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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-05-10
EXAMINERS NOTICE.


The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of a commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
open public road in said county, commenc-
ing at point in the public road leading from
Wesley Chapel to Carrollton station said
point being at or near a gate opposite to
Benjamin Croft's residence, and to run
through the lands of Elijah Leppo to inter-
sect at or near a corner of Adam NJ. Leppo's
land; thence on or near the divisional line of
said Adam and Elijah Leppo; thence on or
near the divisional line of said Elijah Leppo
and Wesley Davidson; thence on or near the
divisional lines of Noah Reese and Jesse Tay-
lor; thence on or near the bed of an old road
through the lands of Elijah Taylor to the cor
ner of said Taylor's lane; thence still through
lands of said Elijah Taylor to intersect the
divisional line between said Taylor and James
Gosnell, running on or near said line; thence
on or near n divisional line between said
Elijah Taylor and Jabez A. Bush, to intersect
a private road; thence on or near the bed of
said road to intersect Ezra Chew's land
thence on the divisional line between said Chew
and Jabez A. Bush; thence on the divisional
-line between the said Elijah Taylor and j. A.
Bush to intersect the county road leading to
Patapsco station.
Ali persons whom it may concern are here
by notified that we will meet at the residence
of Benjamin Croft on Saturday, May nth,
1884, at 8 clock, A. NJ, to execute the trust
reposed in us by the aforesaid Commission.
JOHN w. BARRICK,
HANSON I. BARTH0L0W,
DR.. HANSON NJ. DRACH,
ap 12-5t Examiners.
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Orphans Court.

Monday, May 5.-Letters of administration
on the estate of John A. Voorhees,, deceased,
were granted to Mary L. Voorhees,.
Samuel Roop, executor of VIM. A. Smell
ser, deceased, reported sale of real estate.
Daniel R. Sayler, guardian to Cora A. Rem
count.
Daniel H. Sayler, administrator of Cora A.
Renner, deceased, settled first and final ac-
count
Daniel r. Sayler, guardian to Dora May
Renner, settled second account.
Mordecai G. McKinstry, administrator of
Samuel McKinstry, deceased, received order
to sell and transfer stocks and bonds.
Tuesday, May 6.-Letters of administration
de bonis non on the estate of Sophia Lightner,
deceased, were granted to Anna HI. Haines.
Sarah A. Gehr was appointed and bonded
as guardian to Edward Gehr Smith and Grace
G. Smith.
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MO. Is INsoLVENTs.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
In the matter of the petition of Jacob Diehl,
for the benefit of the Insolvent Laws of the
State of Maryland.
Ordered this 18th day of April, A. d. 1884,
that Monday, the 18th day of August next, be
and the same is hereby fixed for Jacob Diehl,
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 allegations as his creditors,
endorsers or sureties may propose or allege
against him; and that the said petitioner, or
Charles E. Fink, his Permanent Trustee, shall
give notice thereof 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 successive weeks before the
said 18th day of August next.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
Published at the request of Charles E. Fink,
Permanent Trustee. aprl9-5t
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sykesvirie Items.

