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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
A Pleasant Evening.


On Wednesday evening, the 18th inst, by
special invitation, Il large and select company
of young people repaired TO the hospitable
residence of DIR. r. o. D. WarGeld, near
Taylorsville, where they were superbly enter
tanned in true Democratic style. Despite the
GOODNESS of the night and bad sleighing, none
were absent. On arriving at the residence of
the iovial Doctor a most cordial welcome
awaited them at the hands of his esteemed
spouse and Mrs. Kate Davis, who ably assist
ed her in receiving. When wells, muffiers
&c. had been discarded, and all had assembled
in the brilliantly lighted parlors, the following
ladies and gentlemen were recognized; Misses
Annie Stem, Minnie Chase, Irene Albaugh,
Ella Eugles, Fannie Dorsey, Rosa Franklin,
Mamie Franklin, Ray Chase, Laura Jenkins,
Kate jenkins, Misses Gosnell, Mrs. B. Selby
and lady friend, Mrs. Nanpie Gum. Messrs.
Gosnell. John Dudderrar, Charles Crawford.
Jesse Hooper, Aug. Barnes, Joseph Cover,
Albert Crawford, Geo. Bowers, William Craw-
ford, James Dorsey, Chas. Hoffman, Jesse +.
Stem, Lewis c. Franklin, j. Gum. Bright
faces and sparkling fires soon vanished all
recolections of out side elements, and the
company soon found themselves engaged in
games conversation, and tripping the light
fantastic toe, to the beautiful strains of music
rendered by Profs. Grimes on the violin, and
Chase on the fife.
At midnight refreshments were announced,
after doing full justice to the good things pro-
vided, they returned to the parlor where the
fun went on until the wee small hours, when
after wishing the good Doctor and his wife a
long and prosperous life, all took their depart
ure, testifying that they had had a very pleas
ant evening
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
Hampstead Items.

Quite a pretty wedding took place at the
Lutheran Church here on Wednesday. The
CONTRACTING parties we're Rey. $. !; Reyr
preacher in charge, and Mrs, Agnes ShafieI
stansbury, Of this place, The happy couple
took the 1 clock train for Frederick, where
they will spend several days at the home o.
the groom's father.
A fox chase will take place at Stansbury'
Hotel on Saturday next, and as the fox seems
old enough to take care of himself, lively
run is expected.
We try to keep posted on the general hap
penings of our section, but have failed to leerl
any OF tho particulars Of that lovefeast or wal
dance about which so much has been said.
Quite successful revival is now in progress
at the NJ. E. Church.
Messrs. Hanon & Seton left here for Refs
terstown last week with their imported Per
cheron horse, Bedinere, which, we have since
learned, they sold to Mr., Goodwin and Others
for 4 3iHt
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Eberg Items.

Our young men seem to make good use of
the last sprinkle of snow. One of our young
friends who had recently bought new sleigh
met with an accident He started on Sunday,
accompanied by his lady, ran against a stone
and dumped her in the mud. The sleigh was
broken and his horse became very unruly.
Our farmers are somewhat agitated by the
starting of large mandatory, 1t will give
quite an impetus to the village Of Greenmeunt.
Meetings were held last week by the business
men of this part of the county, and they pro-
pose to buy the land and present it to the firm.
We iaae i will be a success, as it will help
the cotnDaEiiy.
The public school 4Ees.ia9 seems to con-
tinue with fury. Some of our taxpayers ere
very indignant about this question. They
seem TO think they ought to have new build
ing in preference to continuing of school.
1t is not fit for human occupancy. The school
is filed, and the teacher teaches with very
nl:ah Inconvenience. The scholars are very
much cS;qncerSs4 ahout the school, and if they
lad their way about it the sohnel would con-
tlliipqe on until spring. The o 9 seess f.
be Doubtful whether Subscription school will
be carried On or moi, The teacher seems very
unconeerned abo4t the matter,
George Crosse is very busy at his sawpill,
terning opt Iamber for the neighborhood.
VIM. Wike proposes 10 bgjld barn in the
sbrinV,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
Prof. Ford Al New WINDSOR.

