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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-02-07
The First Presidential Election.


When the first Presidential election
took place the Union contained only ten
states, for the other three had not accepted
the constitution. The senators and con-
gressmen assembled in New York, and it
was nearly month before quorum was
obtained. This took place on the 9th of
April, 1889, and the first step was the
election of President, Washington receiv-
ing the entire sixty-nine votes.
The scene of this grand national event
was the old City Hall, corner of Wall and
Nassau streets, the site being now occu-
pied by the Treasury. The election of
Washington, including both terms, was
the first and probably the last unanimous
vote on such an occasion. A very en-
barassing question was the title which the
head of the nation should receive.
In the Senate it was first proposed that
he should be called "His Excellency."
This, however, was by some considered
hardly of sufficient dignity, and it was
then determined that the address should be
"His Highness the President of the United
States and Protector of Their Liberties,
The lower House objected to this as incon-
sistent with American simplicity, and held
that he should be addressed merely as
"The President" The Senate for while
adhered to its method, but eventually gave
way to the Representatives. Twenty-four
days after election Washington was inaug-
urated, and then procession was formed
marching to st. Pauls church in order to
ask the divine blessing on the newly-formed
government-M Y World
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DIAPER HANGING.

take pleasure in announcing to the public
thas have opened a store at
No. 500 w. Baltimore ST., Baltic, Md.
in connection with my present store,
ZETBER BUILDING, WESTMINSTER, Nd,
which will give me many advantages in my
line Of business and viii enable me to always
keep before my patrons the latest and most
desirable styles of WALL PAPER, WIN
DOW SHADES, DC.
Tn my Westminster Store will be found a
fine line of Stationery, Pictures, Oil Paint
ings, Frames, and in fact everything usually
found in first class picture store. The
Paper Hanging and Window Shade Depart
ment shall be the very best, as my Baltimore
Store will be exclusively for Fine Wall Paper,
and as soon as new style comes out it will
be forwarded to the Westminster Store.
Mr.. CHESTER G. POMER0Y, who IS
most excellent workman, will be permanently
at the Westminster Store, and | will guaran-
tee all work entrusted to us will be executed
in the very best manner; and in case Of arush
we will send skilled workmen from the city,
and can safely promise to do all work punc-
tually and at prices that will defy competitions
During my absence in this city Mr.. VIM. Il.
Bixler will have charge of my store and will
gladly take orders and give all necessary in
formation. / viii also give my personal at
tention to all orders once week, or oftener,
if necessary. With many thanks for past
favors, and hope to merit the same in the fu-
ture, remain yours respectfully,
sep2O ]. III. WELLS.
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aREATREDUcr1oN in TARIFF


We beg to inform the public that we have
Just received lot of Belle City Feed Cutters,
for both horse and hand power; large lot OF
Joliet Little Sucker and Acme Corn Shelters,
Oliver Chilled, Roland Chilled and South
Bend Economist Plows, Plow Sulkeys, Bag
Trucks, Wheelbarrows, &c. We have just
received a car load of the celebrated
STU ID EBA AKER WA G @ N S..
We have small lot of Weber and Auburn
Wagons and Courtland Buggies, which we are
selling cheap. We are sole agents for Carroll
county for Sprouts Hay Elevator and Carrier,
the best in the world; any hay fork will work
on it. We have the Double and Single Shear
Fork and Double and Single Harpoon. Please
call and examine this track, as it is just what
you need. Wind Engines, Steam Engines,
Saw Mills, Separators, Clover Hullers, &c.
We are prepared to put up Iron or Wire
Fence at short notice. You will find here
fall line of all Agricultural Implements at all
times, and prices very low. Please call and
examine our stock and you will be convinced
that we mean business. All goods warranted
as represented or no sale. We still keep on
hand a full line of the celebrated Domestic
Sewing Machines, with the best Attachments
in the world; oil, attachments, needles and
repairs for all machines. Hoping by strict
attention to business and honorable dealing
to receive liberal share of your patronage,
we are yours most obediently,
SKUNK &c ROOP,
n15 Near Depot, Main ST., Westminster, Md.
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HTTEsHEW's Bazaar.

