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DIED.

In Chambersburg, Pa, on January Z, 1884,
VIM. N. Hayden of A., aged about "a years.
Funeral at St. Johns Church, this city, to-day
Saturday at 10 a. m.
Near Sans Creek, on December %, 1884,
Emma j., daughter of VIM. Fl. and Sarah
Davis, aged months and Is days.
In this city, on January 9th, 1885, Kate,
wife of James Hardy, aged about 38 years.
Near Carrollton Station, this county, jan
uary 8, 1885, Philip Horpel, who was born
January 3, 1919. D led on the anniversary of
his birthday, aged 66 years.
On January /, 1885, in Manchester district,
this county, Mrs. Harriet, wife of Henry Gar
rett, aged about so years.
On December Doth, 1884, of consumption,
in Manchester, Md, Miss Sallie Hoffman,
aged about 81 years.
At the residence of her son-in-law, Jesse
Bollinger, at Nachusa, Lee county, Illinois,
December 18th, 1884, Mrs. Hannah Baehr,
aged So years, l month and "a days, formerly
of this county, and widow of the late Jacob
Baehr.
At Luray, Page county, Va, January 9Th,
1885. Bertha B. Falkenstein, aged 10 years,
months and days, eldest daughter of ID.
NJ. and Maggie E. Falkenstein, and grand
daughter of the late Caleb Boring, formerly
of Hampstead, Carroll county, Md.
Near Harvey, this county, on January ard,
1885, Lewis P. Shriyer, aged GA years and l6
days.
Our community has lost in the demise of Mr.
Shriver one of its most worthy and respected eiti
zens. He was man of sound Judgment. ana MS
good counsel and advice sought by many
Though apparently Indifferent in his manner, an
acquaintance with him commanded admiration
and respect AS husband and father he was affec
tionate and kind; friend and neighbor he was
ever ready to lend helping hand. and as a Chris
tan he lived q consistent and devoted life, as was
evinced in his last moments; that though he walked
through the Valley of the Shadow of Death be
feared no evil His remains were inferred in the
Lutheran Churchyard at Emmttsburg and were
followed by large concourse of sorrowing relatives
and friends to pay their last tribute of respect to
their departed dead. Our loss is his eternal gain.
Harvey Md Jan. s, 1885. n. T. d.
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hoa,h Io,,n Rowers.

This 6entleman died at his residence in this
CITY ON Monday morning last, after an illness
of several weeks, aged 81 years and days.
Mr.. Bowers was born near Walkersville,
Frederick county, and came to this county
about 1847, and shortly after married Mary
Jane, daughter of Mr.. Joseph Orndorif.
Some time after he engaged III business n
this city, and after the Western Maryland
Railroad was finished to this place he formed
a co-partnership with the late Denton Gehr
in the general warehouse business. After
wards he was in the grocery and provision
trade, which he continued up to the time OF
his DEATH Mr.. Bowers was always actively
engaged in business, and always ready to
enter into ANYTHING that would advance the
interests of Westminster. For a number OF
wears he was a member of st. Paul Reformed
Church, this city, being active in the church
and Sunday school. He leaves a wife and
seven children, five daughters and two sons.
The funeral took place on Wednesday morn
ing at the Reformed Church, and was largely
attended by relatives and friends. Rev. A. ).
Weber. his pastor, assisted by Rev. w. G. Gre
mer, of Johannesburg, Pa, officiating, the re-
mains being inferred at Krider cemetery near
this city. The pail bearers were: Honorary
VIM. B. Thomas, John l.. Reifsnider, z. b.
Mikesell, A. N. Stephan, Theo Evans and
John HI. Mitten. Active-Hon. Chas. b.
Roberts, Edward Lynch, +. o. Grimes, Jno-
Brown, Chas. Henneman and David Fowble-
AT a regular meeting ofthe Consistory of St. Pauls
Reformed Church held last Monday night the dea tn
of Elder John H. Bowers was reported; and after
adopting the following resolutions. the Consistory
in honor of the memory of their departed Drotner
adjourned without transacting any further
WHEREAS, 1t hath pleased Almighty God IN the
inscrutable wisdom of his Providence to remove
from our midst our beloved brother, Elder John IL.
Bowers who for many years has been a co-la6orer
with us in the Consistory and Congregation ana
WHEREAS His exemplary life and jealous oeVo-
ton to the interests of his bretheren ana the con-
gregation have endeared him to US all. therefore,
RESOLVED That whilst bowling in humble su5mis-
sion and resignation to the will of our Heavenly
Father we as a Consistory sincerely deplore the
loss which in his death we and the congregation
have sustained; and although his presence IN our
business meetings and Divine services shall be
missed we will not forget that our loss is his blessed
and eternal gain. -.
tend our heartfelt sympathy and coincidence 70 her
who has lost an affectionate husband and TO those
who have lost kind and indulgent father, com
mending them all to the love and care OF Him whe
is the Father of the therless and the Friend OF the
RESOLVED. That these resolutions be engrossed
upon the record of our minutes and be publish ed
in the city papers and copy of the same be sent 10
the family of the deceased. So
n TAN Secretary
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Wakefield Items.

