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Wo0dbine Items.

Housing tobacco is the order ofthe day and
the crop is an average one. Some late plant
ing is small, but the majority runs q good
size.
w. P. Baker raised tobacco barn on Sat-
urday last and L. W. Geiman one on We'd
nesday previous H. D. Hawk erected one
not long since. From all appearances this
part of the county will soon become noted for
its tobacco growers. Although we obtained
but half price for tobacco this spring we are
not discouraged.
The corn crop is good; the best for many
years. Buckwheat is promising and we are
already preparing for to term it good crop.
Clover seed is too heavy and is all wallowed
down, and a great many are cutting it for
hay. The potato crop is left behind. Only
about half crop this season.
L. S. Mercer, our worthy supervisor on the
road leading from this place to Powers shop,
deserves much credit for his attention to said
read, as it is in the best condition it has been
in for many years. Everything is neat and
uniform, the stone is well broken, and the
road nicely graded.
Albin Owings has in course of erection a
large warehouse and is making other neeessa-
ry improvements in this place.
Albaugh & Newport contemplate renting
their storeroom, warehouse and lumber yard
and retiring from business.
Mrs. L. j. Belts is having very large barn
erected on her farm near this place.
Quite number left this place last Sunday
for Washington grove camp and great many
expect to go o-morrow Sunday.
Woodbine is getting to be very attractive
to summer boarders. There are q number
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proceedings of the Orphans. Court.

Monday, August 16.-Elias Markell, ad-
ministrator of Adam Market, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chattels, and
list of debts, and received order to sell goods
and chattels and order to notify creditors.
John I. Grouse and A. Frank Grouse, ex-
ecutors of John Grouse, deceased, returned
inventory of goods and chattels, list of debts
and inventory of money, and received order
to sell goods and chattels, order to sell real
estate and order to notify creditors.
Eli 7. Buckingham, administrator of John
Buckingham, deceased, returned inventory of
goods and chattels, list of debts and in
ventory of money, and received order to sell
goods and chattels, and order to notify
creditors.
Charles E. Fink, executor of Annie Dom
nelly, deceased, returned inventory of lease
hold property.
Tuesday, August 17.-John w. Shriner and
Geo. w. Shriner, executors of Philip Shriner,
deceased, received order to sell part of goods
and chattels.
The last will and testament of Keziah
Matthias, deceased, was admitted to probate.
Letters of administration on the estate of
James Keeter, deceased, were granted to
VIM. A. McKellip and Ephraim F. Tracy.
Ruth +. Crawford, administrative of DIR.
Francis J. Crawford, deceased, returned in
yertory of money and list of advancements
and settled LIST and final account.
Ruth Z. Crawford bonded as guardian to
Charles G. Crawford.
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pinsv cttsss Items.

A dancing picnic was held in the grove OF
Ehanuel Harner OH Saturday last. A large
number of persons were present, and all en-
loved themselves immensely. The prize for
dancing was silver cup, which was carried
off by Miss Ella Myers, from near Llttles-
town, Pa. That leaves our Piney Creek
ladies in the shade, for Miss Myers did some
graceful dancing. On the 2Sth OF August
there will be another dance in the same
grove. then. ladies. YOU can have the chance
to redeem the cup-not the one that was put
in Benjamin's sack. Joseph Thompson, OF
Taneytown, furnished the refreshments.
Joseph served them with all the dignity per-
tanning to first class caterer. Dorie Shrlner,
with his tallyho coach, did thriving business
hauling passengers from Taneytown to the
grove and back.
Our energetic storekeeper, Henry Harnish,
had an auction last Saturday evening to dis
pose of some of his large stock to make room
for his fall goods. There was large crowd
present and good prices were realized.
ID. Z. Buckley, of Middleburg, last week
paid hying visit to Piney Creek of business
nature. By the way, Mr.. Buckley, with
corps of competent agents, has painted our
country red this summer with Champion
binders, reapers and mowers.
A. f. Orndorff has received card from
Bloomington, Illinois, to attend the reunion
of the Orndorff' IS at that place, to be held ON
the 18th, 18th and 14th of October.
The wheat in this section is very good.
Oats, the farmers say, never were better than
this year. The prospects for corn are very
good; the potato crop is excellent, and there
is an abundance of fruit of all kinds except
peaches, which is only small crop. Some
of our farmers expect to make 40 bushels OF
wheat to the acre, but that is not threshed
yet.
The hog cholera has made its appearance
in our neighborhood again. George Jacobs
lost % head, all he had; James Knox lost
some and some are sick; Samuel Knox has
lost several, and others are sick. Most all
the farmers have lost hogs by the cholera.
Picnics, celebrations, camp meetings and
excursions are all the go here, and great
many are going to the Granger's picnic If
they have any money left after they get through
with the home pleasures. 81
Greenville wants postoffice, and to change
the name to Lingville. Next we expect to
hear that they will want a branch railroad to
tap the F. and p L. r. R. at Piney Creek.
P. Fink, from Taneytown, is the guest OF
UPTON Harner.
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remperance Demonstration.

