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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-08-30
THE POT OF GOLD.

Elder Boyd, though very good man
in the main. and looked up to with re.
spect by all the inhabitants of the VII
lage of Oldville, was rumored to have,
in Yankee parliance, pretty sharp look
out for the main chance, q popularity
from which elders are not always ex-
smpt.
In worldly matters he was decidedly
well-to-do, having inherited fine farm
from his father, which was growing
yearly more and more valuable. 1t
might be supposed that under these
circumstances the elder, who was fully
able to do so, would have found help
mate to share his house and name.
But the elder was wary. Matrimony
was to him, in some measure, a matter
Of money, and it was his firm resolve
not to marry unless he could thereby
enhance his worldly prosperity. I'm
happily the little village of Oldville and
the towns in the immediate vicinity con-
tanned few who were qualified in the i'm
portant particular, and of those there
were none probably with whom the ell
der's suit would have prospered. So it
happened that year after year passed
away, until Elder Boyd was in the
prime of life-forty Ave. or thereabouts
and still unmarried, and likely to re-
main 30. But in all human calculations
of this kind, they reckon i'll who leave
widows out
Elder Boyd's nearest neighbor was a
widow.
The Widow Hayes, who had passed
through matrimonial experience. was
HoA
Boyd. She WAS still buxom, comely
woman. as widows are apt 10 be.
Unfortunately the late Mr.. Hayes had
not been able to leave her sufficient to
make her independent Of the world. All
that she possessed was the small, old
fashioned house in which abe lived. and
. small amount Of money, which was in
sufficient TO support her and little son
Of six, to be enumerated in the schedule
of her property, though hardly to be
classed as productive" Of anything but
mischief.
The widow WAS therefore obliged TO
take care of three boarders to exc out
her scanty income, which. of course, i'm
posed upon her considerable labor and
anxiety.
II it surprising that under these cir
cumstances she should now and then
have betLought herself Of . second m ar
riage ~ Q method of lettering her condi
tionf Or again, need We esteem it q
special wonder if. in her reflections
upon this point, she should have cast her
eyes upon her next neigh Dor. Elder
Boyd? The elder. as we have already
said, was in hourishing circumstances.
He would be able to maintain q wife in
great comfort. and being one of the
chief personages in the village, could
accord her q prominent social posi-
ton. He was not especially handsome,
or calculated to make q profound i'm
prsssion upon the female heart; this was
true, but he was Of . good disposition,
kind-hsartsd, and no doubt would make
. very good sort Of husband. Widows
ars, I take il liz any shall do me the
henor - read this story, / trust they
win forgive The remark less disposed to
veixh sentiment in . second alliance
ihss Art. and -. in the widows point
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-08-30

Charles @. Leland says that one Of
the bitterest curscs which no heard in
Egypt was: May God mako you wear
chimney pot hat" The Nohammedan
sees in the brim OF the article him
drsnce TO touching the forehead 70 the
ground in prayer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-08-30
The Secret Of Certain Popularity.

"Flossie and met tho lovely Mrs. 2.
the other day. We've been Just dying to
know her for ages. for we dote on celeb
rites. both of us. never know what to
say TO bright people. We were both .
little stunned ut first, and we waited for
her wonderful learning to pour from her
lips. But il didn't come. She Just
talked along ~ comfortably ~ any one
Of US girls, aud when the time came to
say goodbye could have kissed her,
only l couldn't quite dare"
well, girls, papa said. what do you
think Of herr"
I'VE went into perfect rsptures. hut
we didn't know why. She was Just az sim
pie as she could be. and no one in the
world would ever have suspected that
she knew more than common mortals."
did she happen to mention, in the
course of conversation" asked papa,
that you had very nice set OF teeth,
Fulana, and that the curve Of Flossie's
eyebrow would justify man in writing
- sonnet on it, or words to that effect?"
why. yes. papa; but how did you
know it?"
simply. my dear, because I know
the best points in both Of you. and that
Mrs. Il. has . magical knowledge of
every ones small vanitiss. She il Q
sweet. bright woman, but il you wish to
know the entire secret Of her wonderful
popularity, it 10 delicately favored, deli.
oately conveyed tally"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-05
Select MisfeHany.
BESIDE THE BIER.

