The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-22
Local BreVities.

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uptown citizens, the other night, and took re-
fiige among the wood. The bouquet is said
to be rich.
The games announced to be played here on
Monday and Tuesday next, between the Nor
folks and Westminsters, will not come eff,
owing to the Norfolks having to play else
where.
Miss Mamie Thompson, of Centrevllle, has
been awarded the scholarship in Western
Maryland College due Queen Anne's county.
In the examination of applicants her average
was S95
George Warehime and George X. Frank,
trustees of Philip Warehime, deceased, on
Saturday last sold farm of % acres, near
Manchester, to Samuel ii. Hare for $41. IS
per acre.
The street crossings of Westminster GER
tainIy need looking after. They were never
in n worse condition, but Street Commission
or Await is looking after them as rapidly as
possible.
The Zion Sunday School will hold its an
nual picnic in the grove near the church next
Saturday, the 29th. Instrumental and vocal
music. speaking and refreshments will be
among the attractions.
The Darn on the farm of William Rittase,
about IA mile and half this side of Littles-
town, near lHH hGSlIllllSIcl plhCf "oo uS-
stroyed by fire last Friday night, together
with this years crops
Mr. Nathan Shipley has bought the house
and lot of Mr.. Frank Herr, on Carroll street,
this city. Herr Bros. will build a residence
on the vacant lot adjoining their extensive
carriage factory at the West End
On Saturday last DR.. Stevens, veterinary
surgeon. successfully removed two large teeth,
that projected to one side, from the mouth of
a horse belonging to Mr.. Hanson I. Bartho-
low Before the removal the animal could
eat but little except soft food.
James Francis, postmaster at Berret, in
this county, resigned his position last June,
on the ground, it is said that he was an ''of-
:ensive partisan, and Mrs. Barnes was after
a tiiae appointed in his place. When Mrs.
Barnes applied for possession some days ago,
Mr.. Francis refused to vacate.
A letter from Union Bridge says that the
MANY friends of Mr.. and Mrs c. Frank Reck
in and around that place regret that they ex-
poet to move to Richmond, Va, where they
haye purchased beautiful home, and will
gladly welcome them back should they ever
decide to return 10 their handsome residence
on West Broadway.
Next Saturday is the day appointed by the
Democratic County Central Committee for
primary meetings to select delegates to a
county convention, to be held in this city on
Monday, the 3Ist. The convention will Sc
lect five delegates to represent the county IN
the State Convention, to be held IN Baltl-
more, September IL.
we have have received from Mr.. l.. u.
Gorsuch, this city, Il sample OF Alapath pota,
toes. a new variety in this section, the seed
of which cost 50 per barrel. They are large,
symmetrical and prolific, yielding about 90
L 4 al nf N
They are regarded by some to be superior to
the Early Rose variety.
A horse belonging to John 7. Hill, near
Sandy Mount. was Kicked in the head by a
mare belonging to John Marsh, this city, in
the stable of the latter, on Wednesday, and
instantly killed Mr.. Hill had hauled a load
of hay for Mr.. Marsh, and driven the wagon
in the stable to unload. While the hay was
being unloaded, the fatal kick was given.
John Wardenfelt died last Friday night at
his residence near Smallwood, this county,
aged u wears. He was native OF Prussia,
but had lived in this county about forty years
His wife died some time ago, and he lett but
one son, Henry Wardenfet. Another son
was killed during the late war; He entered
the company commanded by Col. Wm A..
McKellip.
In the case of Jno. B. 7. Sellman and others
vs. Joshua Sellman, to determine the capacity
of the latter to manage his property, the jury
failed to agree, which was decision IN favor
of Joshua Sellman. The jury was composed
of seventeen, nine of whom were for Joshua
Sellman and eight for the plaintiffs As 1t
required twelve to declare Mr.. Sellman inca
pacitated, the plaintiffs failed
Mrs. Maggie Smith, of Baltimore, is visit
ing at Judge Smiths, this city. Rev. IT, w.
Heyde and daughter, Mamie, of Westminster,
left this week to visit friends near Harrisburg,
Pa. Mrs. Jas. E. Padgett and children, who
haye been spending some time with her father,
Rev. Mr.. Heyde, have returned to their home
in Washington. Miss Lena Frizell is visiting
friends in Baltimore county.
The Anti Nicotine Manufacturing Company
are receiving many orders and inquiries, and
the force of cigar makers has been increased
this week, and another increase will probably
he made next week. The Company propose
keeping pace with the demand, and will work
as many hands as the trade demands. Only
a few cigars have been sent out yet, as they
are too green for use, but will be put on the
market next week.
Harry Smith, colored youth, employed by
DR.. Joseph T. Herring, was arrested on Thurs
day, charged with the theft of cigars from the
wholesale cigar and tobacco establishment o.
Bocock & Brundige. this city. He had hear
ing before Justice p B. Mikesell Thursday
afternoon and was held for the action OF the
grand jury. Some cigars were found hid I'M
der n bed in DIR. Hering's office, which were
identified by the firm.
On Monday next number of young men
of this city will 90 to Williamsport Nd, OF
the Potomac river for weeks fishing.
Those expecting to go are Chas. ID. Baugh
man. Harry Gist, Chas. 4. Goodwin, DR.
Geo. S. Baughman, Geo. +. Sharrer, S. Carr
Wickert. j. G. Skunk, Frank d. Sanford
Louis ". Sellman and VIM. Coon. David
Ireland and son will have charge of the COM
missary department., and will keep the Sin.
terror department" of the company III good
order
The dwelling of George Hill, near Sandy
Mount, in Woolery's district, caught hire
about o. clock Wednesday afternoon, and
was entirely destroyed, together with part OF
the household effects. 1t is supposed the fire
originated from the chimney, as when dis
covered the flames were seen leaping from the
roof. Seeing that the house could not be
saved, the family set to work to save the fur
niture, and succeeded in getting the most OF
~ out Mr.. HilIs loss is about ST. 900, and
mere was 5000 insurance on the house, In
the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Car
roll County.
Miss Addie Long, of Reisterstown, was
thrown from buggy on Wednesday night, on
Emory Grove camp ground, and was thought
to be injured internally, but was much better
on Thursday. Mr.. John Westaway, of Carroll
county, who was in company with Miss Long,
escaped getting hurt His horse, however,
a noble animal, valued at three hundred dol
lars, was seriously cut by coming in contact
with the wire fence in which he became en-
tangled. DR.. Gore, of Reisterstown, and DR..
Curry OF Emory Grove, attended the young
lady, who is now in fair way to get well.