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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-01-09
Manchester Items.

Mrs. Catharine Cramer, widow of the late
Solomon Cramer, died at the residence of her
son Horace, in Philadelphia, Pa, on the 3lst
of December, 1885, aged 70 years. The de-
ceased went to Philadelphia about two weeks
before her death to remain a while with her
sons, and on Thursday morning of last week
was taken with paralysis, from which she
died in less than twenty four hours after the
attack Her remains were brought here last
Monday and buried in the Lutheran burying
ground.
William Kneller, son of Daniel Kneller,
died on the 3rd instant, aged 10 years, 6
months and 10 days. The deceased met with
an accident by the bursting of gun several
weeks ago, which resulted in the amputation
of his left thumb. The wound healed too
rapidly and the young man took sick, and
from what we can learn died from blood
poisoning. The deceased was in the employ
of Mr.. Wentz, near Lineboro', for several
years, and was young man OF excellent
moral qualities.
The bright, clear weather on New Years
morning appeared to Undue our people with
a spirit of cheerfulness, and the day was qui
lively. The drum corps paraded the streets
in the morning and helped to enliven things
with their stirring martial music.
The first Ball of the year was given at Odd
Fellows Hall, on New Years evening, by
Messrs. Bergman and Masenhlmer, and those
who were present say it was pleasant and
enjoyable affair.
The members of the Reformed Church took
occasion to call at the parsonage on New
Years evening and pay their respects to their
pastor, Rev. VIM. Rupp, and his family. The
visitors being DESTROYS of presenting some
thing more than verbal greeting, took with
them packages of groceries, dry goods, flour,
poultry, cash, &C., and the faithful horse was
also remembered by persons who possess
abundance of provender. The reverend gen
tleman was taken somewhat by surprise; but
he is not easily disconnected by visits from
his people, and in a short time he and his
good lady had their visitors comfortably fixed
and very pleasant evening was spent. Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. Dieffenbach, of Westminster,
favored the party with their presence, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Parke Motter, of Baltimore,
contributed largely to the pleasures OF the
evening by the exercise of their musical talent.
The week of prayer was observed by service
in Trinity Reformed Church every evening,
except Monday and Saturday, by the pastor,
Rev. VIM. Rupp.
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Sn,n-s Creek Items.

Last Monday was very stormy and the tall
of rain was quite heavy. Some fences were
blown down, and the rain driven into many
houses by the wind. Our roads have become
almost impossible in consequence OF the
heavy rains and much travelling.
Very few if any of the farmers and dairymen
have secured any ice as yet, though there may
be an opportunity before very long.
David w. Franklin is still making cider in
small quantities.
Some of our poultry raisers think that rails
ing poultry at 6 and cents per pound does
not pay.
All the students that came home to spend
their holidays from the different schools IN
the county have returned to their studies again.
On last Sunday week Willie X. Franklin
was installed into the ministry by the Dunkard
members of the SANS Creek Church, Elder
Solomon Stoner officiating.
On the 2nd inst. Mr.. David Engel. we'll
known citizen of our village, who has been
confined to his bed two weeks or more with
a complication of diseases, died, and on the
9TH his remains were buried in the Dunkard
burying ground, near Uniontown, this county.
Mr.. Engel will be very much missed IN this
community, as he was a good neighbor and
ever ready to help the poor and needy.
There are at this time quite a number OF
old persons ON the sick list. Nathan Frank
lin still continues feeble in health. He is
nearly 80 years of age, Mr.. Beckwith' who
was paralyzed short time ago, has some
what improved. He is also an old man;
Mr.. Jacob Nusbaum, who has been confined
to his bed for FIVE or six months, does not
seem to improve much. Adam Foreman is
also quite feeble in health this winter. Mrs.
Amy Franklin, an old lady living in Frank
linville, is quite ill at this time. Frank Ship
ley, living at Sans Creek, is now confined to
his room with the typhoid fever in mild
form. The wife of VIM. Foreman is very i'll
at this writing. David W. Franklin, who has
been confined to his bed and room for nine
or ten weeks, is now convalescent.
Elhanan Greenwood, son of Abraham
Greenwood, of Iowa, is on visit here to his
relatives and friends.
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FxAMINERs' NOTICE.


