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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
PuBI1o SALE ;,
VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY,
Near the corporate limits of the city of
Westminster, Md.


By virtue of power and authority given
by Mary A. Keefer, widow of James Keefer,
deceased, and of his only child and heir-at-
law, Martha A. Litzinger, duly executed,
acknowledged, and recorded according to law,
the undersigned, in pursuance of the power
vested in them by said instrument, will offer
at public sale, on
Monday, 18Th day Of December, A. D., 1856,
at 2 o'clock, p. M, in front of the City Hotel,
in the said city of Westminster, the following
valuable real estate belonging to said de-
ceased: First,
A ACRES, ROOD AND % PERCHES
of land, more or less, situated on the public
road leading from the city of Westminster to
New Windsor, and adjoining lands of John
Gait, ESQ.,, and others, and within one-fourth
mile of the corporate limits of said city, and
being the same lot or parcel of land which
said James Keefer in his lifetime obtained
from John Stuller and wife by deed dated 23d
day Of December, A. D., 1870, and recorded
in Liber J. B. B., No. 40, Folio $40, &c. The
improvements upon this lot of land consist
of a comfortable one-and- a-half story Log
Dwelling House, fair fencing,
AMA-A an abundance of fruit of choice
= 80 varieties, and splendid spring
5 s5leI1sisL of excellent and never failing
water near the dwelling. Second,
l ACRE, l ROOD AND 4 PERCHES
of land, more or less, situated on the public
road leading from the city of Westminster to
Manchester, within 200 yards of the corporate
limits of said city, and directly opposite the
lands of VIM. A. McKellip, and being the
same which said deceased obtained from Mrs.
Anna E. NJ. Fisher and John c. Frizell, Ex-
ecutors of John Fisher, deceased, by deed
dated 10Th day of January, A. D., 1866, and
recorded among the Land Records of Carroll
county in Liber w. A. Mex, No. 80, Folio
457, &c. The improvements
consist of good, substantial AHM-A
and we'll built weather-boarded s sTs F6S%k
Dwelling House, containing
four rooms; Log Dwelling House also con-
tanning four rooms, and Rough-cast Dwell
ling which, with slight repairs, could be made
habitable. There is on this lot one of the
best springs of water in the vicinity of West
minister, and is sufficient at all times to sup
ply the three buildings on this lot.
Persons DESTROYS Of viewing the premises
can call upon E. Frank Tracy, Attorney at
Law, opposite Odd Fellows Hall, or Nc
Kellip & Clsbaugh, Attorneys at Law, near
City Hotel.
Terms of Sale.-0ne- third cash, balance
in three and six months, notes to be given for
credit payments, secured to the satisfaction of
the undersigned; or all cash, at the option
of the purchasers.
VIM A. McKELLIP,
E. FRANK TRACY,
Attorneys in fact, &c.
P. A. Gorsuch, auct'r. dec is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

1t is not perhaps generally known that
the stamped envelope enjoys certain very
practical advantages over an envelope with
an adhesive stamp. The latter can be sent
only by mail, whereas letter contained in
stamped envelope may be carried outside
of the mails by railroads, steamboats,, ex-
presses, stages and other means of convey
ance. The privileges of the stamped en-
veIope may be turned to good account at
times by business men.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Best County Paper in the State.

From the Carroll Neirs.
The Democratic Advocatr, published at
Westminster, this county, by the Messrs.
Vanderford Bros; reached its twenty,
second volume last week The Advocate
has ranked or many years as the best
county new 'aper in the State, and its
present management deserves all the com
mendation its contemporaries SO generally
express. Experience, tact, personal super,
vision and unAagging energy through al
these years have produced a journal Of
which Carroll county has every reason tc
be proud.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Very Front Rank.

From, the Cecil County Nescs.
The Democratic Advocate, Westminster
begun its twenty-second volume last Satur
day. 1t has been under its present man
agement, the Messrs. Vanderford, formerly
Of this county, for nineteen years, and by
their energy, industry and ability has been
brought to the very front Of Maryland
journalism.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Ably Edited.

