The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-09-27
Local Politics.
MEErING OF THE WESTMINSTER DISTRICT cLEEE-
LAND AND HENDRICKS cLUB.


MEETING OF THE WESTMINSTER DISTRICT cI.EVE-
LAND AND HENDRICKS CLUB.
The Democrats of Westminster district met
again at the Court House on last Monday,
and partly completed the permanent organi-
cation. The committee on permanent organi-
cation reported IL. Vanderford for President;
George G. Grass and William Struth for Vice
Presidents; George III. Gist for Recording
Secretary Charles r. Miller for Correspond
ing Secretary; Hugo E.. Fiddis for Treasurer;
B. F. Grouse, E. o. Grimes, Chas E. Fink,
Chas. V. Wantz and James E.. Smith for FL
nance Committee. The report was unani-
mously adopted, and those named above were
declared the permanent officers. Fl. Wander
ford declined the presidency of the club, for
good and sufficient reasons, and the selection
of successor was referred to the committee
on permanent organization. A report was
made on permanent place of meeting, but
the matter was deferred until next Monday
night After the business was over, D. n
Henning, Esq, made an excellent speech,
after which the club adjourned to meet at the
Court House on next Monday night at 7.30
clock. The secretary was instructed to pro-
cure speakers, and speeches may be expected
on Monday night.
CLEVELAND, HENDRICKS AND SHAW CLUB.
At a meeting of the Democrats of Manches-
ter district, called for the purpose of organ
izing Cleveland, Hendricks and Shaw Club,
Mr.. p g. Ober was elected President; Vice
Presidents, d. H. Hofacker, E. j. Crumrine,
Isaac Brilliant, George C. Stansbury, Elias
Myerly, D. J. Brown, Edward Kridler, Noah
Sullivan, Noah Peterman, John W. Tracey,
J. D.-Shearer, John Resi-, S. II. Hofacker,
Geo. X. Frank, George Warehime, Edward
Berwager; Secretaries, c. Brilliant, j. Z. Ma
sonheimer and J. L. Wink; Treasurer, c. A.
Myers. The club has rented the Shaffer
Building in Manchester, nearly opposite the
Washington House, in which they purpose
holding their headquarters during the cam
paign. They invite all Democrats to join,
and especially those of Manchester district
The room will be open every evening after 81
o'clock. There will be ratification meeting
and pole raising at headquarters of club on
Saturday, 9th inst, at 2 o'clock.
POLE RAISING AT HoUCKsvILLE.
The Cleveland and Hendricks club of
HacksviIle, aided by the Democrats of
the district generally, raised handsome
hickory pole at Houcksville on Saturday last.
The pole was 112 feet long, LOG feet above
ground A streamer twenty feet long sur
mounted the top of the pole. Below it ban
ner ten feet, and below that a burgee bearing
the names of Cleveland and Hendricks,
twenty feet in length. This was made by
Mrs. Maggie Smith, wife of John Smith, Esq,
and the lettering painted by Mr.. Jacob Buch-
man, the whole very neatly done. The pole
was raised under the supervision of Jacob
Roop, ESQ.,, president of the club, Michael
Walsh marshal and chief manager, aided by
Judge Melchour L. Allgire, John Smith :,
Michael Buchanan, and Messrs. Ebaugh,
O'Neal, Abbott and others, who rendered
very efficient service. When the guys were
made fast to the pole and it was put in place
by the hands of Sc men, Mr.. Jacob Roop
attached his team of oxen to the rope and
puleys and the pole at once assumed an up
right posture, and as the flags and burgee
were run up and floated out upon the breeze,
three rousing cheers we're given for Cleveland,
Hendricks and Shaw. Before the pole was
put in position, Mr.. Roop introduced to the
meeting DR.. F. T. Shaw, who made brief
address, and then took his departure for
another meeting, which was held at Magins
store, at the Washington and Bloom Mill road.
After DIR. Shaw's speech collation. was spread
by Mr.. Jacob Roop, and many persons partook
of his hospitality and also OF the hospitality
of Messrs. O'Neal, Elseroad, and Buchanan,
in the immediate vicinity. The number
present increased in the afternoon, until it
was computed there were $50 persons IN at
tendance. After the pole had been raised,
the President of the club introduced Mr.. IL.
Vanderford, who addressed the meeting on the
issues of the campaign. He was followed by
Mr.. James Shriver and Jabez A. Bush: After
the close three more cheers were given for
the success of the whole ticket. The occasion
was enlivened by the presence of the Houcks-
vile Cornet Band, John Keller, leader, which
rendered a number of spirit-stirring airs.
The Democracy of Hampstead district appear
to be in earnest in the present canvass. and
expect to give an increased majority.
POLE RAISING AT HAMPSTEAD.
The Democrats of Hampstead district will
have a pole-raising and mass-meeting at
Hampstead on Saturday next, October 4,
under the auspices of the Cleveland, Hend,
ricks and Shaw Club of Hampstead. Several
distinguished speakers will address the meet
ing, and four bands of music will be in atten-
dance. All supporters of Cleveland are in
/ vited to be present. See posters.