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Orphans Court.

Monday, December 2l.-Levi Snyder, ad-
ministrator of Samuel Snyder, deceased, re-
turned list of sales of goods and chattels.
Joseph Slack, executor of Francis Allen,
deceased, settled first and final account.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Samuel Miller, deceased, were granted to
Isaac G.. Bale and Hettie E. Miller.
Alpheus N. Michael and Francis j. Wivell,
administrators of James Wivell, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chattels and
inventory of money, and received order to
sell goods and chattels and order to notify
creditors.
j. Alexander Preston, executor of Usher
Clabaugh, deceased, reported sale of lease
hold property.
Tuesday, December 22.-John Calf and
Henry Gait, executors of Sterling Gait, de-
ceased, returned inventory of goods and chat
tells, list of debts and inventory of money, and
received order to sell goods and chattels and
order to notify creditors,
Tobias II. Eckenrode was appointed and
bonded as guardian to Mabel W. LeF'evre and
Beryl E. LeFevre.
Report of the sale of the real estate Of
Daniel Shaeffer, deceased, finally ratified.
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APIeasant Surprise.

On Tuesday night, December %, a pleasant
surprise was given by the members and friends
of Pleasant Grove NJ. E. Church to their pas
tor, Rev. G. E. Dudrear, at his home at Mr..
Z. j. Reads, near Carrollton. A few days
previous one of the members and his wife sent
word that they would spend the evening of
that day with the family of Mr.. Z. j. Read,
at which time they desired to have their child
baptized. Thus the presence of the parson at
home was secured. About clock the eX-
pected parents, with the child, made their ap-
pearance, who were followed by other friends
at short intervals, until the number present
increased to fifty. The puzzled pastor finally
proceeded with the baptism, after which a
sumptuous repast, the contents of numerous
baskets brought by the guests, was partaken OF
by all. This all over, a neat and well-timed
speech followed, by Mr.. Chas. W. Brown, at
the close of which he made, in behalf OF the
numerous friends, the presentation of "Red-
paths Encyclopedia of Universal History"
consisting of three large illustrated volumes,
bound in Morocco. The pastor responded in
q short speech, expressing his complete sur
prise and his appreciation of the gift. The
remainder of the evening, which proved only
too short, was spent in having a good time
generally in a social way. The writer had not
been at so large a social gathering for long
time where there was such continuous flow
of spirits, humor and solid exhilaration, all
within the limits of Christian propriety
About IL. 80 the company commenced to dis
perse, confirming by their expressions the
Scripture truth that it is more blessed to give
than to receive, while the pastor felt that it
was, nevertheless, very blessed thus to re-
oaiyn
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Narrow Escape from browning.