From the Upper Marlboro Gazette.
With its last issue the Westminster
(Md) Advocate began its twenty'second
volume, having been under its present
management Messrs. Vanderford Broth
ers,) nineteen years. 1t is one of the
ablest edited and best printed weekly jour
mails in the State. 1t is deserving all the
success which has attended it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Welcome Exchange.

From the Liberty Banner.
The Westminster Adrocate, which re-
Gently entered upon its twenty-second
volume, is one of the best printed and best
managed papers published. It is one OF
our most welcome exchanges. The Messrs.
Vanderford Bros. certainly understand their
business.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Yields Great Influence.

From the WaynesborO. Pa, Gazette.
The Westminster 4dsOcqte has entered
upon its twenty -second year, 1t is Qpe OF
the ablest edited and most prosperous jour-
mails in Maryland and yields great influence
in the politics of that State. Topographic
cally it is a model.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Giant in journalistic Stature.

From, the Centrerille Record.
The Westminster Democratic AdUocatt
has attained its majority and passed Its
twenty-frst birthday. Our esteemed con-
temporary has long been manly in its ut
terances and giant in Journalistic stature,
We cordially extend our congratulations
and best wishes on the joyful occasion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Just-eause for Pride.

I From the 81. Ndry's Beacon,
The Westminster Advocate, one Of the
most readable and best conducted county
papers in the state, has begun its 22nd
volume. Carroll countians have just right
to be proud of their paper, and their appre'
citation of it is shown by the way they sup
mort it
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
NO. a444 EoUITY.

10. 2444 EG UlfY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting
as Court Of Equity.
Charles I. Reifsnider, assignee, VS.. George L.
Kaufman and Susan Z. Kaufman, his
wife, mortgagnrs,
Ordered this LIST day of December, A. D.,
1886, that the sale of the mortgaged property
made and reported in the above entitled cause
by Charles I. Reifsnider, assignee, under the
mortgage filed in this cause from George L.
Kaufman and Susan E. Kaufman, his wife,
to Julia A. Ingels, dated March Bird, A. D.,
1885, and recorded among the Real Estate
Mortgage Records of Carroll county, In Liber
f. T. s., No. 81, folio 4s2, &C., be finally
ratified and confirmed unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the 9th day
Of January, next Provided copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper publish
ed in Carroll county, Maryland, once week
for three successive weeks previous to the
9th day of December, inst. The report
states the amount of sale to be $705.
WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
dec St WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
NOTICE.

The members of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Carroll County are requested to
meet at their Office, in Westminster, on Mon
day,the 10th day Of December, 1885, for the
purpose of electing Ten Directors to serve fol
one year. The election will take place be.
tween the hours of 10 o'clock, a. M, and Up,
m. By order, ,,,,o
dec 4 St Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

We may long for certain boon, and
wish for it in vain. 1t is when we make an
EFFORT to obtain it that very often the fruit
falls at our feet, before we have time to
shake the tree
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Good Paper with Large Circulation.

From the Westminster Nclcs.
The Democratic Advocate has entered upon
It's twenty SECOND volume. 1t is good paper
and has q large circulation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Best Paper in the state.

From the Keat Me,cs.
We congratulate our contemporary of
the Westminster Adrocate on its ed
birthday 1t is in the full vigoY of man
hood-one of the best papers in the State
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

Many man has reached the summit of
fame, and then looked down into the humble
valley he came from, and longed to be
there again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

To battle successfully against the natur-
al impulses and promotings of the heart, is
the hardest of all struggles which fall to
the lot of humanity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
Daily, except Sunday.

