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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-12

DUBLIC SALE OF A FARM,
l. On the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

DUBLlC SALE OF A FARM,
L On the Baltimore q Ohio Railroad.
By virtue of the power contained in the last
will and testament of Porcius ellis, deceased,
and of an order of the Orphans Court of Car.
roll county, the undersigned, as administrator
with the will annexed, viii offer at Public
Sale, at WatersYille an the Baltimore & Ohio
Rail Road, to the highest bidder, on
Thursday, april 18th, A. d. 1881,
at o'clock, p. M, the following Property,
to-wit "a part of a tract of land called the
Falls Farm" or by whatsoever name the
same may be known, containing
l25 ACRES, 9 R00DS and % PERCHES
of land, more or less, together with the i'm
provements thereon, consisting of Log and
A MN-N Frame DWELLING HOUSE,
&mi IL Log Barn and other necessary
81 ~ outbuildings, A spring of eX-
pelept water near the house.
ABOUT one half the above land is in timber,
and the whole is well watered by ellis Falls.
This farm is situated on the public road lead
ing from Woodbine to Watersville, stations on
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, nearly midway
between them, and aaloins the lands of Sam
1el Davis, John Elemming and others.
Terms of Sale as prescribed by the order of
the Court One third cash on the day of sale
or upon the ratification thereof, and the resi-
due in two equal payments, the one payable
in nine months and the other payable in eigh-
teen months from the day Of sale; the credit
payments 10 he secured by the bonds or single
bills of the purchaser or purchasers, with suf-
fcient security, bearing interest from the day
of sale.
CHAS, 7. RElFSNIDER,
Administrator w. A. of Porcius ellis, de-
ceased.
29-ts Reifsnider & Fink Attorneys.
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MO. 22l7 EQUITY.

MO. 22l7 EQUITY,
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
in Equity.
Noah Sullivan ct ais. VS.. Eliza Jane Smith
and husband ct al.
Ordered this 9th day of March, 1884, that
the private sale of the property mentioned in
these proceedings, made and reported by
William A. MoKellip, trustee, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
he shown on or before the 2Sth day of April
next; provided copy of this order be inserted
in some newspaper printed and published in
Carroll county once in each of three success
sive weeks before the 2lst day of April next,
The report states the amount of sales to be
S5,OO0.O0.
FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
True Copy, Test
mar29-3t FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
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Below will be found the rate to Westmin-
ster from all stations on the Western Mary
land Railroad
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-12
TRUsTEE'S SALE
Il OLA
VALUABLE FARM.

Situated near MelroSe Station, on the Bach
mans Valley Railroad, in Manchester
district, Carroll county, Nd.
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PA. LINE RAILROAD.
Half fare rates from all points to Westmin-
ster. From Frederick the round trip will be
Sl.02 mar 22-3t
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By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting in Equity, passed
in cause No. 1921, wherein Jacob d. Zouek
and Adam W. Hinkle; executors, &C., are
complainants, and David Stremmel and Sarah
Stremmel, his wife, are defendants, the I'M
designed, trustee named in said decree, will
offer at public sale, at the store of C.. B.
Wentz, in the village of Melrose, on
Saturday, the 2Gth day Of April, A. d. 1885,,
at l o'clock, p. M, the following valuable
real estate, to wit:
SO ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situated one mile west of Melrose, adjoining
lands of Phanuel Wentz, VIM. Crumrine,
Reuben Shaeffer, Esqs., and others, and
within half mile of the turnpike leading
from Manchester to Hanover, Pa. The i'm
provements consist of 2-story
AA-A, Log Dwelling House, barn, and
80 all other necessary outbuild-
sIde951EsEsG ings There is an abundance
of fruit, consisting of apples, peaches and
grapes, upon the premises; 4acres in thriving
timber, while the whole tract is enclosed with
fair fencing, and in high state of cultivatio n.
This property is convenient to churches,
schools, stores and postofhce, and its close
proximity to the Baehman's Valley Railroad
makes it very desirable to any one in want of
a small home.
For further information call upon or ad-
dress the Trustee at Westminster, Md.
Terms Of Sdle.-One-third part of the pur-
chase money to be paid in cash on the day of
sale, or upon the ratification thereof by the
Court, and the residue to be paid in equal
payments, the one to be paid in six months
and the other in twelve months from the day
of sale, with interest from the day of sale, and
the credit payments to be secured to the sat
isfaction of the Trustee.
WIN. A. McKELLIP, Trustee.
VIM. \. HAYDEN, solieitors
p 4. Gorsuch, Auctioneer.
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF
REAL ESTATE IN HOWARD co.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Howard county in equity, passed on the
14th day of March, 1884, the undersigned,
being the Trustees therein named, will sell at
Public Sale, on the premises, on
Wednesday, AprH 10th, 1881,
at u clock, NJ, all the real estate of which
the late William Dempsey, died seized-being
the farm on which he resided at the time of
his death. This place is situated about one
half of mile from the Watersvile Station on
the Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad, about the
same distance from the Frederick Turnpike,
and adjoins the lands of John S. Tracy, Rufus
Burdette and A. England, Esqs. 1t contains
sc ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
is improved by two story Frame Dwelling
House and Stable. is well
wooded and watered, and is A%A
kind quick soil.
Terms of Sale.-One-half q III
cash on day of sale or on the final ratification
thereof by the Court, and the balance in six
months, the credit payment TO he ON interest
from day Of sale and to be secured to the sat
isfaetiop of the undersigned.
CHAS. T. REIFSNIDER,
JN0. G. ROGERS,
Trustees.
Jno. l.. Hill, Auctioneer,
/ NOTICE.-The creditors of the said Will
/ liam Dempsey, deceased, are hereby notified,
"a required by said decree, to file their claims
with the vouchers thereof with the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court for Howard county within
| two months from the day of sale,
/ CHAS, 7. REIFSNIDER,
| JNO, G. ROGERS,
mar 29-4t Trustees.
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JOSEPH M. PARKE.

