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The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
Dea,,, Of AZ 4, Aged citizen.

Aquilla Bowers died at the residence OF his
daughter, Mrs. Wm. II. Haines, near War
hedsburg, on August 5th, aged 81 years,
months and G days. Mr., Bowers was born
N Germsny was a soldier under Napoleon,
out % quit his service just before the advance on
Moscow, and came TO this country. de was
aae a father of 10 children, and leaves 62 grand
and 81 great grand children. The remains
we're inferred in St. Johns cemetery, this city,
on Wednesday afternoon. In his case have
literally been fulfilled the words of the Teman-
ne !. to the man of Uz:--"Thou shall come to
thy grave in full age. like as q shock ofcorn
eoineth in his season.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
Second District Convention.

The Democratic Convention of the Second
Congressional district composed of Carroll,
Baltimore, Hartford and Cecil counties, met
at Elkton, on Wednesday last. I. Herbert
Shriver, of Carroll, was chosen temporary and
permanent chairman, and Adam Peoples, of
Cecil temporary and permanent secretary.
The first session was short and devoted entire
ly to organization. At the AFTER dinner session
]. Fred. c. Talbot, of Baltimore county, was
nominated by Col. o. P. McGill; DIR. Frank
I. Shaw, of Carroll, by George Al. Shower,
and j. Thomas G. Hopkins, of Hartford, by
Geo. L. Van Bibber. Baltimore and Cecil
counties voted for Talbot, Carroll voted for
Shaw and Hartford for Hopkins, making the
ballot as follows: Talbot 10, Shaw 5, Hopkins
5. Ballots were taken rapidly. There were
several sessions, and the convention adjourn
ed on Thursday afternoon to meet in Balti
more at noon next Thursday. Thirteen hun
dred and fifty.three ballots were taken, and
the result of each was the same. The dele
gates from Carroll were I. Herbert Shriver,
J. ". Eckenrode, George A. Shower, Chas
Z. Lauver and Chas. V. Wantz, the latter in
the place of Jas. w. White.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

A game will be played here this Saturday
afternoon, between the Woodbury. and West
minister mines. ...-
Next week the home nine will play the
Pikesville and Elkridge mines. The time will
be announced by bulletins.
A series of games have been arranged be-
tween the Westminster and Rockville clubs.
The first game will be played in Frederick on
the 18th inst, followed by two games at
Rockville and two in this city.
To accommodate persons who witness the
games of ball, the Base Ball Association has
erected a stand, from which everyone can
view the games with comfort. 1t is placed in
the shade, and is further protected from the
sun by being covered. An admission fee OF
ten cents will be charged. The seats are
raised, so that those in the rear can see equally
as well as those in front The stand will be
open to ladies and gentlemen alike. No
charge for admission to grounds.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

Having withdrawn from the firm of NJ.
Schaeffer & Co., with whom have been for
six years, | will open business for myself
about the first of April in the room opposite
J. T. Wampler's store, and will conduct ii
general stove, gas fitting, plumbing, tin roof
ing and spouting business. All kinds of pipe
furnished and laid Slate mantles of all styles
furnished at the lowest price. Large stock of
milk cans on hand or made to order; old ones
repaired. Mending and repairing at the low
est price. Tools and machinery of modern
patterns. An experienced timer employed
Personal attention given to all work. Work
done by us guaranteed. A liberal share of
the public patronage solicited. RSE~ Agent
for the Splendid Fire Place Heaters. Other
makes furnished to order. Estimates free of
charge. o. D. GILBERT,
mar 24-1yr Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
Hurrah for clevelandl
. BRooKLYx, N. Y. July so, 1884.

