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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-28
Stacks Corner Items.

Miss Lindsay is suffering with heart disease
of which she has been victim for some
years.
Mr.. Marsh, of Eldersburg, died very sud.
denly on the 10th instant. He had been
cripple all his life and for some years conGn-
ed to his room. When his dinner was taken to
him it was found he had been dead sometime.
He was about so years of age, and though not
of sound mind, perfectly harmless.
Mr.. Joseph Slack has shown great zeal in
getting signers to petition prohibiting the
sale of intoxicating liquors within two miles
of Eldersburg, including the town. The
signers responded with alacrity.
Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Martin celebrated
the 10Th anniversary of their marriage, on
the 10Th instant, by giving Medley we'd
ding. The night being propitious, the house
was thronged long before eight O'Clock by
their many friends bearing tokens of love and
affection, in substantial looking bundles.
The pleasant host and hostess gave warm
and CHEEKY welcome as each one entered,
and the large parlor and two sitting rooms
were one sea OF bright faces and sparkling
eyes. The organ and violin served an ample
orchestra for those who favored the company
with vocal music, and Miss Bennett gave
several fine instrumental pieces on the organ.
We wendell our way to the back sitting room
where the presents were displayed on long
table, among which beautiful vases, casters,
lemonade sets, fruit stands, butter dish,
spoons, cake stands, pictures, towels, tides,
splashers, tea pots, in fact it ,cds a, Medley
all useful and handsome. A rich collation.
was served at ten o'clock in the dining
room. the table being handsomely decorated
with flowers. Lemonade in abundance both
hot and cold was served. but no liquors. The
richest of cake, the freshest of candy, and the
best of nuts were enjoyed by lively company.
We babe Mr. and Mrs. Martin good night in
the ''wee sma" hoars, hoping they will have
many returns of their wedding anniversary
and inwardly wishing they would celebrate
each one.
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wakeheld valley Items.

On last Wednesday night, the 18th instant,
MIR. and Mrs. Dennis a. Smith entertained Mr..
Nathan Albert and lady by giving them sup
per. Every thing was served in abundance, and
enjoyed by all. Among those present were
Messrs. Jesse Stevenson, James Bowers, Jos.
Smith. Ewd. A. Cassell aud A. Logue, Misses
May Bowers, Eva Englar, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Smith. On the same evening at
7.SO the guests were invited to witness the
marriage Of Miss Amanda Waddles and Mar
TIN Saunders, Elder Emanuel Babylon off :
ciating. The happy couple were sereEaded
by the Calithumpian bands of Wakefield and
Medford, headed and lead by Dr. Fosset and
Ewd. Bachman. The serenad-rs were invited
IN and served with refreshments.
l.. W. Rhinehart, of Medford, who last
week was badly bit by a horse is improving.
Ice is being housed from to 6 inches
thick from Smelsers dam by our farmers aud
butcher Mr.. Lindsay.
At present writing the county roads are in
excellent condition for travelling.
We understand that the Wakefield store will
change hands this spring.
At present writing Mr.. Joseph Hoover, who
was injured several months ago, is in criti-
cal condition.
The Bachelor Skating Club of Medford was
on the 22d inst. given dinner by one of the
members. After styling themselves the
Bachelor Club, they thought it would not do
to have any of the fair sex prepare the din
ner So 3D. A. Cassel was chosen cook
and made quite n success of it. Every thing
of the season was served in abundance, and a
good time was enjoyed by all. The members
are Messrs. Jesse Snider, Chas. Roop, of W.
NJ. College, Jas. Bowers, Waesche Bowers
and Ed. A. Cassell.
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Donkey PARTY.

The latest social pastime in Manchester is
known as ga Donkey Party" 1t consists of
the figure of that Oriental bprdeh-besrer, de-
void of his caudel appendage, placed upon the
wall. The guests are in turn blindfolded,
turned twice upon the spot and furnished
with the wanting appendage, with the under
standing that it is to be placed in relation to
the donkey, in conformity with natures u.s.
age. The one succeeding best in this effort
receives prize. A party of this kind was
held at Miss Fannie Ross's on Monday even
ing last, in honor of her guest, Miss Bessie
Otto, of Baltimore. The ladies present were
Misses Flora and Millie Lippy, Maggie Grouse,
Viola Rupp, Lizzie Trump, Grace E. Ganter
and Mrs. Lizzie Musselman, also Messrs
Horatio Onrsler. VIM. Rupp, Albert Brilliant,
Harry Lamott, Harry Musselman, Cornelius
Miller, Chas. W., Joseph and George Motter.
Mr.. Horatio Oursler won the donkey souve-
mir, and with it the prize of escorting the young
lady of his choice, Miss Grace Z. Ganter, to
the refreshment table. Its laughable and en-
joyable character may more easily be imag-
ined than described.
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Taneytown Items.