He is still manufacturing his own goods,
.and sells them as cheap as any house in the
county handling shoddy cottage work. Suits
of eight pieces, German Plate Glass, Poplar,
for SIS; Bedsteads for 81 and up; Extension
Tables, 6 feet, hard wood, for $4. so; Parlor
Furniture, Chairs, and everything belong
ing to a Furniture House in stock. He man
ufactures his own Woven Wire Mat
tresses, in which he defes competition;
Heavy Double Border, 10, II and Il cables,
sof strands each, in every lot. He manu-
factures the celebrated Atkinson Washer,
which has no Equal, only $3.50; Wringers
in stock, and all kinds repaired; charges mod
crate. He is agent for the Light Running
New Home Sewing Machine, perfectly
simple in all its parts, with Automatic Ten
sion, Spring Tension, Shuttle, carrying a
larger Bobbin than any machine in use; run
ming easy and one-third faster than its rivals.
Terms easy and cheap for cash. He has in
stock several Eighth Day Clocks, fine
Cases and excellent Works.
Ray UNDERTAKING a. SPECIALITY.
Carrying large amount of stock, can fill all
orders promptly. Shrouds of all descriptions
In stock. Strict attention given to Preserving
Bodies. Bodies embalmed for transportation
and satisfaction guaranteed. Give him call
and be convinced. He will save you money.
Eis name is O. NJ. HITESHEW.
nov2g:tf Uniontown, Nd.
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SAMUEL R. DUvALL.
SYKESVILLE. MD
HeadQuarterS Tor Wagons, Stoves,
Ranges and Fire. Place Heaters.

deaQQuarI6rS IOr wagons, Stoves
Ranges and Fireplace Heaters.
Ihaye just received from the Milburn Wagon
Co., Toledo, Ohio, large consignment of
their celebrated HOLLOW AXLE FARM
WAGONS, which are considered the best and
cheapest wagon ever made and the kind every
farmer needs. They are the hghtest draft
farm wagon in the market, strong and dura-
bic. keep all sizes in stock, receive by car
load direct from the manufacturers and sell
AT BOTTOM PRICES.
Call and examine them. Y You can buy
one for what it would cost to repair your old
wagon. Have added
TWO CAR LOADS OF STOVES
to my stock. Among them can be found the
celebrated Farmer Girl Cook Stove, which
has given general satisfaction; the Orion and
the Ironside Cook, Sextons Grand Heaters,
Paola Revert Flue; Ranges of all kinds. Re-
pairs always on hand Old stoves taken in
exchange for new ones. A full and complete
stock Of TINWARE. Milk Cans made to
order. Repairing done with neatness and
despatch. ROOFING and SCOUTING. All
orders by mail will receive prompt attention.
SAML. r. DUVALL, Sykesyille,
nov15;tf Carroll county, Md.
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PEMovAL.


I wish to inform my Patrons and the Public
of the removal of my Place of Business to the
the room formerly known as Bowers's Hall,
nearly opposite the Catholic Church, where /
will carry full stock of Cook, Heating, Oil,
and Fireplace Stoves, Ranges, &C., also
full line of Tin and Sheet Iron Ware,
Plumbers and Gas6tters' Supplies, Pipe of
every description furnished and layed at
Reasonable Prices. Bath Fixtures fitted in
Country Residences giving the same conve-
niences as in City. Slate and Tile Mantels
furnished and set. Roofing and Spouting
promptly attended to. Large stock Milk Cans
on hand or made to order; old ones repaired.
Mending and repairing at the lowest prices by
an experienced workman. My personal at
tention given to all work Work done by us
guaranteed. A liberal share of the public
patronage solicited. Agent for the splendid
Fire Place Heaters Other makes furnished
to order. Estimates made free of charge.
O. d. GILBERT,
sept 6 Westminster, Ed.
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r UMBER, COAL, LUMBER.