JOSEPH M. PARkE,
81 ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
SOLICITOR IN GHANCERY,
Will practice in the various Courts of Carroll
county. RGFSpecial attention given to Or
phanS Court business. May be consulted,
for the present, at the Office of the Register Of
Wills, or at his residence on Court Street,
Westminster, Md. Jan
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-12

ENINE MILL PROPERTY FOR
u SALE.-FoUR-SToRY STONE. MILL,
sets of Burrs, all Machinery in irts- class
condition, new Dwelling, new 0utbuildings, 81
Acres land, good Orchard, three miles south
west of Frederick city, Nd, in good grain
neighborhood. Terms easy. Enquire of
DOLL & ALBAUGH,
mar 8-7t# Frederick, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-04-12

We had supposed that winter bad lett, when
on Wednesday morning we found ourselves
visited by another snow, which is the 18th we
have had since the 10th of December, 1888.
There were great many changes in and
around our village on the LIST of April. BY
the changes we lose good neighbor in Mrs
Harriet Wright, who moved to upiontown.
Charles Harner, son of Ephraim Harner,
who had his arm and leg broken by missing
his foothold and falling under Mr.. Geo. Mot
ter's huckster wagon, is improving slowly.
Mr.. David Fisher, of Bloomville, Ohio,
who is paying visit to relatives East. spent
Tuesday night with Jno. P. Gardner, Esq.
There vii be . great DIAL of building done
in our district this spring and summer, and
our carpenters are full up With orders Mr..
David Bollinger has commenced the tou4d4-
ton for his residence and drug store on Rail-
road street.
Mr.. Geo. Reifsnider has had stolen from
bis bed room Sl6O, 500 of it being in gold
and tina rest bank bills. The last time Mr.. r.
saw the money vas about three weeks ago, it
being locked in bureau drawer, and thinking
it safe did not detect the loss until Sunday,
when he went to the drawer for something and
found it gone, Mr.. r. offers reward for the
capture Of the thief dark cloud of suspi-
,cion hangs over the head Of someone.
The draw for the jury takes four of our cit
liens.
Mr.. j. A. Golden, of Pittsburg, is on a
visit to his parents, near this place.
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Orphans Court.