The holidays passed quietly in our valley.
The few days of good sleighing were enjoyed,
especially by the young people. A certain
Young gentleman seemed not only to think
December as pleasant as May but May pleas
ant in December, so took them together.
New Year evening Miss May Nicodemus
entertained number of her friends at din
ner party Although the day was very disa-
greeable quite large number was present.
An seemed in good spirits and as soon as
housed seemed to forget outside life. An ex-
cellent dinner was served about o clock, to
which all did ample justice. Turkey, oysters,
chicken, slaw, sweet potatoes, and host of
good things rapidly disappeared, and when
the plum pudding and pies came the mipcing
began. After dinner all sought the parlor
and enjoyed some excellent music, both vocal
and instrumental. Some engaged in various
games. The merry game cold Maid'' was a
lively one, and it was amusing to see how
fearful each one was of being the ''old maid. y
One gentleman got it three times. A social
evening was spent. A table of all sorts OF
confectionery was partal1en of late in the
evening. About II O'Clock the company dis
persed, all agreeing they had enjoyed them
selves and each other muchly. The wish OF
all is Miss May may enjoy many happy years.
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vvIcK's FLORAL GUIDE.

For 1885 is an Elegant Book of $50 Pages,
a Colored Plate of Flowers, and more than
1000 Illustrations of the choicest Flowers,
Plants and Vegetables, and Directions for
growing. 1t is handsome enough for the Cen
ter Table or Holiday Present Send on
your name and Post Office address, with 10
cents, and | will send you copy, postage
paid. This is not quarter of its cost. 1t is
printed in both English and German fyou
afterwards order seeds deduct the 10 cents.
VICK'S SEEDS ARE THE BEST IN THE
WORLDl
The Floral Guide will tell how to get and
grow then.
Vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden, 210
Pages; Colored Plates, 500 Engravings.
81. 25 in elegant cloth covers.
Vicks Illustrated Monthly Magazine, So
pages of reading matter, a Colored Plate in
every number, and many fine engravings.
Price, SIPS year; Five copies for So.
Specimen numbers 10 cts; 3 trial copies 25
cents. We will send to one address Vick' S
Magazine and any one of the following puhli-
cations at the prices named below; Century
$3.50; Harper's Monthly, $500; st. Nicho-
las, $780, Good Cheer, S1.25; or Wide
Awake, Good Cheer, and Vick's Magazine
for So.
JAMES WICK,
ian3 Rochester, N. Y.
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APIeasant Evening.

Quite social event took place on New
Years day at the residence of Mrs. Catherine
Nicodemus, near Wakefield Valley, where a
sumptuous entertainment was given by her
daughter Miss May Nicodemus. number
of cards of invitation were issued and all
(save few who could not possibly be present.
arrived at the appointed time Y p. m.,) de-
spite the storm clouds which threatened. a
hearty welcope was extended by the esteemed
hostess in her usual pleasant manner. After
the formalities of the evening we're dispensed
with and after the guests had spent pleasant
time. dinner was announced, which was sery-
ed in excellent style, menu being unsurpassed.
After partaking of the choice yiands in
bountiful manner, the guests repaired to the
parloF when the acme OF enjoyment came.
fntesesting games, charades, &C., were in
dulged in freely. The heroes came on
more than conqueror while the ''eld maid
went begging. The excellent music rehqeF-
cd by Miss Jennie Bixler and her brother,
upon the piano and violin, was feature OF the
evening as well as the duets. sung by the
Misses Slingluf. Refreshments were served
later, embracing all the delicacies OF the sea-
son and over the tempting ices and cakes the
guests held high revel while the luscious trop-
ical fruits, which were in abundance, were en-
loved midst flashes of wit and merriment IN
fact the whole affair was characterized by an
air of elegance and culture, suitable to the
occasion, whilst the fair hostess did the honors
with her characteristic grace. Retiring once
more to the parlor farewells were said and all
departed for their homes, except the Psalm
of Life" who with the Lord" remained. Al
together it was delightfully."- pleasant evening.
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Orphans, Court.