An accommodation train for Glyndon ReiSters-
town. and intermediate stations leaves Baltimore at
800 and LBS D. m; leaves Glyndon (Reisterstown)
for Baltimore and intermediate stations at 6Sl a. m
anu -'''- r FAST MAIL-DAIIY
Leaves Hillen Station, Baltimore at 440 a. m,
Glyndon 3d. Westminster 5.52, New Windsor COS
Union Bridge 612, Mechanicstown 6.S7, Blue Ridge
Summit 7.03 arriving Mt Hagerstown, c. v. d., at
Leaves Hagerstcwn for Baltimore at 1850 p. m,
Blue Ridge Summit Log. Mech anicstown LAS, Union
Bridge 30 New Windsor 2.1S, Westminster 23l,
Glyndon S.O2 arriving at Hien Station, Baltimore.
'''' p SUNDAY TRAINS
Going East will leave Union Bridge for Baltimore
and intermediate Stations at 62j q. 42S IA. and
Westminster at 7.05 a. m. and 500 p m. Going West
will leave Baltimore for Union Bridge and inter
WoSfIaInstar at 10 "a IA. and OF An.
EMMITSBURG RAILRoAD-Daflye except Sunday.
Ridge at -915 a. m. and 400 and 6.15 p. IN.
and Ais and GAL p. m, arriving at Emmittsburg
lilo a. m, and 4.45 and 7.l0 p. m.
BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND VALLEY R. r.
Trains leave East daily, except sunday. ShipPens-
burg 7.28 m, 200 and 430 p. m, Waynesboro 500
a. m, $40 and sos p m, arriving at Edgemont S25
Trains Fra West daily except Sunday. Edgemont
$50 and l1.40 a. m, and 7.40 p m, Waynesboro 74F
a. m, and 100 and 500 p. m, chambersburg s.25 a.
m. and 1910 and S.40p. m, arriving at Shippens-
burg S.53 a. M, and LILO and 910 p. m.
FREDERICK DIVISION PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Trains for Frederick leave Junction at 1920 a. m.
and $40 D. m. Trains for Taneytown, Lttlestown
and York leave junction at $40 a. m. and SO p m.
Through car for Frederick leaves Baltimore at 325
p nj. and leaves Frederick for Baltimore at S45 a.
m. Through cars for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on the H ]. H. & G. r. r. leave Baltimore
at 9.55 a. m. and 400 p. m. These trains daily ex>
Orders for Baggage calls can be left at Ticket
Office, 1888 W. Baltimore street.
JIM, HOOD, Gen1. Manager.
iunIO r H GRIEWQID. (ren1 Passenger Agent,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

Very often what appears the right and
indeed the only course at the moment, will
seem to have been the wrong one in the
light Of after events
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

1t is not SO much question of what you
have been, OF. what you will be, but what
you are Just now.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

What we deem our own we seldom strive
to retain, and are often moved to abuse it.
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

The wise man looking into the mirror
of the past sees only the reflection of a
fool
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

From what we are to them others take
their cue and are in turn to us.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11
ALL COMET
COME ALL

A IL COME!
- COME ALL !!
It has been our custom for a number of
years to present to our customers
CHRISTMAS or NEW YEAR
PRESENT,
And shall continue to do SO to our customers
of our store here
s@ UNTIL JANUARY LIST.
By giving away these presents
PLEASE REMEM b e r
We ask you no more for our goods than if we
gave you nothing at all, BUT we simply do
this
To Show Our Appreciation of
Your Patronage.
ALL ARE COMING.
1t will be the greatest sight ever seen in
Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

A Denver paper devotes twenty-four
columns of space to a negro murderer who
was hanged there last week. The sheriff
let him off with single line.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-12-11

By giving away these presents
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-09-11
democratic Campaign Book.

