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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
Orphans, Court.

Thursday, Nov. 12.-Letters of admins
tration on the estate of John Blaxsten, de-
ceased, were granted to Margaret Blaxsten.
Monday, Nov. 16-Thomas Mcdaniel, ad-
ministrator of Elizabeth Mcdaniel, deceased,
returned list of sales of goods and chattels
and settled first and final account.
George W. Matthews, executor OF Maria
Matthews, deceased, returned inventory o.
goods and chattels.
Elisha Snyder, executor of Michael Snyder,
deceased, returned list of sales OF goods and
chattes.
Andrew j. Doughterty, executor of Eliz
Dufferin, deceased, returned inventory Of
goods and chattels, and received order to sci
part of goods and chattels and order to notify
creditors.
Margaret Blaxsten, administrative of John
Blaxsten, deceased, returned inventory o
goods and chattels and real estate, and re
ceived order to sell goods and chattels anC
order to notify creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate o
Ezekiel Knox, deceased, were granted tc
Lewis H. Knox.
Tuesday, Nov 17.-Jeremiah Shaeffer, ex
ecutor of Daniel Shaeffer, deceased, reported
sale of real estate.
Jacob f. Caple, executor of Susan Caple
deceased, returned inventory of goods anc
chattels.
Levi Snyder, administrator of Samuel Sny
der, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels. inventory of real estate, inven
tory of money and list of debts, and received
order to sell goods and chattels and order tt
notify creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate o
John Albert Frock, deceased, were grantee
to Frances r. Frock.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
open and locate public road in said county,
commencing at point on the Snydersburg
and Manchester road, at the church known as
st. Marks, near the village of Snydersburg,
and running thence on the dividing line of
Joseph II. Lippy and Daniel Utz; and thence
through the lands of the said Joseph FL. Lippy
and Edmund Reed; thence on the dividing
line of said Edmund Reed and John Boose;
thence through the lands of the said John
Boose and Henry Sprinkle; thence on the
dividing line of the said Henry Sprinkle, Anna
Croft, Sarah Stansbury and George thinner
norman; thence on the dividing line of the
said George Zimmerman and John f. Sprigle;
thence on the dividing line of the said John
F. Sprigle and Jacob Shaeffer thence through
the lands of Jacob Shaeffer and Abtil Wing
ling; thence on the dividing line of the said
Abtil Yingling and jeremiah Matthias; thence
through the lands of Eli Hull and George
Ginter Tor the bed of an old road; thence on
the dividing line of George Gummel, Henry
Zimmerman, Jacob Shaeffer, Henry Wing
ling and Eliza A. Yingling; thence on the d.
viding line of said Eliza A. Yingling, VIM.
Leese and Andrew Hoosfelt; thence through
the lands of said Andrew Hoosfelt and John
A. Hoosfelt on or near by the bed of the old
road now used; thence through the lands of
Henry Yingling and Thomas Yingling; thence
on the dividing line, or as near as practicable
thereto, of the said Thomas Yingling, George
Stephen and George Yingling, until it inter
sects the Westminster and Manchester road,
opposite the residence of John Schmidt, and
at the same point where the old Bixler mill
road intersects the said Westminster and
Manchester road.
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet at st. Mark s
Church, near Snydersburg, on Wednesday,
November 25th, 1885, at 10 o'clock, a. M,
to execute the trust reposed in us by the afore
said commission.
JOHN w. MURRAY,
DAVID FOWBLE,
NOAH SULLIVAN,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
Ner Oxford. "a. Items.

The saying that nothing is so bad but
that it might be worse, is verified in the cry
of 'thard times" The improvements in build
ings and remodeling in and about town do not
indicate that poverty is wrestling with New
Oxford to very great extent. Irathc and
trade has lost very little, if any, of its alert
ness but of necessity settles down on to a
irmer basis Mercantile traffic is not Ian
gushing in an invalid condition that we can
see; but our merchants are bringing in winter
stock and selling it off as rapidly as usual-in
fact. in some stores from three to six clerks
are kept busy all day. Our tradesmen, too,
are busy. and cannot do all the work required.
The past week or ten days several hocks OF
wild geese were seen flying across this neigh
borhood on their way to the Sunny South
The feathers before long will fly, and then no
geese will be seen or heard.
The Methodists of this place are talking
about erecting SC, 900 church in the spring.
Material is being delivered.
We had the pleasure of spending short
time in Westminster recently, and were sur
prised to see such an improvement since our
last visit there. We We're pleasantly enter
tanned at the Montour House, kept by our
old friend Stonesifer, formerly of this place.
We were sorry to lose him, but our loss is
gain to Westminster
the people some time in the long evenings to
spend few hours in reading; consequently
they should have good county paper, and
would, therefore, recommend to subscribe for
the ADVOCATE.
One live man, with moderate amount of
capital and ergy, is worth more to a town
than dozen rich old fogies who shut their
money up in bonds and unimproved real
estate.
Autumn leaves and roller skates resemble
each other. They fall; yes, and ladies fall
hopelessly
Poverty is hard school; but out of it have
graduated our greatest men.
Autumn is now with us, and the woodlands
form panoramic picture OF beauty IN =; then n
the artist to paint.
Wheat never looked better than at the
present time in this section, and Adams
county has larger acreage sown than ever
before.
Jack Frost has put an end to all garden
vegetation that he could effect by his coming
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
Fire i'm westminster.

