Old Pittsburgh Ammoniated Bone
Super Phosphate of Lime-Dr. l.. Zepp,
Agent, Westminster, Md.
Administrator Sale of Valuable Farm,
Mill and Personal Property-Philip H. L..
Myers, Administrator.
Trustees Sale of valuable Real Estate in
Carroll county-Charles B. Roberts, Trustee.
The Carrollton Mining Company Baltimore
City-Geo. w. Matthews, President.
Valuable Real Estate at Public Sale-Daniel
c. Myers, Executor.
A Sweeping Reduction has Been Made at
j. r. Orndortf's S.
New Windsor College-Rev. A. NJ. Jelly,
D. d. President.
College of Physicians and Surgeons, Balti-
more, Md.
Episcopal Female Institute, Winchester,
Va.
7. P. Buckingham, West End, Westminster.
Public Sale-Samuel V. Bankert, Executor.
For sale-Chew IL Smelser, Patapsco, Md.
Legal Notces-List of Unclaimed Matter.
Pennsylvania College, Gettysburg, Pa.
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Orphans Court.

Monday, July %, 1S83-Samue Warehime,
executor of George Warehime, deceased,
settled sixth account
Letters of administration on the estate of
Joseph Foge, deceased, were granted to VIM.
Fogle and George NJ. Fogle.
The last will and testament of Owen Ban
kert, deceased, was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary granted to Samuel v.
Bankert.
George John DutrOw, executor of Anna
Mary Dutrow, deceased, returned inventory
of money and received order to notify cred
itors.
Tuesday, July "a, 18S3.-Letters of admin
istration on the estate of Reuben kuhns, de-
ceased, were granted to Thomas Kuhns.
Jno. j. Baumgartner, administrator d. b..
IL. C. t. of John j. Baumgartner, deceased,
settled second account.
Philip H. l.. Myers, administrator, W. a.,
of George Bixler, deceased, received order to
sell real estate.
Samuel V. Bankert, executor Of Owen Ban
kert, deceased returned inventory OF goods
and chattels, and received order to sell goods
and chattels and order to notify creditors.
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Eden Items.

Oats and timothy hay harry est were on hand
this week. The patience Of farmers was
tried by the inclemency of the weather.
orders, Mr. stansbury, of Snydersburg, taking
orders in one day for sixty tons.
Mr. Frederick Newdecker, who has been
suffering with sciatica since last March, is i'm
proving under the treatment of DIR. c.
Davis.
Having tried IA guano, 300 pounds per
acre on thin land with no noticeable effect,
we would like to hear ofthe experience through
the ADVOCATE of others who have used it.
Mt. Union Sunday school will hold their
annual picnic on Saturday, August II.
Last Monday was the hottest of the season
here, the mercury in the shade standing at
80 between and a. M; SO between II and
u; 100 between II and p. m.
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Manufacturer Items.

The fences enclosing the yards of the Re
formed and Lutheran churches have been re-
moved, and brick pavements are being laid
on the line Of the fences.
A local option meeting, under the auspices
of the State Temperance Alliance, was held
at the NJ. E. Church last Monday evening.
Several addresses were made, and district
alliance was organized.
Messrs. E. A. Ganter, L. NJ. Morelock,
Nelson Warehime, John E. Masonheimer,
Chas. j. H. Ganter, Chas. T. Buckingham
a fishing excursion, including good rain, on
last Tuesday and last Tuesday night, and they
were rewarded with large catch of fish,
frogs, &c.
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VALUABLE TANNERY
PUBLIC SALE,
Near Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland.