Monday, April Edward Geiman, ad-
ministrator of Abdiel J. Bankert, deceased,
returned list of sales Of goods and chattels
and list of debts.
Geo. w. Weant. administrator of Samuel
Weant. deceased, returned list of sales of
goods and chattels and list of debts.
VIM. l.. Rpd Michael T. Frock, administra-
tors OF Michael Proek, deceased, returned list
of sales of goods and chattels.
Mary X. Uhler, bonded as guardian to
Kinsey T., David F. and Marion Green.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Mary j. Kerr, deceased, were granted to VIM.
N. HAYDEN, who returned list of debts.
David Stonesifer and VIM. III. Maus, exc
cutors of Samuel Stonesifer, deceased, settled
LIST account.
Chas. F. Roop and Jacob Fl. Roop, execq.
tors of David Roop, deceased, settled 1st and
final account.
Adam II. Diffenbaqgh, administrator of
Jacob H, Kiser, deceased, settled LIST account
Tuesday, April 8.-Ephraim Haines, adj.
ministrator Of Mary E. Haines, deceased, set
tied LIST account.
Upton Roop, executor of Margaret Caylor,
deceased, returned inventory of stock and
received order to sell and transfer the same.
Estate of Andrew Myers, deceased, valua-
ton of rent of minors real estate returned.
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HAND- MADE FURNITURE,
Ii UNDERTAKING, &c.
o. NJ. HITESHEW, UNI0NT0WN, MD.
Manufacturer and dealer in all kinds Of
FURNITURE.
HAND-MAD WORK A SPECIALITY.

Suits, hand made, for $50 and upwards,
which he guarantees to outlast any factory
work for the same figures. Always on hand
20 TO 40 VARIETIES OF CHAIRS.
Lounges of every description, Marble Top
Work, Hair Cloth, and Plush Parlor Suits,
No. Wire Mattresses, below the lowest and
everything in the Furniture line at Bottom
Prices R6P UNDERTAKING a specially.
Constantly on hand the finest line of Baskets,
Collins and Shropds in the county, Embalm-
ing done, and satisfaction guaranteed in all
cases. ICE CHEST furnished free of charge.
Also manufacturer and owner of the patent
of the celebrated ATKINSON WASHER,
which has no equal. Perfect work guaran-
teed. For ioashing tlaHnels ii has no equal.
Also on hand the Universal and Novelty
Wringing Machines, the best in the market.
Give me call and save money in good goods,
as all work is warranted. feb loft
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Ten Bands and Three Drum Corps.

Features of the parade will be Imposing and
Amusing.
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mar 29-ts
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-26

From the Gentlemans Magazine.
The principal gateway at Allahabad is thick
ly studded with horseshoes of every size and
make. There are hundreds of them
nailed all over the great gates, doubtless the
offsprings of many wayfarer who has long
since finished his earthly pilgrimage We
could not find out what was the exact idea
connected with this custom-probably much
the same notion of luck as we attach to find
| ing horseshoe especially one with the old
nails still in their place. We afterward noticed
that the sacred gates of Somnath, preserved
in the fort at Agra are similarly adorned.
1t reminded us of that curious old immortal
rite still kept up at Oakham, tandshire,
where every peer of the realm is bound the
first time he enters the town to present
horseshoe to be nailed on the old portal,
which is well-nigh covered with these lordly
tributes. 1t is said in case any contumacious
peer should refuseto pay this tax the author
tiles have right to stop his carriage and levy
their blackmail by shooting one of his horses.
To avert so serious an annoyance the tribute
shoe is generally ready, some being of enor-
nous size and inscribed with the name of
the donor. Whether these Eastern horseshoes
were taxes or offerings | cannot tell, but it
certainly is very curious to observe how wide
to this particular form. 1t has been suggested,
and apparently with some reason, that in an
cient pagan times it may have been a recog-
nized symbol In serpent worship, and hence
may have arisen its common use as charm
against all manner of evil. The resemb lance
| is obvious, more especially to that species Of
harmless snake which Is rounded at both
ends, so that the head and tail are apparent
| ly just alike. The creature moves backward
or forward at pleasure; hence the old belief
that it actually had two heads and was indie
structible, as even when cut in two parts it
was supposed that the divided heads would
seek one another and reunite. 1t stands to
reason that In q snake-worshippng conf
munity such creature would be held in high
reverence. Even in Scotland various an
cient snake-lille bracelets and ornaments
have been found which seem to favor this
theory, and at very carly period both snakes
| and horseshoes seem to have been engraved
as symbols on sacred stones We hear of the
latter having been sculptured, not only on
the threshold Of old London houses, but even
on that OF ancient churches in various parts
Of Britain. And in the present day we all
know the idea of luck connected with finding
| one, and how constantly they are nailed up
on houses, stables, and ships as a charm
| against witchcraft. In Scotland, all parts of
England and Wales, and especially in Corn
wall (where not only on vans and omnibuses,
but sometimes even on the grim gates Of the
old jails), we may find this curious trace Of an
Gent superstition. Whatever may have been
its origin, it certainly is remarkable that il
should survive both in Britain and Hindos-
tan.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-26
Rdrages of the Tree Beetle.