will hold a srand temn Ha.s % demopstration
and picnic, at st. Georges Station, W. NJ.
R. R., on next Wednesday, August 25th.
The exercises at the stand will consist of ad-
dresses by Revs. George Elliott and James
Vernon, Jr., Col. John F. Hoy, and other
prominent speakers. There will also be read
ings, recitation, etc., by Miss Ada Mosher
and Mr.. A. W. Hawks, the well known hu-
morist. There will be various amusements,
such as foot races, sack races, shooting gal
lery, fireworks, &c. Two bands of music will
enliven the occasion. The W. NJ. R. r. will
sell excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates
at all stations from Baltimore to Westminster.
There will be no charge for admission to the
grounds.
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Reckless Driving in Westminster.
Ep1roRs OF ADVOCATE:

EDITORS OF ADVOCATE:
I do not want to be classed among the
chronic grumblers of this town, but when
witness such repeated and fragrant violations
of the ordinance prohibiting fast driving and
riding in the streets of this town l feel like
coming to the front to aid in putting down a
very great nuisance, and if possible secure
the preservation of life, limb and property.
The men and boys, there are some of each,)
who are most persistent in these exhibitions
of outlawry, seems to select East Main street
as the locality best suited, or best adapted,
to their lawless purpose. 1t may be the grade
suits them better-it may be the assurance
that a hailiR would not see or modest them
We folks living at the East End heard some
time since that the Council had appointed
Bailiff.n We read this item in the paper
and take it for granted it must be so. Ii it is
so, and he would occasionally, (but not make
himself too public spend morning or even
ing in the locality named, he could witness
the evil complained of. 1t being farther
from the railroad and crowded business
centre, more childrenare usually playing in
the street, and some very narrow risks are
run. Is it not time for the authorities to take
hold of this matter2 We feel special solic-
itude for the safety Of our own children and
general one for those of our neighbors.
Other towns of this size do not allow it; why
should Westminster be an exception.
PUBLIC Coon.
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HAMps4rAn jTrMs.
Harvest Home Celebration-other Items.

HaTVeSb home OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 1bc4uo.
The Hampstead Band gave their Harvest
Home festival here on last Friday, and those
present seemed to enjoy it. First on the pro-
gramme was street parade, with Capt. Whit.
Stansbury as chief marshal, which, although
small, was a very creditable affair. The
Snydersburg Band led the procession, with
the Hampstead base ball club next, in their
new suits, looking bright and happy, followed
by the Hampstead Drum Corps. A. STAINS
bury came next with his company of horse
men, and the Hampstead Band brought up
the rear. After marching through town and
back to the ground all were dismissed.
After dinner there was tournament riding
and a base ball match, which occupied the
greater part of the afternoon. At night
festival was held in the grove, which was
brilliantly Illuminated.
The ball match was between the Hamp-
stead and Patapsco clubs, and resulted in
favor of the Hampstead club by score of 20
to H. Gist and Allgire were the battery for
Patapsco; Naylor and Wareheim for Hamp-
stead.
Owing to some hitch in the arrangement,
only three knights contested in the tourna-
ment. Knight of Freedom, Geo. Baesman,
took rings; Knight of Hampstead, L. Hite-
shue, took I, and ]. W. Shipley, Knight OF
Reisterstown, took rings. Thos. Kelbaugh,
Esq, of Baltimore county, delivered short
address, but there was no coronation.
A great many of our people attended Emory
Grove Camp on last Sunday.
Corn is looking splendidly, and unless some
unforeseen misfortune overtakes it we will have
one of the largest crops ever raised In this
section.
Whooping cough is raging through this
section. Theodore Bixler, son of Jesse Blk
Ter, is lying dangerously i'll with consumption
at this time.
Ferdinand Smith, of New Windsor, paid
Hampstead flying visit last Tuesday.
The spirit of Improvement is still increasing
in our little town. Postmaster Wells has had
erected, at his own expense, a large and
handsome cabinet postoffice box, with ample
accommodation for renting and free delivery
boxes. This is one of the greatest improve
ments that has been made in our town for
some time, and visibly marks the progress OF
the new administration. Postmaster Wells
deserves our thanks for supplying so long
needed necessity.
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Death of Mrs. MyerlY.