The diminishing Chronicle of December
10Th says: son Monday last Mr.. John Favo-
rite, the well-known Jehu, formerly of the
Beams livery establishment, was taking
Daniel Hess, brother of the Burgess, to his
home in Harvey. When they reached the
Monocacy they found that the floor of the
bridge was still partly torn up, as is alleged
has been the case for some weeks. After a
short parley as to crossing at the ford Mr..
Hess thought they could try it, and on they
drove. They had two horses that drew the
hack. Very soon they passed from view in a
manner, being completely covered by the
water. The left side horse remained invisible,
but somehow or other they neared the eastern
shore. John was at times on the vehicle, and
then on the horse, and at length jumped upon
rock. Hess made his way through the win
dow of the hack and got to the shore. The
living horse swan, dragging the dead one
along near to the eastern bank, and turned
and went back to where he entered the stream,
and had to stop when the dead one grounded.
The pole was broken in the course, and the
freed carriage foated down the river"
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rustled at the windows as it had done year ago
when the eldest daughter of the Lnburnes was lost
and could not be found.
Grace sat up in bed and wondered if the past year
had been dream; but the sight of her wedding
dress spread out a couch at the further end OF
the room convinced her of the reality OF all that
But she would not or could not think, neither
would she allow herself to realize the possibility
that Hates return would in any way interfere with
her own marriage.
She meant to carry everything with high hand,
TO deny any charge made against her, and TO defy
her sister and her sisters husband prove anything
In this frame of mind she rang for her morning
cup of tea, and the maid brought the tray on which
besides the tea and toast there was carefully seal
ed note.
but when the waiting woman had left the room she
tore the letter open wildly and read its brief con-
tents.
ably tell you why refuse to fulfill my engagement
to marry you this morning offer no further eX-
PLANTATION for the step am about to take,
but am ready to bear all consequences which you
or anybody belonging to you may think fit to lntict
upon me. By the time this reaches you shall be
on way to London, where as soon as the law Will
permit, Miriam Hindman will become my wife"
This was signed Victor Gayherd," and had evil
IDENTIFY been written with total disregard for the
feelings of the wretched girl to whom it was adj
Her reason had been lettering on its throne for
some months past, though neither Grace nor her
friends knew it, and now the last bolt had fallen,
and she started up madly from her bed, wild and
dangerous maniac.
The servants met her as she was OH her way,
shreking and gesticulating frantcally, to the dis
used tower.
They secured her and doctor was sent for, and
all that care and skill could do for her done,
but nothing could save the unhappy girl.
For few days she fingered in great pain and men
tai agony, but the old year dying she likewise
drifted away into the unknown.
Her death a relief to all who were connected
with her.
Another year swiftly passes by and Christmas Day
is again upon us.
But this day is the brightest of all the three for
Kate and her husband and her father.
To Mr.. Lilburne grandson has been born who
will bear his name, and he is. if possible, more
proud of the tiny boy than are his fond parents.
Nothing indeed, is wanting to complete Hates
perfect happiness, though even now she sometimes
remembers with shudder thatawful momentwhen
she victim to heartless treachery.
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.


The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of a 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 south edge of
Big Pipe Creek, at the end of six perches on
a line now drawn N. 7so W. by the present
bearing of the compass, from the n. E. cor
ner of Mrs. Mary A. Bollinger's grist mill;
S. 2Oao E. IS 14-25 perches through the land
of said Mary A. Bollinger to a stake; contin-
uing this line, with the same course, through
the land of Isaac Trimmer AZ 1920 perches,
to stake at the turn of the lane opposite the
dwelling house of the said Isaac Trimmer;
N. 1879 E. 16 1926 perches through the land
of said Isaac Trimmer to a stake; 5. 1872 K.
III 1926 perches through the land of said
Isaac Trimmer to a stake; continuing the line
with the same bearing on a line between
Abraham A. Lambert and a road reserved by
the said Isaac Trimmer; 59i perches further
to a white limestone, being a corner on the
dividing line between Geo. Hape and the said
Abraham A. Lambert; then through Albert
Rooms land S. 31s0 w. III perches to
stake; s. 3440 E. Is perches through the said
Albert Rooms land; S. 29a0 w. through the
said Albert Rooms land IA So perches to
stake; s. 7140 West 145 perches through the
said Albert Rooms land to stake; S. 4ls0
W. 8 ll-55 perches, through the SAID Al
bert Rooms land to stake; S. 3740 Z.
124 perches on a line between the said
Albert Rooms and Gideon Smith to a stake;
then continuing said line by the same course
between the land of the said Albert Rooms
and Charles Myers, S. 3720 E. 69B perches;
then on the said Charles Myers land S. 32Io
E. 4 perches and II links to stake; still by
and on the land of the said Charles Myers and
VIM. Keifer, S. 3720 E. AZ 1926 perches, to
a stake at the intersection of the old public
road leading from Middleburg to Uniontown.
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet on the ground at
Bollinger's Mill, on Wednesday, January 10,
1886, at 10 clock, o. M, to execute the trust
reposed in us by the aforesaid commission.
GEORGE w. KOONS,
MORDECAI G. MCKINSTRY,
j. HAMILTON SINGER,
dec12:5t Examiners.
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MO. 1856 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County as
Court of Equity.
jeremiah Rinehart, mortgage, vs.. Mary c.
E. Flickinger and George A. Flickinger,
her husband, mortgagors.
Ordered this 18th day of December, A. D..
1885, that the sale of the mortgaged property
made and reported in the above entitled cause
by jeremiah Rinehart, mortgage, by virtue
of the power of sale contained in a mortgage
from Mary c. E. Flickinger and George A.
Flickinger, her husband, to him, bearing date
December &c, A. D. 1884, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage Records of
Carroll county, in Liber F. 7. S. No. q, folio
366, &C., be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary be shown on or
before the 21st day of January, next; provided
copy of this order be inserted in some news
paper published in Carroll county, Maryland,
once a week for three successive weeks, pre-
vious to the 18th day of January, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
81, 400. VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test
dec19:3t WIN. N. MARTIN. Clerk.
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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 in the middle of the
public road leading from Taneytown to Mid
dleburg, at point near David Buhington's
house, where the present mill road connects
with said public road on the east side; thence
on or near the bed of said mill road, through
the lands of said David Burlington, to the
lands of VIM. j. Reifsnider; thence on the
division line between said Burlington and
Reifsnider; thence, continuing through the
lands of VIM. j. Reifsnider, to the lands
Isaiah Ham; thence on the division line be-
tween Isaiah Ham and VIM. ]. Reifsnider to
point at or near said Hams gates thence
through the lands of said Ham, on or near
the bed of the present private road, to a stake
now planted near the dwelling where Willard
F. Ham now lives; thence between the barn
and wagon shed of said Ham to a stake now
planted; thence on or near the bed of an old
road, and crossing Big Pipe Creek, to stake
now planted near Mary A. Bollinger's mill,
said road to be not less than thirty feet wide
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet at David Rnfing-
toms, at 8 a.. M, on Tuesday, January 18th,
1886, to execute the trust reposed in us by the
aforesaid commission.
UPTON ROOP,
LEWIS CASH,
EDWIN G. GILBERT,
deel9:5t Examiners.
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HANDKERCHIEFS, HANDKERCHIEFS,
HANDKERCHIEFS!