Saturday. January 3.-Letters of admin
istration on the estate of Francis l. Wheeler,
deceased, were granted to N. Charles Burke.
Monday, January 5.-N. Charles Burke
was appointed guardian to Henrietta M.
Wheeler.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Daniel
Fleagle, deceased, were granted to Upton
Roop.
George w. Baumgardner, Franklin Baum
gardner and Samuel II. Baumgardner, exec
utors of Henry Baumgardner, deceased, re-
ported sale of real estate.
j. Oliver Wadlow, administrator of Chas
w. Hood, deceased, settled third and hnal
account.
J. Oliver Wadlow, guardian to Minnie 5.
r. Trott, settled first and final account.
7 ,atters of administration on the estate of
John H. Fishpaw were granted to Peter f.
Shearer. 49,,
George Fream, administrator of William
Fream, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels. list of debts and inventory OF
money. and received order to sell goods and
chattels.
n. Charles Burke, administrator of Francis
|. Wheeler, deceased, received order to notify
creditors.
Francis Warner, executor of John A. Balm,
deceased, reported sale of real estate.
Tuesday, January 6.-Report OF the sale OF
real estate of Henry Fowble, decd, finally
ratified.
Report of the sale of real estate of Lewis
Engleman, deceased, finally ratified.
Distribution among the creditors OF Susan
]. CLAY, deceased, finally ratified.
Distribution among the creditors Of Cor
della E. Pickett, deceased, finally ratified.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Ferdinand Peterman, deceased, were granted
to George Sauble and Noah Peterman.
Jesse f. Shreeve, executor OF Mary Gram
mer. deceased, returned list of debts
Mary C. Frock, administrative of Michael
T. Frock, deceased, returned list of sales OF
goods and chattels.
George Becraft, executor of James Becreft,
deceased. returned inventory of goods and
chattels, list of debts and inventory of money;
Isaac Thomas Ridgely, colored, was bound
as an apprentice to Eli T. Bennett.
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sI,ipIex Itel,,s.