Beside the bier I watched his rect divine,
While sunset faded and the moon rose fair
TO light the chamber gloom with mellow shine,
And ki,s the lips that love would hardly dare;
And through the lattice from the meadows, came
The south wind like q seraph fiutlrg low,
And famed his cheek, and almost breathed his name
And waved the pal's weird frnges to and fro.
O life would have given for look or world
Alas, alas. he could not hear my cryl
Caress nor prayer his wan. cold slumber stirred;
The wind and moonlight were ~ dear as II
Done were our mingled days Of joy and care
Parted the paths we I'd together trod;
He his bier. and beside him there
Each, In the stiffness, alone with Cod
Fond heart, I said, II we must sorrow thus
And only God abides forever snre,
BE over change and tears victoriQusl-
Love only him while the sad years endured
Let good or III betde thee wait as those
Dwelling already In eternal peace;
Ho life may, welcome. bring thee rose;
Aud, lost In him, this torturng pain shall cease.
Was It an angels whisper earthward straying,
Or did the south wind clearer, softer blow?
Thrilling the silence a sweet voice saying,
"By love and grief like this the Lord ye know
And life and death are but his pulses play,
As dawn and ark are but the rolling sun -
Love through change and tears and deaths delay,
For love and life in earth and heaven are oneP'
The Manhattan for December
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-05

On our side of the globe we can hardly
appreciate the terrible devastation which
was wrought by the volcanic eruptions in
Java and the Straits of Sunds last Au.
gust; but the power of the destructive
forces may be estimated that where the
town and fortress of Anger stood shiy 8
are now riding at anchor. More terrible
is the statement made by the captain of a
steamer who attempted to pass through
the Straits Of Sunda the week after the
disaster, but found the passage INSTRUCTED
by the debris of the towns, and quite as
much by the bodies of the dead.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1883-12-05

NEVER hunt trouble. However dead a
shot one may be, the gun he carries on
such expeditions is sure to kick or go off
half.cocked. Trouble will come soon
enough, and when he does come, receive
him as pleasantly as possible. Like the
tax collector, he is disagreesble chap to
have in ones house, but the more amiably
you greet him the sooner he will go
away.--Artemus Ward.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
sYkesyflIe Items.

The moon shone bright in Sykesville on
last Tuesday night, the 18th inst.i so bright,
indeed, that we called it marriage moon,
for on that night large company assembled
at the residence of Mr.. George Hayworth, to
witness the marriage of his daughter, Miss
BERTHE Hayworth, and Mr.. Harry Francis.
Every available space in the parlor was taken
up. Promptly at o'clock Mrs. Lewis ID.
Shultz, who presided at the organ, played q
wedding march as the bride and groom-elect
made their appearance, escorted by Miss Kate
Sellman and Mr.. Milfred Francis. When
they reached the centre of the room they were
met by the Rev. A. j. Gill, of the NJ. Il
Church, who proclaimed in the most impress
sive manner the services of the church which
made them man and wife, when the happy
couple received the warm congratulations o.
their many friends The bride looked very
pretty in a dress of electric blue satin, witt
bronze colored trimmings, and the groom
looked happy in his neat suit Of black
Hardly had the congratulations gone arounc
when the serenaders commenced. All kinds
of noisy devices were brought into requisition
yet all were orderly, and, after being refresh
ed, the bride and groom appeared, when three
cheers were given and the crowd retired. a
sumptuous supper was served, at which thu
parson and squire proved themselves men o
wonderful capacity With music and merry
making the evening was passed, until thu
newly-wedded pair took their departure TO
Berres, their future home, followed by tn
good wishes of their many friends.
The Alpha Debating Society has reorgan
lied for the winter. Monday night is the reg
ular meeting night. Sykesville has plenty o
latent talent, which only needs just such soci
cites to develop it.
We were glad to see that old rooster in las
weeks ADVOCATE. We knew when he shet
his feathers this fall some one would have t.
shed tears. He looks ready to keep the crow
ing up. We have few old sick hens in tn
party in this district the sight of the rooste
| ought to make well.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
Uuiontown Items.

