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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
VIII. uumor. sentiment and palhos

Stuart Rogers, the renowned Reciter and
Impersonator, will appear at Odd Fellows
Hall, Westminster, on Tuesday evening next,
January 18th.
No reciter and impersonator enjoys as high
reputation as Mr.. Rogers, though he has many
imitators His entertainment is refined, in
structive and altogether pleasing. 1t is rare.
in that it is attractive to all intelligent people,
1t is intellectual without being heavy, and it
is humorous without being silly or vulgar:
He has the faculty of making his audience
laugh or cry seemingly at his will.
As an impersonator he is the leading artist
of the times He appears in costume as the
Old Scotchman, the Beggar Boy, Miss Anna
rynthia, the Country Parson, Gus fitztoodle,
Colonel Sellers, Tommy Grindle, Aunty Pig
gins, Oscar Wilde, and represents other char
acters.
Among his recitations are scenes from
Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Tanning of the
Shrew; Enoch Arden, Bill Mason's Bride,
Widow Malone, Lady Clara We're de We're,
The Sale of Old Bachelors, The Mothers
Prayer, and many others. He also initiates
Booth, Barrett, Irving and other celebrities.
Mr.. Rogers will appear under the auspices
of the committee who presented Sau- Brah
to the citizens of Westminster and vicinity the
first part of December. Mr.. Rogers enter
tainment will be of different character, as
will be seen by description above, but it will
be equally as pleasing and charming, and to
MANY more so. 1t will abound in wit, humor,
sentiment and pathos.
Mr.. Rogers was secured on an 'otf night"
and to meet his engagements elsewhere will
have to leave the night of his entertainment.
The price of admission will be thirty five
cents-twenty- for the rear seats. 1t is
hoped full house will greet him, to show
that merit and talent are appreciated in West
Minister 1t is not often that such artists visit
places of the size of Westminster. Indeed
none such as Mr.. Rogers has ever been here.
His wonderful versatility and the naturalness
of his delineations have won for him, from
the press, the title of "The Actor of the Plat
form. Let the hall be filled.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
Manchester Items.

Mrs. Ellen Dubbs, wife of Daniel l.. Dubbs,
and daughter of ex-Sheriff Thurman, died at
the residence of her father on the 10th inst,
aged 80 years, months and Is days. The
deceased was a victim to consumption, and
was in delicate health for several years, but
about four months ago the disease began to
assume character that gave unmistakable
evidence that the time for dissolution was
near. Mr. Dubbs was engaged in the pro,
duce business at Shrewsbury, Pa, but sold
out and came here with his wife, that she
might spend her last days at the home of her
childhood. The funeral will take place at 10
o'clock Sunday morning. :.
Walter Hanson and George W. Greenholt
have formed copartnership for manufacturr-
ing cigars, Their factory will be at the resi-
dence of Walter Hanson, ST., on York street
Our citizens are making good use of the
sleighing. Acquaintance with all the auntles
and cousins will be renewed if sleighing CON-
tinues.
Mrs. Mary A. Jaeger and daughters re-
turned from Paris, KY, last Thursday.
Rev. L. L. Uhl, for twelve years a mission
ary in India, delivered lecture last Tuesday
evening in Emanuel Lutheron Church to a
large and appreciative audience on his travels
and soiourn among the natives.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23

From the report of State Tax Commits
sioner Woolford we gather some statistics OF
local Importance The assessment for State
taxable purposes of banks, insurance compa-
MES and other corporations in Carroll county
aggregates 1926, 842 "a 1876, 1902 being the
value of real property and S1SS, 940.34 being
the value Of shares of stock.
The aggregate value of shares of stock of
the Carroll County Savings Bank of Union
town is $40, 600, state tax paid $37. so; value
of stock of Farmers and Mechanics Bank of
Westminster $35 200, state tax $3.50; value
of stock of First National Bank of New Wind
sor sea, 800, state tax SIP. 10 value of stock
of First National Bank of Westminster $172,-
500, state tax $312.75; value of stock of
Union National Bank of Westminster $124,-
600, state tax $22l.25; value of shares of
Westminster Savings Institution $15, 2S2.50,
state tax Sc. The latter bank is assessed for
81, 500 in real estate Union National 81, 900;
First National, $500; First National of
New Windsor, $4,000; Farmers and Mechan-
les $4,000.
The Baltimore & Reisterstown Turnpike
Company is assessed on sos, 1923. so, shares of
stock, S805 real estate, and pays $11S. 16 state
tax; Baltimore & Libertytown Turnpike Com
pany is assessed on SIS, 81. so shares of stock
and 81, O50 real estate, and pays S3l.O7 state
tax; Westminster and Meadow Rranoh Turn
pike Company is assessed on 1851 stock and
pays Sl.22 state tax.
Westminster Gaslight Company is assessed
on 81, 200 stock, $4,000 real property, and
pays $731 state tax; Westminster Cemetery
Company is assessed on 1856 stock and pays
S123 state tax Westminster Water Company
of Carroll county is assessed on SIC, 900 stock,
no real estate, and pays $3.50 state tax.
The taxable basis for state purposes in Car
roll is SIS, 717.027, an increase of $i0S, $40
since 1889
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
The Constitutional Convention.