l5rsOOINT1I-S ~ n. 4 g: o NY ~ 1eV--
MEssRs. EDITORS OF THE ADVOCATE: =
Everybody here is for Cleveland and Hen
bricks. The work l am engaged in is mostly
among the Irish, and | come in contact every
day in the week with an average of fifty, and
ask all who they will vote for. Every time
the answer is Cleveland. The Democrats of
Carroll county need not worry about the
Irishmen in New York voting for Blaine. 1t
would be an insult to ask them to do so.
Kings county will, without doubt, give l0,-
900 majority for Cleveland. Hurrah for
Cleveland, Hendricks and Reform S.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
TO TAXPAYERS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Westminster, Md, July q, 1884.
In pursuance of an Act of the General As
sembly, 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-forur, 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 ifpaid on or
before the first day of October, next, deduc-
ton of four per centum; and if paid on or be-
fore the first day of November, next, 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.
CHAS. Z. LAUVER.
iuly 26-4t County Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
HORRIBLY BURNED, BUT
III NOT DEAD!
The numerous patrons of
ZELL'S FERTILIZER S
IN Manchester Distriet, CarroN {

and the public generally will be glad to learn
that, though their factory was destroyed by
fire on the 22nd of July last, very large
stock of their manufactured goods was NOT
injured, and that they have made temporary
arrangements to continue to manufacture dur
ing the rebuilding of their factory, thus en-
bling them to supply the FALL TRADE with
their fertilizers as usual. A supply of these
very popular fertilizers, comprising
zelrs A. B. Phosphate, zell's Econo-
mizer, zell's Calvert Guano, and
zell's Dis. Bone Phosphate,
Also Pure Dis. Ammoniated Bone
and Bakers Standard Guano,
Manufactured by the Chemical Co., of Can
ton, Baltimore, Nd, will be kept on hand
during the FALL SEASON at the agent S
of FINK & SHORE, Littlestown, Pa, and
at W. S. MYER & BROS Warehouse, ad-
joining their mill, Westminster, Md.
All these fertilizers have maintained their
excellent high standard for more than half
score of years, and we guarantee for them in
the future what they have done in the past.
We call special attention to
zell's Dissolved Bone Phosphate,
Price, S25 Per Ton.
81 extra per ton when delivered to agent S
residence. A number of farmers have care
fully tested it for several years by the side of
other fertilizers, costing from 81 to $40 more
per ton, and have pronounced it equally as
good for grain and grass. A number of farm
ers have certified to this fact. The agent will
be in Westminster to deliver goods on Tues
dnv and Thursday of each week during the
entire season. Arrangements will be made
with other persons to deliver goods in my alb
sence. JOHN BURGO0N, Agent,
Union Mills, Md.
GEO. W. SULLIVAN, Sub-agent,
Westminster, Md.
n. HUFF, Sub-agent,
o,n0,tc I ;ttlacfown pn
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.

EXAMINERS NOTICE.
The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
open public road in said county, commen-
cling at point in the public road leading from
Manchester to Bachman's Mill, on Benjamin
Lippy's land, where road known as the sold
Narrow Lane" intersects said public road, and
running thence partly with said lane through
Benjamin Lippy's land; thence through Elias
Bixier's land; thence through Oliver J. Hoov-
er's land to the mill race of the mill of said
Hoover on said Hoover's land; thence cross
ing said mill race, and thence following the
old mill road along said mill race to the land
of Mrs. Lucy Massamore; thence through the
land of said Mrs. Lucy Massamore, still fol-
lowing said old mill road, to the intersection
of the road known as the "John Wentz road,
at the village of Ebbvale.
Alpersons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet on Benjamin Lip
py's land, on Thursday, September 4th, 1881,
at O. clock, A. NJ, to execute the trust re-
posed in us by the aforesaid commission.
THEODORE TRACY,
NOAH SULLIVAN,
JABEZ A. BUSH,
aug2:5t Examiners.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

FOR SALE.-A farm of 50 Acres, .E~
25 in wood, well fenced and water sssisk ssa
ed, at the junction of the Deer Park -
and Washington roads, 81 miles from West
minister; improved by 2-story brick Dwell
ling, good barn and other outbuildings, good
fruit, and land in excellent condition. Terms
easy. Possession given at any time.
aug 2-3t* VIM. L0GUE.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
PoAD NOTICE.

