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TRUSTEES' SALE
Il ORA
DESIRABLE LITTLE HOME

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting in Equity, passed
in cause No. 2l93 Equity, wherein James W..
Hook and others are compliments, and Stan
field Fisher and others are defendants, the
undersigned, Trustees, will offer at Public
Sale, at the Court House door in Westmin-
ster, Nd, to the highest bidder, on
Monday, The eth day Of December, A. d..
1888, at o'clock, P. NJ, desirable little
property, containing 4 ACRES, 1 ROOD and
u PERCHES OF LAND more or less
story Log Dwelling House, Hog
House and other buildings, A@MA
spring of excellent water con- M
venient to the buildings, excel b9z4sEs
lent orchard of apple and other fruit trees on
the premises.
This property is in Woolery's district, Car
roll county, Maryland, on the county road
leading from the Washington road to the
Reisterstown and Baltimore turnpike road,
near Carrolton, about one-half mile from
said turnpike road, about 3 miles from West
minister, adjoins the land of jeremiah Baby
lon, Christopher Woolery and James w.
Hook, and is now in the occupancy of Stan
field Fisher.
Terms of ,SGle,-0ne.thir cash on the day
of sale or on the ratification thereof, one-third
in six months and the other one-third in one
year from the day of sale, the credit payments
to be secured by the notes of the purchaser
or purchasers with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale.
ISAAC E. PEARSON,
CHAS. T. REIFSNIDER,
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Tank p. O. Items.

Butchering time is at hand and our farm
ers are killing weighty porkers. This will
undoubtedly make an improvement IN the
times.
Mr.. George Hare has purchased William
Sands huckster route and expects to try
huckstering in preference to milling.
Our farmers are busily engaged IN plowlng
corn ground. Some have completed and have
commenced blowing for oats,
There seems to be good deal OF sport In
our community, trying to shoot chicken,
hawk This bird is an old and sly one, and
it requires good riheman to kill him.
Protracted meeting at st. Peters Church
has closed.
David Brown killed four hogs-net weight
1850 pounds.
We are pleased to state that our worthy
citizen, Aaron Miller, is improving Slow y.
Mr.. John Behring'S house will be completed
after this week. He raised the kitchen as
high as the main building, making the house
more roomy and convenient.
William Richard has rented his farm to
John Raubenstine. who expects to move on
the farm in the spring. Mr.. Richard expects
to build in the summer and live retired life.
School No. is rapidly increasing, so much
so that an assistant teacher may be essential
shortly.
Thanksgiving IN our community Is observed
like the rest of the working days, by hard
labor.
W. S. Myer & Bro, the enterprising millers
and grain and fertilizer dealers of this city,
have completed their cooper shop and are
now preparing to build fertilizer warehouse
on the lot adjoining their Touring mill.
Messrs Theodore Englar, Chas. Schaefer,
Stewart Roberts and Robert Frizzle, of this
city and vicinity, left on Monday for weeks
HINT IN +ba mountains
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weather RECORD for the week.

November 24-mercury So at 7 a. m. and
60 at D. M; generally cloudy up to noon,
followed by clearing weather. November %
mercury 46 at a. m. and 81 at p. M;
generally cloudy. November 26-mercury AZ
at a. M and AZ at p. M; cloudy and rainy.
November 27-mercury "a at a. m. and ~
at 2 p. M; generally clear November 28-
mercury "a at a. m. and As at Up. M; clear;
November 29-mercury % at a. m. and AZ
at 2 D. M; clear. November 30-mercury 81
at Z a. IN. and 48 at u M; partially cloudy,
I'D to noon. followed by clear weather.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF TWO WOOD LOTS.

By virtue of a decree Of the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, sitting as a Court of Equity,
the undersigned, as trustee, will sell at public
sale, on the premises, to the highest bidder,
On Saturday, the ED day Of December, A. D..
1883, at o'clock, p. M, the following par
GELS of land: First, a wood lot containing
4 ACRES, 8 ROODS AND 26 PERCHES
of land, more or less second, a wood lot
containing l Acre and SO Perches of Land,
more or less Both lots are in choice timber,
oak, hickory and chestnut, and are situate on
the Davis road, leading to Bird Hill, are
about one-quarter of mile south of Small
wood, about four miles south from Westmin-
ster, and adjoin the land of Geo. W. Lamotte,
Henry Wardenfelt and others.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne-third cash on the
day of sale or on the ratification thereof,
one-third in nine months, and the other one
third in eighteen months from the day of sale;
the credit payments to be secured by the notes
of the purchaser or purchasers, with approved
security, bearing interest from the day of sale.
CHAS. T. RElFSNIDER,
r. C. Matthews, Auctr. Trustee.
nov oats
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MnrGeldshurg LIENS.