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county sitting as Court of Equity,
passed on the 10th day of March, A. d. 1888,
and passed in cause No. 2133 equity, wherein
George j. Appold is complainant and Thomas
j. Hunt, acting executor of Andrew Appold
deceased, and others are defendants, the I'M
dersigned as Trustees named in said decree,
will offer at Public Sale, on the premises,
situated about one-half mile from Manchester,
Carroll county, Md, on
Thursday, 9th dag Of 4ugust, 1883,
at l o'clock, P. NJ, sharp, a Tract Or Parcel
of Land, containing
u ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
and being the same which Andrew Appold in
his life time obtained from Henry f. Beltz and
others, by deed dated 23rd day of September
A. d. 1872, and recorded in liber j. B. B.,
No. ~, folio, 1874, &c.
The improvements consist of large and
commodious Dwelling House,
part Brick and part Weather AzA-,A
boarded, conveniently arrang s. l iT& ~
ed, eligibly situated, and E2kI544fI1z-aEa1G5E
good repair; Brick Barn, and all other neces-
sary out buildings in excellent repair. There
is an abundance of fruit in great variety, and
springs and running water near the dwelling
In addition to the above improvements,
there is one of the best
TAN YARDS, BARK SHEDS,
and all other appliances necessary to carrying
on the Tanning business to be found in West
ern Maryland.
The proximity of this Tannery to the Han
over and Gettysburg Railroad, and its situa-
ton in region of country where an abund-
ance of Bark can always be had, coupled with
the Water privileges, secured to the property
by the deed above referred to; and being with
in half mile of Manchester, the second town
in wealth and population in the county, makes
it worthy the attention of persons DESTROYS of
engaging in the Tanning business.
The Tannery is an old and well established
one-has been for years, and is now being ac
lively and proftably worked. Its capacity is
five thousand Sides of Leather year. There
are four lines, five pools, six handlers, forty
nine lay Always, eight teaches, one and a-half
tons each, steam engine, 30 horse power, boil
er 4O-horse power, all in complete order.
Parties DESTROYS ofvisiting the premises can
call upon Thomas j. Hunt, Esq, merchant,
residing in Hampstead, Carroll county, Nd,
and for further information call upon or adj
dress the Trustees at Westminster, Nd.
Terms Of SGle.-One- third cash on the day
of sale or upon the ratification thereof by the
Court; balance in one and two years, credit
payments to be secured to the satisfaction of
the Trustees and bearing interest from the
day of sale.
CHAS B. ROBERTS,
VIM. A. McKELLIP,
Trustees.
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TRUSTEES SALE
II OLA
STEAM TRACTION ENGINE,
SEPARATOR and REAPER.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county; sitting in Equity, passed
on the 10th day Of July, 1888, in cause No.
2134 Equity, wherein G. & G. Cooper & Co.,
are complainants, and John Ohler and others
are defendants, the undersigned, trustees, will
offer at public sale, to the highest bidder, on
the farm of Franklin P. Goodwin, about two
miles southwest from Westminster, on
Saturday, the @8h day Of July, 1883,
at 2 o'clock, p. M, all the following property,
to wit: One eight-horse Steam Traction En-
CINE, one Birdsall Separator, one Hubbard
Self Rake Reaper and Mower, one Water
Wagon, one Main Driving Belt.
The engine is in running order, and all the
property is in a fair condition.
TERMS OF SALE.-One half cash on the day
of sale, and the residue in six months from
the day of sale, with interest, and to be Sc
cured by the notes of the purchaser Or pur-
chasers, with security to be approved of by
the trustees.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS, ruu..ooa
CHARLES Z. FINK, ifu'eeeS'
r. c. Matthews, Auctioneer. july14-ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-07-28
The Water Works.

Great progress has been made this week in
laying pipe for the water works. Pipe has
now been laid from the pool, near the springs
from which the water supply is obtained, to
Central Hotel this city, and water will be
turned on this evening or Monday. The
company contracted to put in thirty-six fire
plugs, but have put in three extra at the East
End, which will make the total number thir-
ty-nine. Quite number of persons have
had pipes run from the mains to their dwell
ings, and will be ready to use the water as
soon as it is turned on. Next week street
washers will be used at the East End, and the
street sprnkling carts will then belong to a
past era.
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Uuion Mills Items.

The grain crop is now about all housed.
The yield has been remarkably good, better,
perhaps, throughout, than any previous year.
Corn never looked more promising than at
present. :,
Mr.. Charles NJ. Webster will erect new
dwelling in this place this coming fall.
There will be local option meetings held
at the NJ. Z. Church at this place on Sunday,
July 10Th, at 2 p. m. and at 40 P. m. Inc
meetings will be addressed by Rev. G. A.
Reid, Of Westminster, and C. S. Mosher,. OF
Baltimore. Miss. Ada Mosher, elocutionist,
will give temperance recitals.
B. +. Shriver & Co. are still making I'M
proyements at their mill by putting in new
fore bay.
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Sudden Death.

