The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-09-15

This beautiful and fourishing town, located where
the memorable PARIS Ridge" is crossed by the b.
o. r. r. is about 900 feet above tide. and is remark
able tor its healthfuness, and the beauty of its
scenery. From its commanding heights, at the Gar
rett Sanitarium" grand panoramic view Is brongh
before the entranced vision of the beholder, hill:
and dales undulatng i'll gentle unison on the south
and eastern section of the surrounding county, and
then when he changes position and looks north and
westward the lovely VALLEY of Frederick" is spread
out before him as if by magiciaps wand, the whole
supported and protected in the rear ground by the
beautiful and historic Blue Ridge" 1t is in con
tempatng these and kindred scenes that the whole
being becomes elevated and the impression is indel
IDLY fixed in the mind that they are the creation OF
an Omnipotent and not accident hand
Mt Airy is one of the most important distributing
points the line of the railroad for grain fertilizers
lime and general merchandise, &c. 1t numbers
among its citizens and firms some of the most en-
terprisng business men in our county. We have
engaged in general merchandising. A. Anderson 4
Co.. Sellman e Hood, and Runkle Brothers; agri
cultural implements, Byron 5. Dorsey furniture
and tinware, Messrs. Barnes and Forthman; hard
ware Baker & Clay; butchers and green grocers
MesSrS Houck Brothers; livery and sale stable, L
Clary; druggist and pharmacist, w. r. Rudy MILL
merry Mrs. John b. Kunkes and Mrs. k. Barnes
blacksmiths and agricultural implements c. W
Shivers and George sank; carriage manufacturer, C.
d. Winebrenner cigar manufacturer and tobacco
mist Thomas Hammond; bankers, Jones & Co.
dealer in fertilizers j. NJ Smith; dealer in grain hay
straw, &C. Robert Monkey dealer in grain, James II.
Gambrill; boot and shoe maker, Philip J, Detrick
mantua' maker Miss Mary Byers.
The Episcopal Church, built of brick, % by so feet
built in gothic style with main tower on side OF
under the church in which a private school is con
Quoted by Mr.. c. Hanna. The church proper will be
ready for occupancy about the LIST of October. The
new NJ. Z. Church is now in course of construction
and fuller account oft will be given when com
pleted.
The most important social event was the generous
entertainment given by Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jones
TO the many friends of their lovely daughters Misses
Halle and Maggie, on the evening OF the 5th inst
Carroll Frederick, Howard and Montgomery coun.
ties and Baltimore city furnished their quota oil
fair daughters and manly sons. The grounds were
lighted with Chinese lanterns, presenting most
picturesque appearance. The commodious resi-.
dence was brilliantly illuminated and the numer
Gus guests arrived they cordially met by the
hospitable host and given that generous welcome
which insured the promise of full enjoyment to each
and every one.
Pratt's String Band rendered the music will
faultlesS and lntirng skill, and the floors of the
large parlors and the grand portoo were continually
filled with the merry dancers, About y o'clock al
were invited 10 u bountiful table loaded with the
good things which so delight the inner man, and
which had been so generously provided by our
hospitable hosts. After all had partaken and were
fully satisfied the dancers resumed their light airy
tread until the wee sma hours.