100 dozen just bought-White Hem Stitched
Silk Handkerchief, beautiful one for Soc;
Fancy Silk Handkerchief, new and beautiful
patterns, from 1Oc. to S15O; Silk Muf1ers,
Silk Bandannas, Linen Handkerchief, half
dozen in beautiful box, lower than ever be-
fore; Ladies' and Gentlemen's White and
Colored Border Hem Stitched Handkerchief
in every new design and at all prices, from Sc.
to Soc Come and select one of our hand
some new NECKTIES, in fancy box, for
your husband, brother or lover. Larger
stock and lower prices than ever shown in
Westminster.
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Tyrone Items.

Farmers are mostly done their fall work
and are threshing out their oFops,
Mr. Jesse Unger has his timber sawed for
his new barn, which he intends to erect next
summer.
The Sunday School at Baust Church will
have its holiday festivities on New Year night.
An admission of 10 cents for adults and 8
cents for children will be charged, and in
erected, wherein will be placed book as a
present for each scholar Mr.. G. G. Hartman,
the Secretary, will be sent to Baltimore to Sc
lect the books. No other presents will be
allowed on the arch. All are invited.
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mo CREDITORS.

nj OI1OG IL SnGDA OAS~'
This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of admin
istration on the Personal Estate of
WILLIAM B. BASEMAN,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the 10Th day OF
July, 1886; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 14th day OF
December, 1885,
EMILY ]. BASEMAN,
decl9:4t Administrative.
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weather record for the Week.

December 19-mercury 80 at Z a. m. and
SO at p. M; more or less cloudy, with occa-
sional snow squalls, clear at night. Deem
Der 20-mercury 80 at a. m. and 80 at p.
M; clear. December 21-mercury 30 at a.
m. and so at p. M; cloudy up to 10 a. NJ,
followed by clear weather. December %
mercury As at Z a. m. and 81 at 2 p. M; gen
orally clear. December 25-mercury 40 at
a. m. and Sc at p. M; cloudy. December
24-mercury AZ at a. m. and 45 at IL M,
clearing weather.
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Union Mills Items.

