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Shipley Items.

Since the long cold spell 9s weather IN
January, we are again blessed with another
mild and pleasant change of atmosphere,
which helps us to feel cheerful since the
Candlcmas prophet has reminded us of six
weeks of mild and open weather yet 70 come
We are again told that if the I'd of February
prove clear and sunny we may expect plenty
of fruit the following summer.
The English sparrows are very numerous
in many places here, and it is believed by
some who have watched their actions in the
orchards that they are destroying the buds OF
the fruit trees.
There was quite crowd of friends and rel
atives at Deer Park Church, on February b,
to pay the last tribute Of respect to Nicholas
Ogg. The funeral services were very ably
handled, and solemnly impressed upon the
minds of all present by the Rev. DIR. j. L.
Murray, of Westminster.
The roads were in such u horrible condition
Oh the 9th that George c. Freyman's two
sous, Edward ard IIoRis, who started from
here early on Sunday With tho haaFse tor Mr..
Oggs bsdy, in Westminster, broke the two
front springs, and the hearse, which was being
drawn by four well harnessed horses, had to
be abandoned and sled obtained, with which
TO bear the corpse to the church and grave.
After tho seryices at the church were over the
remains were taken 10 the old family bnrying
ground, on the home place, near Eird bill.
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Union Mills Items.

John Funk has purchased a small property
containing IA acres, situated in Cherrytown,
from Isaac Lohr, for Sl400. The property is
improved with dwelling, bank barn and
other necessary outbHildinga.
Rumor has It that there will ba several new
buildings erected in Cherrytown the coming
summer.
VIM. A. Leppo, of Silver Run valley, is
preparing to erect large bank barn in the
early spring. Samuel Baum, carpenter:
Mrs. F. NJ. Hall, of the vicinity of Finks-
burg, but formerly of this place, is visiting
triend5 hers,
Jeremiah B. 1ownson, of raylorsville, is
visiting friends and relatives in this place,
The question, which exerts the greater in
fuenee over the mind of man, "The love Of
woman or the love of money was discussed
on Tuesday night last at the public school
house at this place by Geo. W. feiseF and s.
Matthias in the affirmative, and Jacob Wolfe
and R. ]. Myers in the negative. Decision
lii favor Ct the negative negative, -
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PLEASANT VALLEY ITEMS.
Death of an Aged citizen-Accidents-Big Hogs

