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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-12-22
The Moor,s Entertainment.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
Notwithstanding the rough and stormy
weather which prevailed on Friday night of
last week, large crowds of both old and young
folks Aocked to witness the performance at
the Armory Hall, in Unionville, Frederick
co., of The Moors, an amateur minstrel troupe
of that place. The hall in which the comic
entertainment took place, is also used by the
Linganore Guards. Messrs. Boland and
Gilbert's celebrated orchestra rendered the
music for the occasion. The programme,
which was quite lengthy, consisted of short
Ethiopian dramas, overtures, songs, end men
gags, stump speeches, Dutch comicalities, NC,
concluding with the ridiculous farce THE
Masquerade Ball." The company, which
numbers ten, acted their respective parts very
creditably, fairly riyalling professionals, but
more particularly the end-mep. That the
entertainment was a success, no one will
doubt from the number of encores and the
merry peals of laughter that followed each act.
The proceeds of the entertainment are to be
applied to purchasing tombstones for Caleb
Dorsey, deceased an aged colored man who
endeared himself while living to the young
folks of the peighborhOod.
While the performance was in progress
some villaiaous person or persons stole two
or three horse blankets, cut several in pieces
and also injured the harness. We think 1t
would be well for the good citizens of Union =
Vile and vicinity to have sentinel to watch
such persons when they have their next en-
tertainment, which we hope will be ere long.
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Sans Creek Items.

A baptizing took place on last Sunday
morning in Mr.. E. c. Ensor's mill pond.
Rev. Mr. Strother, of the NJ. E. Church South,
officiated.
The citizens of this section, having read in
the ADVOCATE ofthe recent burglaries through
out Carroll, are now on the alert, and no
doubt would tender warm reception to all
marauders coming around here. Firearms
that long ago were laid upon the shelf are
being brought down, and are ready to be
brought into requisition if they should be
needed Beware, burglars
1t is impossible for anyone to conceive the
number of porkers that have been slaughtered
in this section during the past fall. One man
told us that he helped to kill 81 hogs, whose
aggregate weight was 15,90S pounds, or an
average of 289 pounds each, Mr.. G. Lindsay
killed four whose average weight was 1873
pounds.
The members of the NJ. Z. Church South,
at Greenwood's Schoolhouse, have under
consideration the project of building a new
church. The only hindrance is to find a To-
cation. Some of the members desire it built
near Mr. Samuel Harris residence, on the
New Windsor and Liberty turnpike, while
others desire it built on the Chew lot, near
Mr.. Nathan Flickinger's residence, which is
also on the pike. They say both places are
good sites for a church, and it remains to be
seen on which they will decide. 1t is said
they have already 500 subscribed.
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WarfIeIdsburg Items.

The Sunday School of the Brick Meeting
II ouse, near Medford, celebrated their an
nual Christmas festival, on Thursday evening,
December Doth. The programme was varied,
consisting of recitations, dialogues, singing,
and a visit from Santa Claus, who came in
all his neurological splendor, dispensing
with a generous hand bounteous supply
of eo9fectioneries, nuts, &C., not alone to the
children, but also to their efficient officers and
teachers. We are sorry that we are nable
to report the exercises in full, owing to not
having a programme before US, as many of
the selections were very praiseworthy and adj
mirably rendered; but as a whole it was a
perfect success, and reflects credit ON the
children as well as upon their faithful teach
ers, who have brought them to that degree of
perfection which they have attained.
The young ladies and gentlemen of this vi
cinity have in contemplation the organization
of Literary and Social Society. 1t is a
worthy undertaking and after it organizes,
we will watch with pleasure its future success.
Mr.. Vincent Splitter, who has been in the
West for the past three years is on visit to
his parents and many friends.
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HAMPSTEAD Items.