Mrs. Adam Clark died last Saturday after
noon and was buried on Monday in the Reform
ed cemetery. Mrs Clark was 81 years old, and
had been devoted and faithful christian, a
loving wife and charitable neighbor. =,
Rev. Fl. Ditzler attended the church work
convention held at Baust church, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday.
The ice men are enjoying the cold weather.
The small boy Is also making use of sled and
skates.
Mr.. Tobias Eckenrode is building an addi-
ton to his hay shed, making it suitable for an
additional hay press. He will soon run two
hay presses.
Mr.. P. p Brown proposes holding another
shooting match for his deer that was won by
T. Martin some two weeks ago.
John, son of Henry Shoemaker, while coast
ing some days ago accidentally sprained his
wrist, disabling him for some time.
Mr. Calvin Hiteshew, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
is a brother of Mrs. David Rinedollar,
sojourning with friends in this place. He
came east to attend his mothers funeral.
Our little town will be almost destitute Of
carpenters the coming spring Two of them
will leave for other localities. They are not
leaving for want of work.
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New Windsor Items.

As anticipated, the lecture of Rev. John B.
Rudd, of the A. NJ. +. Church, came off on
Tuesday last, at the Lyceum, before a fair
audience, amongst which we noticed several of
our citizens. The discourse was rather a he
heterogeneous mass Of words, interspersed with
quotations from book styled by him mig
qroliqy, work none of the audience had
ever heard of. Before commencing his re-
marks the Sans Greek Band gave notice
through their Trombones and Bass drum some
idea Of the tones which the speaker would use
in his delivery and which were of no uncer-
tain sound. When they had subsidized Col
ored Quartette were calamity escorted to the
front of the stage by the distinguished speaker
and contributed their dulcet notes by singing
hymn called the Milestone, perhaps indicative
how far the speaker was off the handle as re-
CARDS the subject of his lecture, some remarks
Of which would have caused laughter even in
the most ohtuse. Having NOTICED during his
lecture the colored bellies gayley attired, indi-
eating desire for display, the speaker gave
notice that on the conclusion of his remarks
an opportunity would be afforded them by u
promenade and "shin dig" The announce
ment was received with deafeRing applause,
and they at once entered into it with vim
and kept it up until late hour, much to the
endowment of all concerned.
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The Baltimore San of Wednesday says:-
The young gentleman who was mentioned in
the Sun yesterday as having waited in vain at
Camden Station for young lady, to whom he
was to be married, and who missed the train,
is Mr.. Eugene Worthington, of Hampstead,
Carroll county, Md. The young lady was
Miss Clara l.. Osborn, daughter of Mr..
Robert Osborn, of Van Bibber Station, Har-
ford county, on the line of the Baltimore and
Ohio Philadelphia extension. She is now
Mrs. Worthington. There was some objec-
ton raised by her father to her marrying Mr..
Worthington, but the two determined to be
married anyhow. Mr.. Worthington, failing
to meet Miss Osborn Monday in Baltimore,
went up to Van Bibber yesterday morning in
the seven o'clock train and returned at half
past five in the evening to Camden Station,
bringing Miss Osborn with him. The couple,
with two friends, walked to the parsonage of
Columbia Avenue NJ. E. Church, where they
were married by the pastor, the Rev. Joel
Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Worthington will live
at Hampstead
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sykesyilIe Items.

"The Sykesville Dancing Class" is APP
preaching perfection in the terpsichorean art
with gigantic strides. The members attend
with pleasing regularity and promptness, and
the meetings which take place every Monday
evening, always result in great pleasure and
an increase of interest to the participants.
The industry with which Prof EMS wrestles
with the mystic Newport is worthier Of a
better cause Much credit is due Miss Hef-
fenger and others, who have been SO fortu-
nate as to have previously attained perfection,
for the untiring efforts they so kindly put
forth in trying ito teach the young idea how
to hop"
The Springfield Church Sociable which was
to have held its regular meeting on Friday
evening last, did not take place, owing to in
disposition of some of tae members of the
family of Rev. P. P. Flournoy, at whose
residence it was to meet. A few, however, who
did not receive notice in time, assembled,
and after ''bean bored returned to their
respective homes.
Miss Venie Geigan, of Baltimore, is visit
ing friends near Sykesville, also Miss Mamie
Schultz, of Frederick.
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Stonersyille Items.


