The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-07-04
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1885.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Local Breyities.

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hold their annual ball and festival on Satur-
day afternoon and evening, July is.
Ed. Hopes gelding Ike Medium is to trot
a race to-day at Herring Ran track, near
Baltimore, against Green Mountain Boy,
very speedy animal.
The inquiry as to the capacity of Mr.. Joshua
Sellman to manage his own property, was
continued on Saturday last until the first We'd
nesday, the 9th day, of August.
Thomas f. Goodwin, groceryman of this
city, made an assignment last Saturday for
the benefit of his creditors, appointing Frank
P. Goodwin and George A. Miller trustees.
The Comptroller has just made another
apportionment of the public school fund.
Carroll will receive $2,326.31, Howard ST.
500. "a, Frederick So, 608.28, and Baltimore
county 3,408.83.
The Legislature of 1884 passed law regu-
lating the running of traction engines on pub
lie roads. Every owner of a traction engine
is REQUIRED, under penalty of $40, to have
copy of the law posted on his engine.
This section has been visited by several
fine rains the present week, greatly benefit
ing growing crops A cold wave spread over
the country on Monday night and the mer-
curry has not COTTON much above 700 since.
Master Arthur Smith, of this city, gave a
very creditable exhibition of bicycle riding at
the Union Bridge skating rink last Saturday
night The numerous difficult mounts we're
heartily applauded by the large audience.
Mr.. A. C. Wilson, student at Western
Maryland College here for several years, and
who graduated two weeks ago, rode home to
Cumberland on his bicycle. He made the
trip, 149 miles, in three days, although he
rested during the heat of the day. Consld-
ering the rugged character of the country he
made excellent time.
A new schedule went into effect on the
Western Maryland Railroad last Sunday.
The new time table will be found on the
fourth page of this issue. Westminster has
seven passenger trains each way daily between
here and Baltimore.
Wheat harvest began in this county on
Monday last, about the usual time, notwith
standing so much has been said about the late
season. Some farmers have finished; others
will not get through before the middle OF next
week. The yield will be not far below an av
erage one
The festival at Biggs' Chapel on June 26th
and 9th was a great success. The donations
were numerous and generous, some giving
money besides other gifts. 1t was an enjoy
able occasion for all who attended, and the
Mt Pleasant Band added greatly to the en-
IOFmenL Dy LHelr eXceilSHb
Mr.. Pope, the foreman of the Anti Nicotine
Manufacturing Company, arrived from Balti-
more this week, and is giving directions about
THE internal arrangements OF the Company's
building. The Company expected to COM
,mence manufacturing Anti-Nicotine cigars
this week, but have been delayed. The CT
gars viii be on the market shortly.
Father Gloyd has constructed fountain on
the lawn in front of his residence. The cir
aular receptacle, of the water from the foun-
tain is of brick, coated with cement, and is
ten feet four inches in diameter, surmounted
by statuette. 1t is pretty ornament to the
lawn. and we predict that others will be speed
ly constructed There are a number oflawns
in Westminster which would be beautifed by
the addition of similar structures. The cost
is but nominal.
The "Flower Mission'' ,af Baltimore are
doing a good work in distributing flowers and
fruits in the homes and hospitals in that city.
These refreshing fruits and flowers are given
to the sick and suffering gratuitously, and the
Mission desire donations from all who will
furnish either The Western Maryland rail
road will take flowers free on either the 5.33
or 7.05 train from here every Friday morn
ing, so the way is open to any and all who are
willing to assist the Mission in their work of
love and charity. We hope that next Friday
morning large donation will be sent. The
donation can be addressed to E. A. Smith,
Chairman of Flower Mission, 1l8 Bolton ST.,
Baltimore, Nd.
On Thursday of last week little coiored
fog found a pair of blue overalls in the hay
barracks, on the farm of Mr. Jeremiah Baby
Ion, gear Carrollton. The boy called the at
tention of Mr. Theodore Shipley, who was at
work for Mr.. Babylon, to the discovery
Upon examination of the overalls Mr.. Shipley
found in the legs Of them three revolvers,
three to five pounds of chewing tobacco of
two kinds, box Of cigars, two keys, pair of
cotton hose and bottle partly filled with
whisky. The latter was sampled and found
ito be of good brand. The goods had evi
saently been stolen and hidden in the barrack,
aaah the pluader may be- part of the proceeds
of raids of thieves that have been operating in
this and Baltimore counties.
The Westminster club were given a supper
by number of citizens on Thursday night in
honor of their victory over the Baltimore
Orioles. The supper was served at the City
Hotel by Mr.. H.. II. Power, the proprietor,
and in fine style. Plates were laid for eigh-
teen persons, and the table was handsomely
decorated with flowers, while boutonpiere
was placed upon each plate. The supper
embraced soft crabs, spring chicken, cold
ham, tongue, Saratoga chips, potato salad.
biscuit, French rolls, and other breads, fine
coffee, extra butter, Georgia watermelons,
ice cream, bananas, oranges, &c. The club
were just as strong at the table as on the dia-
mond. Speeches were made by Col. VIM. A.
McKellip, Manager Baumgartner, Umpire
Grouse and others. 1t was very enjoyable
affair, and the boys worked for an hour before
"a "home run" was made. Reddy caught
well, and every member accepted every
chance" The old left.felder, who assisted
in the victory over the Orioles, was not pres
.<eat, but his presence would not have been
.a4Greer-able anyhow.
HE fete champete and grand social festi-
wal, in the grounds around the residence of
s Col. .MeKellip, this city, on the evenings of
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
of next week, promises to be grand affair,
as great preparations are being made. In
addition to refreshments, which will be sold
for the benefit of the organ fund of Ascension
Church, and dispensed by charming ladies in
fancy costumes, there will be special attrac-
tons every evening. There will be reading
by some of the best eloeutionists of Balti-
more, music by the Westminster Band, and
-other special features. On Thursday evening
special train will leave at 1870 for Balti-
more, by which persons from Baltimore and
intermediate points can return home. The
western maryland FallfOdu Will issue eXOuf-
sion tickets on that day at reduced rates, for
trains leaving Baltimore at $50, 400 and
5.15, p. M, and persons desiring pleasant
evening in the most delightful grove in West
minister, amid colored lights, music, hand
some ladies', gallant beaux, &c. &C., should
avail themselves of the opportunity afforded
by the railroad.
At the recent commencement Of Adrian
College, Mich, the degree of D. D., honoris
cdusG, was conferred upon the Rev. Thomas
II. Lewis, A. NJ, President of the Westmin-
ster Theological Seminary. Mr.. Lewis is a
graduate of Western Maryland College, of the
Glass of rs. After graduating he entered
the ministry in the Maryland Annual Con-
ference of the NJ. P Church and was stationed
in Cumberland, where he had great success
He afterwards became pastor with the
Rev. A. Webster, d. D., ofSt. Johns indie.
pendent Methodist Church, Baltimore, and
upon DR.. Webster retiracy was made pastor
He has. served efficiently as Secretary of the
Conference for several years. He was elect
ed as one of the delegates to the Genera
Convention Of the NJ P. Church in 1884
He has been identified with the Seminary o
which he is President from the beginning o
its organization, and has visited number o
conferences in its interest in various portions
of the Union Although young man, h
has, by single hearted devotion to the worl
of the ministry, and in the diligent use of hi
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