The spirit of improvement still prevails
here, and our future prospects are good.
Since our last communication several very
fine houses have gone up, including church,
which will be dedicated Sunday, 23rd inst
Our merchants seem to be doing good
business, and the most of our people appear
prosperous and happy. Nearly every branch
of trade and business, from the merchant to
the hod-carrier, is represented here now, and
still there is room for more. Capital and en-
terprise make a town, and we will gladly
accept both. Farmers or merchants looking
for homes, could not do better than invest in
this section.
Butchering is in order here now, and some
very fine porkers have been killed, among
them a pen of eight, killed by our farmer
friend, VIM. Rineman. that weighed 1898 lbs.
or an average OF 1881 lbs. each.
Our first snow has brought out everything
in the shape of a sleigh, and the jingling bells
can be heard on every side.
Benjamin jackson, highly respected citi-
zen of this place, died on Monday, in the
sixty-fifth year of his age, and was buried in
the Hampstead burying ground on Wednes-
day afternoon. "Uncle Benny as he was
Familiarity called, was good citizen and one
of the few who delighted in doing his neighbor
a kindnesa
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Hoary winter has at last made his appear
anee in earnest Snow fell during the greater
part of last Wednesday, ending in a cold
sleet.
We believe our people have all finished
butchering, and now is the best time in the
world to eat hog and hominy, seasoned with
buckwheat cakes if you have them.
All the children of our neighborhood have
been suffering from the mumps, causing the
school attendance to be much reduced.
Some of our citizens talk of recognizing
the Lyceum at Patapsco, to meet once every
week, and to continue during the long even
ings. We hope the younger persons may
take an especial interest in the matter, and
that it may be a success, as nothing tends
more to develop the powers of oratory, to
foster desire to hunt up historical knowl-
edge, or to inspire one with confidence OF
the ability to express himself in proper
manner upon almost any subject that he may
have occasion to discuss.
Our neighbor, Mr.. David Miller, is now
spending sometime in Galveston, Texas,
uniting, as we suppose, pleasure with bust
ness, as he has property in that place which
he wishes to look after.
u VIM. H. Westaway returned to Georgia
early last summer, and his wife and the
smaller children followed few weeks since.
We learn that others of the family are going,
and that he intends to rent property there and
make the sunny South his home, if not per
manently, at least for some time. 1t is sup.
posed that his eldest son will take charge OF
his farm in Carroll.
Our merchants are fixing up the good
things for the holidays, and we hope that
everybody may enjoy merry Christmas and
happy New Year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-12-22

This beautiful place of entertainment, which
will by opened on Wednesday evening, Jan
nary ind. by a splendid concert by the Acad-
cmy of Music Orchestra, Baltimore, supplies
n want in Westminster that has been felt Tor
some wears, and would have been felt for
years longer, perhaps, but for the energy and
enterprise of Mr.. George w. Albaugh.
The Opera House comprises the second
story of Albaugh's mammoth building, and
has a seating capacity of about 400 in the or
chestra and $50 in the dress circle. Although
the hall is square it has circular appearance,
the seats being arranged in semi-circnlar
form. The stage is 81 feet deep, with width
of % feet, giving ample space for large
company to appear upon it. The drop cur
tain is beautiful Swiss landscape, with water
and mountain scenery, set off with castles, dc.
The stage scenery is abundant, consisting OF
eight large and twenty-three half scenes.
Among the representations are PRISON,
drawing room, dining room and kitchen.
At the back of the stage m beautiful land
scape view.
The walls are handsomely papered, and the
woodwork is painted red and orange. In the
centre of the ceiling, which is finished with
circle decoration, is ventilator representing
the sun. From the centre of the sun gilded
rod supports an eight-light crystal chandelier,
beautiful and resplendent The ground ofthe
circle decoration is light blue, and the circle
is combination of gold, maroon and blue.
Outside of the circle is blank thing. The
side walls are covered with English Powered
sage colored paper, and the dado is figured
maroon. There is heavy maroon border
around the ceiling. The frame of the front
of the stage is painted orange, decorated with
red, and the front of the dress circle is simil-
arly painted and panneled. Arrangements
for lighting and ventilating are complete.
Stoves will be used for heating purposes this
winter, but by another season steam appara-
ties will be put in.
The Opera House is as beautiful and con-
venient as any in the state outside of Balt-
more, and great taste has been displayed in
fitting it up. 1t has to be seen to be appre-
ciated. Ii is SO arranged that no seat is far
from the stage, and one position is as desira-
BILE as another. A wide staircase leads TO
the lobby, and one double and two single
doors open into the hall, while another suffi-
GENTLY wide staircase leads to the dress-cir-
Gle.
The carpenter work was done by ID. Il.
Case, of this city; the plastering by Gershom
Huff, of Myers district; papering by d. Hal
Ter & Son, Westminster; painting by S. V.
Bankard and Nelson Gilbert, Westminster;
scene painting by E. W. Carpenter, of Balti-
more; stage carpentering by W: F. Morrison,
of the Academy of Music, Baltimore; gas FIX
lures bye. Y. Davidson & Co., Baltimore,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-12-22
CarrnlItnn station Items.

