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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-03-06
suRJEcrs DISCUSSED.
improvements in Town and County That are
Talked About.


Several subjects have been discussed by our
citizens. recently, looking to the progress OF
Westminster. and the advancement OF the
interests of the county generally. A new
town hall and market house have been con-
sidered among the requirements OF this city.
The organization of a new agricultural society
for the county, has also received consldera,
ton. in connection with agricultural fairs and
the advantages they confer upon town and
country. The opinion has been advanced
that the lot of ground belonging to Col. Long
we'll, in the rear of the Court House ana Jan
would be admirably adapted for the purposes
of fair, and would be very convenient 10 our
citizens generally. 1t has been suggested
that this ground, extending to the meadow
and embracing the stream of water flowing
through it. might be rented for term OF
wears for the purposes of an annual far. IL
would be an admirable location, with plenty
of room for a good track, and convenient 10
all our citizens If access were opened up 10
it from the Manchester road, it would be more
convenient still, and all the land on either
side of said avenue would be more than quad
runled in value; so that not only would the
convenience of the town and country. be sub
served by the arrangement, but the interests
of the proprietor of the land would also De
promoted The subject is one that should
command attention. 1t cannot be denied that
an agricultural society and an annual 1alr are
productive of much good to the farming IN
terests of the county, and certainly highly
beneficial to the town. Besides, well Or
ganized agricultural society and fair would
give additional importance to our county and
town, and bring our enterprising farmers and
business men into greater prominence. A
laudable county pride should awaken an &C.
tive interest in the matter at once. Nothing
would make its promoters better return.
Experience would guard the new organlza. !.
ton against the mistakes of the old, and ii
could be more economically conducted.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Publ ic Sale of Desirable Personal Property
Isaac c.. Bale and Hettie E. Miller, Admin
istrators.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Mac hinery,
Tools. &c.-Dennis H. Maynard, Trustee.
To Insure Good Spring Crops, &c.-Ferdi-
nand Smith, New Windsor, Nd.
Use Farmers Reliance for Oats--N. l.
Gorsuch Son, Westminster, Md.
Trustees Sale of Desirable Farm-Chas.
L. Fink, Trustee.
Statement of Farmers and Mechanics
National Bank.
E. o. Grimes & Co., at the Principal Depot,
Westminster, Md.
A Store for Sale-Chas. E. Norris, New
Windsor, Md.
Boy Wanted-Edwin J. Lawyer, Westmin-
ster, Md.
For Rent-Charles E. Fink, Westminster,
Md.
Wanted-Address Honesty, Advocate Office
Election Notice.. R. Strevig, Secretary.
Legal Notices. Lists of Unclaimed Matter.
Cook Buggies for ls86-R. c. Matthews.
Attention Ladies-Mrs. Julia Wampler.
Statement of Union National Bank.
Ford's Bazaar, Baltimore, Md.
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DEATH OF A FORMER CITIZEN.

Mr.. Isaac Simmons, a highly respected citi-
zen of Owings' Mills, Baltimore county, but
formerly of this county, died after short i'll
ness of pneumonia on February %, in the
57th year of his age.
Mr.. Simmons removed to Owings' Mills
about years ago to take charge of Mr.;
Painters large mill, and by his integrity and
kindness gained the universal confidence and
esteem of the community.
The funeral services were held at Frovl-
dence NJ. E. Church, near Gambler +. o., on
the oath, and was one of the largest ever held
at the church. Miss Betty Horner, OF Finks-
burg, rendered an impressive dirge as the
funeral cortege entered the church: Rev,
w. Strother Jones, rector of st. Thomas
Parish, Owings' Mills, delivered an approo-
pirate address, as also did Rev. Mr.. Floyd.
The pallbearers were Geo. Gardner, Chas.
Karhier, John Cox, Jerry Orndorf, John
Fromm and Henry Naiff, all of Owings' Mills.
Mr.. Frank Herring and wife, Mr.: Geo. w:
Horper and daughter, Mr.. L. A. Williams and
Miss Alverta Lamotte sang very soft and
touching farewell hymn at the grave. Mr..
Dan'l. Rider -four and seed merchant OF
Baltimore, presented handsome floral offer.
ing with the word Rest beautifully arranged.
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SIMPLIFY ITEMS.