Our farmers have taken advantage of the
favorable weather we have had the past week
to house their corn, which, in this vicinity,
will be an average yield.
Mr.. Albinus Poole, who has been confined
to his house the past few weeks with an attack
of paralysis, is considerably improved.
Mr.. Alfred H. Mitten is building an ice
house on his property, one mile east of War
fieldsburg.
Florence Bowers, aged about twelve years,
daughter of Joseph Bowers, who resides near
the Brick Meeting House, died on the 9th
ult. from diphtheria She was buried at the
"Brick' on the 18th.
A protracted meeting commenced at Stone
Chapel on Sunday, the 25th ult., under the
charge of Rev. Jas. R. gladden.. 1t is still in
The subject of ''Porkology" has at last
been brought to our notice: Mr.. Jacob Little
has killed two hogs weighing 1893 and I'll
pounds; Mr.. David Bale, Of D., two hogs, u
months old, 474I and ADJ pounds, and three
spring pigs, 24O, 22S and 1879 pounds.
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nov 24-3t
MO. ITO EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Ephraim w. Becker, trustee, VS.. Abdiel W,
Becker.
Ordered this 23d day of November, A. D.
1888, in compliance with the order of this
court passed in the above cause November
18th, 1888, that notice be, and the same is
hereby, given that Ephraim W. Becker, trus
tee in said cause, has filed his petition asking
to be released and discharged from the fur
Their execution of his trust, and has exhibited
with said petition full and particular account
of his receipts and disbursements. And it is
further ordered that the Fifth Account of the
Auditor filed in said cause be finally ratified
and confirmed, and the prayer of said petit
toner be granted, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown, on or before the 10th day
of December next: provided, a copy of this
order be inserted for two successive weeks
before the last named day in some newspaper
published in Carroll county.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk,
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nov 24-2t FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
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School Globes, Satchels, Lunch
Baskets, Stereoscopes

And Views, Majolica Ware, Terra Gotta,
Bisque Figures, Marble Busts, Kaleidoscope,
Magic Lanterns, Cigar Holders, large as
sortment of Picture Frames, Cord and Easels;
Engravings, Chromos, Bird Cages, Baskets,
Bread Trays, Salad Sets, Call Bells; our as
sortment of BOOKS is the largest and finest
ever seen outside of the large cities. The
largest assortment of Christmas Cards, of new
designs, ever shown in Westminster.
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Death from Lockiaw.

About two weeks ago W. Scott Snyder,
aged nearly IS years, who resided on Penn
sylvania avenue with his father, Geo. Snyder,
was working at the new Lutheran Church
building, when he ran a nail through the sole
of his shoe and into his foot. This slight
wound produced lockjaw, and, on Tuesday
night last, the sufferer died.
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MARRIED.

At the Reform Parsonage, Silver Run, Nov.
22d, 1885, by the Rev. John G. Moss, Eerley
j. Clousher, of McDonough School Farm,
Baltimore county, and Miss Mary johnson, of
Westminster.
In Westminster, Nov. Goth, 1888, by Rev.
John Gloyd, Riley Myers, of Westminster,
and Miss Mary Fowler, of Westminster dis
trict
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pAT1F1cAr1oN NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll Comfy,
OCTOBER Term, 1888.
Estate of Alexander McAlister, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 10Th day
ofNovember, 1883, that the sale of the real
estate of Alexander McAlister, late of Carroll
county, deceased, made by Matthew Jones
and Frederick Pilling executors of the last
will and testament of said deceased, and this
day reported to this Court by the said execu-
tors, be ratified and confirmed unless cause
be shown to the contrary before the 4th Mon
day, oath day of December next; provided
copy of this order be inserted for three sue
cessive weeks in some newspaper printed and
published in Carroll county, before the 3rd
Monday, 18th day of December next
The report states the amount of sale to be
81, 362. "a.
GRANVILLE T. Herring,
WILLIAM FRIZELL, Judges.
NEIGHBOUR f. ALLGIRE,
True copy,-Test:
j. OLIVER WADL0W,
nov 24-3t Register of Wills.
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Fountain valley Items.