Notwithstanding there has been so much
rain, the farmers with us have finished seed
ing at last, and the fields are now bursting
forth in living green. The weather is getting
cooler, which will, we hope, prevent the fly
from ravaging the fields.
Mr.. Stoner has not yet recovered his horses,
which were taken from his stable some time
since. The fact of the theft, however, has
caused the people to think of forming vigi-
lance committee, and active efforts are being
made in that direction.
DIR. VIM. n. Martin is able to travel out
again.
The Sabbath school at Fairview, near this
place, held their annual festival on Saturday
| last. when the children of the school received
| their usual treat of ice cream and cake, and
lastly, but not least, their superintendent was
made the happy recipient of large and beau
tiful cake and glass cake-stand as token Of
the esteem in which the school holds him.
! The afternoon exercises were altogether en-
joyable to every one present.
Some of our farmers are buying cattle fol
feeding purposes, of which they will no doubt
give a good account in the spring. The
porker is now being fed to the full, and the
time for his death is fast approaching.
On Saturday last Alfred Zollickoffer, ad
ministrator of Edward Zollickofer, deceased
sold a house and lot in Uniontown to William
Babylon for 81 ,225.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
The Tri.Cnnntx Fnir.

The Washington county fair, held at Ha-
eerstown this week, had the largest exhibit OF
horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, steam engines
and agricultural implements that was ever
seen in that section Of the state, the value OF
the cattle alone being estimated at $4,000.
In the horse department were some fine spe-
cimens of Percherons. The ladies' depart
ment was filed with beautiful exhibit OF
their handiwork. The fair was called tri-
county one, being held under the auspices OF
Washington and Carroll counties, Md, and
Franklin county, Pa. On Wednesday the
number of visitors was very large, this county
being represented by some of its best and
most enterprising citizens. The officers OF
the society were very attentive to the visitors
and showed them every attention.
Miss Mary b. Shellman, Mrs. !: L. Pear
son, Mrs. c. j. Shellman, Miss Maggie Nc,
Kellip and Mrs. Beckwith, of this city, and
Miss Lizzie Shepherd, of Uniontown, each
had entries in the ladies' department; f: X.
Herr & Bro, of this city, exhibited three
Dayton wagons, and Vim. A. Wampler, OF
this city, pair of Ohio Chester pigs.
On Thursday, in the trotting race, mile
heats. three best in FIVE, with three entries,
the horse Edward H., entered by Philip II.
Babylon, of Uniontown, won the first, thirC
and fourth heats and the race; best time 2. 40
H. Haines, of this city, also had one horse
entered in some of the races.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
AHappx sunday school.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
which prevailed last Saturday, it was a gala
day for the children of the Bethel NJ. +. Sab
bath School. The young folks turned out
en- mdsSe many from a distance being present
to attend the annual festival. The assembly
completely filled the church, which was beau
tifuliy decorated with evergreens and flowers.
The ladies' who had this in charge, deserve
all the praise for the manner in which they
were so artistically arranged. Above the pull
pit there was rainbow and cross, which pre-
sented striking appearance. The exercises
were opened by the school singing 20 Praise
God in His Holiness Miss Jennie Nicode-
mus presiding at the organ, after which prayer
was offered by Mr.. Isaiah Devilbiss; following
this were recitations and dialogues inter
spersed with singing and music by the Oak
Orchard Band, all Of which was rendered very
creditably, particularly the solo sung by Miss
Maggie Stem, entitled ''Not Half Has Ever
Been Told,'' with full chorus, from Gospel
Hymns No. 3. All the pieces sung by the
school were from "Pure Delight" the latest
book published. Rev. j. r. gladden. gave
them some impressive remarks on the COM
mandments, followed by sound address on
temperance. Mr.. Isaiah Devilbiss related
some incidents which were intended to show
the value of a mothers love. The school
being dismissed, they marched to the base
ment of the church headed by the band,
which, as usual, was present, and added much
to the pleasure of the occasion. The treat
consisted of one hundred and sixty large sacks
filled ''chuck up with choice confectionery
and cakes, each member receiving one, be-
sides fruit, which was in abundance.
We learned, very reluctantly, that there
were some persons present, members OF a
neighboring school, who had a creditable fes-
tival on the Sth ultimo, ridiculing the efforts
the school put forth during the day to enter.
tain the audience. To those we will say that
tive powers. But, perhaps, it is well to have
critics present, if they be considered as such,
in order that Bethel School will know how tc
better their programme hereafter. Despite
this little episode, the day was noted for mirtt
and music, and the children were delighted
with the pleasure afforded them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
Orphans, Court.