We have had a long spell of cold, windy
weather-we may say an exceptional cold
spell, which succeeded in finding its way into
many underground cellars and played havoc
with the potatoes, &C., stored away for winter
use.
Our public roads have become pleasant to
travel upon again, and our teamsters are
hauling wood and railroad ties to Westmin-
ster, and many of them are hauling lime rock
back.
Our citizens were aroused by the blowing
of horns, beating of pans and noises made by
many other Instruments here last Wednes-
day night. We soon found out the cause,
and were ready to join in the innocent sport
of giving our friend, Mr.. James Bowers, a
rousing serenade to make him well remember
the day when he exchanged his days of single
blessedness for united happiness.
There will not be any changes in tenancy
here this spring that we know Of
Mr. Elias G. Shipley purposes building a
new bank barn upon his farm the coming
spring, size 36x56 feet. The contractor is
George Coffman, of near Jewsburg.
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TOWN HILL AND MARKET HOUSE.

For a number of years many of our citizens
have heen talking of a market house, believ-
inc Il would be much better both for the pro-
dncer and the consumer. The idea is good
one. and no doubt will meet with success.
In addition to the market house 1t IS deemed
advisable TO place over it town hall, one
that will accommodate not less than eight
hundred or a thousand people, ofsemi. circular
shane. with dressing rooms for ladies and
gentlemen and a private entrance to the
stage. and other conveniences that are alb
solntelv necessary 1t has been stated that
a number of truckers and hucksters would be
willing to rent stalls, preferring to do so IN
preference to going from house to house. II
thew have been delayed in getting to town
thew find that those they expected to supply
have purchased, and they are compelled to
sell out at loss or haul their produce home
On Saturday evening last a number OF gen.
tlemen met at the City Hotel, and the matter
was discussed to some extent. On tuesday
evening there was a meeting for the same
nurpose at Firemen's Hall, which was at
tended by at least thirty Of our most active
and enterprising citizens. Mr.. John L. Reif-
spider presided, and Mr. W. II. yanderford
acted as secretary, owing to the unavoidable
absence of Mr.. L. L. Billingslea, who was
chosen secretary at the meeting on Saturday
evening. Mr. Chas. T.. Reifsnider, at some
length, stated the object of the meeting and
the demand for better facilities for the public
in regard to a town hall and the desire for a
market house. On motion the chair ap-
pointed the following as a committee to solicit
subscriptions and to report at public meet
ing to be held at the Court House on Tuesday
evening next at "a O'Clock, viz: Il. j. Law
yer, Edward Lynch, Chas. V. Wantz, VIM.
B. Thomas, VIM. A. Cunningham and Chas.
T. Reifsnider.
1t was stated that the secretary would re-
ceive subscriptions, and a number of gentle
men entered their names, some of whom
stated that they would increase the amount II
necessary.
At the meeting on Tuesday evening next it
is hoped that the solicitors will have secured
enough pledges to justify the beginning of the
work as soon as the weather will allow. All
who feel an interest in the progress of our
little city are earnestly requested to be present,
and show by their subscriptions and presence
that they want to have suitable place foI
| amusement, and also a market house. In
union tbere is strength.
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PUBLIC SALE Aar-
Real and Personal Property