FILLMORE Bankard who had been to Han
over, Pa, on II visit for several weeks, re-
turned home on Wednesday.
Jesse Myers. sold on Saturday last to
Emanuel Fisher Il hog that weighed 66O
pounds. -.
VIM. Myers slaughtered hog this week
that dressed SIS pounds. How is that for
Pleasant Valley?
Frederick ri. Myers, who had his middle
finger crushed off at the first joint, few
weeks ago, is doing well. DR.. Jacob Riue-
hart is the attending physician.
Daniel SENT, mail carrier, OWING 10 SICK
ness, has been unable to carry the mail
Harvey Myers, son of Mrs. John Myers,
met with q painful accident while tusseling IN
the barn on the Sd inst. 1t seems he went to
trim another boy, and in so doing fell, throw
ing the other boy on himself, which resulted
in the breaking of his leg above the ankle
DIR. Jacob Rinehart rendered the necessary
surgical attendance.
C. +. Hester, who resided in Illinois during
the past year, returned home on the I'd inst;
and is now visiting friends and relatives in old
Carroll.
Augustus May, an old and much respected
citizen of near this place, died after brief
illness on the End inst. His remains were
inferred in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery on
the 4th inst. his funeral sermon was oy new.
Mr.. Ful.z, from the latter part OF the hrst
chapter and 18th verse of Second Timothy,
ssFor know whom have believed, and am
persuaded that he rs able to keep that which
/ have committed unto him against that day.
Mr.. May was aged about 81 years, as near as
could be ascertained. He emigrated from
the old country, and often said that he was
only IS years of age when he entered the army
during Napoleons attack on Austria, in 1910,
and served till 1872, some time after which he
came to America. He was twice married,
but had no children by his first wife, and only
one daughter, Anna, by his second; The
second wife and daughter still survive him to
mourn his loss. Mr.. May was ii stauneh
Democrat all his life, and always voted the
straight Democratic ticket. He never missed
an election until last fall, when he was CON
sidered too feeble to be taken to the polls,
though it was his wish to go. May he rest in
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Notice of sales forwhich bills are printed at this
Office. will be published under this head for 90 cts
when bills are printed elsewhere 81 will be charged.
See bills for particulars concerning sales.
February 3D. Horses Cows Sow and Pigs, 5
Skotes and Farming Implements VIM. Arnold, on
the Elias brothers farm on the road leading from
the turnpike TO the Deer Park. 7. A Gorsuch, auc-
tioneer
March CO Brood Mares. Horse Mule. Colts, 16
Cows, Ayrshire Bull Yearlings. z Broo9 Sows'
Shotes Dairy Fixtures, and large variety OF Farm
ing Utensils. Also Farm OF IA acres win ms, nrSt-
class improvements, at Private Sale Irusten POLK
rear SyEesville. Joseph W Berret, auct!oneer.
March 6-s Horses, Colts u Cattle. Farming I'm,
plements 20 barrels of Corn, &c. Frank ~ Bienl l
mile from Harvey on the road from Piney creek
Church to Two TaYerns. John Collins, auetioneer;
Henry Gait, clerk.
March - Horses. Cows. l Bull, large lot of
Farming Implements. Enan AFTER. on the road from
Union Mills to the Manchester pike Jacob Hoh-
March 15~5 Horses Cows, Steers, Bulls, shotes
Brood Sow. and Farming Implements generally /,
together with Household Furniture. Simon Shaier,
in Cranberry Valley. on the Sullivan road, miles
from Westminster. Jacob Hoffman, auctioneer,
Elisha Brummel, clerk
ty OF Farming Implements in frst-ciass order-
Granville Black the farm OF Dr. Lew roger, one
mile from Linwood. S. H. Crawford, Auetioneer.
March 2O-Horses Mules Cows, Shotes, Farming
DR. Jacob Rinehart, Frizellsburg VIM. Brown,
Auctioneer.
March PA Horses, Cows, . 4-horse Wagons,
Snrinp Wagon Reaper and all Implements necessary
on farm. John Stuller. on the road from Pleasaht
Valley TO Silver Run. VIM Brown, auctioneer.
March % Mules Mare with foal by Orange
Blossom Cows / Bull. Heifers, u Southdown
sheen 8 Berkshire Broods Sows, Berkshire Boar.
and great variety OF FARMING oIensns !. 10
such. near Dehhlhs Tost OlSe' S
auctiOueer,
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Death of J. M. shasner.

A letter from Cisco, Utah, from J. C..
Weant, formerly of this county, under date of
January 20, gives an account of the death by
accident in the '.Smuggler Mime Of ]. NJ.
ShaeiInr, caused by the explosion of a
charge. While drilling holes he struck one
which had failed to explode, Both eyes
we're blown out and his Left arm terribly mutt
lated. On the Saturday following the arm
was amputated, but death ensued on the
Wednesday following. Seven men were
working near him, but none were injured.
Mike was born in Missouri, his mother now
resides at Ludell, Rollins county, Kansas,
and perhaps has relatives residing in this
county, Mr., Shaeffer went to the San Miguel
Valley in the Spring Of 1884, and by. his
suavity of manner and kind disposition drew
around him large circle of friends.
Dillens, brother of j. c. Weant, was one
of To men who assisted in carrying the
wounded man down the mouatain on a
streteher, and also was one of the bearers.
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sranch railroad to Manoaestsr,

For sometime past an effort has been made
to build branch railroad from Greenmount,
on the Baltimore and Hanover Railroad, tc
Manchester. On Monday evening a large
meeting was held at which an estimate for
building the road was received and aceepted.
The following committee was appointed to
procure charter and to have an act passed
by the Legislature to authorize the town to
issue bonds, the amount to be decided by the
committee: David Fl. Hoffacker, Edward
Oursler, DR.. John F. B. Weaver, Geo. A.
Shower, Henry H. Miller, Charles J. Il.
Ganter and Cornelius Miller
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signed thu School Bill.