Mrs Susan Myerly, wife of Mr.. Jacob
Myerly, near this city, died on Tuesday last,
August 18th, aged 66 years, months and 81
days.
For seventeen years she had been an in
valid, from various diseases, and for the past
eight months had been entirely helpless, and
spent the weary days and nights in chair.
During all these years, her husband was q
patient attendant, and spared neither time
nor money in efforts to cure and relieve.
The best medical talent at home and in Balti-
more have been employed, but relief in one
direction was generally followed by disorders
in another.
Mrs. Myerly was charitable and kind, and
had the sympathy of all during her long af-
Fiction. In early life she allied herself with
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was a
conscientious christian. Latterly she was
unable to attend public worship. In the
meantime she became warm friend of Rev.
II. W. Kuhns, ID. D., of Grace Lutheran
Church, who often visited her, and he offici-
ated at her funeral, which took place on
Thursday morning at Grace Church. In
terment was at Kriders.
Mrs. Myerly was the mother of nine child
rem, six of whom, four. daughters and two
sons, survive her.
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Berret Items.

A majority of our farmers are done thresh-
ing wheat, with yields varying from ordinary
to good. Oats are turning out well; potatoes
are rotting. and it is thought by many that
clover seed will be failure, and consequently
are grazing their second crop of clover. Ae.
tive preparations are being made for fall
seeding, but full crop will not be sown,
in consequence of low prices.
A few days ago James Barnes was climbing
a steep hill near Berret with his traction
engine, when a flaw in portion of the iron
framework caused it to give way, causing a
fracture of the machinery that led many to
believe that the engine would have to be re-
turned to the shops for repairs; but Mr.. Barnes
undertook the Job, and soon convinced spec
tators that he was master of the situationi and,
working night and day, soon completed the
repairs in neat and substantial manner.
He fired her up about 10 o'clock at night, and
with the entire outfit and about twenty pas
sengers aboard she slowly but triumphantly
surmounted the rugged heights, and as she
steamed majestically through Berret with her
shouting and yelling passengers, the thought
struck us that if our forefathers could but look
from their graves and see the sight they would
cry out, 'There goes Pluto en- route to Hades,
with a train of volunteers.
II. Striker cultivated his corn this season
with bicycle, or new implement by some
other name, which, after seeing it operate, we
pronounced success. 1t does its work ad-
mirably, and farmers should use these labor
saving machines.
Shipley & Cook, contractors, are preparing
to ''move upon the face of the great deep" at
Gathers Siding, and span the Patapsco with
a substantial bridge, an improvement needed
for many years.
A species of game called bobtails have
made their appearance in this section, which
are very destructive to grain and gardens.
They resemble and were first supposed to be
domestic fowls, but, as no one owns them,
parties upon whom they have been trespass-
ing have shot and bagged some of them.
They are troublesome creatures, but said to be
very palatable, either baked, boiled, broiled,
stewed or fried, and don't make bad pie.
There is but little said on politics, DR..
Shaw being regarded as the coming man and
his denomination forgone conclusion.
''Health of community good,'' except a few
cases of hog cholera.
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To.FAxPAYERs.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
-.l...:n... M LII q 1909