have just returned from the Lumber Re
regions-and am now receiving the largest
selection of LUMBER ever offered at this
place, at Reduced Prices, consisting of Yellow
Pine, Spruce and Hemlock
J0IST AND SCANTLING
of all lengths and sizes, A, 5-4, Ga and 8-4
White Pine Boards and Plank, Yellow and
White Pine Flooring, Dressed and Undressed
Weatherboarding, White Pine, Cypress and
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Boards
and Plank, Plain and Headed Picketts, Shin
gle and PIastering Laths, prime lot of Chest
nut Rails and Posts. Also all the
DIFFERENT KINDS OF COAL.
Thinking large sales with small profits bet
ter than small sales with large profits, | have
concluded to adopt the former as r. guide,
and hope shall be enabled to carry it out by
persons in want of anything in my line giving
me call before purchasing elsewhere.
EDWARD LYNCH,
Near Depot, Westminster, Nd.
feb 29-tf
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It is mistake to suppose that good
general education viii secure success in
life. No wise man accepts general invi-
tation to dinner; it involves no particulars.
Only particular education is of practical
use. Let the boys be educated for some
thing particular-lawyers, doctors, clergy
men, printers, merchants, tradesmen-only
something definite. No hands are so often
idle as those which are supposed by the
owners-and by no one else-it to "turn
to anything"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-02-07

Kindly actions begun from sense of
duty blossom into affection and afford some
of the sweetest pleasures earth can bestow.
Active industry at first painful and ardu-
Gus unfolds our powers and comes to be
the source of keenest satisfaction. Purity
of thought word and deed, sought at first
from a knowledge of its righteousness,
comes at last to be the natural air which
the spirit loves to breathe Thus duty of
every kind, containing within it the germs
of delight and beauty, will, if cherished,
develop the sweetest flowers and richest
fruits, and the good and the beautiful
thus clasp hands and claim kinship for
ever.
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MUTUAL BENEFIT PLAN TO
V1 COMPLETE WARD HALL.
A New Years Gift for Western Md.
College and one for Yourself
in Return

A New Years Gift for Western Md.
College and one for Yourself
in Return.
Send one dollar and as much more as you
:are willing to contribute, and receive in re-
turn an Elegant Tinted Lithograph of the
College Buildings (including ''Ward Hall
.as it is to be when inished) and Of the West
minister Theological Seminary, engraved from
a fine drawing by their special artist, Mr.
Hahneman, by the celebrated photographers,
Messrs. A. Hoen & Co., of Baltimore, in their
best'style, (size II by 14inches,) suitable for
framing.
All net receipts to be devoted to the COM
pletion of the hall according to the original
plan as represented in this picture
Number of copies of the first edition linn
tied. Secure one while you can. Those who
contribute more than one dollar to be sup
piled first, and an extra copy furnished for
every extra dollar. The delivery of copies,
in the order in which the names are received,
to begin not later than January 1st, 1885.
Address, at earliest convenience,
j. T. WARD, d. d.,
President Western Nd College,
oct 25:3m Westminster, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-02-07

Henry Russell once gave a concert for
the distressed poor of Stourbridge and
sang pathetically: NThere's good time
coming" after which man in the garb
of laborer rose in the middle of the as
sembly and exclaimed; "Mr, Russell,
please, you couldn't fix the date, could you?"
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ssr Incorporated By Act Of assembly, 1868.


Occupies one of the most beautiful and
healthful sites in the State. Receives annual
appropriation from the Legislature for the
Free Board of one student from each Sena-
torial District. Provides comfortable room
for each two students. Has full corps of
competent instructors. Course of study ample
and thorough both in the Preparatory and
Collegiate Departments. Discipline strict,
but kind. Terms very moderate. A Schol-
arship for Three Years Tuition for 800, and
Ito students having such Scholarship Board,
Room, Washing, Fuel and Light at the rate
of S166.67 per year. Has been in successful
operation for 16 years.
The Thirty Fifth Annual Session begins
September ID, 1884, and ends January Both,
1885. For Catalogue, and further infcrma-
ton, address
J. 7. WARD, ID. D., President,
july Westminster, Md.
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CIGARS, TOBACCO,
SMOKERS SUPPLIES.

CHANGE OF PRoPRIEToRsHIP.
Having bought out the stock of L. c. Trum-
bo, on Main street, near Court, l have re-
arranged the store and increased the stock
Patrons will find at all times Cigars of all
kinds, the various brands of Tobacco, Snuff,
Pipes, &C., &c. Persons in need of anything
in my line will find fine stock.
JOS P. ALLGIRE.
nov lily Westminster, Nd.
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GALL AND SEE if Goods are not
~ Sold Regardless of Cost.

intend closing out as rapidly as possible
a fine line of Millinery and Fancy Articles,
all of which will be sold at very reduced
prices during the month of February A call
is solicited. With thanks for past patronage,
I am. respectfully,
MRS. E. C. ENSOR,
jansl:5t New Windsor, Nd.
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ELoURl FLOUR FLoURl
Westminster FIGURING Mills,
W. s. MYER 6 BRO. PRoPRrEroRs.