By virtue of the authority contained in the
last will and testament of William Stansbury,
deceased, and also by virtue of an order OF
the Orphans Court of Carroll county, the I'M
dersigned, as Executor, will sell at public sale,
on the premises of the late deceased, at the
East End of Westminster, Md,
ON TUESDAY, MARCH %, 1886,
at 10 o'clock, a. M, the following property,
to wit:
LOT OF LAND, fronting 60 feet upon the
Main street of the city of Westminster and
running back 1913 feet to an alley. The i'm
provements consist of DOUBLE BRICK
{f.s44 DWELLING HOUSE, containing IL
.H5lH, rooms, and conveniently arranged for
two families. There is also ample stabling
and other outbuildings. This property is well
located and is worthy of the attention of per-
sons desiring comfortable home.
Terms of Same as prescribed by the Court /:
One third of the purchase money to be paid
to the executor on the day of sale, or on the
ratification thereof by the court; and the resi-
due il two equal payments, the one payable
in one year, and the other in two years from
the day of sale; the credit payments to be Sc
cured by the bonds or single bills of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with sufficient security,
bearing interest from the day of sale.
Also, at the same time and place, will be
sold ALL THE HOUSEHOLD GOODS OF
said deceased contained within said dwelling.
For particulars see handbills.
JOSHUA w. Herring,
Executor of the last will and testament
of William Stansbury, deceased.
J. NJ. Yingling, Auctioneer.
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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 a public road in said county,
commencing at a point on the Washington road
near the school house known as Easton's,
near A. j. Eastons store, and running thence
through the lands of John E. Smith, John
Dell, G. A. Shipley, John Smith of R., David
Smith, and Thomas Webster; thence on the
northernly side of the spring branch of Elias
Davis, through the land of G. W. Lamotte,
until it intersects the spring branch of the
said G. W. Lamotte; thence through the lands
of G. W. Lamotte or Elias Davis until it in
tersects the Davis road at some point between
the lands of William II. Davis and John
Nelson and others.
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet at Eastons School
House, on Tuesday, the 30th day of March,
1886, at o'clock, a. M, to execute the trust
reposed in us by the aforesaid commission.
GEORGE W. ARMACOST,
FRANCIS L. Herring,
JABEZ A. BUSH,
feb27,5t Examiners.
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REAL ESTATE SALES.

James A. C. Bond and Elijah Wagner, as
trustees, on Saturday last, sold to Geo. w.
Albaugh, for 81, ESQ., the Wagner house and
lot on Main street, this city, at the West End.
The Somerville lots, on Green street, this
city, offered at public sale last Saturday, were
withdrawn on account of insuficiency of the
bids.
On Monday Charles 7. Reifsnider, as trus
tee, sold the Zentz farm, containing So acres,
8 roods and 8 perches. in Middleburg district,
to William B. Thomas, for 5000.
Edward Lynch, as mortgage, sold on last
Saturday the Willhide property on Sycamore
street, this city, to NJ. John Lynch, for 500.
John W. Nelson, as trustee, sold on Tues
day last, tract of woodland, containing =
acres, 2 roods and 20 perches, near Small
wood, to Ezra Little at S46.05 per acre.
The small farm, containing Is acres, more
or less, of Michael II. Reaver, which was
advertised at public sale, was sold at private
sale on last Monday to Reuben Conway for
$500. The property is situated one mile
from Taylorsville, in Franklin district.
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THE RAND CONCERT.

The concert by the Westminster Band on
last Monday night was success in every par
ticular, and was only married by unseemiiy
conduct by young men and boys, who ought
to know better, who occupied rear seats.
The Band acquitted itself excellently, rem
dering the selections skilfully and well.
Under the instruction of Mr.. Charles
KepIer it has improved wonderfully, lard will
soon take rank with the very best of anna
teur bands.
Mr.. Kepler played two solos during the eve
ming, and showed himself proficient on the
eornet. :,
The vocal solos of Mr.. Mitchell were well
sung, and Prof Merrill added much to IT. the
entertainment by several recitations. That
he is a great favorite with Westminster au-
diences, was shown by the tremendous ap-
plause after each appearance,
The vocal quartet rendered five pieces,
several being heartily applauded.
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A CHALLENGE

hereby announce to those interested in
the dairy business, and in the breeding OF
cattle for that purpose, that having some ex-
perience in cattle and having several times
struck upon what considered a good milk
and butter COW, tested one several years
ago. She gave in one day 81 gallons of milk,
and in days 152 pounds of butter. Having
heard it was said by some persons they did
not believe it, / will now say that l have a
cow that gives AZ gallons of milk in one day
and believe she will make as much butter as
the other. If there is any person whose
opinion differs with mine in regard to this, l
will back my opinion by wager OF from
SlO0 to $500 that she will in any one week
during present month of March, make Is
pounds of sailed and worked butter ready for
table use. If this is taken and more wanted
| will wager the same amount that she will
make 16 pounds. The person taking the bet
to see the milk taken from the cow and any
other guard he may desire in taking care OF
milk and cream to churning same. L will
further agree that the party winning the bet
apply the amount won in the purchase OF
stock in the company now about organizing
for the building of market house and town
hall. e. LYNCH;
March 2. 1886. Westminster, Nd.
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ooNcERr AND REGULATIONS.