On Monday noon, while Samuel Myers was
descending hill, he fell from his wagon and
had to be assisted to a house near by. Later
in the day he improved sufficiently to return
home.
On Friday of last week Col. Samuel Herr,
of your city, was out on pleasure drive, his
horse became unmanageable and ran away,
apsetting the buggy and throwing him out.
Had it not been for the harness breaking,
Mr.. Herr might have received serious injuries
James Lester is confined to his residence
from fall he got while skating on Saturday
last.
Rev. Calvin Slagle administered the Holy
Communion at Krider's on Sunday to 81
members. Owing to the cold the attendance
was small.
Mrs. Charles Stultz for the last two weeks
has been very sick at her fathers, Mr.. Thad-
deus Resenberger. At times her life is des-
paired Of
Miss Ida, daughter of VIM. j. Beggs, is
very low.
We are to have very quiet wedding in our
village in February, but will inform you later
the names of the parties.
Several Of our young men purchased cut
tiers at the sale on Saturday last, of Mr..
Chas Matthews, and for neatness and beauty
they cannot be surpassed in the State.
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A Masonic Reunion.
n l11I1V4I1O NC O@1]o@]'
Reported for the Democratic Advocated

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
On Friday evening, January 20, large
delegation from Door-to- Virtue Lodge, NO
46, A. F. A. NJ, paid fraternal visit to lie.
banon Lodge, No. 175, at Manchester Tor
the purpose of assisting in the ceremonies at
tending the Installing of the officers recently
elected for the ensuing term. The delegation
consisted of the Grand Inspector ana P:.ss
Master, James A. Diffenbaugh; Charles h.
Goodwin. Worshipful Master; Past Master,
William Moore, Secretary; Benz. +. Grouse,
Junior Warden; Chas. b. Miller, Senior Dea-
con; Geo. A. Miller, Steward; Edward L.
Brundige, Steward; Thos. Fl. Kelley, Past
Master, Pickering Lodge, Woodberry, ana
several others.
Arriving at the hotel after a somewhat cold
drive of an hour and half, and after warm
ing up the visitors were escorted to the new
quarters occupied for the first time by the
Lodge. The room is in the building occupied
by the Odd Fellows of Manchester and IS
very neat and cosy, handsomely furnished,
and in every way adapted for the purposes
for which it is used. After exchanging friend
ly greetings the lodge was duly opened by T.
NJ, Geo. A. Shower, the regular routine bus
mess was dispatched, after which the installa-
ton ceremonies were commenced by the
Grand Inspector, Past Master Jas. A. Diffen-
baugh taking possession Of the east, and after
appointing Junior Warden b. +. Grouse,
Marshal for the occasion, the officers were
duly installed by the Grand Inspector in his
usual mastery style.
The ceremonies being over all present we're
invited to the Town Hall where an elegant
and sumptuous repast was found to have been
prepared and to which full justice was done.
1t was noticed that while some of the visiting
brethren were not well posted in the earring
degree, yet their reputation for enjoying the
good things set before them was fully sus-
tanned.
The feature of the occasion was the presen-
tation of beautiful gold Past Master jewel,
by the members of Lebanon Lodge to the re.
firing Master, Geo. A. Shower, which splendid
gift was richly deserved by the recipient, who
has been untiring in his zeal in working for
the interests of his lodge. The presentation
was made by the newly elected Worshipfm
Master, Chas. f. Falkenstein, in a neat and
happy speech, which was responded to by
Bro. Shower in feeling terms. Speeches were
also made by James A. Difenbaugh, B. +.
Grouse, Charles 4. Goodwin and others.
After the festivities we're over the visiting
brethren returned home, convinced of the
fact that the brethren of Lebanon Lodge are
good fellows and are deserving of their snc-
cess as lodge.
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Snow began falling here on Wednesday,
25th instant, which reached a depth of six
inches. The wind became very high on Thurs
day morning, and before II o'clock, the
Washington road, on all bleak places, from
Mr.. A. j. Easton's store to Westminster, a
distance of FIVE miles, was pretty well blockad-
ed by the drifted snow. Travel on this thor
oughfare will have to be postponed for few
days until the road is opened from our village
to town.
We understand that Mr.. James Bowers is
better and slowly convalescing from his trying
illness. Mr.. Charles Megin's son (Charles)
has been quite i'll. He, to is better. Mr..
Samuel Spitzler lost fine COW last week,
caused by exposure.
Most Of our folks who had ice houses to fill
have done so.
Many of our truckers have secured the
promise of seed, and in many instances the
<blanting will be more extensively carried on
The coming season than last.
Our teacher, Mr.. Grove j. Shipley, expects
to continue the public school at our place,
with thirty subscription scholars, after the
present term closes.
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Personal.