A bill was introduced in the Legislature on
Thursday, by Senator Hayes, providing for a
constitutional convention. The bill provides
that on the Tuesday after the first Monday of
November in the year 1886, every registered
voter in this State shall vote by ballot at an
election which shall be held throughout the
State on that day, on the question whether or
not convention shall be held, and shall also
vote for delegates to the convention, giving
the same representation in delegates as is
allowed in the present General Assembly of
Maryland.
Section provides that if there has been a
majority of votes for convention, the Gov
ernor shall forthwith issue his proclamation
making known the fact, and the convention
shall assemble in Annapolis on the first We'd
nesday of January, 1887.
Section provides that the convention shall
continue in session from day to day Sundays
excepted) until it has framed new constitu-
ton and form of government for this State,
and has provided for its submission to the
vote of the qualified voters of this State. The
convention shall be the judge of the qualifi-
cations and election of its members. 1t shall
appoint president from among its members,
and prescribe his pay; fix the pay of its other
officers and make needful rules for the gov
eminent of its proceedings, and fix the pay OF
members.
Section provides that the constitution and
form of government adopted by the conven-
ton shall be submitted to the registered
voters of the State for their adoption or re-
lection, at such time and in such manner as
the convention may prescribe.
Section IL provides that for the elections
held under the act the lists of registered voters
returned at the October sitting ofthe registers
in 1886 shall be used.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
Congressman shaw.

In the House of Representatives on Mon
day, Hon. Frank T. Shaw introduced the fol
lowing bills: To reimburse Emanuel Mackley,
Westminster, Nd, and James Cover for prop
erty taken and destroyed by the United States
soldiers during the civil war; also, bills
granting pensions to Caroline Sturtz, of Har-
ford county, Nd, and Elizabeth Stocksdale,
widow of Aaron Stocksdale, deceased, sol;
der of the war of 1s12-14. He also presented
a petition of citizens of Port Deposit, Cecil
county, Nd, asking the repeal of the law
authorizing coinage of two million silver dol
lars per month,
On the same day he called OF the Postoffice
Departm mt and filed apettion for the exten,,
sion of a mail route between Tannery and
Hampstead, this county. He also presented
a petition from the residents of Greenmount,
Carroll county, for the establishment Of
postoffice there, with Mrs. NJ. c. Dehoff as
postmistress.
Representative Shaw fled petition at the
Postoffice Department on Wednesday, from the
citizens of Bale, Carroll county, Nd, asking
for the establishment of postofhce at that
place, with Jonathan Lambert as postmaster.
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A Westminster Patent.

Il was stated briefly in last weeks ADvo-
CATE that Mr.. |. A. Miller, manufacturer and
dealer in harness, &C., of this city, had re-
ceived patent for a breast strap.
The breast strap, for which letters patent
have lust been issued, has a vertical arch or
curve at and near the middle of its length,
wk:aL relieves undue pressure on the wind
pipe and iugular vein of horse. To accom-
dish this end many shapes and appliances
have heretofore been used, but none have
attained the end in view. Mr.. Miller S pat
emit breast strap is adapted especially for this
purpose. They not only relieve undue pres
sure on the windpipe and jugular vein, but
are easy and comfortable to the shoulder OF
n horse. allowing him more freedom OF action
az we'll as more ease and comfort in drawing,
raising the draft high on the shoulder and re-
lieving pressure on the small pin bones. The
STRAINS are also more ornamental than the or
binary kind. as they fit the form ofthe animal.
They are Adjustable, and will adapt themselves
to horses of any size. They can be used for
double teams. Any appliance for tightening
the burdens of dumb beasts, especially so
faithful and useful an animal as the horse,
and at the same time add to their comfort
when at work, should be hailed with delight
by all humane people, and Mr.. Miller is de-
serving of praise for taxing his ingenuity to
produce breast strap with such merits. We
doubt not all humane owners of horses Will
desire to SECURE these straps, and MIR. Miller
will find ample remuneration in large sales
To compensate him for his trouble,
We understand he proposes to engage ex-
tensiyely in their manufacture, and they no
doubt will meet with active sale wherever in
troduced.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
LACKSON-MuRRAY.