The Democratic campaign book. prepared Under
the auspices of the Democratic Executive Commit
tee is now in the hands of the printer. and VIII
soon be ready for distribution. The committee has
not resorted to the Republican methods of levying
assessments upon officeholders for their campaign
expenses, nor has any ofIiceholder in the United
States been requested to contribute cent Such
contributions have in no case been received. The
book will contain spicy review of the past admin
istrafon of the Government under Republican rule,
and will discuss a number ofsubjects of contempt
raneous importance. 1t will contain an exhaustive
history of former abuses of the Pension Office and OF
the prostitution to party ends of this bureau which
was Organized for the dspensation of the people S
money to the peoples soldiery.
1t twill contain discussion of the squandering of
the public domain by the Republican party, and OF
the recent movements inaugurated by Democrats to
restore it to the original owners the people will
discuss the Civil Service abused heretofore and
as admnisted by President Cleveland. 1t will con-
tain valuable matter touching the administration
of the Land Office and the conduct of the Indian
affairs 1t will be valuable in the discussion of Ia
Dor problems, containing chapte on that subject
and On the recent legislation affecting it. 1t will
discuss past delinquencies officers and
agents of the Government and indicate the corree-
ton of abuses in that line.
1t will contain summary of the action of the last
Congress touching matters of Importance to the peo
ple and make fair exhibit of the results accom-
plished. 1t will give history of the war on the
President by the Senate and the surrender by that
body of the false issue which it had raised for polt
ical ends. In short, the book will be "a fair and
truthful presentation of political matters. The COM
mitee is not in possession of funds to enable it to
distribute the book gratuitousy In order that the
volume may be thoroughly distributed the commit
tee has determined to send itprepad by mail TO any
person who will make application therefor and
transmit the sum 81. To encourage the dtstribu-
ton eight copies will be sent for S..
All communications should be addressed to Hon.
John E. Kenna. Chairman, nos II street, n. w.
Washington, d. c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-09-11
Political Notes.

The Democrats of California have nomi-
mated Washington Bartlett, mayor of San
Francisco, for governor. The maylrqllty
seems to be the stepping stone to the gqber-
material chair. Cleveland was mayor of Buff
falo when chosen governor of New York:
Coy. Hill was mayor of Eln4ira when elected
lieutenant. governor on the ticket with Eleye-
land.
On Tuesday last the York county, Penna.,
Democrats nominated the following ticket
For State Senator, Gerard G. Brown; Legs
lature, S. J. Barnhart, Capt E. Z, Strine, ].
C. Dellone, H. NJ. Bartner; sheriff, l.. Fl.
Greenewald; register, VIM. Thompson; dis
trict attorney, N. NJ. Wanner; poor director,
Samuel Wilmer; surveyor, P. S. Bowman.
The election in WISCONSIN this fall is the
most important that ever occurred in the state
in an off year. Heretofore all the state aai-
GERS have been elected in the odd-numbered
years, beginning in 1849 and ending in 1888.
In 1884 constitutional amendment was
adopted, providing that state officers should
after that time be elected in the even-num-
bered years, and the terms of the then state
officers, which would have expired December
81, 1885, were extended TO peaemheF 81,
1886. In consequence there will be elected
this year in Wisconsin full set Of state Off
GERS, nine members of Congress, half of the
state Senate, all the members of the Assembly
and county officers in every county. The
Legislature to be elected this year will also
choose United States Senator to succeed
Philetus Sawyer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-09-11
Business Locals.

Dishes about $4,000 worth at half price.
Silver Plate Ware with 500 off from the
the price list.
Spoons, Knives and Forks, White Wash
Brushes, Tin and Wooden Ware. This stock
must be closed out before October LIST.
100 pairs Of Blankets at a sacrifice.
800 pair Towels below cost.
so Bed Spreads at loss,
25 pieces of Table Linen at cost.
100 Dozen Napkins half price,
10 Bed Comforts half price,
100 Dozen Mems, Ladies' and Children S
Underwear at half price, some less than that.
Geo. w. Albaugh.
Just received fresh supply of that Old
Style Sugar House Syrup at so cents a gallon,
NJ. c. Strasburger. 1t
Sugar at Baltimore prices, Pure Spices,
large supply of Glass Jars, Jelly Glasses and
Fruit Cans at NJ. c. Strasburger's. 1t
PHOSPHATE PHOSPHATE.
We now have on hand full stock of the
Best Brands of Phosphate, and will say to the
farmers don't fail to call and see us before
purchasing for your fall seeding, E. o.
Grimes & Co., Westminster, Md:
DR.. Henley's Celery, Beef and Iron is a
remedy every farmer should keep on hand, as
it is invaluable for many diseases. All drug
gists sell it.
FEED, FEED.
We have on hand and for sale large stock
of Choice Bran, White Middling, Hominy
Chop, Flax and Cotton Seed Meal, all at 10.
side figures. Z. o. Grimes 4 Co.
Send to James E. Smith, General Insur-
ance Agent, for terms before renewing or
paying assessments on premium notes. If
you Insure in his Agency no notes are taken
and no assessments are made. Insurance
from one day to years. His FateF are the
lowest feb
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-09-11
The Civil Service Humbug.