Westminster, Nd. July 6, 1886.
In pursuance of an Act of the General As
sembly, passed at January Session, 1874, l
hereby give the following Notice to Tax
payers:
This is to give notice that the County Com
missioners of Carroll county have made their
annual levy OH the assessable property of said
county, for State and County Taxes for the
year eighteen hundred and eighty six, and
that all persons or incorporate institutions
that shall pay their State and County Taxes
on or before the first day of September, next,
shall be entitled to a deduction of FIVE per
centum on the amount of said taxes and if
paid on or before the first day of October,
next, deduction of four per centum; and if
paid on or before the first day of November,
next, deduction of three per eentum; that
said taxes will be in arrear on the first day of
January, next, and bear interest from that
date; that all persons or incorporate institu-
tons failing to pay their State and County
Taxes before the same shall be in arrears,
will render the property and estate of such
delinquent liable to be sold for the prompt
payment of said taxes.
CHAS. BRILHART,
aug st County Treasurer.
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MANCHESTER ITEMS.

Mischievous Boys-Roppery-Otner Items.
Some of our youths frequently ''spin spider
websi' across the sidewalks after dark, and SIT
at a safe distance to enjoy the discontinue
of passersby. Three young men enjoyed the
sport for awhile on Thursday evening of last
week, and. as they got through without detec-
ton, a number of smaller boys tried their
hand on Friday evening. The latter were not
very cautious in their operations, and com.
plant was made to Mayor Trump, who ordered
the bailiff to look out for the offenders, and
by various stragetic movements he got near
enough to recognize some of the lads. By
Monday morning the bailiff had the names of
all of them, and he had orders to take them
before Justice Motter. The boys were con-
siderably frightened, and one lad determined
not to be taken by an officer, and believing
that confinement in the lookup would be
stain that would not only rest on him, but
would follow several generations, went early
on Monday morning to the Squire office ITO
settle the matter. A few of the others ap-
peared afterward, and all got off with the
'Squire's advice to abstain from such amuse-
ment in the future.
Last Tuesday morning about o'clock
colored gentleman entered the residence OF
Edwin Rhoades, near the Chestnut Hill ore
bank, and took S39 in cash. All the family
were at the barn, and the man went into the
basement kitchen, which was open, and passed
up stairs. Finding Mr.. RS. key in a vest
pocket in the room, he opened the secretary
and took out the money, and before he got
out Mr. R. went into the room for something and
found the man trying to hide behind chest.
When asked what he was doing there the
man said he was drunk. He got out and
managed to hide the money. Mr.. r. found
three one dollar notes on the floor, which had
dropped in taking the money from the pocket
book, and which led tn the discovery of the
theft, and he went after the man, who showed
81. 25, which he claimed was his own money
and all he had. Mr.. Rhoades' son started to
Manchester to get an officer, but when the
officer arrived the man had gone. Later in
the day the money was found near the prem
Uses under a stone, where it had been placed,
so that if not arrested he could get it after
night, or if arrested so that the money would
not be found in his possession.
Mr.. Nimrod Armstrong is sinking well at
his residence on South Main street. After
attaining depth of 26 feet by digging foul
air compelled them to abandon that mode OF
operation and resort to boring, and after u
little over half days boring, making Is
feet, they have struck water.
Mr.. Emanuel Shafer lost valuable mare
last Tuesday, from a wound ON the hip re-
ceived in an unaccountable manner.
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Serious Accident.

Samuel Nichey, potter, living near Black
Rock, Pa, while driving into this city yester-
day morning with load of his wares, met
with an accident that may prove fatal.
He was coming in by Pennsylvania avenue,
when his mules SHE'D at passing vehicle, ran
up an embankment and upset the wagon,
throwing Mr.. Nichey out. Mr.. Nichey was
thrown under the wagon, and his left leg was
badly broken in three places.
Drs. Billingslea and Herring, after examin-
ing his injuries, decided that amputation was
necessary
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rhe rlower mission,

were not as large this week as usual, though
those who oontributedawere generous in their
offerings. The Mission hope the interest in
the work will increase, rather than diminish,
and they appeal to the charitably disposed for
aid and assistance in the way of fruits and
flowers. The contributors this week were
Mrs. Levi PfeFer, Mrs. L. j. Marsh, Mrs.
Joshua Stevenson, Miss Lou Bixler, Miss
Gussie Shriver, Miss Mary B. Shellman, Miss
Fannie Buckingham, Mr.. Eli Buckingham
and Master George Brown. Next Thursday,
being the last Thursday of the month, there
will be general meeting of the Mission to
prepare for the work for September. The
meeting will be held at o'clock in the after
noon at the rooms of the Mission, Haines
Building. All ladies who feel an interest in
the work are invited
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Base Ball.