The fire bell rolled its terrifying tones on
the clear frosty air about five minutes OF two
o clock on Tuesday morning. Vigorous ring
ing was followed by six taps several times re-
peated, indicating that a fire was burning in
the middle district, comprising that portion
of the city between Carroll street and the
Union National Bank. Out Liberty street
the fire was rapidly consuming the residence
of Mr. John II. Keene, and lighted up most
of the city.
The fire is supposed to have originated from
defective hue, aud the first knowledge of it
by the inmates was when the flames had
burned through the roof and awakened Lewis
Brock, a youth living with Mr.. Keene, who
was sleeping in the attic. He gave the alarm
to Mrs. Keene. The others were soon arous-
ed, and then the neighbors. 1t was some
fifteen or twenty minutes before the fire bell
was rung, and though the Fire Department
responded quickly, the fire had gained too
much Roadway to save very much of the build
ing. The property was two hundred yards
beyond the city limits, and consequently that
distance from a fire plug, and some little de
lay was caused in attaching and laying the
hose. Vigorous work was done, however, IN
the way of saving furniture and the building,
the lower story of which is standing, though
considerably damaged.
hOsG vi tho lulhleulo WOO iSSNuSN ,NA ~
first floor, and some silverware and other val
liable articles in the second, but consumed
with the building were all the household eff
fects in the second story, and the following ::
IA hair and cotton mattresses, 30 comforts,
bureaus and washstands to match Is other
washstands, IA pairs of blankets, child car
riage, one Brussels and twelve other carpets,
lot of books, barrels of chinaware, 500
pounds of soap, feather bed, 500 worth of
wax flowers and material, about $50 in money.
A sleigh on the back porch was also consumed.
The dwelling was insured for about two
thirds value in the Baltimore County Com
pany, and there was an insurance on part OF
the furniture.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
Manchcster Helms.

Hoffacker & Son have enlarged and re.
modelled their storeroom. They have re-
moved the partitions and taken in the entire
front of that large building, giving the store
room an L shape. They have removed the
counting room to the York street side of the
house, handsomely enclosed with frosted glass.
The ceiling is painted blue, the wood work
inside white and outside dark.
Mr.. Geo. Burns had an operation performed
on his face at the Maryland University, Bal
timore, last Monday Mr. Burns has suffered
from a pain in his face for several years, and
for the last year could not rest night or day.
His case was examined by several physicians,
but none could afford any relief. He is doing
well since the operation, but will have to re-
main at the Institution for two or three weeks.
Mrs. Ellen Bixler, wife of Mr.. Daniel Blk
Ter, near Melrose, died very suddenly last
Saturday morning The deceased ate break
fast with the family, and after breakfast, while
attending to her work, fell and expired almost
instantly. Her remains were buried at Bach
mans Church on last Monday.
Conrad Lambert sold part of his personal
effects last Saturday, and on Monday moved
to Baltimore with his family. jeremiah Hof
facker, who bought Mr.. Lambert's property
last spring, moved in the day after Mr.. Lam
hort loft
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
woodbiue Items.