Among the resolutions passed by the Dem
ocratic congressional convention of the 10th
Kentucky district, was one denouncing Civil
Service Reform as a humbug. That is
sentiment that should have been voiced by
the Carroll County Democratic Convention
on Monday, but the delegates were too much
interested in the denomination Of Congress
man Shaw to think Of much else. Had a
resolution of that kind been passed, it would
have about unanimously represented the party
of the county, and the Republicans, too,
would have assented.
When the congressional convention meets
at Belair next Wednesday, let it follow the
example of their brethren in Kentucky, and
put themselves on record as opposed to the
un-Republican, un-Democratic, unjust and
unconstitutional and odioHs civil service law
and the rules regulating its administration.
Everybody is in favor of reforming the civil
service. Everybody wants honest and cap
able public servants; but no one with proper
understanding and appreciation of the princl-
pies of this government wants citizens de-
barred from office on account of age, nor
wants office to be made matter of life ten
ure. Neither do they approve of an examl-
nation that in many respects is ridiculous.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-09-11
The Earthquake.

Ever since the disastrous earthquake of
Tuesday night of last week, that wrecked
many buildings in Charleston, South Caro-
lima, and caused the death of about fifty per.
sons and the injury Of about one hundred
more, other shocks have been experienced
throughout South Carolina, North Carolina
and Georgia nearly every day or night since,
and shocks have been experienced in the
West and North, besides in Virginia and
Maryland. None, however, were serious,
beyond the tumbling down of few damaged
buildings in Charleston.
All Of last week and Sunday was time of
anxiety and ieyrpr in Charleston. The con-
tinued shocks struck the people with terror at
every recurrence, and but little was done to
wards clearing up the debris. Religious SER
vices were held in the public squares all over
the city, and the whole day was given up to
song and praise. Some of the churches were
damaged by the first shock, and the repeti-
lions caused the people to deem it not pru-
dent to assemble at the usual PLACES.
Confidence is returning, and the people are
beginning to clear up and rebuild, and refu-
gees are going back. 1t will be years, how
ever. before Charleston is restored. Many
people are homeless, living in tents and under
improvised shelter, and are dependent upon
p bic aid for subsistence. They will need
aid for some time yet, but the people Of the
country are responding nobly. Large dona-
tions are pouring into Charleston from every
section, in some cases individual subscrip-
tons aipoPptiHg 20 five thousand dollars.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-09-11
OrphRns' Court,

Monday, September 6th.-The last will and
testament of Mary Benedict, deceased, was
admitted to probate, and letters testawentary
granted to Upton Roop.
The last will and testament of Jonas Eng.
lar deceased was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary granted to Eliza Jane
Englar and Upton Roop.
Chas. T. Reifsnider, executor of Matilda
Boyer, deceased, returned list ofsales of goods
and chattels
Jno. S. Schweigart, administrator of Eliz
abeth Schweigart, deceased, returned inven:
tory of goods and chattels, list of debts and
inventory of money, and received order to
sell goods and ehattels and order to notify
creditors,
Tuesday, Sept It'll. Thomas Weeks, exec.
utor of Keziah Matthias, deceased, returned
inventory of money and received order to
notify creditors.
Letters of administration W. q, on the estate
of Porcius ellis, deceased, were granted to
Charles L. Reifsnider and James A. c. Bond.