The undersigned, examiners, appointed by
virtue of a commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
open and locate public road in said county,
commencing at or on county road at point
on the dividing line of the lands of John 6. Mel
Vile and Miss Caroline Bennett, where prl-
vate road now intersects said county road, in
the fifth election district of Carroll county,
Nd; then on the dividing line, or as near as
practicable, through tie lands of Miss Kate
H. Bennett, Z. S. Mccoy, Thos. +. Oursler
and Lewis Robinson, continuing on through
the land of said Robinson and running near a
large rock until it intersects the land of John
Hayden near a cedar tree on the north side
of his dwelling house; thence through said
land until it intersects the land of Grove A.
Shipley near white oak tree on the side of
an old road; thence through said land, cross
ing over Big Morgan Run at or near the
present ford, and continuing on the bank of
said Run until it intersects the dividing line
of the lands of said Shipley and Mr.. Hoffman;
thence on said line, or as near as practicable,
running on or near the bed of an old road,
through the land of said Shipley until it inter-
sects the lands of Mrs. James Becraft and
heirs; thence through or on said land, run
ming south of the dwelling house, and on or
near the bed of an old mill road until it inter-
sects the land of John Bremen; thence
through said land until it intersects the divid-
ing line of said Bremen and Mr. Bollinger at
the junction of Middle Branch and Patapsco
Falls, crossing said branch at or near this
point as practicable, and continuing on,
through or over the lands of said Bremen
and Bollinger, until it intersects the land of
Mr.. Welsh; thence through or over said land
until it intersects the Nicodemus Road near
deep cut.
Allpersons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet at the residence of
John G. Melville, on Tuesday, January 26,
1886, at Q clock, a. M, to execute the trust
reposed in us by the aforesaid commission.
JOHN o. DEVRIES,
ELIAS N. DAVIS,
JOSHUA BEASMAN,
dec19,5t Examiners.
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Liuwood Items.

The storm here on Monday last was quite
severe and rain fell throughout the day. The
damage, however, was slight, being princi-
pally confined to blowing down rickety post
and rail and pail fencing and uprooting some
trees
At present the cold snap is stimulating our
ice cream dealers; but the prospect of secur-
ing supply of ice is yet doubtful.
Mr.. John I. Dayhoff, our blacksmith here,
recently sold to Mr.. Chas. Wilhelm, for $1,000
cash, a lot containing one eighth of an acre
of land, improved by well-fnished 2-story
frame dwelling, 1Sx24 feet in size, also a
blacksmith shop and well of good water.
This property is situated about II miles south
of Uniontown, on the public road leading
from that place to New Windsor, and is
known here as Clear Ridge extended. Mr..
Wilhelm, who is also a blacksmith, proposes
continuing the business from the first of April
next at this place.
There were eleven interments in the Ger
man Baptist burial ground, at Pipe Creek,
during the year ending Dec. 31st, 1885, viz:
One on Feb. Is, April three, viz: on the 9Th,
18th and oath; May 22nd, one; June 18th. one;
Sept. two, 18th and oath; Oct. three, 18th,
18th and 20th-total, II. Six females, five
males.
The building known as the Brick German
DdpblSL tOT IuuheTJ SHuTCu3 lpC SICChJ
is situated near the public road leading from
Uniontown to this place, about an equal dis
lance from either point. The old or main
part of the building was built in the year 1906,
and the dimensions were 42x35 feet. In the
year 1866 an addition of % feet, with base
ment, was annexed, making the length now
10 feet. Regular services are held there
every alternate Sabbath; but frequently spe-
cial appointments for travelling ministers in
tervene. The regular meetings are generally
well attended. On Sabbath last, the 3rd inst,
a large crowd was present. Besides Elders
Solomon Stoner and j. Roop, ministers In
charge, Elder VIM. Franklin, of this county,
and Elder ]. Switzer, of Kansas, were pres
emf. The latter is an able man and delivered
a very interesting and instructive discourse to
a large and attentive audience, basing his re-
marks on the words contained in the 44th
verse of the 9th chapter of Matthew.
Elder Switzer is the eldest son of the late
John Switzer, formerly of Union Bridge, but
who subsequently removed to the State OF
Iowa. Elder Switzer's grandfather, Jacob
Switzer, was one among the early settlers OF
Union Bridge, where he resided until the
time of his death, which occurred June 10th,
1854. At this latter date Union Bridge was
better known as Buttersburg; or, in short, the
Burg. 1t then contained but few dwellings,
several stores and grist mill, known as
Switzers mill.
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Christmas in Grace Lutheran Church.

