The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-08-01
SykesviIIe Items.

The Sykesvile Unions played the Elders
burg nine at this place last Saturday after
noon The game was unusually interesting.
Favour umpired the game to the entire salts
faction of the Svkesrille boys, who won easily
by a score of 20 to 10. McNulty pitched for
the Unions Somehow his balls flew like
sparks from blacksmith anvil. One knocked
White to his first base, striking him behind
the left ear. Selby followed White to base
by stopping one with his shin, and the umpire,
in his mad antics to dodge the wild balls,
clpght one on his left leg. Durbeck did some
good good pitching for the Eldersburg boys,
and located Shipleys third rib. There was
some excellent fielding and batting on both
sides, showing that there was excellent ma
terial in both clubs McNulty made SPLEEN
did catch running after foul. Durbeck
showed himself terrible batter, and sent the
balls heavenward. The day was warm, and
everyone seemed serene except Franklin, who
crowled behind his mask like Providence
tiger The Sykesyille boys were very much
elated by their victory, and we hope this Will
prompt them to better work in the future.
There were no errors except one, and that the
umpire made in not knocking the pitcher
down when he hit him with a ball
1t is proposed to have signal station at
Sykesville, as it is recognized as one of the
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The shipments of wheat continue, yet not
so many bushels will be shipped this week as
last. owing to the heavy rains in the early part
of the week The yield is little better than
was at first expected.
New faces are arriving every day to enjoy
the sweetness of the Sykesville air. But few
will leave during the summer. Mr.. Frank
Brown is spending week at Long Branch,
while Messrs. ]. M. Zimmerman and VIM. ID.
Forsythe are bathing at Atlantic City.
Politics are warming up. 1t now looks Ike
there will be big fight in this district over
the Offices of clerk sheriff, legislators, register
and commissioners. How to combine all
these in one man is the question. There
must be combination, that's certain Inc
mention of combination has caused conster-
nation in some quarters. Now, what Will be
the outcome the primaries can only tell, as
they are all worthy of support
Mr.. Chas. r. Favour is in Hartford county
at the bedside of his mother, who is i'll.
ANOTHER LETTER.
The third social of the summer series OF the
Springfield Soeiable was held last Friday
evening, the 24th in the basement rooms OF
the church A pleasant evening, with a big,
bright moon, brought out large attendance.
The programme opened with the reading of
the minutes of the previous meeting by Miss
Mrs. Flournoy; then came reading, entitled
'sSome Books " Read" by Miss Emma
Beach, which was very appropriate and sug-
gestive to young minds; "The Parting of
| Marmion and Douglas" was well rendered by
David Donovan; an essay by Miss Annie
Beach was we'll read and showed rare genius
of the authoress: 'tSell Not My Father Rum"
by little Harry MeNulty, won applause from
the audience. Besides the regular programme
refreshments were served. These soclals are
enjoyed by all. both young and old. The
ladies, under whose charge they are, deserve
great credit for their successful management.
The Unions achieved victory on Saturday
last from the Eldersburg club-score q to III
Chas. R. Favour, umpire. We think it would
be very beneficial to the club should they en-
ploy the +" Squire" regularly, as he was
heard to say he was believer in home VIC
tories as well as home enterprises One OF
the members was so proud of the victory that
he was seen patrolling Main street IN his
uniform at the mid hour of night. They Will
match the Berret nine the coming Saturday
to-day. Dorsey and Koran will form the
battery for the home team.
Lewis Ashton, colored, was killed by
| freight train of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road, near Hoods Mill, last Sunday morning.
An inquest was held, Chas. b. Favour acting
as coroner. The jury rendered verdict ex-
onerating the railroad company.
Mr.. J. NJ. Zimmerman and VIM. IL. For
sythe and son left for Atlantic City last Tues
day, where they expect to remain for the next
two weeks. Their friends hope to see them
return much invigorated by the health giving
salt air.
AS the time for primaries draws near the
politicians grow nervous, and combinations
are whispered
We hope in the near future our supervisor
will give us new bridge on the county road
near the store of Z. VI. Mellor.