On Friday evening of last week Mrs. Caro-
line, wife of John Smith, Esq, of this city,
died suddenly of apoplexy after short i'll
ness Mrs. Smith in the early part of the
evening called at the residence of her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Charles Billingslea, but she not be-
ing at home, she crossed the street to visit
Mrs. B. W. Bennett. About 8 o'clock she
reached home. and shortly after she COM
planned of being unwell. Drs. J. Howell
Billingsea and j. w. Herring were called, and
they found that her illness would terminate
fatally. Her funeral took place on Sunday
afternoon and was largely attended by rela-
tives and friends.
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Warf,eldshnrr Items.

o. a very heavy rain passed over this place
on Monday night, accompanied by thunder,
aaghlning and considerable wind. No dam
fge was done except the breaking of limbs OF
e,i harvesting is over, and the crops are gen.
.;. MIS-, Mary A. Smith, who has been sick
'"l n last October, is improving.
no; Its Gardner and Harris, of Baltimore,
, PaJ visit to their friends in this place this
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-07-28
Rife Shooting

The regular monthly shoot of the Carroll
Rife Club took place at Meadow Brook Range
on Monday last, 23rd inst. Owing to the
most troublesome wind the team has ever en-
countered, the scores were materially lowered.
Following is the score, out of a possible IS;
distance 500 yards; Roop, 6S; Beard, G5;
SEngluf, Al. After the completion of the
scores the team was handsomely entertained
by the president, Mr. Samuel Roop.
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TaneytOWn Items.

The topic of the general conversation on
last Monday morning was about the robbery
committed at Mr.. Nelson Hawks residence
on Sunday evening. Mr.. Hawk went on Sun
day to the country to visit his father, who is
i'll, and his wife in the evening went to church;
on returning to the house she found the rear
door ajar, and, fearing that all was not right,
called one of her neighbors, who made a
search but found no one in the house Mr.
Hawk, who is a huckster, returned in the
morning early to start to gather up his pro-
duce. He went to where he had left his
money tor that days purchases, about $50 in
silver coin in u shot bag, and found it gone.
Upon close examination, it appears the thief
was well acquainted with the premises, as
Mr.. Hawk left the money in his pantaloons
pocket, hanging in his bed room upstairs, and
the key of the door by which the thief came
through was hanging on nail under tin
pan up against the house on the outside, and
no one, only those who are very personally
acquainted with Mr.. H., knew of its place Of
concealment in their absence
Mr.. Henry Harnish arrived here Saturday
from Avon, New York, to spend few weeks
with his relatives. Mr.. II. says harvest has
just commenced up their.
While Mr.. Emanuel Bollinger was driving
home from town on Monday, the coupling
pole of his wagon broke AS Mr.. B. was
sitting on the rear running part, he was thrown
to the ground and pretty badly bruised, being
dragged some distance, but at last accounts
was doing well.
Quite an excitement was created in our
place on last Saturday by Mr.. Harry Gait s
four-horse team, attached to a wagon, coming
into town at full speed, passing the square
and running down Frederick street until they
Il. III. VIII
when it is supposed the leaders made turn
for the alley, but could not make it, and ran
against the hitching-rack which stopped them
long enough to be captured by some citizens.
After getting them quieted down, there was
found to be nothing broken except some of
the harness.
Father Delaney, pastor of St. Joseph's
Church of this place, is having the same re-
painted Mr.. Reilly, of Emmittsburg. is do
ing the work.
Terrible accident at the depot of this place
on Wednesday evening. The $50 express
cut terrier dog in two. Verdict: Railroad
hands exonerated from all blame.
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A Challenge.