AU
Notice is hereby given that application will
he made to the Commissioners of Carroll
county, at the expiration of thirty days from
the date hereof, to open d County Road IN
said county, beginning at Road No. 22S and
ending at Road No. Ill, to be located fol
lows: Beginning at the intersection of pri-
yate road and said Road No. 22S, said point
of beginning being on the land of Israel Utz;
thence running on or near the bed OF sand
private road through the land OF said Israel
Utz to the intersection of the lands of Cyrus
Schweigart and Jacob l.. Storms; thence on
the bed of said private road between the
lands of said Cyrus Schweigart and Jacob L.
Storms to the division line between the lands
of said Jacob l.. Storms and Frederick Brehm
at corner of said Brehm's land; thence, still
on or near the bed of said private road as
near as practicable to the division line be-
tween the lands of said Jacob l.. Storms and
said Frederick Brehm to the northwest cor
ner of George W. Storms land; thence on or
near the bed of said private road on the divi-
sion line between the lands of said George W.
Storm and said Frederick Brehm to the land
of Frederick Schroeder; thence with straight
line through the lands of said Frederick
Schroeder and Margaret Friebertshiiser to a
corner at the intersection of the lands of said
Margaret Friebertshuser, Frederick Brehm
and Jacob Bankert; thence on the division
line between said Jacob Bankert and said
Frederick Brehm to an old grave yard; thence
with straight line through the lands of said
Jacob Bankert and Henry A. Miller to inter-
sect a road now in use at a point not less than
IS yards east of spring on the lands of said
Henry A. Miller; thence on or near the bed
of said last mentioned road, still through the
lands of Henry A. Miller and through the
lands of Lawrence Zepp, to the division line
between the lands of said Lawrence Zepp and
Simon Schaeffer; thence as near as practical
Bile to the division line between the lands of
said Lawrence Zepp and said Simon Schaeffer
to a stone at the southeast corner of Lawrence
Zepp's land; thence by the most practicable
route through the lands of said Simon Schaef-
fer to stone at the southwest corner of VIM.
Struth's land; thence on the division line be-
tween the lands Of said William Struth and
said Simon Schaeffer to said county road No.
Ill.
FREDERICK BREHM,
LAWRENCE ZEPP,
WILLIAM STRUTH,
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
Rnse RaIILTwo Cannes.

The Westminster base ball grounds were
crowded on Saturday last to witness the game
between the Caledonias, of Mechanicsyille,
this county, and the home nine. Following
is the score:
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

On Friday of last week, at Narragansett
Park track Jay Eye See, the famous trotter,
trotted mile in 2. 10 without break, beating
all former records. The horse Winship on
the same track the same day with running
mate, trotted a milei in 2.06 the fastest time by
y seconds.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
FREDERICK BREHM,
LAWRENCE ZEPP,
WILLIAM STRUTH,
And Fifteen Others.
iuly26:5t
DUBLIC SALE OF TWO VAL
Il UABLE FARMS

By virtue of the power of sale contained in
the last will and testament of Samuel Weant,
deceased, and in pursuance of an order of the
Orphans Court of Carroll county, Nd, passed
on the 7th day of July, 1884, the undersigned
will offer at public sale, on the premises, sit
uated on the county road leading from Piney
Creek Meeting House to Two Taverns, about
l mile from Harney, and adjoining lands of
Jonas Harner, Abe Ridinger and others, on
Saturday, the 10th day of August, 1881,
at l o'clock, p. NJ, all that valuable farm,
containing
lis ACRES OF LAND, MORE or LESS,
improved with large two-story A%N-0
Brick Dwelling House, a Switz- HTlik
er Barn, 40x75, Wagon Shed, IL IN eE4l1444.ls
Corn Crib, Wash House, and
other out buildings; two wells of water, one
at the barn and the other at the house. This
property is under good fencing and has water
in every field. 8 Acres of this property is in
growing timber.
Farm No. 2 adjoins the above described
property, and contains
80 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
and is improved with a two story Brick
Dwelling House, Hog House, Stable, is under
good fencing, and has upon it about 8 Acres
of good timber. There is never failing
spring of water near the house, an excellent
young orchard in good bearing condition on
this place.
Also at the same time and place will be sold
a Wood Lot containing 3 ACRES AND 2
ROODS of Land, more or less, situated in
Adams county, Pa, Hamiltonban township,
4 miles from Fairfield. This lot has on it
first,class timber.
Terms Of Sale.-One- third part of the pur-
chase money to be paid cash on the day of
sale, or upon the ratification thereof; the bal
ance to be paid in two equal instalments of
one and two years respectfully from day of
sale, with interest and to secured to the salts
faction of the Executor
GEO. W. WEANT, Executor.
Chas. B. Roberts, Attorney for Estate.
;n1y Ol
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