Prof. S. T. Ford, the distinguished teacher
of elocHtian in the Van Norman Institute,
New York city, gave his iuimitable recitals on
last Friday night in College Hall, to q good
audience, notwithstanding the storm. He
opened the entertainment with Artemus
Wards Mormon or London Lecture. With
this he captured his audience, and held il,
with undated interest, for an hour and halt.
Among the selections given were: maria in
Claus in the Mines;'' 1.-THE Fashionable
Choir" (originall; 'sCarve Dat Possum:"
"Aunty polefnl's Visit to the Sick, " his closing
selection being i'How Ruby Played the Pia..
no. Prof. Ford is born elooutionist, and
understands what Cicero meant when he said
ssArs est ceiare artena." When he comes to
college hall again, on the night of February
10th, he win have crowded house, rain or
shine.
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Smith-Stocksdale.

At Mechanicstown, Nd, on Thursday after
noon last, Mr.. George W. Smith, formerly of
this city, but now residing in Wayneshqro', ,
Pa. was married TO Miss Agnes A.. daughter
Of Mr.. George W. Stocksdale. The bridal
party entered the parlor to the wedding march
which was beautifully executed by Miss Annie
Webster The bride was dressed 10 olive
plush and cashmere, and the bridesmaids in
white. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Osborne Delt, of the NJ. E. Church. The
brides attendants were Florence Stocksdale,
Mary C. McClelland, daughter OF Major c..
D. McCleland, of the U. s. A., and Viola
and Zula, little sisters ofthe bride. Mr.. Geo.
A.. ogg. of the Theological Seminary, Wost-
minister. acted as best man for the groom.
After the marriage hountiful collation. was
served. The bride and groom left for Way
nesboro in the evening train; Many valuable
and handsome presents were received by the
bride. The good wishes of Mr.. Smith S
friends in Westminster will follow him to his
n=w home Mr.. Smith, who is telegraph
operator, received congratulations from all
the operatives along the line Of the Western
MARYLAND Railroad
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
In the Court of Anpeals

On Wednesday of last week, in the Court
of Appeals the case of the Union National
Bank of Westminster, garnishee Of Myerly
and Lamotte, VS.. Shriver and Beuford, was
begun by Col, MaHlshy for the appellant;
Henniug appeared for Tie anpsilsss.
On Friday the case Of Haugh, ct. al. vs..
Maulsby and Clabaugh, trustees, ct. al. was
commenced by VIM. A. Hammond for the
appellants and H. NJ. Clabaugh and Judge
Maulsby for the appellees. On motion OF
VIM. A. Hammond, Chas. Z. Fink, Esq, OF
Carroll county, was admitted and qualified as
an attorney of the Court of Appeals, and
conluded for the appellees.
Crabbs VS.. Koontz, was argued by Judge
Maulsby for the appellant and Charles b;
Roberts for the appellees. The Mayor and
Common Council If Westwinstar Va. Grove
A. Shipley, was commenced by Charles E.
Fink for The appellant and Harry NJ. Clabaugh
for the appellee. The argument was con-
cluded on Wednesday by Judge Maulsby fol
the appellee and Hon. Charles B. Roberts fol
the appellant.
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Electiou of ohicers and Annual supper.