Mrs. J. l.. Shipiey is convalescing very fast
under the skillful treatment of DIR. }. 2. Sum-
mers. Mrs. Samuel Splitter is very i'll at
present, and has been so for the last few days,
with the bilious collie She, too, Is under the
medical care Of DR.. Jas. p. Summers.
Mr. John G. Cook has put up a front porch
to his dwelling house and weatherboarded 1t,
which adds greatly to its appearance.
The Zion Sabbath School held their second
anniversary on New Years eve, and was well
attended. The exercises were opened by
singing 'sCome Ye That Love the Lord, and
prayer by Rev. Geo. r. McCready. After
PRAYER the audience was addressed by Mr..
McCready upon Sabbath School work now
and in the past, together with the blessings of
another year. The following programme was
then given Singing by the school, s0pen
the Door for the Children; Lucy Gray, by
Miss K. E. Shue; Slightly Mixed, Miss Mary
L. Wagner; Bible Stories, by Jerome WACO
ner; ssThe Lord He is God, by Miss Oracle
+. Hook; singing by the school, Jesus Loves
the Little Ones;' Marjorie s Almanac, by L.
nj Easton: Little by Little, by Miss Martha
Dell; The Twelve Months, by Master j. G.
Dell; Where Do You Live by Miss L.. NJ.
Easton; singing by the school, go Work in
the Vineyard" The Happy Home, by Miss
Rachel Wagner; There is Danger, by Master
George W. Shue; Jack Frost, by Miss X. b.
Shue: Eercely Came the Tempest, by Miss
Mary L. Wagner; The Beautiful Works of
God, By Miss Carrie E. Shue; My Dolly, by
Miss Oracle f. Hook; Frogs at School, by
Miss Matte Dell; singing by the school, s'The
Sweet Silver Bells" Spring, by Miss K. Il.
Shue; What Can Little Hands Do? by Miss
Mary E. Kinney; Two Better Than One, by
Miss Carrie E. Shue; On His Brow the Wet
Hair Bristles, by Master Matte Gorsuch;
Heather Lands Far Away, by Master Thomas
Dell; People VIII Talk, by Mr.. Elias G.
Shipley, the worthy superintendent This
closed the regular Sabbath school programme,
after which Mr.. VIM. Chockney was intro
duced to the audience, and exhibited to them
by his magic lantern many very beautiful
landscape views, picturesque scenery, repre-
sensations of seafaring life, old time castles,
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TRUsTEE's SALE
II OF
VALUABLE WOOD LAND.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of
Equity, passed in cause No. 227Q in said
Court, wherein Peter ID. MaSonheimer and
others are plaintiffs, and George A. l., Mason
heimer and others are defendants, the under
signed, as trustee, will sell at public sale, on
the premises, ON
Saturday, the 10th day Of January, 1885,
at o'clock, P. NJ, valuable parcel of wood
land containing
ABOUT SO ACRES,
which will be offered first, as one entire par
eel, and also in seven different lots, This is
superior woodland, consisting Of hickory, oak
and chestnut. The land is heavily covered
with well matured Timber, and a rare oppor-
tunity is here presented to purchase choice
woodland. A survey of the land will be made
previous to the day of sale, and plat OF the
same will be then exhibited, according to-
which the land will be offered and sold, with
sufficient roadway to each lot.
This land is situate in Myers District, Car
roll county, Nd, ON the county road leading
from Geimans Mil to the Pennsylvania liAe;
is the same Of which Peter Masonheimer died
seized and possessed, and adjoins the land of
John Stricklin, Joshua Wisner and others; Is
about miles from Ebbvale, on the Rachman
Valley Railroad, and about miles from
Westminster.
Terms of jSale.-One,third cash on the day
of sale, or on the ratification thereof; one-third
in one year, and the other one-third in two
years from the day of sale, the credit payments
10 be secured by the notes Of the purchaser or
purchasers, with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale.
PETER d. MASONHEIMER, Trustee
Reifsnider & Fink, Attorneys, dec la;ts
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Liuwood Items.
The spacious earth is rolling on,
H. o,,,,ual o;rcu;t IN nerform

The spacious earth is rolling on,
Its annual circuit to perform;
On pinions fleet old Time keeps pace,
And never falters in the race.
With pleasing remembrance Of many social
and friendly associations enjoyed by the citi-
zens of Western Carroll during the recent
holiday season, the regular routine OF busl-
ness has again been resumed.
An unusually heavy frost appeared on Mon
day morning last and continued throughout
the day. Every low and tiny bush, and every
spear of grass and grain, was shrouded In
white, and every point of the wide-spreading
forest trees was equally adorned. 1t pre-
sented grand and imposing winter scene.
Mr.. H. Foglesong, o well-known former
resident of this vicinity, recently concluded 2
protracted and friendly visit among his former
neighbors and friends here, by whom he was
heartily welcomed. After sojourn OF nearly
seven weeks here he again started for his
Western home on December Both, accom-
named by the good wishes of those with whom
he SO recently had pleasantly associated. We
have since learned that he arrived safely at
his home in Toulon, Stark county, ILL.,, on
New Years day, where he and his children
reside.
There were five interments in the burial
ground at the German Baptist Church at Pipe
Greek for the year ending January l, 1885,
viz: One in February, one in March, one in
July, one in September and one in december,
In the preceding year there were sixteen
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Finksburg Items.

Mr.. S. c. Ohrum preached a Christmas
sermon to large congregation at Mt Zion
Church on the last Sunday of the old year.
The Sunday School jabilee was held on the
night of the Both of December. The church
had been tastefully trimmed. The exercises
were enjoyed by all the participants. There
were speeches, singing and a bountiful distri-
button of the good things of the season.
The only social event during the holidays,
apart from the family reunions, was dance
given to the young people by Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Bay, on the night after Christmas.
The earthquake shock felt in Frederick on
Friday night, January End, at 80 o'clock,
was perceived here at 9.l5, Several persons
felt the vibrations of their houses, and at Mr..
Tobias Stocksdale's a lamp, which was sitting
on a mantel, was seen to shake. The motion
lasted about ten seconds and the sound some
what longer. The latter resembled the rum
bling of heavy vehicles, and was at first sup
posed by many to come from passing wagons.
Mr. E. Constantine, shoemaker of this
place, has resumed work at his trade. He
has rented shop of Mr.. b. Hahn. near the
latter's residence.
Mr.. T. Warden, of Princess Anne county,
Va, spent the first week of the new year with
relatives at DR.. S. Moores.
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49, rraedou,. IA, itetds.