Grain is looking exceedingly well in this
community. Farmers are about done husk-
ing corn, and about half done blowing for corn.
Improving has began afresh in Woodbine.
Everybody is in high glee, looking forward to
the time when this place is expected to be one
of the most importaRt local stations on the
B. g. O. R. r. AF6aski, Newport Il Co.
have been somewhat delayed in preparing for
the lime business, but they have gone to work
at it at last They have already employed
about a dozen hands, who are now preparing
for building the kilns and digging out for the
foundation for a warehouse, which will be y
by 40 feet and which is something very much
needed in this place. The switch has already
been put in and the work on all sides being
rapidly pushed forward.
John Bloom unloaded a traction engine
here Wednesday evening, the 18th inst, which
he will use for running a saw and feed mill,
which will be very beneficial to the place.
He will locate first in B. H. Belts q Bros.
meadow.
B. H. Belts has been appointed postmaster
of Woodbine, vice A. Owings. The change
will be made in the near future.
The Prayer Union is still in progress and
is quite well attended by both santana sinner.
'We,n the Taneytown correspondent
of the Sentinel, seems to think there was
some 'doctoring" done in this district, and
that things were done up "Brown." lis
true, things were done up brown, but we as
sure him that there was no doctoring done,
for the Republican Train" was off to salt
river before they had time to get sick.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
circuit Court Proceedimgs.

When the ADVOCATES report closed at
Friday noon of last week the case of John
Frederick Koener vs. Jacob Bowman, which
was taken up the Tuesday previous, was on
trial. 1t was concluded the same day, with a
verdict for $1.00 damages.
On Friday afternoon. after the hoener-
Bowman case was submitted to the jury, the
tax case against Daniel Myers, late collector OF
taxes for Myers district, was taken up. A suit
wos brought against Myers and Joshua Frown-
feIter. Samuel Myers and Joseph Helwig, his
bondsmen in 1881, by the Board of County
Commissioners, Messrs. Polk, Warner and
Longwell, for 81, 448.28 taxes due and unae,,
counted for Judgement was confessed, and
afterwards stricken out. The case has been
brought up at every term since, but trial was
only fairly begun last Friday. For one week
the court has been engaged IN hearing testl-
mony. arguments as to the admlsslblhty OF
evidence, and prayers, and to-day conclu-
sion NAV be reached. If nothing more is to
he gained, it has been demonstrated that some
new legislation is necessary IN order TO en-
force the prompt collection of taxes, and 1t is
probable that it may be asked for at the next
session of the Legislature. The taxes due
and unpaid in Carroll county are nearly sutfi-
Gent to pay off the county Indebtedness.
This should not be, and is unjust. Every
body should bear his due proportion OF the
public burdens, either willingly or forclbly.
| In the case at bar Henning and Bond repre-
| sent the Commissioners, and Reltsn1der d
| Fink and Maulsby the defendants.
IF the case is finished to-day it will make
two cases in two weeks. At this rate OF pro
cedure, court will not close by Christmas. -,
The grand jury is still in session, and will
! hold over until next week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
Hampstead Items.

Our farmers are about through husking
corn and the yield is very large, averaging
probably eight barrels to the acre. Grain is
looking splendidly and from the number OF
acres sown we may expect a greater crop than
usual. Fall blowing is in order, and should
the weather continue favorable, great deal
will be done.
An occasional squeal of a porker reminds
us that butchering time is at hand, and while
we are not posted as to numbers and weight,
we will, no doubt, have good report at the
proper time.
The numerous friends of Thos. w. Wells
are highly gratifed at his appointment as
postmaster at this place.
Mr.. C. NJ. Murray has enlarged his store
and will carry a larger stock of goods. Hamp-
stead is one of the best business points in the
county, surrounded as it is with all the faeili-
ties necessary, such as a fine farming country
good water power, and a railroad and turn
pike. both of which lead to Baltimore.
Mr. VIM Richards, who was kicked by q
mule few days ago, is around alright again
Mr.. Englehard Myers has moved to Balti
more city and Mr.. Berry, to Philadelphia
| county, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
Business Locals.