The Westminster Fire Department met in
their building on Wednesday evening last, to
hold their election of officers and annual sup
per. There were large number of active
and honorary members present The first
business before the meeting was the election
of officers, which resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, VIM. l.. Seabrook 1st vice president,
o. D. Gilbert; End vice president, John Z.
Eckenrode; secretary and treasurer, NJ. John
Lynch; assistant secretary, VIM. H. Bell, Jr.;
chief foreman, +. X. Herr; assistant chief, J.
c. Mobley; foreman of truck. William Il.
Shaeffer; assistant foreman, +. NJ. Eckenrode;
foreman of reel, Orlando Reese; assistant
foreman, Harry X. Shaeffer; marshal, John
II. Mitten; librarian, D. S. Gehr. After the
officers were chosen the coS.pany formed in
line and marched up stairs to supper. The
menu comprised oysters in all styles, turkey,
chicken, ham, biscuits. cake, pickles, &c.
When supper vas ever the reports of the sec
rotary and chief were read and ordered filed.
Speeches were made complimenting the fire
company for their efficiency by Mayor Schaef
fer. E. D. Grimes, II. Haines, Chas. G. Cor.
such, George r. Gehr, Alex. Klinedinst and
others. During the year there were six alarms
of Ere. to all of which the company responded.
Gum boots aud coats have been ordered for
the members. and will arrive shortly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
The ROCK Band concert company.

Two years ago Messrs Merrill and Wander.
ford brought the above company here, and
notwithstanding the very Indictment night the
hall was filed. So well pleased with their
concert was the audience that a request was
made for them to repeat it the following night,
but their engagements prevented. They will
appear at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday even
ing of next week, under the auspices Of the
Westminster Fire Department, and we doubt
not the hall will be filed. Among the attrac.
tons is the Rock lIarmenicon which consists
OF sixty pieces of rock, has a compass of five
0ctaves, and is capable of producing the
finest music. These rocks were discovered
on the mountain Of Skiddaw in the famous Lake
District of England. This is the only instru-
ment ofihe kind now before the public. Mr..
ID. Till and sons were engaged eleven years
in perfecting this wonderful Rock Instrument,
and the performances upon it are always re-
ceived with astonishment and delight. An
other great feature is the Band of Fairy Bells.
The 0carina is made of clay and modelled
from an instrument recently found in the
ruins of Pompeii. Solos and Quartets are
played on the Ocarina. accompanied on the
Either. The Stretch Either is German
strilsed instrument played with bow, in
duets with the Concert Zitker. Other nstru-
ments are the Gigilera, a Swiss instru-
ment Of wood, Musical Glasses, Indian Bug
uen, Musical Nails, &c. The vocal part of
the programme consists of New Songs and
Quartets, with accompaniment of Rocks,
Zithers and Fairy Bells.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
Priss,lsburg Items,

On last Thursday night, after the meeting
ut this place had been dismissed, All accident
occurred ON the Plank road, towards West
minstat. While John Yingling, of Pleasant
Valley, was driving along, he having double
team, his horses, frightened at something,
i;eeams pnmanageable, and ran into Mr..
Hall's team, thrRwipg Mr.. Yingling out and
doing some damage to his buggy and also to
his 6arness, Mr., Hull escaped injury. Mr..
Yinelings team continued TO run, going to-
wards home on the road leading from this
place to Pleasant Valley, but it was stopped
within a short distance by the lines wrap
ping around the hub, by which they were
drawn to the fence and there caught. Mr..
Yinglng was not hurt, but his clothing was
damaged.
On the same night, at the church, whip
was stolen from Young gentlemen.
The protracted meeting at this place is still
in progress, and at present there seems to be
a great deal of interest manifested. On We'd
nesday evening there were seven penitents
two of whom were converted.
Miss Ella Thurman, of near Mt. Pleasant,
has been visiting Miss Anna May, at Harvey
Freeman's. glaaH EIk
Some few who had ice houses to fill are
doing SO with good ice.
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ssy ADVERTISEMENTS.

