The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1884-09-13
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preparing for seeding. An extensive crop
will be sown, and the indications are that
there will be a larger amount of fertilizer used
than IN any previous year, Notwithstanding
the prices are about the same The corn,
which promises large crop, is fast maturing,
IN consequence of the absence of rain, which
is greatly needed at this time.
Elder VIM. III. Franklin had field of wheat
containing a fraction over nine acres, which
yielded him 40 bushels per acre. He used
$50 pounds Of Maynard s fertilizer to the acre,
and also heavily MANFRED the field.
Vacation has ended, and number of the
young folks of this neighborhood have left for
the different schools.
Willie X, son of Elder Franklin, with q
number of others, left here on Saturday
morning for the Brethren's College at Bridge
water, Rockingham county, Va, where they
will remain until the 18th of June, 1885,
when the session will close. This makes the
third year at the Brethren's College for
Willie. Misses Daisy and Bessie Bennett,
daughters of p. j. Bennett, have entered New
Windsor College, this county. Marshall, son
of Mr.. Isaiah Nusbaum, is in Union Bridge
attending the High School, under the charge
of Prof. Reister, of that place. On Wednes-
day morning last Miss Maggie, daughter of
D. E. Stem, left here for Springfield Insti
tute, near Sykesville, where she will be under
the charge of the Misses Beach, principals of
the school.
The annual festival of st. James Sabbath
School took place in Kelly's grove, near Den
ming s, on last Saturday, and was largely at
highly entertaining, and were much enjoyed
by all present Rev. f. NJ. Strother, minis
ter in charge, delivered an address in his
usual attractive manner. Ice cream, confec-
tionery, cake, &C.. were sold for the benefit
of the school. They realized good sum.
Taylorsville's celebrated brass band was on
hand, and rendered good music.
A dancing picnic took place in Kelly's
grove on Tuesday night last, and was attended
by goodly number of persons. We learned
that young folks were present from Westmin
ster, New Windsor, Unionville, Frederick
county, and other points in this county. We
also learned that everybody enjoyed them.
selves hugely, and thai Terpsichore reigned
supremacy until the ''we sma' hours were
approached, when all retired in good order.
1t is reported that Mr.. Augustus Brown,
who resides near Taylorsville, has sold, or is
about selling, his farm to a gentleman from
Howard county. Mr.. Brown has n very de-
sirable farm, for which he asks $4,000.
SykesviIle Items.
Thomas J. Belts, well-known resident of
this district, died suddenly at his home, near
Woodbine, ON the morning of the 9th inst
Mr.. Belts had for years previous to his death
been active in promoting the dairy interests
of his county and state, and contributed some
valuable articles and statistics to the various
agricultural journals of the country. A
staunch Democrat, good neighbor and true
friend, he had a large circle of acquaintances
who regret his death, and sympathize with
the family in their great loss. The funeral
took place on Sunday afternoon. The ser
vices were conducted at the house by the
Rev. Father Conway, of Woodstock College.
The interment was at Springfield. The pail
bearers were Messrs. N. r. Henderson, Chas.
r. Favour, Robert NJ. Hewitt. Thos. b.
Fleming. NJ. T. Brian and W. Day. There
was large attendance both at the house and
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown reached home
on Wednesday evening from two weeks
pleasure trip in a private ear through New
York, Pennsylvania and Canada. The other
members of the party were Mrs. Munston, of
Washington, D. C.; Miss Price, of Baltimore
county; Miss Nanin Leary and Miss Aylett,
of Richmond, Va; Gen. Daniel Butterheld,
of N. Y; Col. N. w. Hamilton, of Kentucky;
Col. Jos. Stearn and Corbin Warriek, of
Richmond, va. All the comforts Oh Il HIST
class hotel were provided on the car.
Notwithstanding the warm weather, the
wedding bells pealed forth long and loud in
old Freedom on the night of the 10th inst,
the occasion being two marriages-one, MIR.
VIM. Frost, of Howard, and Miss Lizzie Nor.
ris, daughter of Mr.. Nicholas d. Norris, of
Eldersburg, was celebrated at Freedom Nj.
E. Church. The ceremony was performed at
8 o'clock by Rev. Mr.. Reid, of Westminster.
The church was filled to overlooking and the
assemblage was brilliant one, composed of
many prominent citizens of Carroll and How
ard counties. There were three bridesmaids,
Misses Cora Devries, Becky Oliver and Miss
Frost. The groomsmen, who were in full
dress, were Messrs. Newton Devries, Oliver
Devries and Mr. Frost. The ushers were
Messrs. Wade Warfeld and Herbert Oliver.
After the services reception was given at
the residence of the BRIDES father. The
other was the marriage of Mr.. Calvin jeffrey,
of Howard, aud Miss Lee Warfeld, of Car
roll, at the parsonage of the NJ. Z. Church
South, by the Rev. Thos. Brown, at O clock,
p. M. The parsonage was filled by the many
friends of the happy couple.