We have just received fresh lot of Citron,
Raisins, Currants, Nuts, and Fruits OF all
kind for Thanksgiving. j. d. Bowers.
Dr. Henley's Celery Beef and Iron as cure
for most Nervous Disorders is most valuable.
Go to j. D. Bowers for fresh smoked
Sausage, Bologna, Bacon, Goldfish and Her
ring, opposite Catholic Church.
On HAND.
Large stock of Millfeed, Choice Bran and
pure Middlings for sale at bottom prices.
David Roop & Son. nov l4tf
WANTED-100 bushels of good Potatoes.
N. /. Gorsuch & Son.
For SALE-Farm of 275 acres, well i'm
proved, near SANS Creek, Carroll county,
Md. Also a large number of farms, houses
and lots. Wampler & Manning, Westmin-
ster, Md.
FEED, FEED.
We have on hand and for sale large stock
of Choice Bran, White Middling, Hominy
Chop, Flax and Cotton Seed Meal, all at in
side figures. Z. 0. Grimes & Co.
SPECIAL BARGAIN SALE
For ten days only at the new store of Milton
SENT. Westminster. We will sell all Black
and Colored Silks at cost; Satin Berbers, in
all shades, at COST all Colored Cashmeres at
cost; all Table Linens at cost; for ten days
only. Complete line of Notions, Children's
Fine Hosiery, Mems Fine Shirts, Mems
Neckwear, Red Flannel, Shirtings, Muslins,
Bed Blankets, Bed Comforts, at lowest prices.
Don't forget the place-West of Depot,
Westminster, Nd. Milton SENT.
FIRST CLASS FEED.
The following grades of feed at reasonable
prices always on hand: Choice Bran, White
Middlings, Flax Seed Meal, Cotton Seed Meal,
Flour Middlings, Hominy Chop. n. |. Cor
such & Son. ii
Send to James L. Smith, General Insur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paving assessments on premium notes. If
Won Insure in his Agency no notes are taken
and no assessments are made. Insurance
from one day to years. His rates are the
lowest. teD
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
marrow Eseape from Death.

An accident occurred on the Western Ma
ryland Railroad, at the crossing at Cranberry
station winters mill, about mile from this
city, on Tuesday morning. Mr. Richard Bright
well, farmer living on the Washington road,
about three miles from Westminster, had been
to Winters mill with a two-horse wagon.
While on his return the passenger train leav-
ing Baltimore at 955 and due here at 11.43,
caught the team on the crossing, striking it
fall and dragging it about seventy feet. Mr..
Brightwell was knocked from the wagon by
the collision, and received a cut behind the
left ear, and was Jared considerably but sus-
tanned no serious injury. One horse was
killed, and the other badly hurt, while the
wagon was wrecked
The train had Stacked up considerably, as
it had to stop at the coal chute, near by.
Had it been running at full speed much more
serious injury might have happened to Mr..
Brightwell and his team. The train might
have been thrown from the track also, caus-
ing injury to the passengers. AS it was, Mr..
Brightwell had a narrow escape.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
Wakefield Items.

There was an Overlooking attendance on
Friday evening of last week at the entertain
ment given at Wakefield schoolhouse by the
school, under the direction of their highly
and much esteemed leader, Miss Marion
Lord The success of the undertaking was
greatly owing to her refined and artistic taste
in arranging the program. 1t was the most
pleasant and enjoyable evening that we ever
spent. was the general verdict of all present.
We understand the entertainment was given
for the benefit of the pastor at the church,
and Melted SIT. We of Wakefield Valley are
proud of the school and their teacher, and
hope ere long it will be recognized as the
rising star of Western Maryland and in the
constellation of American institutions 1t Will
be major planet. Vocal and instrumental
music, which formed part of the program,
was rendered by the ,Albaugh! family" as
sisted by Mr.. Harry Albaugh with his famous
| violin. Promptly at half past seven o'clock
the curtain was lifted, and revealed hand
somely decorated stage. The exercises were
then opened with singing by the Albaughs,
| Mrs. A. P. sustaining the soprano, Irene and
! Guy the alto, Mr.. A. P the tenor, and Harry
the bass. The music was well rendered and
elected much applause. The following is the
program on the OCCASION:
Welcome, Milton Englar; No, Florence
Forrest; That Little Girl, Dollie Beemer
! The Bashtul Boy, waiter Ehglar; MUSIC;
organ with violin accompaniment, Harry and
Guy Albaugh; Before and After Marriage,
Ella Smith; Things in Order, Howard Eng
lar; Music, organ and violin, Harry and Guy
Albaugh; Only a Boy, Milton Englar; The
Little Mother, Edith Smith; Singing. Rock
the Dear Baby to Sleep" by the Albaughs;;
The Busy Boy, Ed Englar;. Singing School,
burlesque, several girls; Music, violin and
organ; A Little Girls Troubles, Pauline
Smith; Freddie's Reply, Mollie Chileote;
Music, organ and violin; Dollie's Lullaby,
Dolly Beemer; Schoolmaster Abroad, bur
lesqne, several boys; Music, violin and organ;
Specimen of Apples, Ed. Englar; Mama's
Girl, Flora Smith; Singing, "Come Away, "
by the Albaughs; Wilder Green, Ella Bow
ers; The Morning Call, four girls Music,
'sSiIvery Waves, Gertie Hull; Polly Perkins,
Edith Smith; Music, "Bridgewater March, -
Irene NJ. Albaugh; Flower Girl, tableau!;
Women's Rights, Florence Forrest; Mems
Rights, tableau; Music, mouth organ with
organ accompaniment, Charles Chilcote and
Ida Hull; Going to Manro, Charles Chilcote
and Ella Bowers; Belts, a lady Of color;
Music, organ and violin; Hiring Servant,
Florence Forrest; The Kicking Mule, Guy
Albaugh; Singing, "Ring the Bells by the
! AlbaughS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21
weather Record for the week.