Monday, October 15.-Sarah B. Cheno-
weth, executrix of John B. Chenoweth, de-
ceased, settled 1st account.
Ephraim Haines, administrator Of Mary Z;
Haines, deceased, returned list of sales oil
goods and chattels.
Tuesday, October 16.-Report of sale OF
real estate of James Heck, deceased, hnasiy
ratified.
Report Of sale of real estate Of Peter Heck,
deceased. finally ratified.
Report of sale of real estate of Jno. Gable,
deceased. finally ratified.
Report of sale of real estate of VIM. H.
Gernand, deceased, finally ratified.
Emanuel Zepp, guardian to Lilly Jane Sny-
der, settled Bird account.
John w. Holmes, administrator of Samuel
Null, deceased, returned list Of goods and
chattels, and received order to sell goods
and chattels and order to notify creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Susan j. Clay, deceased, were granted to Pc
ter Bale.
X. Stuart Kearney was appointed and
bonded as guardian to Richard Mes. kear-
ney and Nancy G. Kearney.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
struck bx Lightning

During the heavy storm on last Sunday
evening, the stone house on Pennsylvania
avenue, at the extreme west end of this city,
was struck by lightning 1t is owned by Mrs.
A. Reifsnider, and is occupied by Plus j..
Orndorff A part of the cornice was torn away
and the plastering within the dwelling knocked
down. Mr. Orendorff's family was not at
home, being detained by the storm. Mr.. b.
F. Shriver was on his way home to Union
Mills with several ladies in his carriage, at
the time, and was opposite the house when
the lightning struck. Both horses were
knocked down blythe conclusion. One horse
had leg bruised and the occupants of the
carriage were badly frightened. The same
night a straw stack on the farm of Mr.. John
Young, near Westminster, was struck by
| lightning and burned.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20

A large number of friends and relatives as
sembled at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mordecai Gist, near this city, on Wednesday
evening last, to witness the marriage of then
daughter, Miss Alverda Gist, and Mr.. Charles
j. Everhart, of Westminster. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. John Edwards, oil
the II. +. Church, in an impressive manner,
the bridal party standing between the two
parlors beneath a canopy of beautiful flowers.
The youthful bride was becomingly and hand
somely attired in a white satin, with natural
flowers. and was attended by Misses Ella
Nelson and Haryine Bowers, of Westminster,
who were also tastefulIy attired in white, and
carried dainty little baskets of natural flowers.
The parlors were beautifully decorated with
flowers and autumn leaves, while from their
frames the handsome portraits of the gallant
General Mordecai Gist, of Revolutionary
fame. and his beautiful wife, and the equally
well-known Col. Joshua Gist, also of Revo-
lutionary fame, and wife, the great grand
parents of the bride, seemed to smile approval
upon the happy scene, as the time-honored
hospitality of the house was so faithfully OBJ
served.
The dining room, to which all were invited
after congratulations had been offered, had
been transformed by skillful fingers into a
dream of the beautiful and realization of all
that culinary art could produce to tempt ana
please the appetite. The table, in the form
of T, was decorated with bank of rare
and beautiful flowers; creamy tuberoses and
crimson dahlias mingling in rich profusion on
bed of green moss, while luscious grapes,
bananas and peaches, delicious cake, ices and
many delicacies from the ''Island of Sweets"
were displayed in tempting profusion, and
we're greatly appreciated, after the more sub
stantial oysters, turkey, snowy biscuits and
coffee, from the 'Island of Savory," had been
enjoyed. The bridal presents were numerous
and beautiful, embracing silver, china and
glassware, table linen, mantel ornaments, a
handsome Bible and many pretty and useful
souvenirs from numerous friends. Mr.. and
Mrs Gateskill, brother-in-law and sister of
the bride, were present from Kentucky. The
midnight hour had come before the last guest
departed, leaving behind them kind wishes
for the happiness of the young couple, and
carrying with them the remembrance of a
pleasant evening beneath truly hospitable
roof
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
SANS Creek Items.