protracted meetings are now In order, and
ere we'll attended. The NJ. E. Church began
their meeting on Sabbath evening last.
Teachers of the Lutheran Sunday School
have been appointed by the managers as fol-
lows: DR.. w. H. Manifold, LIST male Bible
class; Chas. Singer, End Bible class; J. Bar
lev. 3rd Bible class; Eli Nonemaker, 4th Bible
class; and S. Whereby, 9Th Bible class. Mrs.
John Balm has charge of the infant depart
ment. A HI. Grove, list female Bible class;
]. B. WHEREBY, End Bible class; Mrs. A. II.
Grove, 3rd Bible class; Mrs. Ellen Roser, 4th
Bible class; and Mrs. Manifold, 9Th Bible
class.
The officials of the newly organized Re-
formed Sunday School are as follows Super
intendent. ". w. Balm; Assistant Superin-
tendent. Geo. L. Routson; Secretary, Aaron
Rheling: Librarian, L. w. Hershey, Treas
urer. Jacob H. Lamotte; Organist, NJ. w.
Balm; Assistant Organist, Mrs Ella Lamotte;
Sexton, Calvin Lamotte. The school organ
lied with fifty scholars.
Our little village contains at present four
Sunday schools Of different denominations,
namely, Lutheran, Evangelical and German
Reformed, held in the morning, and the Meth
odist in the afternoon.
The Knights of Pythias elected the following
officers at their last meeting l.. w. Hershey
G. c.; DIR. ]. S. Hetrick, V. c.; julius Heb,
P. c.; Mr.. Hartenstine, P; John E. Lowe,
X. R. S.; Upton Gore, NJ. E.; John ?. Kol
Ter, Jr., NJ f.; Milton Hershey. N. A.; "
Fisk Cunningham, /. e.; Oliver Hershey, 0.
G. The Lodge is yet small, but is in thirty
ing condition.
Farmers are busily engaged in threshine
out their grain.
The annual meeting of the York County
Educational Society will be held in the High
School building in York, on Saturday, Janu-
airy IL, 1885. The following subjects have
been placed on the programme for discussion
Geography of York county. by ". A. Spate
professional education, by NJ. FL. Seitz; gov
ernment of schools, location, yards, erna
ments, &C., by w. E. Bailey; cabinets IN the tn
school room, by F. L. Spangler; era of dis
honesty of persons in position of trust; rela
tions to education, causes and remedies, BY
Prof W. FL. Shelley.
w. w. Balm expects to open his store again
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proceedings of the school Board.

The County School Board met on Monday
last. Several citizens of Harvey presented a
petition for schoolhouse at that place, which
was put on file.
Representatives of the German Baptist con
gregation at Double Pipe Creek appeared with
proposal for the sale of the house which
they own there, which is at present used as a
schoolhouse, but as the Board has no money
to buy the proposal was not entertained.
Various matters of routine business were
attended to. On motion of Mr.. SlingluR it
was ordered that the annual examination of the
schools for the promotion of pupils be held on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. January
10Th, Dist and 22d, under such regulations as
the examiner shall prescribe and that the
teachers be required to report the results OF
said examination on blanks furnished for the
purpose, with their reports for the present
term of school, which shall end on Friday,
January Both. The next meeting will be held
on Tuesday, February Srd.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. P. D. Trapier will oficiate at St. Bar
nabas Chapel, Sykesville, on Sunday morn
ing, January is, 1885, at II o'clock, and at
Trinity Church, Eldersburg, in the afternoon,
at O. clock.
Methodist Protestant Church, Westminster;
January l1th.-Preaching at 1870 a. m. and
Of : m J. d. KINzER, Pastor.
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church,
Quarterly Meeting January II. 1885. Preach
ing at 10. 80 a. m. by the pastor, Rev. George
w. Heydc, and Holy Communion after the
morning sermon. Preaching at p. m. by
Rev. John Lanahan, D. D., followed by rev-
val service. Services each night during the
following week. All are invited.