November 14-mercury 81 at a. m. and
so at p. M; clear. November 15-mercurJ
80 at a. m. and SO at p. M. generally
cloudy up to p. M, followed by clearing
weather. November 16-mercury 80 at a
m. and A at 2 p. M; partially cloudy up tc
IL a. M, followed by clear weather. No
vember 17-mercury 20 at a. m. and 81 al
2 p. M; clear up to 5 p. M, followed BY
at a. m. and Sc at 2 p. M; generally cloudy
November 19-mercury Al at a. m. and 81
at p. M; cloudy and rainy during the day
clearing weather at night. November 20
mercury 81 at a. m. and SO at II M; clear
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-21

Mr.. Sterling Gait, of Taneytown, died at
Gettysburg, Pa, on Thursday, while on q
visit to his daughter, Mrs. DIR. Valentine.
Mr. Calf was born on November 2es 1876,
near Taneytown, and was the youngest son OF
Matthew and Mary Little Gait. His father
was one of the first settlers in Taneytown
neighborhood, and the Gait homestead, now
occupied by Mr.. Henry Gait, son of Sterling,
has been in the family for about 135i years.
The subject of this sketch was educated in
the ordinary schools of his neighborhood
He devoted himself to agriculture, and spent
his whole life on the farm where he was born,
except the last eighteen months. which he
spent with his daughter at Gettysburg. Farm
ING was the occupation of his life, and he
loved rural work and scenes. Whatever
promised improvement he eagerly embraced,
and he was the first in his section to use lime
on his land. His example in this and other
features of agricultural enterprise gave a
stimulus to the spirit of Improvement all
around He was one of the largest land
owners and most successful farmers in fancy
town district, and enjoyed to a eminent degree
the respect and confidence of his neighbors.
In politics Mr.. Gait was originally Wing,
but identified himself with the Democratic
party upon the dissolution of his own. When
the war broke out he was Union man, but
in 1863 began to think the war was being
prosecuted for sectional purposes more than
for the restoration of the Union.
When Carroll county was formed from
parts of Baltimore and Frederick counties,
Mr.. Gait was one of the first Board of County
Commissioners 1S37-S-and during his
term the Jail and Court House were built.
He was also one of the first of the School
Commissioners for his district. In 1867 he
was elected to the Constitutional Convention.
He held no other positions of political char
aeter.
Mr. Gait always took an interest in
general development and Improvement, and
vas the first president of the company that
built the plank road from Westminster to
Emmittsburg, and was leading corporator
of the Frederick and Pennsylvania Line r.
r., actively aiding in the organization and
work of the company, which has become of
immense advantage to the country through
which it passes.
From early manhood to TIE time of his
death, Mr.. Gait was member of the Piney
Creek Presbyterian Church, where his parents
before him worshipped. In tile cemetery at
the church his remains will be inferred to day
Saturday about u o'clock. The funeral
cortege will leave Gettysburg at O'Clock,
and the services will take place as soon as it
arrives at the church.
MI Gait leaves three sons and three daugh-
tiers. One son, John, lives near Westmin-
ster; Henry lives near Taneytown, and Mat
thew in Washington, d. G. One daughter is
the wife of Dr. Valentine, of Gettysburg; an
other lives in Baltimore, and the third IN
Washington. The latter two married Calls.
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New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of desirable little Property
Philip H. L. Myers and Chas. ]. Reitsnl
der, Trustees.
Public Sale Of Valuable Farm, building
Mortgaeee's Sale of a Dwelling and Lot
Jeremiah Rinehart, Mortgage.
Ford's Bazaar, 81 w. Baltimore Street, Bal
timore, Md.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter
Money to Loan. L. Billingslea.
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UniontOwn Items.

Clarence, the -year-old son Of Mr. Jesse
F. Billmyer, living near this place, fell from
a horse on Thursday and broke his left arm
between the wrist and elbow. His brother
was taking horse to water, and put the little
fellow on to ride The horse stumbled and
he tumbled off, with the result above noted.
DIR. j. j. Weaver, Jr., reduced the fracture.
A successful revival is in progress at the
Church of God, in this place.