Trustees Sale Of Valuable Farm, dwelling
House and Lots of Land-Wm. Y. Frizzel
and Charles T. Reifsnider, Trustees.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Real Estate
Edward E. Reindolar, Trustee.
Wanted-Address P. 0. Box l54, West
minister.
Bubble Sale of the EasteFn Ho.el-==Joshpq
W. Herring. Executor.
Company of Carroll goHnty7Iesse X. Hines
Commissioners,
For Rent-Jas. H. Steele, watersyille, Md
Annual Election. ]. Reese, Secretary
Hotel Property at Public sale-A. P. Marsh,
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
Statement of the Mutual Fire Insurance
For Sale. Thos. NJ. Ireland, Finksburg, Nd
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad.
Notice-HenrY Gait. Treasurer.
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An Enjoyable Party.

Reported Tor the Deuocrdtlc AuN Qcate.I
One of the most enjoyable events of the
season was party given to Miss Jennie Herring
by some of he friends at the hospitable resi-
denes of her father, Nh. Granville /. Herring.
near Sapdyyille, on Tuesday evening last,
The ladies' present ware Misses Eta Crout, OF
baltimore; Lizzie Miller, DGEble Pipe Creek
Ada Zepp, Bora 0rndorG, Lizzie if9ckard,
Wcstsuisst or; Julia Rasemau and Petite Hor-
ner, Finksburg; paaght Caple. Eta Gaple,
Rose Miller, Gordie Miller. Adaie and Fanny
Shilling. Sandyville. Fhe gentlemen ~eEe--
H. G. Foutz, Balsmore; Harry Allison, tfar'
vey Zepp, j. Paul Smith. Westminster; Elmer
Goodwin. Reisterstown: NJ. Horner. MI.
Shreeve, Finksburg; George Capie. william
Westaway, Charlie Wood, Mr. Mummy,
Sandyvilie. AT II O'Clock the company ad-
iourned to the dining room. where refresh
ments were served in abundance, to which
tbey ali did ample justice. The company were
enteriained with music by Miss Bette horner,
Mr.. Grangii,a Herring and Charlie Wood
Shortly after midnight the company departed
for their homes, al hoping to spend many
more such evenings
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
Tvrnne Items.

The following persons have killed their hogs
since our last report. Fl. Sell, two, about 8
months old, 1856, 1872; |. Copenhaver, three,
$50; George C. Hartman, four, 2T8, 1872, 1866,
1856; the three last about six months old; John
Nusbaum of VIM. H., three, year DID, 9l2;
VIM. Formwalt. a young steer, 5S5 pounds
Following is the program of the church work
convention of Emanuel Baust) Church, which
will take place on the oath, 25th and 18th
instants. The exercises will begin on the
24th, p. M, evening, and on the 18th and 2Gth,
three services each day, morning, noon and
evening. Tuesday, P. M, regular-A Life :
Its Conditions, the Family, Church, &C., by
Rev. j. G. Moss. Evening, regular-Training
for the Young in the Family and Catechetical
Glass, Rev. Mr. Ditzler, of Taneytown. We'd
neaday, o. n.-Christian Worship: Song,
Prayer, Almsgiving, Rev. Wp. Rqpp, Of Man
chester. P M.-The Growth of the Churnhi
Missions, Home, Rev. A. c. Whitmer, ~ f.
Chestnut street, Lancaster, Pa. Foreign
Rev. c. Clever, 2l0 N. Howard street, Balti-
more, Nd. Evening-Sunday Schools: ORR
gin, Design, Rev. E. r. Deatrick; Teaching,
Worship, Rev. d. p. Lefever, 115 Valley ST.,
Baltimore, Nd; Almsgiviug, Celebrations,
Rev. l.. L. Zinkan, 100 Pleasant street
Baltimore, Nd. Thursday-Christian Death:
burial and Mourning for the Dead, Rev, W.
H. Heilman, Emmitsburg, I'D. institutions
of the Church Colleges, seminaries, Their
Wants, Rev. D. \. Ditman, of Littlestown,
Pa The Church Paper and its Benefits, Rev.
j. W. Unger, Middleway, West Virginia.
Last evening-Sabbath Observance, Church
Attendance, Abuses, Sunday Visiting, Excur
siops, Rev. C. s. Slagle. Of Westminster, Nd.
The programme win be ipterspersel with
music. We hope our people of both congre.
CATIONS will be regular IN their attendance,
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Union Bridge Notes.