Manufacture and have on sale the following
brands of Flour:
Oriole Family
A No. Family
Westminster Family
PARIS Ridge Family
Westminster Extra
Above Brands Flour on sale at Barrel Prices,
in
Half Barrel Sacks, (98 fbs.
Eighth (343 lbs.
Have constantly on hand and for sale Bran,
Middlings and Offall in general. Agents for
Standard Brands of Fertilizers.
For sale at Manufacturers Prices.
feb 18S2-1y
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Conscience is the voice of the soul; the
passions are the voice of the body.
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Teach your children to respect their ell
ders and themselves.
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Work to-day, for you know not how
much you may be hindered tomorrow.
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IT O.. sTITELY & SON,
LIBERTY ST., WESTMINSTER, MD.

Having associated with me in business my
son Oliver, the business will now be run under
the name and firm of J. @. Stitely Il Son,
where you will constantly find on hand full
and select assortment of
Agricultural Implements and Ma
chinery of All Kinds.
The Champion Cord Binders, Reapers and
Mowers, Oliver Chilled PIows, Lebanon
Wrought Share Piows, Hench Cultivators,
SPRING-TOOTH HARROWS
Both riding and walking; Evans Check Row
Corn Planters, the Wyard Hand Planters,
Corn Shelters, Feed Cutters and Mas
ticators, Thomas Hay Rake,
The Bullard Hay Feeder, Empire
Engines, Separators
And Clover Hullers, The Empire and Bick-
ford Il Huffman
GRAIN AND GUANo WHEAT DRILLS,
Wheat Fans, Single and Double Shovel PIows,
olngle Trees. Also
FULL LINE OF REPAIRS.
The Buckeye Iron Pump
Cucumber Pumps and Tubing
Of all kinds. We now call your special at
tention to the celebrated Emerson & Fisher
BUGGIEs AND PHETONS.
Have just received a fresh carload of them,
and are now ready to accommodate our many
friends and customers with the best Buggies
in the State for the money.
Dg-AN UNRIYALLED COMBINATION
Of cheapness, durability and style. Extra
ordinary success
s@ OVER 100000 CARRIAGES SOLD
And perfect satisfaction given. Come and
see the newest styles, with latest improve
ments, and select a Buggy, Phaton, Family
Carriage, Cart or Spring Wagon, made by
the Emerson & Fisher Company expressly for
our trade.
]. @. STITELY & SON,
Liberty Street, opposite Depot,
feb Is 84:tf Westminster, Nd.
UTESTERN MARYLAND
w COLLEGE.
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FOR STUDENTS Of BOTH SEXES
s9 SEPARATE DEPARTMENTS.

Organized under the auspices of the Methodist
Protestant Church, 1867.
New-York tribune., 1885-10-24


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avenue EIGHTEENTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
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Third avenue, East Tweuy-'hnd street. and Leh'-F''
TSS Second Election District shall contain AZ that p,Ts 81
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ThS Third Election Dsrtc, shall contain all ts ssn
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OF tie city bounded by and lying within last
street, East rivor East Ihrv HiatA s"oe' AH" '''''
avenue IN na-x
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street, Eat nver Thifyeishth street and fnirs
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Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-25

Accept no substitute Use directed and D come well at once. For sale by Francis 6 Hewet Wholesale Agents; H. & Hgbee, James Olmstea end leadno ds,poists qeneTaliy au5daw1y
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-25
FAIR HAVEN.
Prominent Citizen Very Ill., Christmas Notwithstanding Per. Ia