Mr.. VIM. H. Harner, of this place, who has
been suffering from tumor in the stomach
for sixteen years, went to Baltimore on Tues
day to have it removed
Mr.. VIM. Fl. Bankert sold house and six
acres of land, situated about half a mile north
east of this place, to his sister, Susanna Ban
ert, for $500.
The annual treat of the children of the NJ.
E. Sunday School will be given on Saturday
night, December 26th, accompanied by ap-
propriate services.
Mr. Edward Croft is improving his house
by putting up rear porch the entire length.
By next week we may be able to give the
weights of more heavy porkers.
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NeH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

At Private sale-=Catharine S. Roelkey,
Walkersville, Md.
At Odd Fellows Hall-Colossal Souvenir
Show.
Dividend No. ll2.-J. W. Herring, Cashier.
Legal NOTICES. List Of Unclaimed Matter:
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PafanScO Items,

Notwithstanding one or two cold snaps the
weather has been exceptionally fine during the
fall till the present time. The blue birds
were singing on last Wednesday morning as
merrily as on a spring morning.
The question ''should a free system OF com.
pulsory education be established by law?''
was discussed on last Wednesday evening
week by J. A. Bush and NJ. E. Walsh, on the
affirmative, and John H. Taylor and George
Weaver, on the negative, at the Patapsco Ly,
ceum. The decision was in favor of the af-
firmative side. The question ''should women
have the right of suffrage was chosen for
for discussion on last Wednesday evening,
but in consequence of the threatening weather,
and the many protracted meetings now going
on, the discussion was deferred until next
Wednesday evening.
Our neighbor, Edward E. Rooms, a few
weeks since slaughtered a Jersey Red pig that
weighed CSC pounds. We therefore think that
Patapsco is entitled to the belt for large pork
ers, however we'll wait further developments.
Cornelius Armacost also killed three hogs
weighing 316, 332 and 373 pounds.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll
county will meet at their Office, in Westmin-
ster, on the FIRST MONDAY OF JANUARY,
1886, for the transaction of business.
By order, CHAS. BRILLIANT,
dee15 Clerk,
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COMPREHENSIVE.

J. H. BILLINGsLEA, MD. Jos. T. Herring, NJ. D.
Have this day formed co-partnership in
the practice Of medicine, under the name Of
Billingslea 4 Herring. DR.. Billingsleas s Office
viii be at his residence, East End, near Court
street; DR.. Hering's Office at the West End,
opposite Castes' Hotel.
Westminster, Nd, May Q, 1886.
may9stf
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GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES

Fur Gloves, Kid Gloves, Dog Skin Gloves,
Buckskin Gloves, Sheepskin Gloves, Cloth
Gloves, Cashmere Gloves, Jersey Gloves,
Yarn Gloves and Mitts, and, in fact we have
an immense stock of everything in this line
for men, women and children; Fur Neck Muffs
for gentlemen, a splendid present; handsome
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OUR SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, Towels,
" Napkins, Linen Doylies, Piano Covers,
Table Covers, Organ Covers, Linen Hand
kerchiefs at bargains.
dec5 GEO. w. ALBAUGH.
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Shipley Items.