EPIscoPAL FEMALE. INsTI-
IL TUTE, WINCHESTER, VA, Rev. j. c.
Wheat, D. D., Principal, assisted by full
corps of experienced teachers. The 11th an-
nual session opens September 10, 1884.
Terms moderate. Number of boarders linn
tied. Applications for the vacancies created
by the retirement of members Of the graduat-
ing class will now be received. Apply for
circulars to the principal. IS aAlf Il
july 26-4t j. c. WHEAT
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

Pilot boat No. 9, at Newport, Tuesday, re-
ports that she caught gray shark 81 feetlong,
with sheath knife sticking in its stomach,
and man s right hand in the shark 5 ston-
ach. hR
( IAt a celebration Of colored Odd Fellows in
made a dsGandna i ~ the sq repe sedss of the aWs
against the intermarriage ofwhites and blacks.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscri-
bers have obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, in Maryland, letters Testa-
mentary on the Personal Estate of
JAMES w. BIGGS,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Allpersons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
THEORETICALLY authenticated, to the subscribers
on or before the 10Th day of February, 1885;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate.
Given under our hands this 18th day of
July, 1884.
JOHN WESLEY BIGGS,
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

Earned runs Westminster !. Two base
hits-Miller, Bankert and Zecker. Home
run-Miller Left on Westminster I;
Littlestown Z. Double play-Greer and
Sweitzer. Struck out-on Morris 4; on
Houseman I. Bases on balls-by Morris I;
by Houseman 5. Passed balls-Nicholas 8;
Cantz g. Time-two hours. Umpire-B.
L, Grouse.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
TRUSTEES SALE
OF -
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
Situated partly in Carroll county, Nd, and
Adams county, Pa.

Bv virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of Equi-
ty. passed in cause wherein Mary c. Bach
man, mother, next friend, &C., are complain
ants, and Franklin T. Bachman and Gertie
NJ. Bachman are defendants, being No 2244
Equity on the docket of said Court, the
undersigned, as Trustee of the estate of
John E. Bachman, late of Carroll county,
Md, deceased, will offer at Public Sale, on
the premises, now occupied by the widow of
said John e. Bachman, deceased, situated
about miles north of Taneytown, on Allo-
ways Creek, and within mile of the Village
of Harney, Immediately on the public road
leading from Piney Creek Church to the En-
mittsburg and Littlestown road, on
Tuesday, august 26th, 1884,
at II o'clock, NJ, the following Real Estate
to-wit: The Home Farm containing
1851 ACRES OF LAND,
more or less; about 80 Acres of which is
heavily timbered, and 20 Acres, more or less,
lying Immediately over the line in the State
Of Pennsylvania. The improvements consist
of a large and comfortable two-story Brick
Dwelling House in good repair,
Wash House, Spring House I@AA
and all other necessary out ~ ~ -
buildings, in first-rate order, 5513s552lsesS-
very large and excellent Switzer Barn, erect
ed within the past few years; Wagon Shed,
Hog House, Granaries, &c. There is a
splendid Orchard of the choicest variety of
fruit, an abundance of spring and running
water, while the whole farm is enclosed with
substantial fencing, the larger portion being
post and rail, and comparatively new. The
land is in a high state of cultivation, has had
put upon it more than 5000 bushels of lime
within the past four years, crops well, and is
considered one of the best hay or grass farms
in Carroll county.
This property is conveniently located with
reference to churches, schools, post offices
and stores, is situated within three miles of
Taueytown, an important station on the Fred
erick & Pennsylvania Line Railroad, and is
well worthy the attention of every one in want
of good farm.
Persons desirous of viewing the premises
can call on Mrs. Mary Z. Bachman, residing
thereon, and for further information call upon
or address the Trustee, at Bachman's Mill, or
McKellip & Clabaugh, Attorneys, Westmin-
ster, Nd.
Terms Of !Sdle.-One-t third part O. the pur
chase money to be paid in cash on the day of
sale or upon the ratification thereof by the
Court, and the balance in one and two years,
the credit payments to be secured t. the sat
isfaction of the Trustee, and bearing interest
from the day of sale.
ALFRED C. BACHMAN,
Trustee.
McKellip & Clabaugh, Solicitors.
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The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

DICNIC.-The Sunday School at Deer
L Park Chapel will have their annual picnic
in the grove at the Chapel, on Saturday, Au-
gust 30. Ice cream and refreshments will be
sold for the benefit ofthe school. A Band Of
Music will be present Speeches by eminent
speakers. july 26-tf
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
JOHN WESLEY BIGGS,
THEODORE H. BIGGS.