CarrolIton is fright side up with care.
The improvements here have added much to
the place. The county road leading from Car
rollton to the station has been widened, and
is now good and safe approach thereto, suf-
ficiently wide for teams to pass.
The new iron bridge is an elegant and sub
stantial structure. Our greatest want now is
a school house. 1t is the fault of either the
School Board or County Commissioners that
we have not had one some time since. The
School Board say, SIT is. because the County
Commissioners will not allow them the money
to build WITH The Commissioners say,
s'The School Board have had what was due
them
During the last two weeks many persons
with murderons designs have been seen in our
midst. Their work usually begins with the
early dawn, and many fine pOrker has had
to yield up all of earth be posSessed-his
breath.
The corn crop has been generally collected
and stored. Many farmers in this locality say
it is not doing well. The cob moulds and
softens and the grain spoils.
The happy season of Christmas is nearly
upon us. All outdoor life reminds US of the
fact. The ADVOCATE lever welcome informs
us through its columns that Xmas is expected
in Westminster Some of its enterprising citi-
zens advertise great many nice things to eat,
to wear and to read, though l must say the
use of printers ink is medium through which
but few of your business men make them
selves known to the outside world.
Mr.. Jesse Smallwood, so well and favorably
known, has left this neighborhood for Belair,
Hartford county, and is running the mill of
Mr. Whitacre at that place. He was employed
at this place by Messrs. Yingling Son. He
is an excellent miller and a courteous and &C
commodating gentleman, and what is proba-
bly, of greater value yet, kind and excellent
neighbor.
We now have about inches of snow, and
just enough to
''Hear the sIedges with the bells
Silver bells
What world of merriment their melody
foretells
How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle,
In the icy air of night!''
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SvkesviIIe Items.

We never saw during our ten years resi-
dence here as much business activity in our
little town as we have seen this winter Build.
ing operations, it is true, have been suspended
for time, owing to the wintry weather, but
everything else is alive
AT Zimmerman & Schultz's we found q
fine display of Christmas goods, together with
their well ordered stock of other goods. Mr..
Zimmerman informed us that his holiday bus
mess was better than last year. At John Nc
Donald & Co.'s store We found full line OF
all kind of goods, but working short-handed,
owing to one of the firm being confined to the
house by an accident. Mr.. Mcdonald IN
formed us his business was steadily on the in
crease. and the trade was better now than this
time last year. At E. NJ. Mellor's we found
the counters full of new goods and fine dis
play of confeetions Mr.. Mellor said his
business was way ahead of last year. At Mr..
S. r. Duvall's we found the proprietor in his
counting-room with few stoves left, and o
full line of goods. Mr.. S. informed US, as he
pushed up his sleeves, that the people were
finding that Sykesville was the best and cheap
est place in Maryland to buy goods. 1t be-
gins to look that way, for during the past week
there has been one steady stream of travel to
this place, The little brown jug has played
a prominent part in the business OF the week
The Howard county people who come here
have pleasant smile, but rum look:
Joseph w. Berret, Esq, and j. 7. Tyrrell,
ESQ.,, of Hoods Mills, have Just returned
from ten days cunning expedition in Gent
county. We understand they brought back
their guns.
The sleighing is good, and many are now
enjoying the first sleigh ride of the season.
The Methodist Church is being run now
without coal. This is worse than being with
out ice in the summer.
We wish all a merry Christmas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-12-22
Orphans Court.

Monday, December 17.-Mary E. Shpnk,
administrators of John Skunk, deceased, re-
turned list of sales of goods and chattels, and
list of debts.
Mary NJ, Ro4tsaR, natural guardian to Net
tie ", Minnie D., and Chas. R. Routson,
bonded as guardian.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Eliza Grouse, deceased, were granted to Geo.
W. Sheets, who returned inventory of goods
and chattels and received order to sell the
same at private sale.
j. Jacob Feeser, administrator W. A. of
Mary C. Engleman, settled 1st and final ac-
count.
Tuesday, December IS. Geo. NJ. Parke
was appointed and bonded as guardian to
Jesse n. Gernand.
Evan Haines, administrator of Joel Haines,
deceased, settled LIST and final account.
Leonard Stump, executor of Peter Stump,
deceased, settled LIST and final account.
Valentine c., John c. and Lewis D. Wantz,
executors of David Wantz, deceased, settled
ID account
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1883-12-22
TRUSTEEs' SALE
IL OLA
DESIRABLE LITTLE HOM E
NEAR WESTMINSTER, Mp


BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting in Equity, passed
in cause No. 2193 Equity, wherein James w.
Hook and others are complainants, 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.
1883, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, a desirable little
property, containing ACRES, l ROOD and
IL PERCHES OF LAND, more or less
The improvements thereon consist of two
story Log Dwelling House, Hog
House and other buildings, AMSA-
spring of excellent water con ~ aSs ss.ss38A
venient to the buildings, excel Es4sE
lent orchard of apple and other fruit trees on
the premises.
This property is in Woolery district, Car
roll county, Maryland, on the county road
leading from the Washington road to the
Reisterstown and Baltimore turnpike road,
near Carrollton, about one-half mile from
said turnpike road, about 8 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 Sale.-One- third 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 Z. PEARSON,
CHAS. T. REIFSNIDER,
Trustees
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Business Locals.

Strength, Vigor, Cheerfulness, a good
square meal is what j. NJ. Laroque's Anti
Bilious Bitters does for you if you doubt, the
proof is easy. Try it, the cost is only rs cents
a paper, or 81 a bottle. All druggists sell it.
W. E. Thornton, proprietor, Baltimore, Md.
AN ELEGANT CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Is either set of l. A. Miler's fine Hand
Made Harness, a fine Wolf Robe or a Siberian
Plush Robe. The above on sale at |. A.
MilIer's Westminster Harness Factory, and at
rock bottom prices. N. B.-500 six pound
Horse Blankets at IS cents each. ii
Where to buy your Silverware, Jewelry and
Holiday Goods,
1st Because | sell nothing but first class
goods.
End. Because | deal direct with manufac
turers for spot cash, which enables me to sell
at middle-men's prices.
Bird. Because all goods are sold at uniform
prices, and warranted as represented or no
sale.
And 4th Because you can have any article
engraved while you wait, and free of charge.
Respectfully, A. H. Wentz, nearly opposite
Catholic Church, Westminster, Md. IL
Every case of Coughs or Colds is cured by
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price % cents a
bottle.
Sleighs and Buggies at auction-in West
minister, Nd, on December q. For partc-
ulars see bills. r. c. Matthews. ii
Come and see nice line of Glass and China
Ware; also the Scent counter at NJ. c. Stras-
burgers. IL
Save money, and buy your Raisins, Cur
rants, Citron, Fruits, &c, at NJ. c. Strasbur-
gers. II
HOLIDAY CAKES
j. NJ. Horst, Baker, informs the public that
they have ample time to order their cakes until
the 22nd inst. for the holidays, and that he
has and will have on hand supply OF genuine
Black Cake, Fruit, Pound and Sponge Cake,
&C., and variety of small cakes; also assorted
Confectioneries and Fruits, as cheap as any
where in the city.
An open secret.-The unparalleled merit
and popularity of DR., Bulls Cough Syrup.
New Crop New Orleans Molasses, at Jno.
Himler's.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Confectionery, Oranges, Lemons, Cocoanuts,
Raisins, Currants, Citron, Minoe Meat, Spices
of all kinds, Cheap at j. Himler's.
A single dose of J. NJ. Laroque's Anti
Bilious Bitters, taken at night on retiring, will
make you feel so much better the succeeding
day that henceforth you will not be without it.
Take our advice on the first approach OF dis
ease-try it. The cost is triiing; Is cents
paper or 81 bottle. All druggists sell 1t.
w. Z. Thornton, proprietor, Baltimore, Md.
"Quack Nostrum" is term not at all APP
plicable to DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Glover Seed is Wanted by N. Gorsuch q
Son. Highest prices paid. 3m
All kinds of Groceries Cheap att. Himler's.
Bran, Shorts, Cotton Seed and Flax Seed
Meals, constantly on hand n. l. Gorsuch X
Son. SIN
PURE CONFECTIONERY.
We handle no adulterated goods. Come
and see them at NJ. c. Strasburger's. IL
Prime Liquors, Syrups, New Orleans Mo
lasses, and all kinds Of Groceries, at NJ. Z.
Strasburger's. IL
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A Double Reception.