| The improvements in Sykesville this spring
are more marked than at any other period of
It's history, and, as a natural following, land
is advancing Village lots will bring more to-
| day by one hundred per cent. than they would
one year ago.
around his residence with a neat picket fence
and will improve the mansion. Mr.. Louis ii.
Schultz has greatly improved the property he
purchased recently from Mr.. S. r. Duvall.
The house has been painted, the blacksmith
shop colored, and everything about 1T looks
as neat as an old maid nghtcap. DIR. Chas.
Moorehead has occupied the M. Il. parsonage,
where he will entertain the preachers. Rev.
Mr.. gladden., who is stationed here now, will
have the parsonage improved.
The hill which oyerlooks the village, and is
owned by Mr.. Frank Brown, is fast growing
a velvety green coat under the quickening In
fuence of the recent spring weather. Prom
inent business men of Baltimore city Will
shortly inspect this location, with the view to
It's adaptation to hotel purposes. 1t Is de,
cidedly the best location on the u. ~ y. Road
or any other railroad for that purpose. On
the summit of the hill there are two beautiful
chestnut groves, from which can be had view
of the seven times seven little hills that sur
round Sykesville. You can look down on the
spires of four churches; see the cars winding
snake-like around the curves OF the great
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and watch the
rapid running of the waters of the Patapsco,
that leaves no stagnant pool behind. Spring
feld's'' broad acres, with its village OF farm
buildings and the well-tilled farms, with their
fine improvements adjoining, makes this the
most desirable retreat for the city merchant.
Nearly all of Sykesville went to the circus.
We had intended going and taking the family,
but changed cur mind after witnessing town
election in Westminster on last Monday, con-
Guiding we had seen circus enough for one
year. 1t was the most spirited affair we ever
saw. There was the spirit of enterprise, the
spirit of revenge and the spirit OF the splggot.
We saw the man in broadcloth hngging the
hod carrier, and the Christian clinging close
to the ungodly man-all for vote. The lie
went around with the well known sailor ad-
iective; apologies followed rapidly after;
good deal of bad blood was manifested, but
none of it colored the bricks Westminster
will be improved now. Although we always
advocate improvements, yet there is some
thing about the vote we regret 1t is this
we had been informed that many good citzens
of the town swore they would move away II
the ticket for improvement was earned. III
they meant what they said Westminster VIII
partly be to- let. Some of the workers that
day deserve special mention. Power, for in
stance. who is doubtless an old stager, worked
hard, and drove the voters to the polls IN his
carriage like his porter carries passengers to
the train with only one minute to make It.
The Democrats of this district regret the
defeat of the Morrison bill in Congress. The
MARYLAND Democrats voted right except Find
Law. and we think he had better find another
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Tyrone Items.

Our farmers are generally done planting
corn, and peeling bark and other farm work is
occupying their time.
Grass and grain are looking well, and from
present appearances we may look for boun-
tiful harvest.
Rev. P. A. Long intends holding commu-
Mon services on Sunday, May 11th. Prepare
tory sermon on Saturday previous at 2 O. clock
p. m; also preaching on Sunday night. Rev.
Mr.. Deli will have communion at Bausts
church on Sunday, May 18th, at 10 o clocks a.
M; preparatory services on Saturday pre-
vious at 2 p. M. 0
Mrs. VIM. Frizell, of Frizellsburg, who
broke her leg between the ankle and knee a
few weeks ago, is, we are sorry to say, not
doing very well.
The Frizelsburg Literary Society will give
an entertainment at the school house on Satur.
day evening, May IL, to which oil are invited.
Mr.. Simon Weaver is building a new barn,
Samuel Kneller, of Westminster, mason; Mr..
Martin, near Taneytown, carpenter.
Mr.. Wm. Nusbaum' sold to Mr.. E. Cover
last Saturday, 0 steers, weighing an average
of 1866 lbs. each.
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c.p,ure of an Alligator.

Yesterday morning, whilst George Await
and p. A. Gorsuch were engaged IN buiiding
: cnlvert across a little stream that flows
through the premises of Col. VIM. A. Nc
Kellip. this city, they saw a queer looking OBJ
;ect IN the water and caught it. To their sur
pr prise it proved to be an alligator, eleven
inches long. The appearance of such a crea,
ture in this section, except in captivity, caused
some unfamiliar with them to question that 1t
was an alligator, but there is no room to
doubt il. How it got in this section is also
query. but it undoubtedly was one that had
been brought to this county from Florida by
recent visitors, and escaped
The capture gave rise to many jokes, Some
said it was the first product of Partisan
sewer; others said that 1t was evidence ina.
Westminster was seaport Town olners saiu
he came to view the street improvements.
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By virtue Of a deed of trust from Peter
Bankert and Elizabeth c. Bankert, his wife,
dated 9Th day of November, 1888, and duly
recorded, the undersigned, trustees named
therein, will offer at public sale, at the Mount
Pleasant Hotel, about six miles from the city
of Westminster, on the turnpike above named,
On Saturday, 1Oh day Of Nay, 4. D., 1851,
at l o'clock, p. M, the following valuable
real and personal property, to wit:
FIRST-Various articles of H0USEHOLD
AND KITCHEN FURNITURE.
o SECOND-SIX ACRES OF LAND, more
or less, within sight of the hotel aforesaid,
situated on the road leading therefrom TO
Bachman's Mill. The Improvements are
comfortable two-story frame and weather.
boarded DWELLING HOUSE, recently
erected, and all necessary outbuildings, never
failing well of water near the door, &c. About
one-half of this lot is in thriving young timber,
balance cleared, in high state of cultivation,
and under good fence.
THIRD-ONE-H HALF ACRE OF LAND,
more or less, situated opposite the Mt Pleas
ant Hotel and fronting ON the turnpike afore-
said. The improvements consist of large
and comfortable Brick DWELLINGH0USE
shop, &c. There is an abundance of fruit of
choice varieties, well of good water near the
door, ard the lot enclosed with good fencing.
The various parcels of land above described
are located in the most industrious and prosper
GUS portions of this state, and, being conven-
lent to churches, schools, postofices, &C.,
are worthy the attention of any one in want
of home in a highly favored neighborhood.
Terms Of Sale Of Real Estate :-One-third
cash on the day of sale or upon the ratification
thereof by the Court; the balance in six and
twelve months, credit payments to be secured
to the satisfaction of the trustees, and bearing
interest from the day of sale.
Terms of Personal Property All sums of
SO and under, cash; on all sums above $40
credit of six months will be given upon notes
with approved security, bearing interest from
the day of sale.
For information concerning any of the pro-
perties above named, call upon or address
any one of the trustees at Westminster, Nd.
IA H. IA : ! I F 4SSH5E5R
McKellip & Clabaugh, Reifsnider & Fink,
Solicitors.
apr lets P. A. Gorsuch, Auct'r.
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ue,d tor Horse Stealing.