A Prominent Citizen Very Ill.,
 Christmas Notwithstanding Per-
 sonals.
 A. H. Forbes, the tinsmith, was low last night with pneumonia, and his friends re- ported that the physician attending him did not think that he could live the night out.
 The merchants all report that the Christ mas trade has been quite good this season and a tri1e better than last year. Yesterday was too pleasant day, however, for the local tradesmen as everybody could get to town with little difficulty. Had the day been stormy many who had de- ferred making their purchases until
 Arthur Futile, until recently manager at the Quinniriac rink, is contemplating ac- cepting situation in Middletown-
 The majority of the stores will be open to- da, until ten o'clock. The postofhce will remain open until noon.
 Tickets for the Hose company's ball are meeting with large sale.
 There will be services this morning at St. James' and Grace Episcopal churches and at St. Francis church.
 John Fahy is back sgain in his old position on the Fair Haven and Westville horse rail road.
 William F. Bristol, of Waterbury, is to spend Christmas with his parents in town The building interests in Fair Haven are in 6 iourishing condition. A large number ot new dwellings are being erected and the Blatchleys have broken ground for several new houses.
 Extra cars were run to the city all the evening last night. The majority of them were well filled.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Foster, of Danbury, are visiting in town for a few days. The 1st of January is but week hence, ,yet no one has been announced to succeed MT Moore at the Fair Haven postofice.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-25
STATE CORRESPONDENTS.
North Havens

Mrs. Byard Pierpont, who lost several friends by death in Boston few months since, was called there again about two weeks ago by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Howard, with heart disease Mrs. Howard has died while Mrs. Pierpont has been with her. The sympathy of Mrs. Pierpont's many friends in this town is with her in her sad affiiction.
 Quite extensive preparations are being made to celebrate the holidays ill a becoming manner The Congregational Sunday school younger classes, while the older ones are to prepare tableaux and music, which will be presented at the lecture room sometime during the week. The programme is not yet completed, but a good. enioyahle time is -as= Fbe saeie5E4 af tIhe. . EaisGaEa1 ffA9fak for guess and the one who is so fortunate as to guess the correct number is to receive 8 handsome ''crazy quilt'' pieced by members of the society for the purpose. The numbers at present guessed range from 100 to about 4,000.
 J. w. Futile killed nine-months-old hog yesterday which weighed just seventy-five pounds. Andrew Arthur has three more of the same breed and age which he says will not weigh over 100 pounds each. All these hogs have had the best of care and plenty to eat.
 The selectmen have made earrangementswith the proprietor of Linsley's Hall whereby the town clerks office will remain where it now is for the ensuing year. Mr Linsley, the present town clerk, will continue in office until the first Monday in January. Od
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-25
MILFORD.
Annual Meeting of the First Congre.
 gatioRal Church and Society.

Annual Meeting of the First COngre-
 gatioRal Church and Society.
 At the annual meeting of the Third church of Milford, held recently, reports were made of the church work during the past year, which made an excellent showing. Over $1 ,OOO was given to charities. The superin- tendent of the Sunday school. Roger N. Smith, reported the school in a fourishing condition, having gained in numbers and large addition to the church from the school.
 The Young Peoples association made most favorable showing for the years work. It
 was voted to have provisional manual pub lished this season, looking forward
 to complete historical one which
 will be published in 1889, the
 25Oth anniversary of the church. A plan Of systematic benevolenee was adopted. The clerk in his report stated that there had been a loss by death and removals from the church amounting to ten members the past year, with thirty seven additions, making growth of twenty-seven members. o. Lindley Net tleton was elected deacon for term of five years; George F. Platt, clerk; N. Dwight Platt, treasurer; Samuel N. Ov1att, superln- tendent of Sunday school; Andrew D. Bald win, assistant; Walter Merwin, secretary and | treasurer; Charles A. Smith, librarian.
 l lno aHnudl ulcetlAS u GAo AlISo I1OoAesA- astical society was held in the chapel of the | church Monday night The reports made were of very encouraging nature. The | treasurer reported the gross cash receipts for the year as $4, 142. 39; expenses $4, 005 e9: leaving 8 balance in the treasury of $136, 50,
 which with other assets make about S70C
 above all expenses. The following officers were elected for the ensuing
 year: Society's committee, J. T. Higby l s. C. Durand, c. F. Bosworth, J. A. Smith 1 A. N Clark, E. E. Bradley; treasurer, c. T. l Merwin: collector, T. 0. Botsford. It was l voted unanimously to continue the services of Rev. N. NJ. Calhoun as acting pastor o1
 tory, ut salary of 5000 per year. A peti ton for an addition of 8 kitchen to tht
 church parlors was granted and liberty fol l changes about the pulpit.