The Brooks club, of Westminster, has been
strengthened by the signing of Tony Pharr,
of Baltimore.
These are the only paid players, and these
additions will make the club much stronger
all around, particularly at the bat.
The Brooks club played with the Waverly
club here last Wednesday, and shut it out,
while piling up II runs for themselves. Gist
occupied the box for the home team, and
Pharr caught. The latter's first performance
was very satisfactory, while Gist excelledi
himself, striking out ten men. Nava, recent
catcher on the Baltimore club American AS
sociation), was the only player who could hit
Gist, and he is credited with two hits, one a
clean one and the other was question as to
whether it was hit or an error to Bankert.
If this were an error, as many suppose, the
only hit on Gist was by Naya in the ninth
inning. Only in two innings could the visi-
tors reach third base, but in the ninth Nava
came near reaching the home plate, being put
out only few feet from it. In the other in
nings very few of the Waverlys reached second
base, and none passed it. Following is the
score:
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smeach-starner


Reported for tho Democratic Advocated
On August 10Th, 1886, at 6 O. clock precise
ly, large number of ladies and gentlemen
gathered at the residence Of Mr.. David Star
ner, in Bachman's valley, to witness the
marriage of his daughter, Amelia, and Mr..
William W. Smeach, ofthe same place. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. VIM. Rupp,
of Manchester, and the attendants were Mr..
Denton Warehime and Miss Ida Frock. After
the ceremony was over the guests were invit-
ed to bountiful collation. in the dining room,
where a table was furnished with ice cream,
cake, confectionery, nuts, wine, &c. The
room was decorated with exquisite flowers
and evergreens. The bride received many
handsome presents. The evening was spent
very agreeably by all the guests.
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MORTGAGES SALE
NA OF
REAL ESTATE,
Ii Freedom District, Carroll County, Md.

By virtue of power of sale contained in
mortgage from Richard Lyons and Lourinsa
Lyons his wife to John G. Shipley, the I'M
dersigned, mortgage, dated the 1lth day of
September, 1888, and recorded among the
Real Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll
county, in Liber F. I. S., No. 10, folio 525,
&C., the undersigned will offer at public sale,
on the premises, on
Wednesday, the LIST day of September, 1886,
at clock, P. NJ, all that real estate, consist
ting of
SO ACRES, ROOD AND % PERCHES
OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situate and lying on the Edersburg Road, in
Freedom District, Carroll county, Maryland,
about miles from Eldersburg and one mile
below Pleasant Gap. 1t is only moderately
improved.
Terms of Sale are :-One-ha of the pur-
chase money to be paid cash on the day of
sale or upon the ratification thereof by the
Court; the balance to be paid in six months
from the day of sale, and to be secured by the
note of the purchaser or purchasers with ap-
proved security bearing interest from day of
sale, or all cash at the option of the purchaser.
JOHN C. SIMPLIFY, Mortgage.
j. A. G. Bond, Attorney for Mortgage.
aug 7:tS
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Weather Record.

August 14-mercury II at a. m. and "a
at p. M; generally cloudy. August 10
mercury 6s at a. m. and 70 at Up. M; clear.
August 16-mercury 6s at a. m. and rs at
2 p. M; cloudy, with clearing weather at
night. August 17-mercury rs at a. m. and
SO at D. m; more or less cloudy. August
1S-mercury 81 at a. m. and II at 2 p. M;
cloudy during the day, clear at night. Au-
gust l9-mercury SO at 7 a. m. and "A at 2
p. M; clear. August 20-mercury 81 at
a. M and 70 at II M. partially cloudy.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Farmers, Look to Your Interests-N. l.
Gorsuch & Co., Westminster, Nd.
Auction. Bazaar-E. Lynch & Son, West
minister, Md.
Caution Notice-Isaac Green, near Sandy,
vile, Nd.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
Sheriff S Sale-John 7. Lynch, Sheriff.
Public Sale-Edward Bolte, Trustee.
Go to see the Peake Sisters.
Picnics and Festivals.