The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-09
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1886.
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Local BPeyities.


Little ice has been housed in this region,
vet, although two brief opportunities have
been presented.
Lightning from distant thnnder-cloud was
visible here on Monday night, but no intona-
ton was audible.
information is wanted of Bridget Guinet,
nee Gallagher, of County Sligo, Ireland, who
at one time lived in Carroll county.
The postoffice at Medwood, this county, has
had its name changed to Medford, and Henry
S. Roberts has been appointed postmaster.
George Becraft, executor of James Becraft,
on December so, last, sold 453 acres of land
in Freedom district, near Oakland, to Mary
NJ. Calender for $3.50.
Mr. Joshua L. Lee. of this county, who re-
Gently had stone cut from his bladder by Prof
Alan Smith, of Baltimore, is improving rapid
- " and will soon return home.
Rev. J. T. Murray, President of the Mary
land Annual Conference. will make his an
nual visit to the NJ P. Church of this city to-
morrow, and will preach in the morning at
1890.
Birth-d day parties, progressive euchre par
ties, wedding anniversaries and receptions,
dinners and teas, and evening sociables, have
enlivened society in Westminster for some
time past. Some brilliant events are in the
near future.
Mr.. George W. Smith, night operator of
the Western Union Telegraph Company, this
city, has been appointed ticket agent for the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Mr.. Smith will
give all information in regard to the b. x 0.
and its western and southern connections.
A representative of the Agricultural Bureau
at Washington, visited Carroll county on
Tuesday, for the purpose of inquiring into the
Il of rolau -r,na npla
among the cattle. But he had been unsuc-
eessfnl in making any discoveries of the dis
ease.
The County Commissioners on Tuesday
last reappointed Dr. w. X Fringer physician
to the Aims House, DR.. Leonard Zepp, physi-
clan to the Jail. Jas. A. C. Bond counsel to
the Board, B. W. Buckinghom constable for
Westminster district, and Elias Marker JAM
itor to the Court House.
Miss Essie Wathen, who has resided in this
city for number of years, left on Thursday
for a short visit, to Annapolis. After spend
ing week there she will leave for Florida,
where she proposes to reside Miss Wathen
will carry with her the best wishes of her nu-
merous friends in this place for prosperous
life in her new home.
Monday last was exceedingly stormy.
Shortly after midnight rain began falling
gently, accompanied by slight wind, and by
daylight the storm became very severe. Rain
fell until about 10 o'clock at night. AT times
the wind was very high, and over shoes, gum
coats and umbrellas afforded very little pro-
lection to those who were compelled to face it.
The safe in the store of Reindollar Il Co.,
Taneytown, was blown open on Wednesday
night The explosive material was so power
full that the door of the safe was cracked.
Only about $50 in money was taken. The
Il L.,
in the neighborhood. The burglary was evil
IDENTIFY the work of experienced craftsmen.
On January 1, Rev. John Gloyd, pastor of
St. Johns Church, this city, read the follow
ing annual report at the morning service:
Number of children attending catechism, 1872;
Parochial School 40 boys and 46 girls, total
81: number of baptisms As infants and
adults, total 40: number of burrials, Is adults
and 6 children, total 81 number confirmed
103.
On Wednesday Justice Slasman, of Finks-
burg, on the oath of colored boy issued
warrant for the arrest of George Gambler,
white, and John Sellman, colored, charged
with stealing corn from j. Tyson Harden,
near Mechanicsville. The colored boy was
implicated and turned States evidence.
Gambler gave bail, and Sellman was sent 10
Jail.
distribution of the public school fund. Car.
roll county receives 3,37s.55 for white and
1921. IS for colored schools. Baltimore county
receives IS. 962 95 for white and 81, l2S. IA for
colored schools Frederick county receives
S5,51S.35 for white and SS72.07 for colored
schools. Howard county receives Sl,S47. ID
for white and $564.0 or for colored schools.
Arlington's Concert Company occupied
Odd Fellows Hall, this city, on Monday and
Tuesday evenings. Billy is whole minstrel
troupe himself while his wife and two little
girls are far above the average. The song
f'No Sir by little Pearl, was the best rem
dered ON the programme, and ''Baby'' won
all by her sweet rendition of "A God After
ALL The company gives very enjoyable
entertainment.
On Monday night last an attempt was made
to enter the residence of Mr.. Joseph Swinder-
man, on John street, about eleven o CLOCK, by
some unknown persons. They sought admls-
sion by a side door on the first floor, and sue
ceeded in working the key out OF the lock and
unlocking the door. Mr.. Swinderman sleeps
on the first floor and was awakened by the
noise, gave an alarm and the robbers took
their departure.
Westminster has had a variety of exhibit
tions and entertainments recently, but with
the exception of Gen. Carey's lectures, none
have possessed much merit. On Tuesday
evening. January &c, the committee that pre-
sented Saul All Brah to the citizens OF TINS
city and vicinity, will present Stuart Rogers,
one of the leading humorists and illustrators
of the age, who has no superiors IN his line
of talent and few equals.
On Thursday night of last week thieves en-
tered the residence of Mr.. Christian Monath,
on John street. this city, by breaking through
the cellar window, and took therefrom about
&c Or1 of eight H.
els of potatoes, and lot of cabbage. Mr..
Monath was away from home at the time, but
his wife was asleep in the building, and dld
not discover their loss until she had occasion
to 20 into the cellar after some potatoes
The Signal Service report for New Year
Eve shows the wind to have had prevailing
N. w. direction from l A. NJ. for the remain
der of the day and night. An old English
prophecy made the direction of the WIND on
New Years Eve indicate the character OF the
year in a general and rather indefinite way, as
follows:
''If New Years Eve night winds blow South
1t betokeneth warmth and growth;
If West, much milk, and fish in the sea;
If North, much cold and storms there will be;
If East, the trees will bear much frult
If Northeast, flee it, man and brute.
Miss Lille, daughter of Amos Ebaugh,
near this city, was married at Trinity Luthe-
ran church, at Reisterstown, on TUESDAY a.
ternoon last, to Mr.. Herbert Hull, OF Bedford
Pa. Elder +. A. Chick performed the cere-
mony. The bridesmaids were Miss Martha
Lemon, of Baltimore, and Miss Emma Ebaugh
cousin of the bride, from Westminster Mr..
e. Reese and Mr.. ]. L. Schaffer, OF West
minister, were the ushers. A wedding dinner
was given the bridal party by Mrs. Mordecal
Cockey, near Reisterstown. The bride anu
groom left on the evening train for their future
home, in Pennsylvania. A letter to the Bal
timore SIN, from Reisterstown, January Y. .,
says: Among the spectators at tn the weuuins
of Mr.. Herbert Hall and Miss Lille Eba1gh,
at the Lutheran Church here yesterday, after f1e
noon, where Mr.. VIM. Bergman, and WI MISS
Lizzie Worrell, daughter of Mr.; Charles W OF,
rell After the ceremony, while friends were y,
saluting the bride, Mr.. Amos Ebaggh, father
of the bride, said to Miss Worrell,, Il guess
you will be the next She turned si around NJ ID
blushing, and said, s'Maybe So" Miss wor'
relI and Mr.. Berryman were among the num-
Der who accompanied the bride and groom to
the depot, but instead of turning back there
ii nd af