The First Nine of the Westminster Base
Ball Association request us to issue a chal-
lenge to any club, in or out of the state, to
play match game with them on their grounds
in this city. They are ready to play any club
a social game that will come here, and will
promise square contest, devoid of tricks,
and will be satisfied with any impartial UNI
pire They do not profess to be profession
ais, nor do they lay claim to any particular
skill, but desire to play for exercise and
amusement. Mr. R. c. Miller is the Secre
tary, to whom communications are to be ad
dressed
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July 21-mercury GA at a. IN. and 81 at 2
p. M; generally cloudy, with shower in the
afternoon. July 22-mercury 10 at a. m.
and So at 2 p. M; generally clear. July %
mercury rs at I a. m. and Sc at 2 p. M; more
or less cloudy, with heavy showers at night
July 24-mercury "A at I a. m. and IS at 2
p. M; generally cloudy, with heavy showers
in the afternoon, followed by cooler weather.
July 25-mercury 65 at 7 a. m. and IS at 2
p. M; cloudy up to noon, clear atterward.
July 26-mercury 68 at a. M, and IS at
p. M; generally clear. July 27-mercury 69
at a. m. and 80 at II M; partially cloudy.
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The wheat yield in this neighborhood this
season was equal to that of last year, or from
20 to 80 bushels per acre. The oat crop was
very good also, but not much ground was
seeded Corn is promising. Fall ploughing
has already begun.
Frederick Townsend has built an addition
to his house, and Frederick Zahn has had his
repainted. Singer & Sheets, carpenters, did
the first, and F. Zahn, painter, the latter.
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Personal.

Mr.. Alex. Robertson and family, of Balti
more, were visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher Reese
this week.
Mr.. jerome Huff and family, of Silver Run
neigborhood, left on Tuesday for Decatur,
Illinois, where they will reside in the future.
Mr.. Frank w. Fouke, of Baltimore, is
spending his summer vacation in Westmin-
ster.
Miss Maggie McKeIlip and Julia McKellip
have gone to Somerset county, Md, for a
short visit.
Miss May Worthington and Miss Lucy o.
Dell, of Baltimore county, are visiting Miss
Ida Mering, at Avondale.
Mrs. H. NJ. Brown, of Baltimore, is visiting
Mrs. George NJ. Parke, and Mrs. Col Smoot,
of the same city, is spending a few days at
DR.. j. H. Billingslea's.
S. f. Englar, Ed. Roop and N. Englar, Of
this county, are at Cape May.
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TO TAXPAYERS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Westminster Nd .Inlv g. 1888.

Westminster, Md, July ., 1883.
In pursuance of an Act of the General As
sembiy, 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 deduc-
ton of four per centum; and if paid on or be-
fore the first day of November, next, a deduc.
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.
JOSEPH A. WAESCHE.
July AT County Treasurer.
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Sans Creek Items.
last Monday mOrninp. while Mr..

On last Monday morning, while Mr.. Jacob
Nusbaum and Harvey Barnes, a lad of about
y years, were descending a hill in a spring
wagon near Bethel Church, the breechband
of the gears broke, causing the horse to run
at Il rapid rate. In trying to stop the horse
they ran into the fence, throwing Mr.. N. out
on his shoulder, bruising him considerably
The boy also received an ugly cash below the
knee-c cap Mr.. N. met with an accident not
long since, an account of which was given in
the ADVOCATE.
The new pipe organ which has been pur-
chased for Bethany NJ. L. Church South will
be used on Sunday evening next for the first
time Prof. Kraft, of Westminster, is ex-
pected to be present, and will play. By COM
petent Judges it is considered one of the best
organs in this section. Let every church
have an organ, for it is written in the holy
word, praise Him with timbrel and dance;
praise Him with stringed instruments and
organ"
Charles H. Roop has made pond near his
He will be supplied by 2. j. Bennett.
Mr.. Edwin E. Snader, who has been work
ing in the machine shops at Waynesboro' ,
came home on account of i'll health, but eX-
poets to return as soon as he has recruited.
Mr. P. j. Bennett has purchased a cottage
at Newport.
Mention having been made several times
in the ADVOCATE in regard to the different ice
cream manufacturers, also reminds very
forcibly that we have two in our midst whose
ice cream will compare with any in this or
adjoining counties We refer to Mr.. Joseph
Hooper, of Benefits creamery, and Mr..
Adam Bloom, of Cold Spring creamery.
Both creameries do a thriving business.
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TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters Tesla
mentary on the Personal Estate of
DIR. FRANCIS BUTLER,
late of Carroll comfy, deceased. Ali per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber. on or before the 10th day of Feb
mary. 1884; they may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 10th day OF
July, 1888. r "TRIP
iulv 14-4t Acting Executrix.