Mr.. John Rahter, of Philadelphia, Pa, has
returned to the City Hotel.
Mrs Mae Candy, nee Blackman, of Chicago,
is visiting Mrs. c. j. Shellman.
Miss Lilly Parran, of Calvert county, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo. NJ. Pearce.
Miss Eva Gilbert, of Uniontown, spent
several days with her cousin, Mr.. Nelson
Gilbert.
Miss Laura Clemson, of Union Bridge, is
spending a few days with Mrs. Shreeve, l55 E.
Main street.
Mr.. Percy r. Hynson and Mr.. B. Frank
Darby, of Baltimore City, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Eliza Shreeve.
VIM. A. Cunningham. Esq, Cashier of the
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, and
family are boarding at the City Hotel.
Rev. Father Meade, of Williamsport, Nd,
and well known in this city and Taneytown,
was the guest of Rev. John Gloyd on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harley Wayne, of
Elgin, Illinois, are the guests of Miss Maggie
McKellp. The bride formerly resided in
this city, and is a sister of Rev. j. Stewart
Smith.
Miss Annette Pope, daughter of Mr.. Daniel
Pope, of Baltimore, who spent the summer
and part of the winter of 1886 in this city, was
married on January 1lth, at the Eutaw street
Meeting House, by Friends ceremony, to Mr..
Edward S. Edge, of Hartford county, Nd.
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!, a., p.-l,.v .aed about 75 wears, died

Matilda Berkeley, aged abont 10 years, died
ut the aImshonse on Tuesday.
total eclipse Of the moon occurs this
Saturday evening, beginning about 70 minutes
mast o'clock and ending at O'Clock.
HIM. Charles B. Roberts was in Washing,
TON on Thursday, called at the Capitol and
listed his old committee room, the commit
Toe on accounts, and was cordially greeted by
humber of old members, employees and
others.
There was complimentary hop at the City
Hotel on Thursday night last, to the ladies
visiting Westminster, under the direction OF
Messrs' Cunningham and Reese. The music
was furnished BY an Italian orchestra, and
dancing was continued until Up. m. Among
those present from distance were Mrs. Mae
Candy and Miss Minnie Darby, of Chicago;
Miss Alice Darby, of Baltimore; Miss Clara
Frounfelder. of Easton, Pa; Miss Nettie
Shriyer, of Avondale; Miss May See, of
Philadelphia, and Mr.. Harry NJ. Clabaugh, of
Taneytown.
Messrs. Richard Manning, Edward Lynch
and Jesse I. Shreeve, commissioners APP
pointed by the City Council to assess damages
and benefits for the widening of Carroll
street, examined the street on Tuesday and
have made the following report: To Mrs.
Kneller, $40, and to Mr.. j. I. Orndorff, $25
damages. Benefts-to the city, S2I; Joseph
Yingling, SIS; Nathan Shipley, So; j. ..
Stitey, S12: NJ. H. Main, S12; Lutheran
Church property, SIS; Mrs. Stephan, $40;
Oliver Croft, So; Samuel Stone, So; Charles
Swinderman, S.; Mrs. Elijah Wagner, s.;
Curtis Eckart, 81.
Mrs. VIM. II. Vanderford on Wednesday
evening gave six hand euchre party to
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Vanderford, of
novel character. Enough for six tables were
invited, bul owing to the snow storm only
twenty four were present. The tables were
designated by colors and prizes were award
ed At the pink table the first prize was won
by Miss Mary B. Shellman and the BOBBY
prize by Mr.. Hugo E. Fiddis. At the red
table the first prize was won by Mrs. George
NJ. Parke and the BOBBY prize by Mr.. George
NJ Parke; Miss Lula Cunningham was award
ed the second prize and DR.. Jos. Herring the
third At the blue table the first prize
was won by Mr.. Charles E. Fink and the
BOBBY prize by Miss Maggie McKellip. At
the white table Mrs. Frank 7. Shaw won the
first prize and Miss Nellie Hayden the BOBBY
prize. After the prizes were awarded re-
freshments were served.
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NEW ADvERTIsImrNrs.