There was very fashionable wedding We'd
nesday evening at Grace p. Z. Church, corner
of Monument street and Park avenue, Balti-
more. 1t was the marriage of Mr.. Edward
A. jackson, the we'll known coffee broker, to
Miss Annie Murray, of Park avenue, former
" of Pittsburg, Pa. The rector, Rev.
Chauucey B. Brooks, officiated, and Prof.
Mittler presided at the organ and rendered,
among other selections, Mendelssohn's "Wed-
ding March and the bridal chorus from
"Lohengrin." The bride, who is a handsome
brunette, was met at the chancel by the groom,
and the grooms best man, his brother, Mr..
George Jackson. The bride was attired in an
exquisite point lace, with point lace veil, and
wore diamond crescent, a gift OF the groom
and a solitaire diamond pendant, gift of her
mother. She also carried in her hand bou-
auet of lovely nephetos roses and lilies.
The bridesmaids were Miss Charlotte Will
Gams Miss Rosie Steele and Miss Lettie Ty-
son, of Baltimore; Miss Sadie Stewart and
Miss Jennie Child. of Pittsburg, and Miss
Mollie Borda, of Philadelphia. They were
attired alike, in white tulle dresses, cut deco
lette, with feather trimmings, and with white
wells. Two carried red roses, two pink roses
and two yellow roses. The ushers were in
full evening dress, and they were Messrs.
Robert Riddle Brown, Samuel c. Hanson,
Carroll Poultney, Fred Fry, Hoffman McLane
and DR.. T. Morris Maury. After the cere-
mony the bridal party went to the residence
of the BRIDES mother, on Park avenue, where
areception was held to the immediate friends,
The newly married pair were the recipients OF
many handsome and valuable presents. They
left at night en- a ten-days' wedding tour
through the South. The bride is we'll known
in Westminster, where she has relatives, and
where she has spent several summers. The
groom spent some time here last summer,
also. Among those present at the wedding
from this city, were Col. and Mrs. VIM. P.
Manlsby and Miss Matthias.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
p,eosaDt vaI,ev I,ems.

On Thursday, the l4th instant Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Myers, at this place, made very
narrow escape while on their way to pay a
visit to Mr.. Theodore Fleage. Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers were riding along in sleigh, and not
thinking of any danger whatever, when all at
once, Just as they reached the large iron
bridge which spans Big Pipe Creek, on the
Plank Road, about two miles from fancy
town, the horse was taken with something
like paralysis and fell against the iron railing,
which gave way, precipitating the horse about
half way over the bridge. Fortunately, the
horse was perfectly unconscious the moment
he fell, and remained so for few moments,
thus giving Mr.. and Mrs. Myers time to get
out of the sleigh in time to save their lives.
As soon as the horse became conscious he
began to struggle, and Immediately went down
over the bridge on the ice below, and struck
his head against the wall in falling, from which
he received an ugly cash. The horse is slowly
recovering, but the sleigh was entirely de-
molished.
On the same day Mr.. Melanch ton Myers,
merchant, had an upset from a sleigh near
Mr.. James II. Myers and dislocated his arm
at the shoulder. DR.. Jacob Rienhart rem
dered the necessary surgical attendance, and
at present Mr.. Myers is doing very well.
Mr.. Ezra D. Powell slaughtered three hogs
one day last week, one of which weighed 334
pounds, and the other two, spring pigs, weighed
respectively 2l0 and 236 pounds.
l.. L. Uhl, who has been a missionary in
India for the last ten or eleven years, will
lecture here on missions, &C., on Tuesday
evening, 26th inst.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23