@We have appointed G. W. Crapster,
Esq, Westminster, as our Agent, and all
persons indebted are requested to call at his
office and settle. july 19:4t
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
TO CREDITORS.

IN
This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters testa-
mentary on the Personal Estate of
1rf RACHEL HOPPE,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscribers on or before the 26th day of Febrn-
ary, 1885; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all hene6t of said estate.
Given under our hands this 22d day Of
july, 1884.
GEORGE EDWIN HOPPE,
.fa 81 JOSHUA w. Herring,
LEWIS c. MYERLY,
July 26-4t Execntors.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

GUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.
- Friendship Union Sunday School win
hold its Festival in the grove adjoining the
dresses by several speakers and singing by the
school. Refreshments sold for the benefit Of
the school, july 19:4t
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
\ cARD-To Suffering Humanity

DR. A. B. ALBAUGH,
Late of Indianapolis, Indiana, now located
in Westminster, Nd, MAKES SPECIALITY OF
ALL CHRONIC DISEASES, Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Costiveness, Piles, Liver Com
plant, and all Female Complaints, Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, st. Vitus'
Dance, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Nervousness, Neu-
ralgia, General Debility, Blood and Skin
Diseases, Old Ulcers and Sore Limbs, Lame
Back, all Urinary and Kidney affections, en-
larged Tonsels, Erysipelas, Palpitation Of the
Heart, Shortness of Breath, &c. Guarantees
to cure Headache in one minute. Will visit
any part of the country: Consultation free.
Your patronage solicited. Respectfully,
A. B. ALBAUGH, NJ. d.
0FFICE-0pposite Derr's old stand, Main
street, Westminster, Md. june14:3m
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

CUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL
- The Sunday School of the Church Of
God, at War6eldsburg, will hold Festival
commencing on Thursday afternoon, August
Z, and continuing Friday afternoon and all
day on Saturday and in the evening. On the
ers, and singing by the children The Oak
Orchard Baud will be present. Refreshments
sold for the benefit Of the school july 26-2t
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

On Tuesday more than ordinary interest
was manifested in the game between the
Littlestown nine and the Westminster club.
Uniontown, Taneytown, Myers Westminster,
Woolery's and other districts were largely
represented, and the audience was very en-
thusiastic Below is the score: -s.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09

Earned runs-Westminster l. Two-base
hits-Anders 9, Turtle l. Home runs-Anders
3 Left on Observation-Disclosures I, Caledonia
and Finnegan; R. 7. Shipley and Finnegan.
Struck out-on Abbott 1; on Houseman ID.
Bases on balls-by McCauley /, by Abbott l;
by Houseman 2. Passed balls-Abbott 4.
Hit by pitcher-Caledonia l. Time of game
one hour and forty-fve minutes. Umpire
B. +. Grouse. srrr.-.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
THE "FACILE" BICYCLE.

Safe, Comfortable and Swift; Easy
to Mount and Dismount; Easy
to Learn, Easy to Drive, Wonder
full Hill Climber, Unequalled for
Night Riding and Rough Roads.
A Bicycle that any one who has the use of
his members, regardless of age, may mount
without fear, learn without difficulty and ride
without danger or undue exertion.
The Sanspariel, Columbia, Ameri-
can Club, Peerless, Ideal, and any other
Bicycle made, furnished to order, and pur-
chaser taught to ride free of charge.
For further particulars call on or address
C. E. FINK,
June 21-3m Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
To THE PUBLIC.

julG 2G-ts
The Democratic advocate., 1884-08-09
TRUSTEE'S SALE.

McKellip & Clabaugh, Solicitors.
aug 2-ts