Quitting the Grocery and Confectionery
Busness-H. b. Albaugh, 1918 East Main
street, Westminster, Md.
Mortgagee's Sale of Valuable Little Prop
erty- harles B. Roberts, Mortgage.
Note Oar Prices-John J. Reese, 21l E lst
Main street, Westminster, Md.
Mortgage S Sale of Valuable Real Estate
James II. Steele, Mortgage.
Trustees Sale of Valuable Real Estate
VIM. Y. Frizzle, Trustee.
Great Bargains-George C. Anders, New
Windsor, Md.
Strictly Fresh Oysters-T. j. Davis, Davis
Wharf, Va.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
William Moore, Justice of the Peace.
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Weather Record for the Week.

at p. M; clear January 22-mercury at
a. m. and IS at 2 p. NJ, clear in the morn
ing, cloudy in the afternoon, clear at night.
January 23-mercury II at a. m. and % at
Up. M; cloudy. January 24-mercury % at
a. m. and 26 at 2 p. M. clear. January IS
mercury 10 at a. IN. and 10 at 2 p. M;
cloudy up to p. m. when snow fell and con-
tinued until about o'clock. January 90
mercury "a at a. m. and 26 at 2 p. M; par
tally clear with high wind. January 81
mercury IA at a. m. and % at II M. gen
erally clear
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prooeedings of the orphans' court.

Mono January 23.-Nicholas W. Steele,
administrator of James Fl. Steele, jr., returned
inventory of goods and chattels, and received
order TO sell goods and chattels and order to
notify creditors.
The last will and testament of Edward
Kinstler, deceased, was admitted to probate,
and, letters of administration with the will
-annexedwere granted to Benjamin I. Bowers
VIM. X. Leppo, executor OF David Leppo,
deceased, reported sale of real estate.
H. Writ Shriver, guardian of Sarah c, and
Herbert C. Burgaon, settled Sd account for
each.
Tuesday, January 24.-Themas Ii. Rout.
son, guardian of Clinton ID. Hughes, settled
I'd and final account.
Martha A. Morley, executrix of Jacob
Morley, deceased, returned inventory ofgoods
and chattels.
Report of sale of real estate of Peter Green
wood, deceased, finally ratified.
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A fire occurred on the corner of Arch and
Eighth street, Philadelphia, Pa, on Monday
night, causing loss of 81 100000.
Sam Jones is making small fortune in
Kansas City. On Sunday alone the collee-
tons for his heneGt aggregated 81, 400.
Mrs. Eliza Ballou Garfield, the mother OF
the late President Garfield, died on Saturday
at the home of Mrs Garfield, in Mentor, Ohio.
She was SO years old.
Three shocks of earthquake occurred in the
vicinity of Newburyport, Massachusetts, about
midnight on Sunday. Houses four miles from
town were violently shaken.
The apple industry in this country is a
greater one than many people suppose. The
United States sends ], 200. 900 barrels of apples
every year to foreign nations.
John I. Allen, ex-State Treasurer of
Texas, died in Austin, on Monday, aged 80
years. He hequeathed 100000 to the city
for an industrial school for boys.
o. G. Kings shoe store in Newark, Ohio,
was burned on Tuesday night. The loss on
the building and stock is $150,000. Several
other firms suffered from water and smoke.
When the wife of A. J. Ellis, living in
Kansas City, Missouri, woke up Wednesday
morning she found her twin babies, one
month old, dead by her side. They had been
accidentally smothered during the night.
The President on Monday nominated Mar
shall Mcdonald, of the District of Columbia,
to be Fish Commissioner; John Blair Hoge.
U. S. Attorney for the District of Columbia,
and John W. Ross, postmaster in Washing
ton.
The Caledonia Mining and Manufacturing
Company of Chambersburg, Pa, was incor-
porated Monday, with capital of $3.50, 0O0
The company will develop the $1,000. acre
estate of the late Thaddeus Stevens in Frank
lin and Adams counties.
The sugar refinery of Moller, Sierck Il Co.,
in New York, is to be closed, and the firm
have notified their clerks that they are going
out of business. This is the fourth refinery
absorbed by the sugar trust, whose capital is
estimated at $50 10000
The largest quotation yet known in the
New York Stock Exchange was made on
Monday by the firm of Lummis & Day, which
sold twenty-five shares of Chemical Bank
stock at So 400 per share. The original cost
was par, Isl, 000), the total profit, exclusive
of dividends, being $4,000
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Skating Party,

On Tuesday evening number of ladies and
gentlemen assembled at the residence of Mrs.
Mary j. Bowers, and at about half past seven,
started for Longwell's dam to enjoy them
selves on the ice. Among the many graceful
skaters present Miss Jennie Smith deserves
special mention. After INDUCING in the
sport for several hours the party returned tc
the Hotel Albion where the rest of the even
ing was spent in dancing. after which an
oyster supper was served. Those present
were, Miss Darby, of Chicago; Miss Fraun
fielder, of Easton, Pa; Miss Grace Bowers,
Miss Jennie and Ada Smith; Messrs. John
Cunningham, Fred. d. Miller, Jos. w. Smith,
W. r. Anders, John Brundige and Walter c.
Wickert