Two weeks ago we were visited by one of the
seyerest snow storms many of US ever saw.
The storm came to us from the east, accom-
panied by a very high wind, and continued
for several days, which brought down the
dignity of the thermometer to the level OF
zero. The high Winds succeeded in carrying
the snow from off the fields, and filled our
public roads, lanes and passways with drifts
from 8 to 10 feet deep. Travelling upon the
highways was rendered impossible for either
man or beast, until the ways were opened by
the road authorities. SINCE then our oitizens
have been enjoying the sleighing and specu-
lating upon the weather to come.
Several upsets are reported, and some few
witnessed, all without any harm to horse,
sleigh or driver, with one exception, where
there was shaft broken. :,
Our citizens were deprived of their mail
from Friday, Sth, until Wednesday, 18th inst,
on account Of the snow drifts, the longest time
since we have enjoyed the daily mail adyan-
tages. The snow drifts were so deep at Bird
Hill that tunnel was cut through one of the
largest, distance of some yards, and the cit
liens hooked their horses to sleighs and drove
through them, back and forth, something I'M
usual for this cline.
At this writing Mrs. VIM. Y. Frizzell /;
lying very i'll at her home near Salem.
recently MI. Joseph miAher iOss wv VOL
liable cows.
This week our citizens have finished killing
their porkers. Their weights are as follows
]. C. Shipley, four, S79, 1862, 260, 25S; E. A
Shipley, one, 1872; Geo. II. Shipley, four, 3ls
S1s, 100, 100; Lloyd B. Shipley one, S44
Grove j. Shipley, four, 406, $50, $50, le5
Elias G. Shipiey, six, 1913, $50, 261, 251, 230
| 1872. The above named porkers were of the
Berkshire and Chester breeds, and varied ii
age from months to II years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
Reorganization of the Banks.

On Tuesday of last week the stockholders
of the several banks chose directors for the
ensuing year, and on last Saturday the dlrec-
tors swore in and reorganized. Col. Nickel
lin, of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank,
being sick, could not qualify, nor did Mr..
Daniel Geiman and DIR. Frank I. Shaw quail
ify as directors of the Union National. Mr..
Geiman has served longer as bank director
than any of the others, and he has missed
being present ut reorganization but twice IN
forty years. DR.. Shaw was in Washing
ton, engaged in his duties as Congressman.
TIE directors of the Union National Bank
reelected all of its officers, Col. Longwelrs
reelection being for the thirtieth consecu-
tive wear. Dr. j. w. Herring, cashier, was
first chosen to that position in 1867, while
Hugo Z. Fiddis has been teller since May,
1868.
The directors of the First National re-
elected Granville S. Haines president, VIM.
LAWYER vice president, Geo. r. Gehr cashier,
Denton S. Gehr teller, and Chas. L. Ref
snider counsel. Mr.. Haines has served con-
tinuously as president since August, 1872;
Geo. R. Gehr as cashier since February,
1875, and Denton S. Gehr as teller since No.
vember, 1878. After the reorganization the
directors and officers enjoyed superb dinner
at the Montour House.
Mr.. Joseph Schaetfer was reelected presi-
dent of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank,
VIM. A. Cunningham cashier, John ii. Cum
ningham teller, and H. NJ. Clabaugh counsel.
Mr.. Schaeffer was first chosen president in
March, 1872, and has served ever since.
VIM. A. Cunningham has been cashier since
August, 1877, and John Fl. Cunningham has
occupied his position about year.
The banks of Westminster are all in good
condition and well differed. The Union
National and First National each recently
declared dividend of five per cent. for the
last six months, clear of taxes. The Farmers
and Mechanics met with losses some years
ago. and is Just recovering. 1t pays two
semi-annual dividends of two and half per
cent. each.
The First National Bank of New Windsor
will reorganize next Saturday, January 30.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
Presentation of a Quilt.