The usual Christmas and Mission Anniver-
sary of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Sunday School, this city, was held in their spa
cious Sunday School room, on Sunday evening,
4th inst, little delayed so as not to interfere
with the celebrations of other churches The
room was handsomely festooned with ever
green's, and decorated with appropriate mot.
toes and scripture quotations. The principal
exercises consisted of short addresses, or
verses, suitable for Christmas, spoken by
twelve young ladies of the school, each hav-
ing bells of various sizes representing suitable
subjects; which at the close of each address
were suspended on frame beneath the cen
trail arch These addresses were interspersed
with responsive scripture readings by the
Superintendent, II. B. Grammer, and the
school; also with excellent singing of choice
hymns by the school, and anthems by select
choir At the close, hymn which may be
called ''Bells of JOY" was sung by the school,
the excellent music of which was added to
with the finest effect by the ringing of the
complete staff of bells. DR.. Kuhns, the pas
tor, effectively superintendent the entire per
| Torrance, and talked to the audience. The
house was crowded to overlooking, and all
retired we'll pleased with the entertainment.
The collection on the occasion goes to help
towards paying the support of Esau, the
young native now being supported and edu-
Gated by the school in India. After the audi
ence had retired, the scholars were delighted by
the distribution of oranges and boxes of select
candies, of which there was enough and to
spare. They feel encouraged, doubtless, by
the success of this entertainment in entering
on the duties of another year.
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EXAMINERS NOTICE.

The undersigned, examiners appointed by
virtue of a commission issued TO them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
open and locate public road in said county,
commencing at point on the south edge OF
YiS Pine Creek, at the end of six perches on
a line now drawn N. 7s0 W. by the present
bearing of the compass, from the n. E. cor
ner of Mrs Mary A. Bollingers grist mill;
s. 2O9o L. % 14-25 perehes through the land
of said Mary A. Bollinger to a stake; eontin-
ming this line, with the same course, through
the land Of Isaac Trimmer Al 1925 perches,
to a stake at the turn of the lane opposite the
dwelling house of the said Isaac Trimmer;
N. 1919 e. 16 1926 perches through the land
of said Isaac Trimmer to a stake; :. 139' Il.
Ill 1926 perches through the land of said
Isaac Trimmer to q stake; continuing the line
with the same bearing on a line between
Abraham A. Lambert and road reserved by
the said Isaac Trimmer; 39f perches further
to n white limestone, being corner on the
dividing line between Geo. Hape and the said
Abraham A. Lambert; then through Albert
Koons land S. 31so W. 774 perches to a
stake; S. 34Io E. 16 perches through the said
Albert Rooms land; S. 29so w. through the
said Albert Rooms land IA SO perches to a
stake; S. 714o West 14t perches through the
said Albert Rooms land to a stake; S. 4lB0
w. 11-55 perches, through the said Al
bert Rooms land to a stake; S. 372o E.
I21 perches on line between the said
Albert Rooms and Gideon Smith to a stake;
then continuing said line by the same course
between the land of the said Albert Rooms
and Charles Myers, S. S73o E. 695 perches
then on the said Charles Myers land S. 3240
E. perches and /! links to stake; still by
and on the land of the said Charles Myers and
VIM. Keifer, S. 373o E. 43 1926 perches, to
A stake at the intersection of the old public
road leading from Middleburg to Uniontown.
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet on the ground at
Bollinger's Mill, ON Wednesday, January 10,
1886, at 10 o'clock, o. M, to execute the trust
reposed in us by the aforesaid commission.
GEORGE w. KOONS,
MORDECAI C. MCKINSTRY,
J. HAMILTON SINGER,
Joo1O.6t Examiners
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MORTGAGES SALE
M OF VALUABLE
REAL EST ATE.