The protracted meeting held in the NJ. P.
Church since January LIST closed Wednesday
night There were several conversions. The
pastor, Rev. J. Z. Maloy, was assisted by Revs.
McLinn, of the Lutheran Church, and Jones,
of the NJ. Z. Church, who preached several
times during the meeting.
Miss Fanny Diehl, youngest daughter of
John Dieh, who has been very i'll with dipth-
liberia the past week, is yet in critical con
drion. DR.. J. Watt is the attending physician.
Mr.. Reuben Saylor, whose extreme i'll
health has frequently been reported of late,
has again slightly rallied, though confined to
his bed.
Jacob Stoner viii build a handsome resi-
dence on South Main street this year. Work
will begin as soon as the weather will allow.
Eli Hiltabidle, who was so terribly crippled
by an engine in the Company's yards at this
place some months ago, is now able to get
from his bed to a chair without assistance, and
is reported as quite cheerful and rapidly gain
ing health and strength. His physician ex-
poets that he will be enabled to walk again.
No little stir is created here by the extern
siye advertisement of the celebrated Till
Family, who will give one of their wonderful
musical performances in the Town Hall on
the evening of the 28th inst, under the aus
pices of the Woman's Missionary Society Of
the Lutheran Church.
The semi-annual examination in the Union
Bridge Elementary and High School took
place this week, the second term closing yes
terday, when reports were given to the
scholars. This school is very successful under
its new principal, Miss F. Z. Wilson, A. NJ,
nd her assistant, Miss NJ. E. Wolfe.
Edward w. Leeds, our popular postmaster,
expects to give the town an Office of modern
and improved style when he moves into the
Hartsock building, on Main street.
Union Bridge has her fifteen ice houses
about all filled.
Mrs. Bessie Hartman, daughter of Abram
Stoner, on Wednesday returned to her home
in Wilmington, Del.
Both our magistrates were engaged on Sat
urday last with court business, each one
having trial at the same hour. The more
important case was that of James H. Crum,
of Frederick county, against Joseph Wolfe, of
this place. The matter of dispute was the
payment of wages to Crum, who is minor.
Decided for the plaintiff, States Attorney
Norwood, of Frederick county, appeared for
the plaintiff, and Attorney Abram l.. Wolfe,
of this place, for the defendant
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-21
SANS CREEK ITEMS.
Sale of a Farm-senator Bennett Literary So
ciety, &C.

John H. Roop has sold at public sale all
that part of his farm lying along the pike,
containing so acres, mere or less, to Geo W.
Devibiss, for $50 per acre. Jasper Engler,
a farmer residing near McKinstry's Mills, has
rented the farm purchased by Mr.. Devilbiss,
and will take possession on or about the Isl
of April. A barn is situated on the other
portion of Mr.. Roop's farm, and also new
dwelling house, which he built during the past
summer, and which he viii occupy shortly;
Senator Bennett was home last Monday
looking after his farming and dairy interests.
In the evening of the same day he left Tor
Annapolis. In conversation with him be-
fore he left in regard to the different commit,
tees, he informed us that he was assigned
second place en- the Committee of Agriculture
and Labor instead of Senator Dennis, of Wor.
cester county, as appeared in the last issue OF
the ADVOCATE. By this act the President OF
the Senate recognizes his ability in matters
pertaining to that committee, and also permits
him to look after the agricultural interests oil
his own county, in which he is so largely IN
terested.
Just at this season of the year the young
people of Jewsburg and vicinity are enjoying
excellent coasting. Both great and small
take advantage of the pleasure afforded them
Even the pedagogue, few nights ago, ven
tured forth from his sanctum to indulge in the
exhilarating sport. It is said that he, with
some of the weaker sex, went down the hill
like ''lightning down pine tree,' and landed
squarely against the post fence. We have not
as yet learned whether any serious injuries
were sustained.
The young folks of Oak Orchard and this
neighborhood met at the residence of Luke
Ensor, on Tuesday night last, and organized
literary society. The society will have
weekly meetings at the homes of the different
members, where two hours or more will be
devoted to literary duties, after which the
time will be spent socially. We are not able
to report particulars, but learn that j. +.
Ensor was elected president, and that pro-
gramme was arranged for their next meeting
The four horse team of Edward Williams.
of near Winfield, ran off on Wednesday even
ing last as they were descending the hill near
Jewsburg. The team was caught when near
ing New Windsor. No damage of any con-
sequence was done.
Those who had not finished filling their ice
houses have taken advantage Of the recent
freeze up.
Wanted-a few more muskrat trappers.
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New windsor Items.