This difficulty in making tree claims in
some sections is reported by the Blunt
Times: Mr. John Kroack, who returned
from McCook county last week, reports that
bug somewhat resembling the striped pota-
to bug is killing the cottonwood and willew
timber in southeastern Dakota. He had his
tree claim in that county planted and cult
waited as required by law, and believed his
work on it to be finished. The last time he
saw it the timber was in fourishing condi-
ton and averaged six feet high. This year
he saw 1t as bleak as it should be in mid
winter. Having been stripped of foliage by
the bugs 1t was drying up and dying out
The writer saw several groves thus affected
several weeks ago, but did not know the
cause which has since been revealed. Cot
tonwoods and willows are the only kind af-
fected, naples and box elders being so far
untouched.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-26

and everyone says it beats anything they
have ever. seen. Mr.. Bates is the best
pleased man we know OF.
The Minnsella Boomer answers its conun-
drum in this way: "Why should our COVER
nor not be elected from the citizens of our
own territory! Have we no man of our 4O0,-
600 citizens capable of filing this high office!
We believe we have. Lounsberry, Edwards,
Raymond, Donan, or any one of a thousand
other prominent men of the territory, know
ing the wants of the country, would in all
probability make as satisfactory governor
as the gentleman who has been appointed"
The Marion Sentinel has this incident illus
trative of Dakota ingenuity: IA story comes
from Dakota telling of a hen that has adopt
ed two young pigs which she cares for to the
best OF her motherly instincts. That hen is
undoubtedly native of Dakota where she is
taking advantage of the amount of room to
develop her Yankee ingenuity, and figure on
supplying ham with her eggs. If she sue
ceeds In her enterprise, and it is to be hoped
she will, she shall have a nickle plated nest
and gold roost to sleep on.'
The Washburn Times in Mclean county
says: ''Mr. Paul Kaplan, of New York city,
has been in this part of Dakota for several
days investigating the condition of the Rus
sian Jews. Mr.. Kaplan is sent by COM
mittee in New York who are interested in
the colonization of Jews in Dakota. After
examining the affairs of these people in this
and Burleigh counties he concludes that the
gloomy view of their prospects which is taken
by many people is not justified by the facts
in the case, and that will be the substance of
his report to the colonization committee 1t
is probable that one result of his report will
be the settlement of more Russian Jews in
this part of Dakota.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-26

ing Winnifred street from Goffe to Ohio
streets, and Starl1ey street from East Delos
street to the levee, all notices were annulled
and the clerk ordered to give new notice of
assessment.
The assessment for constructing a sewer
on Western avenue from Seventh street to
point 40 feet south of Won Minden street
was completed and the clerk ordered to give
confirmation notice.
The recommendation of the engineer in
reference to the construction of retaining
wall from ten to fifteen feet in height in
front of lots 8 and of Lanoux's sub
division of Burholtzs addition was
referred to the Third ward member, and
similar communication relative to the
grading of Hudson avenue, stating that the
work cannot be further forwarded until the
question as to the method of grading that
part of the street between Mendoza and For
est avenues is decided, was referred to the
Fifth ward member.
The plans and specifications for grading
Sherman street from Pleasant avenue to
Exchange street, the work to be finished on
or before Oct. Is, 1884, were approved and
the clerk authorized to advertise for bids
The matter of the partial grade of Agate
street north of Granite street was referred to
the council for more definite order with the
engineers report that there is no grade
established north of Cayuga street. and that
the cost of the roadway of twenty feet in
width with slopes would be 81, 100.
The resolve of the council that the board of
public works cause retaining walls to be
built to protect the steps running up from
Dakota avenue to Prospect Terrace by con-
contract, not to exceed $500 in cost, to be
paid out of the Sixth ward fund, was returned
to the council, stating that the work cannot
be properly done according to the estimate
of the engineer for less than $1,000.
The engineer having reported that the
construction of box or drain on Starkey
street, between Delos and Isabel streets,
would cost $3.50. The matter was returned
to the council with an adverse report.
Adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-26
Municipal Court.