OnMonday evening last reception was ten
dered to Edwin w. and Frank w. Shriver and
their brides by their father, Francis Shriver,
ESQ.,, at his residence in this city. Guests
began arriving about O'Clock, and by the
parlors and sitting room were filed with
young and old. Each guest was presented to
the groems and brides, after which all enjoyed
themselves in quiet manner. A great draw
back to the occasion was the indisposition OF
Mrs Francis Shriver. The brides were hand
somely attired in white, with trains. Later
in the evening refreshments in abundance
were served, shortly after which the guests
departed.
Chambersburg, Pa, on Tuesday evening, at
which place they will reside, where he is book
keeper for the Taylor Manufacturing Compa-
nv of that place. Mr.. Edwin W. Shriver and
bride will reside in Brooklyn, n. Y, where
he is engaged ip the Children's Aid Society.
Among those present we're Rev. DR.. Ward
and wife, Rev. J. y. Kinzer and wife, Isaac G..
Bale and wife, John l.. Reifsnider and wife,
Misses Grouse, Mrs Alfred Troxell, Mrs VIM.
Coon, Misses Maggie and Mary Rinehart, Miss
Laura Norris Dr. j. Howell Bilingslea,
VIM. H. Vanderford, VIM. L. Seabrook, Geo.
w. Albaugh, Milton Reifsnider, E. o. Grimes,
Charles and John Cassell D. Keener Shriver,
VIM. Shriver, Howard Norris, Charles and
Price Goodwin, Joseph NJ. Parke, Joseph b.
BOYLE, B. F. Grouse, and others of Westmln-
ster; and Dr. and Mrs. Weller and two chill
dren, of Cumberland, Nd; Mrs. R. A. West,
of Philadelphia, Pa; Miss Lizzie Weigand
and Frank Sanderson, of Baltimore county.
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Farmers are about through with fail work,
and many haye finished their fall blowing.
Golden autumn has hidden us adieu, and
winter is upon us again, with his mantle of
snow.
Zion Sunday School workers are rehearsing
speeches, dialogues and vocal music, prepar-
atory to their Christmas anniversary and jug
breaking, which will take place in the new ne
church on Christmas eve at o'clock. The
school will have Christmas tree, beautifully
ornamented, and the occasion will be one of
interest A small admission fee will be
charged, the proceeds to be applied for the
benefit of the church.
Notwithstanding the many warnings to
hunters through advertisements and other
wise, they still continue to scour the country
in search of game.
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weather record for the Week.

December 15-mercury 20 at a. m. and
26 at 2 p. M; more or less cloudy. Deem
Der l6-mercury % at a. m. and q at p.
M; cloudy, with light snow in the morning,
and more snow in the afternoon and at night.
December 17-mercury % at a. m. and 81
at p. m; snow up to 10 a. m, followed by
clearing weather. December 18-mercury e
at a. m. and SO at p. m; more or less
cloudy. December 19-mercury 80 at Z a.
m. and so at 2 p. m; cloudy, with four inches
Of snow, followed by light rain. DECEMBER
2O--mercury % at a. m. and 81 at 2 P. m;
cloudy, with three inches Of SNOW at night.
December 21-mercqry 30 at a. m. and g
at II M; cloudy, clear in the afternoon.
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New Advertisements.

Woman's Secret.
Dividend No. 1OS-J. W. Herring, Cashier.
The Brightest and Best-The World, New
York, N. Y.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
P. A. Gorsuch, Auctioneer, Westminster,
Nd.
Orchestral Concert Albaugh' Grand Opera
House.
Farm for Rent-Francis P. ORALLY.
Mortgagee's Sale of desirable little Prop
erty-Edward Felber, Mortgage.
Mortgages Sale-R. Nelson Norwood,
Mortgage.
For Sale or Rent-Jos. A Waesche
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TEMPORARY BISHOP PROvIDED.-By request
of the standing committee of the Protestant
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, Bishop Ly-
man, of North Carolina, will discharge
during the month of January the duties of
of the Episcopal Office made vacant by the
death of Bishop Pinkney. The standing COM
mittee win secure the assistance of other
Episcopal bishops at various times until the
meeting Of the Maryland eonYentipn in May
next, when permanent occupant of the
Episcopal chair will be chosen.