The severe cold snap has kept things very
quiet during the past week, but our citizens
and community generally were aroused on
seeing the announcement by hand bills that
the Rev. John B. Budd, the well known and
talented orator of the A. NJ. K. church, would
give us a great intellectual treat by the deliv-
cry of his celebrated lecture on the ''Descrip-
tive History of Women in the Social Circle, "
on Tuesday next, the 9th instant, in the
evening. at the Lyceum, admission only Is
cents. The proceeds to be applied to fund
which the coiored folks are making efforts to
raise for the much needed repairs of their
meeting house. The mere mention of the
name of the lecturer, whose oratorical abilities
are so widely known, viii no doubt insure "a
full house, as his change of residence to
Talbot county has deprived us for long time
of the benefit of his oratorial efforts.
Our former fellow. citizen, Prof. Fell, now
President of St. Johns College, Annapolis,
gave brilliant reception at St. Johns on
Thursday last, which was attended by the
Naval officers and their families, members of
the Legislature, and many other prominent
people 1t was an enjoyable gathering.
The efforts of Prof. Fell to resucitate old
St. Johns have been very successful. The
increase of scholars is more than double that
of last year. He is evidently well fitted for
the position he now holds, and his many
friends in this community wish him continued
honors and success, and though regretting to
lose him here, congratulate st. Johns Col
lege on its gain.
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Tanevtown Itens.

Henry Sherman has purchased new globe
lamp which he proposes erecting in front o.
his hotel,
The ice men are basily engaged in filling
their ice houses,
Mrs. Edwin Sprenkle, of Hanover, Pa,
recently visited her parents at Harvey.
Mrs. Hiteshew. mother of Mrs. David Rein
dollar, died on Wednesday last from old age.
Her remains were inferred in the Reformed
cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs E. H. Weaver, of Lineboro,
visited DR.. C. W. Weaver on Sunday and
Monday last.
Garner h RasehoaF have had their grocery
storeronm nicely papered and new shelving
put in. They propose opening the store in
the spring.
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The meeting which had been in progress
at the NJ. 2. Church closed Sunday night last,
after two weeks duration. The attendance
was generally small, although Mr.. Valiant
delivered some very able an1 ihstrpeiiFe scr
mons.
Gar citisens are very enthusiastic over the
appointment Of d. 4. q. Webster, opr repre-
sentative in the House of Delegates, as chair
man of lhe Agriculture Committee, one of the
most important committees of the House. He
has also been placed npon two other respon-
sible committees, viz, Roads and Highways,
second place, and on Printing fifth place. He
is the only member from Carroll who has a
craftsmanship, except Mr., Gorsuch, who is
chairman of the Currency Committee, Mr..
Webster visited his family Sunday and Mon
day, but returned to Annapolis Tuesday.
The Church of God at Middletown will
be dedicated Sunday morning. Rev. G. W.
Seilhamef will deliger the dedicatory sermon.
levi Englaf, prominent farmer and ven
cradle citizen, who resides about one and a
half miles southwest of this place, is quite ill
at this writing, and it is feared he will not re-
cover,