The pleasant and hospitable home of Mrs.
Jane Sellman, at Warfeldsburg, was on Mon
day evening last the scene of a happy gather
ing of many of the friends of S. S. Greenwell,
the Junior pastor of Pipe Creek Circuit, NJ.
E. Church. As token Of appreciation felt
for the young minister by the members of the
charges-Stone Chapel and Bethel-some of
the ladies conceived the idea of present,
which took shape in the form of crazy quilt
of silk.
At 8 o'clock about sixty persons had assem-
bled in the comfortable parlors, all anxiously
awaiting the arrival of Mr.. Greenwell, who
had been invited out to tea by DR.. j. z. Sum
mers. Presently some one announced, HE
is comingr' Prof. Kraft took his seat at the
organ, and his mastery touch filled the house
with music. Never was there more perfect
surprise nor a successful programme better
managed. Mr.. Greenwell hardly seemed able
to comprehend what it all meant. He was
informed that the meeting was not accidental,
but was for a purpose-to do him honor.
Miss Florence Owings presented the quilt
with a speech suitable for the occasion, to
which the minister feelingly replied.
The quilt is a most beautiful piece of handi-
work, each square being model of beauty,
composed ofthe richest material, embroidered
in flowers and decorated by hand painting,
and artistically joined together, the whole
being crazy, yet showing considerable meth
3D. About 10 O'Clock an invitation came to
repair to the dining room, where banquet,
arranged for by the gentlemen present, await
ed all, and the inner man feasted upon the
good things prepared by lavish hand.
The squares of the quilt were pieced and
presented by Mrs. Jane Sellman, Mrs. Dr.
j. P. Summers, Mrs. John Summers, Mrs.
Jesse Robertson, Mrs. Jesse Williams, Mrs.
Eugene Williams, Mrs. Levi Manahan, Mrs
David Stem, Mrs. John Diehl, Mrs. Theo,
Stoner, Mrs. Edwin Stoner, Mrs. Sarah My,
erly, Mrs. Augustus Norris, Mrs. Nathaniel
lille, and Misses Ria Hartsock, Fannie Man
ahan, Bette Barnes, May Nieodemus, Flor
ence Owings, Katie Lloyd, Nora Gorsuch,
Della Bale, Maggie Robertson, Ada Nicode-
mus, Ida Devilbiss, C. Belle Poole, Ellie
F. Poole, Cora Smith and Ella Duvall.
The square pieced by Mrs. John Summers
was placed in the centre as a compliment,
she being the oldest lady engaged in the work.
We trust that Mr.. Greenwelrs efforts will meet
with such worthy appreciation in whatsoever
fields of labor he may be placed in the future,
and that great success will attend his efforts
in proclaiming the gospel.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-23
Election of omcers-Annuni supper.

The active and honorary members OF the
Westminster Fire Department met IN the
Fire Department Building on Wednesday
evening last, at s o'clock, to elect officers for
the ensuing year and have their annual supper
The election resulted as follows: President,
W. L. Seabrook; first vice president .: ID.
Gilbert; second vice president, John E. Eek
enrode: secretary and treasurer, M. John
Lynch; assistant secretary, John II: Mitteni
chief. Frank X. Herr; assistant chief, j.: Y.
Mobley: foreman truck, William ID. Shaetfer;
assistant foreman truck, F. NJ. Eckenrode;
foreman reel, E. J. Await; assistant foreman
reel. Harry Cootes; librarian, ID. s. Gehr;
marshal, John 6, Skunk. As soon as the
election was over the members were marshaled
into line and proceeded upstairs to the table,
which was covered with all the substantials
and delicacies Of the season, including oysters
in all styles, turkey, chicken, celery. pickles,
cake. &c, and the quiet that ensued TOR about
half an hour proved that all were busily EN-,
Moved. After the table was cleared, and all
were ENJOYING a fragrant cigar, the chief read
his report which showed an unusually quiet
wear. but three alarms having been sounded
in that period. The secretary followed with
his report, stating the liabilities of the com
many to be S467. so, and the assets 81 ,0So. o.
The company is in an improved condition
financially, and its state of efficiency IS now
such that no fear need be entertained by our
citizens of any serious conhagration.
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Orphans Court.

Monday, January 1s.-Thomas Kuhns,
guardian of Anna Kuhns, settled first and
final account, and as guardian of Miranda
Kuhns settled first account.
Lewis L. Billingslea, administrator of Fred
erick Klink, deceased, returned list of sales
of goods and chattels.
The last will and testament of David Engel
of P, deceased, was admitted to probate, and
letters testamentary granted to David E. Stem.
Peter Engel, administrator d. b. n. C. t. a:
of Charles W. Franklin, deceased, received
order to sell real estate.
Thomas A. Barnes and VIM. II. Barnes,
executors of VIM II. Barnes, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chattels, and
received order to sell goods and chattels and
order to sell real estate and order to notify
creditors.
Tuesday, Jan. 19-Edward Lynch, admin.
istrator of Henry Custer, deceased, returned
list of debts and inventory of money.
VIM. H. Reese, executor of Andrew Reese,
deceased, settled LIST account.
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New windsor Items.

Our town has been remarkably quiet dur
ing the past two weeks, owing to the bad con-
dition of the roads, some of which are notyet
opened. The road toward Uniontown was
the first opened, and the others followed in
quick succession, with the exception OF the
Wakefield road which is at this date only
opened about half way.
A dance was announced for Saturday night
last at Norris Pavilion, but, owing to the
disagreeable night, the fair sex failed to re-
spond to the invitation, and the hall was left
in possession of the ''stags,' who made use
of the excellent music for some time. The
dance will be repeated on Friday night next.
The Presbyterian Church here will be the
scene of a brilliant wedding on Tuesday next,
of which we hope to give your readers full
account.