Farmers in this vicinity are done husking
corn, and the crop is a good one. Some
blowing is being done.
Mr.. John T. Miller has sold his house and
lot to Mrs. T. NJ. Babylon for 1910 cash. Mr..
Miller has been keeping bachelor hall, but
he got tired of that very soon and has taken
unto himself another wife.
Mr.. A. j. Koontz has his new dwelling
weatherboarded and under roof.
Mr.. Moses Flemming has killed two hogs,
weighing respectively 257 and PSI pounds;
Mr.. Frederick Zahn one, weighing $40 pounds;
Mr. Henry Diffenbaugh two, weighing $40
and 215g.
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of a commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
open public road in said county, commenc-
ing at the middle of the new Liberty road and
running with a line between the lands of VIM.
Black and Emanuel Brice to the land of Or
lando Goodwin; then with line between the
lands of Orlando Goodwin and Emanuel Brice
to the land of James H. McQuay, Jr; then
with a line between the lands of James H.
McQuay, Jr., and Orlando Goodwin to the
land of Thomas L. W. Condor; then with
line between the lands of Thomas L. W. Con-
don and James II. McQuay, DR., to the land
of F. NJ. Shipley; then with a line between
the lands of f. NJ Shipley and Thomas L.
w. Condor to the old Liberty road
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we viii meet on Thursday, the
9Th day of December, 1888, at 10 o'clock, a
M, at the residence of Orlando Goodwin, to
execute the trust reposed in us by the afore-
said Commission.
JABEZ A. BUSH,
JOSEPH TENER,
FRANK DORSEY,
nov 3-5t Examiners.
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Suicide of Mr. Matthias ROBERTS.

Mr.. Matthias Roberts, resident of this city
some eight or ten years ago, committed sui
eide at his boarding house, Baltimore, last
Saturday morning. The weapon used was a
double action 32-caliber pistol of imported
pattern. The ball took effect in the breast
lust over the heart After shooting himself
he was removed to the residence of his son,
Joseph F. Roberts, SIS Franklin street, where
he died Saturday night. The cause of the
deed, it is said was dependency. He had
threatened to commit suicide, and his friends
endeavored to watch his movements. He
went ont and returned to his boarding house
several times before he committed the deed
Saturday morning. Mr.. Roberts was native
of Queen Anne's county and was about %
years of age.
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NO. 2lss.

" AAoo
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county
sitting in equity.
George j. Appold versus Thomas j. Hunt,
acting executor of Andrew Appold,
deceased, and others.
Ordered this 10th day of November, 1888,
that the sale of real property mentioned in
these proceedings, made and reported by
William A. McKellip and Charles B. Roberts,
trustees, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the seventeenth day of December, next;
provided a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed in Carroll county,
once in each of three successive weeks, before
the tenth day Of December, next.
The report states the amount Of sale to be
$2,54S.00.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk,
True Copy,-Test:
nov17 3t. FRANK j. SHAW, CLERK.
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oa oNE-PRICE STORE, ga

where you can find everything usually keptin
first class country store,
AND BUY GOODS AS CHEAP,
if not cheaper, than in any other house in the
county. Why, just think of it,
Green Coffee at s cents, Molasses at
25 cents and up, Splendid
Sugar at 7 cents, Mems Good Every
day Wool Hats Is cents and up,
4 lo-cent Plugs of Tobacco for 25 cts.
and other goods in proportion. All l ask
is a call. Examine goods and learn prices
before purchasing ELSEWHERE.
n. H. KESTER,
oct 13-3m* Pleasant Valley, Nd.
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To suit every one, from grandpapa down to
the wee babe, and as we cannot go through
the long list and specify each of the innumer-
able articles, just call and see for yourself.
Be assured of hearty welcome and cheerful
attention. He invites attention to his new
stock of goods, the largest and finest ever
opened in Westminster, embracing fine
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In the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
Sitting in Euuitv

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
Sitting in Equity.
Jacob D. Couch VS.. George Fl. Hare.
Ordered this 14th day of November, A. d.
1888, that the sale of the real estate made and
reported in the above entitled cause by John
E. Smith and Charles T. Reifsnider, trustees
appointed by the decree passed therein, to
sell the real estate therein decreed to be sold,
be FINALLY ratified and confirmed, unless cause
to the contrary be shown on or before the
18th day of December, next; provideda copy
of this order be inserted once week for three
successive weeks in some newspaper published
in Carroll county, Maryland, previous to the
18th day of December, next.
The report states the amount Of sale to be
$500.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

There will be preaching at the Methodist
Protestant Church, in Westminster, Sunday,
End inst, at 80 a. m. and at p. M, and
also services every evening during the week
at I o'clock. J. D. Kinzer, Pastor.
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R. C. Matthews. Auctioneer.
NOTICE. TO CREDTTORS.