At Odd Fellows Hall next Monday night,
Mr.. Edward Fabian, of New York, will ap-
pear under the auspices, of Irving Literary
Society of Western Maryland College.
Mr.. Fabian is distinguished as an elocu-
ZIONIST and vocalist, and his versatility is de-
scribed as phenomenal As areciter he does
not seem to have forte, being equally ex-
celent in the serious or humorous, while as
a vocalist his reputation is equally great
His voice is baritone, rich and powerful,
with great compass. He spent many years in
Italy for the cultivation of his voice, and his
charming singing and distinct enunciation
add an unusually attractive elerlent OF variety
to his program.
Everywhere Mr.. Fabian has appeared he
has delighted his audiences, and received the
highest praises.
This entertainment will likely be the last
here for some weeks, and no doubt the citi-
zens of Westminster will turn out in force to
hear this gifted and cultivated elecutionist
and vocalist
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EXECUTORS SALE
II OF WOODLAND.

By virtue of the authority contained in the
last will and testament of David Engel of P,
deceased, and also by virtue of an order OF
the Orphans Court of Carroll county, / will
sell at public sale, at David E. STEMS store,
Sam Creek, Carroll county, Md, on
SATURDAY, 18th DAY OF MARCH, 1886,
at o'clock, p. m, wood lot containing
81 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
known as the Chipley Lot. A portion of the
land is cleared and has been recently lined;
the lot is enclosed by good fencing and is con-
veniently watered. This lot is in Franklin
district, Carroll county, Nd, on the Frank
linville road and about one mile from Frank
linville, and adioins the land of Nathan
Franklin and others.
Terms of Sale as prescribed by the court
are-One. third cash on the day of sale or on
the ratification thereof, one-third in nine
months and the other one-third in eighteen
months from the day of sale; the credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale.
DAVID E. STEM, Executor.
Reifsnider & Fink, Attorneys.
feb6:ts Jesse T. Wilson, Auct'r.
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TRUsTEEs SALE
OF VALUABLE
Personal and Real Property.

By virtue of the power of sale contained in
a deed of trust from Jacob Zacharias and
wife, the undersigned, trustee, will offer at
public sale on the farm recently owned blythe
said Jacob Zacharias, on the turnpike road
leading from Westminster to Littlestown, Pa,
about one quarter of mile from the former
place, on
Tuesday, the 10th day Of March, 1886,
commencing promptly at 10 O clock a. M, the
following valuable personal property: 4good
horses; / mare cows, three of which are
expected to be fresh in the spring; broad
tread wagons; one heavy six horse, the
other two light farm wagons; two-horse
wagon, one Jersey wagon. cart and harness.
l combined reaper and mower Champion
l spring tooth hay rake, double roller, 8
plows, spring harrow, double A harrow,
large cultivator, l good guano drill, 2shoyel
plows, corn plows, 2 wheat fans, log chain,
fifth chain, pair spreaders, lot of double and
single trees; s sets of wagon harness, saddle
and line, set of light wagon harness, maui
and wedges, cross cut saw; about go bushels
of corn, lot of timothy hay, lot of fodder (;
also 4 beds and bedding; stoves, large
table, lot of chairs and other articles too
numerous to mention.
Terms of .Sale.-On all sums of IS and
under cash; all sums above SIS credit of six
months will be given purchasers giving their
notes with approved security. No property to
be removed until settled for.
At the same time and place there will be
sold WOOD LOT containing 81 acres of
land, more or less, situate in said county,
near Schaeffer's Tannery, adjoining the lands
of Charles Schaeffer, David Reese, and others.
This lot has upon it some oak, but is chiefly
wooded with chestnut.
Persons desiring to examine the property
can do so by calling upon Mr.. Zacharias, at
the farm; and the undersigned will be glad
to furnish any information concerning the
property that may be desired.
Terms of iSale.-One-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale,
or upon the ratification thereof by the Court;
the balance to be paid in equal instalments of
one and two years respectively, with interest
from the day of sale, and to be secured to the
satisfaction of the trustee.
CHAS. B. ROBERTS, Trustee.
feb 20ts R. c. Matthews, Auct'r
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10 R S A L E =.