Last Monday night, after the services were
concluded at 'Zion Chapel" and nearly all
the congregation had left the building, except
the pastor and few of the male membrs, who
were about ready to leave, Mr.. Grove j.
Shipley began, as usual, to put out the lights
of the church. He had put out the Zig hts of
the front chandelier near the altar, and had
gone to put out those in the rear of the church,
when all of sudden, just as Mr.. Shipley was
clevating himself beneath the lights to put
them out, the hook holding the chandelier to
the ceiling, drew out of the joist, and down
came the chandelier, weighing about $50 lbs.,
with terrible crash, breaking off two arms,
two lamps and seven globes. The oil was
profusediy scattered over the floor when the
lamps were broken; and, luckily, the concus-
sion put out all the lamps, with one excep-
ton, which fared like large torch. One
arm of the chandelier struck Mr.. Shipley
upon the right shoulder and arm, which leaves
him stiff arm. Tuesday morning the men,
bers returned to the church and carefully ex-
amined the other chandelier, when, to their
surprise, they found it nearly ready to fall.
Those kind of hooks, used to hold heavy
weights, should be disposed of and hooks of
strength substituted in their place. Had the
chandelier fallen fairly and squarely upon
Shipley death would have been instantaneous;
and if the lamps had exploded while break
ing, the church would have been destroyed
without doubt. May this notice be warn
ing for all who use those screw hooks, to hang
heavy chandeliers upon.
The pastor and members of Zion are hav
ing noble meeting. Three more penitents
have presented themselves at the altar, and
one more been converted.
Everybody seems to be ready for Christmas,
and are hoping to have merry time.
Mr.. C. H. Shipley killed six hogs this
week weighing 1900 pounds, and Mr.. Jona-
than Owings, seven, weighing an even ton.
There are few more large ones in the neigh
borhood yet to kill.
The weather at this writing is almost like
summer, and the health of the community is
remarkable good.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Westminster, Dec. II, 1885.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Westminster, Dec. II, 1885. !
In pursuance of an Act of the General As
sembly of Maryland, passed at January Ses-
sion, 1874, hereby give the following notice
to tax payers:
This is to give notice that the County Com
missioners of Carroll county having made
their annual levy on the assessable property
Of said county, for State and County Taxes
for the year eighteen hundred and eighty
five, that said taxes, if unpaid, will be in
arrear on the LIST day of January next, and
bear interest from that date; that all persons
or incorporate institutions failing to pay their
State and County Taxes before the same shall
be in arrear will render the property and
estate of such delinquent liable to be sold for
the prompt payment of said taxes.
CHARLES BRILLIANT,
dec 1876 County Treasurer.
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TOWELS AND NAPKINS,

Turkish, Marseilles and Honeycomb White
Quilts, large stock of Knit Goods, Coats and
Hoods for children, Hoods and Shawls for
ladies, Comforts and Cardigan Jackets for
men, Children S and Ladies' Leggins, Wooden
Hosiery, Cotton Hosiery, all new goods at
prices lower than others are selling off odds
and ends, job lots, &c. Ladies and Child
drens Neckwear, large stock of Gents
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MARIA MATTHEWS.

late of Carroll county, deceased, All per
sons having claims against the deceased are
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouch-
ers thereof legally authenticated, to the sub
seEiher, on or before the 18th day of July,
1886 they may otherwise by Law be ex-
claded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this sth day Of
December, 1885.
GEORGE W, MATTHEW'S,
dec Tat Executor.
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DHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, BOOKS,
i States, Satchels, Book Cases, Brackets,
Shelves; an assortment of Toys in general;
prices one-half others.
dec5 GEO. W. ALBAUGH.
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USEFUL PRESENTS.
OUR BLANKET TRADE

has been immense this season. We attribute
it to our large stock, which we bought early
in the season, and can sell for the same our
competitors were compelled to pax for them
later in the season. A pair of nice Blankets
would be most acceptable present to your
wife or daughter,
HORSE BLANKETS at Every Price.
PLUSH ROBES at Every Price.
GOAT ROBES at Every Price,
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dec19:4t
ESTRAY.

d
Came to the subscribers premises about
two months ago, White Boar, with curl on
his back and weighing about 80 pounds. The
owner will please prove property, pay charges
and take him away.
j. WESLEY BIGGS,
dec u St. Bachman's Mills, Md,
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Mutual Fire Ins. Go. of Carroll County.

On Monday last the following directors were
elected by the Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Carroll county for the ensuing year
Charles B. Roberts, J. w. Herring, Samuel
Swope, Edward Lynch, David Fowble, David
Prugh, Alfred Zollickoffer, Granville s..
Haines, Granville I. Herring Richard Man
ming The following officers were reelected |;
DR.. j. w. Herring, president; Richard Man
ming, secretary and treasurer; John L. DIFF
fenbaugh, general agent. The Company is IN
good condition, as shown by the report. The
amount of property insured is s., O92, O6O, and
the premium notes held amount to $40, 143,
O6. The losses paid during the year were
Joseph B. Boyle $3.50, Joseph Spurrier $725,
NJ. E. Brown $3.50, George Hill S675, Thos.
F. Oursler $50; Solomon Saylor $500, David
EnWhle S.