Barbara Reynolds, assault; held to the
grand jury
Ellen Gilmore, disorderly; thirty days.
H. Williams, same; dismissed.
j. Wiki, larceny; contiRued to the Goth.
W. Morrisey and w. Doherty, drunk and
disorderly; ten days each.
j. Mcintosh, same; thirty days.
Chas. Ginbett, disorderly; fine of IS paid
W. Preston and P" McNerney, drunk;
five days each.
W. Wilson, al, gambling; fine of s25
paid.
Thos. Flanagan, disorderly; fine of $40
paid.
E. Flanagan, Agnes Murphy, Johanna
Reagen and Mrs. Johnson, same; thirty
days each.
Thos Needam and c. Croffuth, same; ten
days each.
c. Warren, assault; fine of so paid.
w. Howard, same, continued to the Goth.
w. A. Forbes, larceny; dismissed.
c. c. Smith, assault, etc.; held to the grand
jury.
Mrs. Hanson, disorderly; bond given to
keep the peace.
j. j. Palmer, assault; continued until to-
day.
NJ. Kennedy; seduction dismissed.
Same, bastardy: continued until to-day.
j. Brennan, disorderly; sentence sus-
pended
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-26

The visitor from Iowa has taken another
view of Mitchell, and relates it to the Capital
in this glowing way: 81 look over four-year-
old Mitchell with establishment. Four thou
sand people in splendid homes, with grand
churches richly carpeted and furnished, a
four room school house bursting with smart
boys and girls, a fine, roomy brick court
house in a green public square, steam power
printing presses. editorial rooms like pal
aces, building boom unhindered by uni
versal trade depression, special track where
laden cars are pouring hundreds of cords of
stone, hard aud handsome as diamonds,
into vast pile, which busy workmen are
transforming into model university build
ing of immense size, all this and much more
on this wild, open prairie of four years ago is
picture more amazing than Niagara's tor
rent or the crash of battling armies. 1t has
been said that the lot of people whose an
nails are few and simple is blessed. What
shall be said of Mitchell, whose achievements
in the face of obstacles apparently insur-
mountable, rapid, splendid.n
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Washington News.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The officer COM
handing the United States troops charged
with the duty of expeling squatters from
Cherokee outlet lands In the Indian territory,
has requested the interior department to
send representative to point out the persons
to be elected. II is probable an attache of
the land Office will be directed to discharge
that duty.
The president appointed John z. Bryant
United States marshal for district of Georgia,
vice General Longstreet; John G. Brady Of
Alaska, George H. Ihrie of Pennsylvania,
and Chester Seeber of California commits
sioners for district of Alaska to reside
respectively at Sitka, Wrangel and Gun
alaska.
Pay-director J. H. Watmougb, formerly
paymaster general of the navy, viii be placed
on the retired list the Both instant
No action viii be taken by the president
in the matter Of the commissionership of the
new bureau Of labor statistics until his return
to Washington about the middle Of August
The returns received at the postoffice de-
partment from 159 letter carrier postoffices
which produce nearly one-half the postal
revenue, show the gross receipts of the quar-
ter ended, June 80, 1884, were s., 1853, 052.
being 1850, 1868 7-10 percent. less than the
receipts from the same offices the correspond
ing quarter Of the preceding year. Upon
this basis the receipts from all the postoffices
during the quarter would aggregate eleven
million dollars, and the receipts for the year
about two million less than tho previous fis-
cal year. Sixteen offices show increased re-
ceipts. The diminution Is attributed to the
reduction in the letter rate from three to two
cents. The result OF the years business.
which ia better than expected, is highly graf
flying to the financial officer Of the depan
ment.
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A Sad Accident.

About $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon, a.
G. Iverson, a carpenter employed on the
American Express company building on
Rosabel street, fell from rafter distance
of twenty-five feet, and sustained serious in
ternal injuries. The accident was due to
the breakage of bolt, which it is said, had
been pronounced insecure. and the result
was that the frame work on which the unfor-
tunate man was employed, went TO pieces
and he was precipitated to the ground. He
was attended by DR.. Murphy. who pronounced
the injuries very serious. The patrol wagon
was called and he was removed TO his resi-
dence on Sherbourne avenue The case is q
very sad one, as Iverson has been sick all of
lsst winter, and he recovered sufficiently 10
go to work only about three weeks ago,
while large family are depending upon
him for support