In and near the town of Manchester, Carroll
county, Md.
By virtue of a power of sale contained in
mortgage from Henry B. Lippy and Ann
Mariah Lippy, his wife, to Noah Schaeffer,
bearing date the 18th day of October, A. D.,
1878, and duly recorded among the Real Es-
tate Mortgage Records of Carroll county, IN
Liber f. f. S. No. u, folio 234, &C., the UNI
dersigned, mortgage, will sell at public sale,
on the premises, on
SATURDAY, S0th OF JANUARY, 1886,
at 1 O. clock, D. m, all that lot or parcel Of
land called 'sNew Market, situated, lying and
being in the town of Manchester, and distin-
guished on the plat of said town as by No. IA,
fronting OF the main street OF said town 493
feet, and running back to public alley l32
feet, containing
1s,O6S SQUARE FEET OF LAND,
more or less, being the same lot or parcel of
land which the said Henry B. Iippy obtained
from Adam Burns and wife, and duly recorded
among the land records of Carroll county. in
Liber w. A. Mex, No. 35, folio 36l, &c.
The i'm provements thereon con-
AHsA-G, sist of a large and comfortable
ssx two-story Brick and Stone
House, containing six rooms,
with bodybuilding, woodhouse, smokehouse
and all necessary outbuildings. There is a
large barn on the rear of the lot; good well
of water near the door.
Also all that lot or parcel of land containing
4 ACRES, 2 ROODS AND 81 PERCHES
of iand, more or less, which the said Henry
B. Lppy obtained from Richard l.. Shippers
and wife, by deed dated 18th day of April, A.
d. 1868, and recorded among the Land Re-
cords of Carroll county, in Liber }. b. b.,
No. 26, folio 2S7, &C., situated on the West
minister road, near the said town of Manches-
ter, and adjoining the lands of James Kelly
and others.
Also all that lot or parcel of land containing
5 ACRES, RooDS AND IL PERCHES
of land, more or less, described III said mort
gage, situated on the York road, about one
mile from the said town of Manchester. Both
of these lots are under good fencing, desirably
located, and in high state of cultivation.
These are very desirable properties, and all
persons in need of property should give this
sale their attention.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash, or, if desired by
the purchaser, one half cash on the day of
sale or on the ratification thereof by the court,
and the other one-half in six months from the
day of sale; the credit payment to be secured
by the note of the purchaser or purchasers,
with approved security, bearing interest from
the day of sale.
NOAH SCHAEFFER, Mortgage.
jan2:ts Geo. NJ. Pearce, Solicitor.
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rn,erments in Westminster Cemetery.

W. l.. Brown, the efficient superintendent
of the Westminster Cemetery, furnishes us
with list of the interments made from JAN
uary l, 1885, to December 10, 1885, as follows:
January Mary. daughter of Frank and
Susannah Zahn, aged years and months.
January 3-Mrs. Ruth Yingfng, widow of
BENJAMIN Yingling, aged 81 years and 6
months.
January 2O-Ira E. Grouse, aged GA years,
10 months and 81 days.
January OWN. H. Yingling, aged 62
wears, IL months and 8 days.
February l6-H. Luther Norris, aged SO
February 16-Capt. O. T. Anders, aged 40
March 3-Infant of Frank and George
Mitten.
March 2S-Mrs. Susannah Gist, aged so
wears. months and Is days.
March 30-Alfred 7. Clark, son of Alfred
and Julia Clark, aged months and % days.
May 5-Lizzie ", daughter of George and
Alice Gehr, aged months and "a days.
Nav 12-Columbus G. Shipley, aged 80
years and months.
NAV 24-Grover Roberts, son of James E.
and Martha Smith, aged 2 years and month.
June 3-Jacob S. Kerlinger, aged SO years,
2 months and 81 days.
July 15-Harry, son of John and Kate
Lovei, aged year and 3 months.
July 2l--Henry Custer, aged 70 years.
August 3-Infant of Jefferson and Mary
Springer.
AM gust 1O-Infant of Jesse and Annie
September Maria, wife of Harry Lock
ard, aged 68 years.
October 2-John H., son of John and
Fannie Thomson, aged years and months
October 18-Wm. D., son of Joseph and
Ella Stonesifer, aged years and 4 months.
November 2S-George c. Hook, aged 2S
years and months.
December 19-Infant of George and Annie
Henry.
The following ministers officiated at the
several funerals: Rev. Mr.. Kinzer 7, Rev.
Mr.. Heyde 8, Rev. Mr. Reid 2, Rev. Mr..
Weber 2, Rev. Mr. Van Meter l, of Balto.;
Rev. Mr.. Pond 2, Rev. Mr.. Babylon 1.
Number of visitors from April 10 to No.
vember 4, including Sundays only, 1,499.
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weather Record for the Week

