The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-10-23
Letter from Sykesville.
Correspondence of the democratic Advocated

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sYKEsvILLE, ND, october 81, 1886
Among the contemplated Improvements in Sykes
dences both to be erected on farms purchased OF
Mr. Frank Brown. and being part of what is known
as the springfield Farm"-one by Mr.. !. E. Beasman
and one by Mr.. John E. wellbourn, of Baltimore
city. Our enterprising and energetic citizen Frank
Brown, or. as we call him, postmaster Brown, Is
making preparation to furnish us with increased
water supply, i'll connection with which we will in
augurate fire department for the better protection
of property He will also open new road from
SykesyiIle through Springfield to the Liberty pike,
at point one mile below Eldersburg, now known
as Stacks blacksmith shop. There seems 10 De no
end to his enterprise, as one thing after another
originates and is pushed to successful termination
Let the people of this community reflect for one
moment as to the great benefits they have derived
from his efforts in their behalf. Ten years ago the
B. & o. Railroad fare from this place to Baltimore
was sl5 each way or SSo ior me roqhd s ZIP, we
81 % for each trip to the Monumental City, and
similar reduction from all points on this line within
building the B. & o. Company had here was small
telegraph office about ten feet square; we can now
boast of the best local station in the state Three
years ago we had but one train from Baltimore be-
tween the hours of a. m. and p. M. we have now
six trains daily each way. few years ago me
was almost as steep and rough as the Rocky Noun
tains; we now have Springfield Avenue, with its
easy grade making of the best drives in Carroll
county. Ten years ago was the time our worthy
citizen took control of his magnificent estate, since
hich time we date the rapid growth of our village.
in large heaters in the basement Opposite the In
stitute is entire field of fifty acres built up in neat
cottages. with large gardens attached, all neatly
painted white and green with wide avenues ar0dnd
Them Not far distant there Is handsome farm
residence, with which Mr.. Brown has connected
large farm and now offers for sale The small cot
tages before referred to are rented at rates.
giving the occupants the option of purchasing the
same at cost on the installment plan of ten years
limit, thereby giving many poor laborng men the
opportunity of owning a homestead and making
their families comfortable and happy to say nothing
of the thousands of dollars distributed in this see
ton while these Improvements are being made,
and therefore we justly say, and it is due him
selection of our felowcitizen as postmaster for Bal
timore city, has made wise and judicious appoint
themselves that they have a postmaster with un-
firing zeal leaving no stone unturned to accomplish
any object which his, good judgment may DICTATE.
Night and day to him one as all hours during
the night he may be seen in and around the post
Office
quote the following extracts from the various Bai-
more papers regardless of politics, being official
ports from the postoftiee inspectors from Washing
ton after careful and thorough inspection of the
office
From the Morning Herald Republican, Oct 18TH
Postofice Inspectors w. P. Ryon, NJ LeRueHarri-
son and T. NJ. Harrington. who have been visiting
the leading postoffces with view to reorganiza-
ton wherever it may be necessary, were in this city
yesterday and inspected the Baltimore Postofice
The Office, he said, was model one ard was being
conducted by Postmaster Brown on business prin
cipals. who had made number of very great i'm.
the last TWO months the receipts have increased ma
terially and eventually it will be one of the bes
equipped and conducted offices in the country.
From the Baltimore American Oct 18th
Postofice InspectorW allace 2. Ryon, accompanied
by NJ. LIE Rue Harrison and T. NJ. Harrington, began
an investigation of the Baltimore Postoffice with
view improving its force, organization and facli
ties Mr.. Ryon says he is familiar with the working
and administration of the Office and that is in his
Judgment model. The only changes likely to bt
made is an increase of the clerical force and sont
advances in salaries. according to merit Mr.. Ryon
thinks that Postmaster Brown is superior business
man. and proved it by showing there had been
material increase in the receipts during the last two
months.
The receipts of the last four months show gain
of over $40 GOO which rates will be continued If moi
increased until the end Of the fiscal year making
the aggregate return of over 100000.
We also notice that the poor mechanic and laDorei
of Locust Point and Canton have not been forgotten
or oyershadowed in his official Judgment BY TIT
magnificent residences in and around the vicinity o.
Washington Monument, wherethey have had greater
advantages for several years OF mail taciitles SUB
stations and more frequent deliveries OF mail. Yves
Baltimore, Canton and Locust Point Will now De
looked after and sub-stations will be inaugurateo
with more frequent mail service. This is mo-
all he is reaching out his official hand to give
the entire State better mail facilities and with this
object in view has lately visited Nanticoke river OF
the Eastern Shore to see what can be done 70 place
that section in closer connection with Baltimore
and on Saturday last he made an official visit on the
helping Baltimore, Hartford and Cecil counties t.
obtain additional mail faculties.
Now, Messrs. Editor, don't you think we have Q
right to be proud ofour and are justin
ed in proposing him as standard bearer for Guber
Material honors in the Fall of 81. Feeling, ane
knowing that the mechant, farmer, mechanic and
laborer to him, and that all interests would
be safe in his hands, with no friends to reward and
no enemies to punish we propose the health anc
success of our friend and neighbor'-Postmastei
Brown.