The farmers in this section are done with
their seeding and are preparing to husk corn
Some are blowing for corn.
which he will keep his stock of iron. The
size of it is 2Ox22, the carpenter work being
done under the management of NJ. l.. Devil
bliss. Mr.. Stem expects to make more ex-
tensive improvements which we will notice
hereafter.
Mr.. Howard Zile, of Winfield, sold over
100 gallons of ice cream during the past
summer. He purchased it from Cold Spring,
the well known creamery near this place.
A protracted meeting will commence on
Sunday night next at Bethel NJ. E. Church.
A son of Mr.. Thos c. Porter met with a
painful accident on last Saturday as they were
returning from D. W. Franklin's cider mill.
As they were descending the steep hill near
Newport, the boy, who was drawing the
brakes. lost his balance and fell under the
wheel, which passed over his chest, bruising
him considerably. No bones, however, were
broken, and at last accounts he was doing
we'll
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
MO. 8 INsoLvENT DOCKET.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
In the matter of the petition of Rufus Strouse
for the benefit of the Insolvent Laws of
the State of Maryland.
Ordered this 9th day of September, A. D.,
1888, that Wednesday, the 14th day of No
vember, next, be, and the same is hereby,
fixed for Rufus Strouse, petitioner for the
benefit of the Insolvent Laws of this state in
the above entitled case, to appear in the said
Court and answer such interrogatories or al
legations as his creditors, endorsers or sure.
ties may propose or allege against him, and
that the said petitioner, or VIM. l.. Seabrook,
his permanent trustee, shall give notice there.
of to the creditors, endorsers and sureties of
said insolvent petitioner, by causing copy OF
this order to be published in some newspaper
published in Carroll county, for FIVE success
sive weeks before the 9Th day of November,
next. FRANh 1. SHAW,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Published at the request of William L..
Seabrook, permanent trustee. sep 29-5t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
EXECUTORS SALE
Ia OF
REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned, as Executors of Alexan-
der McAlister, deceased, and by virtue of an
order of the Orphans Court of Carroll coun-
ty. will sell at Public Sale, on the premises,
near Taneytown, on the Emmittsburg road,
On Wednesday, Norenl6er nth, 1888,
at u, NJ, sharp, the following property
No l, the Home Farm, containing
III ACRES, MORE OR LESS;
improved by frame Dwelling,
recentlyrebuilt: new Stable and A4IA-1
CARING cssEisse House some ne Fruit
land in fair condition and susceptible of being
made very productive; about acres in good
oak and hickory timber.
Lot No. contains 28g Acres; about one
half of which is in excellent timber. This
lot will be sold as a whole or divided into
three parts as may best suit purchasers. A
plat will be shown ON the day of sale. Any
one wishing to view the property prior to the
day of sale, will call on Mr.. VIM. 2. Gardner,
residing thereon.
All this property is situated in a healthy
and prosperous community, convenient to
stores, postoffice, railroad, churches, schools,
&C., and would make desirable home.
Terms Of Sdle.-One-th of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale,
or on the ratification of the same by the Court;
and the remainder in two equal payments Of
one and two years; the credit payments to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser or pur-
chasers, with approved security, bearing in
terest from the day of sale.
BS Also lot of Personal Property. For
particulars see hand bills.
MATTHEW JONES,
FREDERICK PILLING,
oct I3-ts Executors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
AFem,u,ue orchestra Leader.

Miss Emma r. Steiner, well known IN tins
city, has become musical director of some
note, and has been engaged by Rice as mu
steal director of one of his comic opera com
panies She manages the stage, directs the
music and leads the orchestra. "There is
nothing about music,' says the Cleveland
Leader, fshe does not understand, and seems
to be capable of doing the work of q hal
dozen women. She is a keen, bright, bust
ness woman, and has, by her industry ant
ability, added very materially to the fortune
inherited from her family
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-10-20
weather RECORD for the week.

October I3-mercury &c at a. m. and "a
at 2 p. M; generally cloudy, with heavy rain
at night. October 14-mercury Y at a. m.
and rs at p. M; more or less cloudy, with
cooler weather at night. 0ctoberl5-mercu-
ry 46 at a. IN. and 81 at p. m; clear,
October 16-mercury 80 at a. m. and 46 at
On. M; clear. October 17-mercury 80 al
a. m. and So at 3 p. M; more or less
cloudy. October 18-mercury 40 at Z. a. IN.
and Sc at ? p M; generally cloudy. October
l9-mercury SO at a. m. and 60 at L M.
cloudy.