January 2-mercury 80 at a. m. and 45
at 2 p. m; clear and bright during the day,
generally cloudy at night. January 3-mer-
curry SO at a. m. and 46 at p. M; cloudy,
with rain about 11:30 p. m. January f.
mercury so at Ia. m. and SO at p. M; heavy
rain all day and until 1890 p. m. January 5
mercury 36 at a. m. and SO at p. M;
snow squalls in the morning, partially clear
in the afternoon. January 6-mercury 26 at
I a. IN. and 26 at p. M; slight snow in the
morning, blustery and cloudy. January =
mercury 16 at a. m. and 80 at 2 p. M; clear.
January S-mercury II at a. m. and q at
12m.: generally clear.
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On Monday last the case of Henry E. More
lock VS.. Westminster Water Company, ac-
ton to recover for work done on the reser-
voir, was resumed, and the jury gave yer.
dict for the defendant. Pearson and Bond
for plaintiff; McKellip & Clabaugh and Rob
erts for defendant.
Court adjourned on Tuesday until Monday
next.
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Esian Efaula.

The people of Eden, Shilo and Hampstead
ore making an effort to obtain better mail IA
c;lities ii successful the mail from Baltimore
will be delivered at Eden at 4.S0 a. M, Shilo
( n. M. and Hampstead at 6 a. M, about I'VE
bours earlier than at present. We think TINS
is a move in the right direction;
Noah Lppy has just returned home from a
trip to King William county, va, ana Is 80
we'll pleased with that section that he mas de
";dad on going south instead of west. He will
d;snose Of his property on the 18th.
VIM. Harris, of Houcksville, lost valuable
vonng cow on Saturday last by falling into
" On Monday last the wind blew perfect
,,oIe from the east and the rain fell in torrents
during the day, with but slight intermissions.
Little damage was done to roads or ilelds.
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Carrollton STANTON Items.

The old year passed away quietly.
The members of Thomas Chapel Sunday
School held their anniversary on Christmas
night. Speeches were delivered by the child
rem of the school. 1t was largely attended.
There will be number of changes at this
place in the spring. Likely new merchant
and miller.
Health of the community good.
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New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of Desirable Little Farm
Elisha Snyder and Chas. I. Reifsnider, Trus-
tees.
Notice to Taxpayers of woolery's District
Jacob NJ. Long, Collector.
Public Sale-John Davidson, Committee
and Trustee.
The American Farmer-Sands & Son, Bal
timore, Nd.
AtPrivate Sale-Chas. NJ. Devilbiss, Union
Bridge, Md.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
Notice-Francis Shriyer, Secretary.
Report of the Union National Bank.
Private Sale-Susan E. Shaw.
Writing School-Prof. Dalbey.
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PRIcKl BRIcKl BRIcKl

l have got the only Brick Yard that has
clay clear of Flint or gravel in or near West
minister. will make it my business to have
a stock of Brick en- hand at all times, and be
able to furnish in large or small quantities.
My prices will be reasonable, and full count
guaranteed. Located near the Depot, West
minister, Maryland. Come and see and ex-.
anime my Brick and Clay before yon buy.
seplS:tf &c. MATTHEW'S
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF ONE OF THE MOST
DESIRABLE LITTLE FARMS
in Carroll County.

The undersigned, by virtue of decree of
the Circuit Court for Carroll County, sitting
as Court of Equity, passed in cause No.
1858 equity, will sell at public sale, on the
premises, situated near the old Plank Road,
leading from Taneytown to Westminster,
about miles from the former place, on
Tuesday, January sGth, A. D.. 1886.
at O'Clock, p. M, parcel ofland containing
56} ACRES AND 40 SQUARE PERCHES,
more or less, of which Acres are in Timber,
This farm adioins the land of Emanuel SELL
Amos Dutterer and others, and is conven-
lent to churches, schools and mills, is in high
state of cultivation and under good fencing.
The improvements consist Of a
ALGA-L two and one half story weather
E1isII boarded dwelling house, sum-
k 4a54e1s;.2aF mer house, newly built SWEET
ger Barn, 40 by 20 feet, wagon shed, and other
outbuildings. There is a good apple orchard,
a very choice Peach Orchard just in bearing
condition and other fruit.
TERMS OF SALE:-One third cash on the
day of sale, or on the ratification thereof;
one-third in one year, and the other one-t third
in two years from the day of sale; the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers, with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest from the day of sale.
FRANCES Z. FROCK, Trustee.
Isaac E. Pearson, Solicitor.
Absalom Smith, Auctioneer.