Nice Little Home, one mile l ~ sE;SA
from Westminster; go acres of kl55 E[473l5
prime land, good brick house; price, $500.
245 acres prime land; elegant buildings; II
miles from Baltimore, near railroad; price
$3.50 100 acres of same farm would be
sold with good dwelling. &C.; price 5000.
101 acres on the w. NJ. r. R., near Finks-
burg station. Buildings fair; 20 acres timber;
land of good quality and in good condition.
Price $50 per acre.
Twenty acres good land, good buildings,
near Westminster, $500.
One hundred acres, best quality of land, .
miles from Westminster; buildings only fair,
good water, &C.; price, $500.
Small home, acres, 8 miles from town;
good new house, fruit, &c; 500.
Splendid farm, near Bridgeport, Nd, 172
acres, good land; about 20 acres good timber,
large house and barn, all in good order; near
schools, store, mill, postoffice, &c; price, S45
per acre.
Forty-seven acres of prime land, near West
minister, on which there is fine building
site; $4,000.
Ten acres, finely situated on turnpike road;
would make choice home; $1,000.
Brick house and 10TH Westminster; 81, 200.
Double brick house and lot in Westmin-
ster; $4,000.
Also, some fine pasture lots, ranging from
9 to acres, adjoining Westminster.
For particulars call on or address
feb13,tf E. LYNCH, Westminster, Md.
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MO. 1857 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
sitting as Court of Equity.
Dennis H. Marynard, assignee, VS.. Josiah d.
Biser
Ordered this 24tk day of February, 1886,
that the sale of the mortgaged property made
and reported in the above entitled cause by
Dennis H. Maynard assignee of mortgage,
under and by virtue of power of sale con-
tanned in mortgage from Josiah D. Biser to
Elhannan W. Englar, dated Srd day of April,
1875, and recorded among the real estate
mortgage records of Carroll county, in Liber
f. T. s., No. 8, folio 442, &C., and duly as
signed to him, be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary thereofbe shown
on or before the 10Th day of March, next /;
provided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Carroll county,
Maryland, once week for three successive
weeks previous to the 22d day of March, next
The report states the amount of sale to be
$500.
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
feb273t WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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sANpyy1LLE ITEMS.

A very quiet wedding took place at the res
idence of Mr.. John Heagy, near here this
week. S. Morris Heagy and Annie I. Hopka,
both of Baltimore city, were united in matri-
mony by Rev. C. E. Dudrear. William E.
Heaey was groomsman and Miss Ida Mann
bridesmaid The only ones present were the
family of Mr.. John Heagy, Mr.. James Slade
and Mr.. w. H. Heagy, father of the groom.
Pleasant Grove NJ. E. Church, of this place,
proposes to have an oyster supper, commenc-
ing March IS, to be held at Carrollton.
Mr.. James Shades wagon shed was partly
blown down by the heavy blow this week.
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FATAL ACCIDENT.

Uriah Smith, colored, commonly known as
Skaters Jack, met with an accident last
Monday, which resulted fatally. He lived with
Mr.. Lincoln Rinehart, near Medford station,
on Western Maryland railroad, about three
miles from Westminster. About noon on
Monday he was hauling wood to the house,
having four horse team with about three
quarters of cord of wood on the wagon. In
endeavoring to draw the brakes, in going
down hill, he fell from the wagon, two wheels
passing over him infioting internal injuries.
DR.. Brown, of New Windsor, rendered medi-
cal aid, but the injuries were fatal, and he
died on Tuesday, about twenty.four hours
after the accident Smith was about so years
of age and unmarried. During the late war
he enlisted in the federal army,