NUIICE To CREDIIUhS.
The creditors of Sarah J. Fisher, deceased,
are hereby notified to file their claims duly
authenticated with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Carroll county, within two months
from the 26th day of December, A. D. 1888.
ISAAC L. PEARSON,
CHAS. T. REIFSNIDER,
nov oats Trustees,
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The damage done by the recent storm in
the vicinity of Chatham, N. H., is estimated
at 100000. The loss to the forests in New
Hampshire and Maine is said to be incalcula-
Bile. The damage to property in Randolph
county, H., by the late storm will reach
100000.
Twenty persons were drowned in Lake
Geneva, Switzerland, last Friday, in Ia steam
boat collision.
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sg TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. ea

Toys in Tin, Papier- Mache and Wood, Gran
dali and Reeds Blocks, Building Blocks, Toy
Theatres, Encampments, Panoramas, Tool
Chests, Saws and Bucks, Ten Pins, Drums,
Trumpets, Wheelbarrows, Wagons, Neloc-
ipedes, Tricycles, Hobby Horses, Shoe Flysr
Engines, Gum Toys, Rattles, Wooden Wash
Sets, Wire Goods, Electric Toys, Dolls in
endless varieties, Carriages, Furniture,
Trunks and Dishes, Lanterns, Colored Lights,
Fire Crackers, Pistols and Caps, Base Balls,
Bats and Belts, Canes, Checkers, Backgam-
mon, Cards.
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In Howard county, Ark, three of the col
ored rioters indicted for the murder of Wyatt
have been sentenced to be hanged and TWEEN
ty-nine to terms of Imprisonment ranging from
five to eighteen years.
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Hogs killed-Dennis Stonesifer two, 3572
and Si3I pounds; John Schendollar one, 284
pounds; John Wheeler two, 3l5 and 345
pounds; 81 Wilson two, 30 and Sl5 pounds
Weights furnished by John Stitcher, butcher.
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The Ladies ofthe NJ. P. Church, Westmin-
ster, held meeting on Wednesday afternoon
and determined to hold a festival and supper
the first week in February, to aid IN contem-
plated church improvements.
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Always Interesting.

From the Mechanicsto,on Clarion
The Democratic Adcocdte published at
Westminster entered upon its Nineteenth
Volume last Saturday. Its progress has been
steadily onward from its foundation. 1t is an
excellent county paper and is always inter
esting, and as such is most welcome ex-
change in our office,
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have Just received fine lot of New York
Cutters. / am sole agent for the famous +.
P. Conrad make of Sleighs and will sell
wholesale and retail Come and see them at
my Buggy Repository on Main street | will
sell them so cheap that any one can buy. They
are finely finished and worth looking at whether
you wish to buy or not. | will sell frst-class
swell body Cutter for S3S; fine two-horse
Cutter for S65. Come and see me,
r. C. MATTHEW'S,
Westminster Nd.
P. S. if 1 am out of town when you come,
see E. o. Grimes.
oct 13-tf
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The only grand opening ever announced in
Pleasant Valley is at
N. H. KESTER'S NEW BUILDING,
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CHRISTMAS SOUVENIRS,

Containing extracts from all the popular
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ored Papers, French Tissue Paper for Artifi
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MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS,

Musical Instruments, Estey Organs, Banjos,
Tambourines, Harmonicas, Music Boxes,
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sLFIGHs!

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THE GRAND OPENING.

nov Oats
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MO. 2os5 EQUITY.

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nov24
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-11-07
u Lcads the N.,n.
IStephenvllle Empire. !

The enterprising people of the Fort
Worth GAZETTE have established n
branch office in Washington CITY,
where citizens OF Texas, Louisiana
Arkansas and the Indian Territory
on visit to the national capital, are
requested 10 make their home. The
name of each visitor will be registered.
and thus it will be nm easw matter for
one to find the location of his friends
from the various states. The names
OF the visitors will be printed each
wee k in the GAZETTE. The GAZETTE
leads the van in all newspaper enter
priseS
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THE GAZETTE FORT WORTH TEXAS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER

interchange of Views and comparison
of experience there will be much that
Is valuable and interesting brought
forward. And the deliberations, the
suggestions, the snmmlngs-up will have
weight throughout the cotton section.
More than this, the meeting of the
association is virtually q preliminary
to the great cotton centennial expo
sition to be held at New Orleans next
year. On this account the GAZETTE
would be glad to see ut least dozen
prominent and practical Texas cotton
growers present ut Vicksbhrg. They
would thereby come to II llvelier un-
of the Importance Of the
New Orleans exposition, and through
them the people of the state and
coming session of the legislature
would grow into like appreciation of
he enterprise. BY all means let
iozen Texans 90 over to Mississippi. |
We have the champion cotton state of
hcSouth, producing full one-fifth ofthe |
ntire Southern cotton crop. 1t will |
lever do to be unrcpresented. Who
will go?