George Wiffer once lived IN CARROLL county,
near Winfield. Recently he had been engi-
neer at Mt. Hope. Some days ago he hired
a horse and buggy from Samuel Shelley, Bal
timore, and drove to his old neighborhood,
where he disposed of the team to Mr.. Koontz,
receiving $40 cash. Detective Seibold was
sent to hunt up the man and team He
tracked him to Mr.. Koontz's, where he OBJ
tanned the team, Mr.. Koontz readily snrren-
dering it, being victim of Wiffer. Wiffer
had, in the meantime, gone to Hagerstown,
where he hired another horse and buggy from
z. w. Cushwa. He then drove toward Bal
timore. and was arrested near Mt. Hope with
the team. Wiffer had hearing in Baltimore
and was held for the action Of the Washington
county authorities.
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The undersigned, having settled in the
Orphans Court an account of the Personal
Estate of Samuel T. Bennett, late of Carroll
county, deceased, and ascertained the balance
in his hands for distribution according to law
among the creditors of said deceased, hereby
gives notice to said creditors to file their
claims against said deceased, legally anthem
ticated, with the Register of Wills for Carroll
county, on or before the 18th day of May,
1884, preparatory to distribution of the as
sets of said personal estate, to be made
amongst said creditors under the direction of
the Orphans Court of Carroll county, on the
10Th day of May, 1884.
After the final ratification of said distribu-
ton by the Orphans Court aforesaid, the I'M
dersigned will be prepared to pay to each of
said creditors their respective dividends ac-
cording to said distribution.
WESLEY B. BENNETT, :.
apr19:4t Administrator.
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pleasant valley Items.

Mr.. Emanuel Myers, well.to-do farmer
residing about two miles from this place, was
robbed on Sunday morning, about one hour
before day. of his money sack, containing
SsS2 The robber gained entrance through
one Of the kitchen windows, which happened
to have defective spring The money was
taken from Mr.. NJ S. pants pocket, which were
hanging on one of the posts of the same bed
in which he slept. Mr.. NJ. says he does not
know exactly how much was taken, as he only
remembers Of the $500 being in his sack, but
there was more in it.
Mr.. Frederick l.. Yingling raised his new
barn on Wednesday last, and everything pass
ed off nicely.
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Personal.

Mr.. E.W. Shriver, of Brooklyn, New York,
accompanied by his wife, arrived here on Sat
urday evening last on visit to his father, Mr..
Francis Shriver They left on Thursday for
Chambersburg, Pa, for short visit.
Mr.. A. G.. Ellison, of Auburn, New York,
is visiting his family here, where they have
spent the winter.
Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Baltimore, has re-
moved to Westminster for the summer months.
Mrs. Thayer and daughter, of Baltimore,
have come to Westminster to spend the sum
mer. They are at the Misses Hayden's on
Green street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Taylor arrived
here on Monday evening from their bridal
tour. They left on Tuesday morning for
Carthage, North Carolina, where they will
reside permanently.
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DUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL
IL PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned, being anxious to quit
farming will sell at public sale, on
Tuesday, Nay 18th, 1884, a
at 10 O. clock, A. NJ, at his residence, situated
on Washington Road, about miles from
Westminster, the following Personal Proper
ty, to-wit IL spring wagon, ! one-horse
wagon, suitable for two horses, NEARLY new,)
l rockaway buggy, 1 horse rake, threshing
machine and horse power, wind mill, hay car
riage, stonebed, slide, double shovel pillow, corn
fork, corn coverer, sleigh, fodder cutter, har-
row, 20 or 25 bbls. of corn, grain cradle, set
of harness, (new,) oats forks, shovels, forks,
rakes, barrels, saws and other carpenter tools,
barrels of pure cider vinegar, 800 pounds of
bacon, meat hogshead, iron kettle, copper
kettle, wash tubs, wash boards, 1OOpounds OF
lard, household and kitchen furniture, 'New
Regulator cook stove, nearly new, with all
necessary fixtures, template stove, coal
stove, (new) tables, chairs, rocking chairs,
eight-day clock, beds and bedding, carpet,
bureau, cupboards, stands, lounge; also sau-
sage grinder and suffer and side saddle.
Terms of Sale.-All sums of SIS and under,
cash; all sums above SIS credit of six months
will be given, the purchaser to give his note
with approved security.
Also on the same day, at O. clock, unless
the undersigned shall be able to dispose OF
his farm at private sale before the above men,
toned day, will be offered the Home Farm,
containing about
III 5g IS ACRES OF LAND, 5ii. 81
situate on the Washington and Deer Park
roads, about miles from Westminster. This
farm has on it a story brick A@N-N.
dwelling house, with barn and mn ~
other suitable outbuildings, and II H.
any one desiring a NICE CON-
Portable home will consult his own interest
by visiting it and examining for himself. The
farm is well fenced and has running wafer in
almost every field. About one-fourth is GOV,
cred with good chestnut timber.
Terms of sale to suit the purchaser. Pos
session given as soon as terms are complied
with.
may 3-ts WILLIAM LOGUE.
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Having withdrawn from the firm of NJ
Schaeffer & Co., with whom have been for
six years, l will open, business for myself
about the first of April in the room opposite
]. L. Wampler's store, and will conduct IL
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. RsF Agent
for the Splendid Fire Place Heaters. Other
makes furnished to order. Estimates free of
charge. o. D. GILBERT,
mar 4-1yr Westminster, Md.
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MO. 2o5e EQUITY.

= In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Joseph NJ. Parke and Charles B. Roberts,
Trustees, VS.. Henry E. Beltz and Julia A.
Beltz, his wife.
Ordered this End day of May, A. D. 1884,
that the accounts A. B. and G. of the auditor
filed in this cause be finally ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 10Th day of May,
inst; provided copy of this order be inserted
for two successive weeks, before the las;
named day, in some newspaper published in
Carroll county.
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test: =
may 8-2t Frank T. SHAW, Clerk
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View Freedom. Pa, Items.

The stockholders of the New Freedom Gem
etery met last Saturday and elected the fol-
lowing board Of directors :-H. F. Hoffacker,
Ord. S. Hetriok, Chas Singer, j. s. Halter,
], S. Freeland, j. R. Nonemaker, J. E. Lowe,
S. Whereby, ESQ.,, and Jeremiah Bailey. The
board elected the following officers to serve
during the ensuing year President, DR.. j.
S. Hetrick; vice president, H.. F. Hoffacker;
secretary, j. R. Nonemaker; treasury, J. S.
Freeland. aff ggAHg
JR. Nonemaker is building an addition to
his barn of about thirty feet. DIR. Eli Free is
having both of his houses painted.
At the last meeting of the New Freedom
Literary Society the subject, Resolved, That
people should praise their own work was dis
eussed by quite a number of people present,
and was decided in favor of the affirmative.
The following subject will be discussed at the
next meeting RESOLVED, That the pupils OF
the present day study too many branches at
school.
The election of the county superintendent
took place on Tuesday last and resulted, after
close contest, in favor of the old exam
liner, d. G. Williams.
Mr.. Lagenby and Samuel Bowser have re-
placed new roofs on their barns.
The New Freedom band paraded the streets
last Saturday evening, entertaining the people
with some oftheir choicest selections of music
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MO. ess EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
VIM. L. Towson and others VS.. Benjamin
Bixler and others.
Ordered this S0th day of April, A. ID. 1884,
that the Accounts A and B of the Auditor
fled in this cause be finally ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown, on or before the 10th day Of May
next; provided a copy of this order be IN
serted for two successive weeks before the
last named day in some newspaper published
in Carroll county.
FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
NAV 3-2t FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
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weather record for the Week.

May 3-mercury so at a. m. and &C at 2
p. M; clear. May 4-nercury So at a. m.
and SO at p. M; cloudy and showery. May
5-mercury So at Z a. m. and 70 at 2 p. M;
cloudy, with fine showers at night. May O.
mercury So at a. m. and IA at p. m;
clear IN the afternoon, cloudy, with heavy
showers at night. May mercury 81 at a.
m. and So at p M; cloudy and rainy. May
S-mercury 46 at Z a. m. and 80 at 2 p. M;
cloudy. May 9-mercury sc at a. m. and
IS at II m; generally clear. Iii .
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MORTGAGES SALE
:" OF
VALUABLE LITTLE FARM
Near Woodbine Station, Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, in Carroll Co., Nd.

By virtue of the power and authority given
in mortgage from William A. Weaver and
Ann Z. Weaver his wife, to Harriet A. Ways,
bearing. date oath day of November, A. d.
1879, and duly recorded among the Real Es-
tate Mortgage Records of Carroll county, in
Liber F. T. s., No. II, folio 81, &C., the I'M
dersigned, Agent and Attorney named in said
mortgage, will offer at public sale, on the
premises, situated within one mile of Wood
bine Station, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, ad-
Joining lands of Geo. E. Buckingham, John
Flemming, VIM. H. H. Grove, Jesse Gosnell
and others, on
Saturday, the 17th day Of May, a. d. 1884,
at i o. clock, P. NJ, the tract or parcel of
land mentioned and described in said mort
gage containing
Al ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
of which about 10 acres is in timber. The
improvements consist of comfortable two
story Log Dwelling House, A@M-N
Dairy and other necessary out E1k IA
buildings; there is a never-fail u II
ing spring of excellent water,
an abundance of fruit, while the land is in
fair condition and well fenced.
The proximity of this farm to churches,
schools, postoffices and the railroad, makes it
worthy Of the attention of purchasers.
For further particulars call upon Mrs. Har-
riet A. Ways residing near the farm, or adj
dress or call upon the undersigned.
Terms cash on the day of sale or upon the
ratification thereof by the Court.
WIN. A. McKELLIP,
Attorney and Agent of the Mortgage.
P. A. Gorsuch, Auctioneer.
McKellip 4 Clabaugh, Attorneys.
apr lots.
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MO. 22l7 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Noah Sullivan ct ais. VS.. Eliza Jane Smith
W and husband ct ais. ~
Ordered this LIST day of May, a. u. 1884,
that the Account of the Auditor filed in this
cause be finally ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown, on or
before the 10th day Of May, inst; provided a
copy of this order be inserted for two success
siye weeks before the last named day in some
newspaper published in Carroll county.
FRANKT. SHAW, Clerk.
mavs.2t Faux 7. SHAW, Clerk.
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cHAs. n1LL1sosLEA, D. D. S. G. f. BAuGHxAN. D. D.
DILLINGSLEA g. BAUGHMAN,
DENTISTS.
Office One Door West of the Union National
Bank Westminster, Nd.
WIN uisit the FOLLOWING places /:

Win visit the following places:
Union Bridge.-1st Wednesday and Friday
following of each month.
New Rindsor.-2d Wednesday and Friday
following of each month. ss.5l
Taneytown. to the last and the last
Friday in each month, remaining until Satur-
day evening. 49,.
One of the firm can always be found in the
Office. sep 2S-tf
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EVENINGS COFFEE.

RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST.
Our Coffee is absolutely pure, not glazed or
colored, and is selected from our large stock
of Green Coffee, with special reference to its
drinking qualities.
Glazing and coloring Roasted Coffee adds
to the weight and hites the imperfections,
which is entirely against your interest as a
consumer. Ask your grocer for LEVER
ING'S COFFEE, and take no other.
E. LEVERING & co.
Established 1912. Baltimore, Md.
Send two 2 cent stamps for Levering's
Coffee Cup and Saucer Plaque. large, origi-
nal and beautiful design. apr12:3m