The Annapolis correspondent of the Balti-
more SIN under date of February I, says:
"Goyernor Jackson heard the county commits
sioners, the school examiner and other Gar
roll county officials on the bill directing the
commissioners to provide $40, 900 for continu.
ing the pIblic schools of that county for II
weeks. The county commissioners stated
that they objected to making the appropria-
ton because the amount would have to be
raised BY levy All others present supported
the mandatory bill, direaiing that the COM
missioners shall provide the money, EE-kt-
torney General Roberts wrote a strong letter
asking the Governor to sign the bill. After
the hearing Governor jackson said: 81 am
satisfied that three. fourths of the people OF
Carroll want me to sign the bill. will, for
this time, lay aside my objections and gener-
al principles to bills Of this nature, and it will
be signed" The Governor and the chiei
officers of the two houses this afternoon sign.
ed the Carroll county bill and seven other
bills.n tfH etiae ~
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rannevtovu Items.

Miss Fannie Hiltebriok was married on
Tuesday last TO Mr.. Charles Hess, of Harvey.
Mrs Fannie Smith Is lying at the point OF
death at this writing, February Sth.
Mr.. Absalom Smith, of Bridgeport, loaded
and shipped car of porkers on "Wednesday
last for Baltimore.
Thomas Shriner is able to be out after a
brief spell of sickness. =,
The opening Of the ground has allowed
water to enter and fill some Of the cellars.
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Bird Hi Items.

On Sunday last the remains of Nichola;
0gg, of Westminster, were laid to rest in the
family burying ground near here. The ser
vices were held in Deer Park Chapel. Owing
90 the blookaded condition of the road, the
funeral procession was late in its arrival
Nathan G. Poole left on Monday last fol
Phoenix Factory, Baltimore county, Mis-
Nettie Poole also left the same day for Wa
verify, Nd.
On Sunday last several of our young people
went coon hunting, and soon succeeded in
capturing two. After some argument as q
whose dog should have the honor of killing
the coons, the hunt wound up in row.
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weatner neoora for tne wesk.

February 4-mercury 81 at a. m. and So
at 2 p. M; rainy. February 5-mercury 90
at a. m. and 46 at 2 p. m; clear in the
morning, cloudy in the afternoon, rain at
night. February 6-mereury 80 at Z a. m.
and 81 at 2 p. m; clear. February I-mer.
up TO 10 a. m, followed by mist. February
8-mercury 20 at a. m. and 40 at 2 p. M;
rain up to $50 a. M, followed by snow and
rain, and clearing in the afternoon. Febru-
ary 9-mercury % at a. N. and u at 2 p.
M: slight snow in the morning, followed by
clearing weather, February 10-mercury 10
at a. ~. and is at ~ pa; spov,
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The undersigned, having settled ia the Or
phans' Courtan account of the personal estate
Of Ezra I. Hahn, late of Carroll county, de-
ceased, and ascertained the balance in her
hands for distribution according to law among
the creditors of said deceased, hereby gives
notice to said creditors to file their claims
against said deceased, legally authenticated
with the Register of Wills for Carroll county,
on or before the 9th day of February, 1888,
preparatory to distribution of the assets OF
said personal estate to be made amongst said
creditors under the direction of the Orphans
Court of Carroll county, on the 18th day of
February, 1885
AAer the final ratification of said distribrs,
tion by the Orphans Court aforesaid. the I'M
dersigned will be prepared to pay each of said
creditors their respective dividends according
to said distribution.
MARY C. HAHN,
feb AT Administrators.
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westminster cemetery Election and Report.

An election by the lotholders of the West
minister Cemetery was held on Tuesday even
ing. z. O, Grimes presided, With JOHN j,
Reese as secretary. The following gentlemen
were elected John l.. Reifsnider, president;
George r. Gehr, John Bernstein, Frank K.
Herr and John J. Reese Directors.
Mr. John l.. Reifsnider, President Of the
Board of Directors, made report which
thoroughly covers the work during the past
year. 1t shows that the Indebtedness has been
reduced to S346.S4; that lots are being sold;
that that portion Of the ground which would
not BIS suitable for burial purposes had beer
sold and the funds applied to the reduction
of the debt; that the hedge fence, it is thought,
will be handsome and durable one when it
reaches maturity, and that the efficiency of the
superintendent has added much to the ceme-
terry, and to the pleasure of those who have
lois in It.
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puBLIc SALE
THE EASTERN HOTEL
In Westminster. Md.

By virtue of the power contained in the last
will and testament of William Stausbury, late
of Carroll county, deceased, and an order of
the Orphans Court of Carroll county, Nd,
the subscriber, as Executor of the last will
and testament of said deceased, will offer at
public sale, on the premises, in the City of
Westminster, Nd, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IA, 1855,
at l o'clock p. M, the valuable Hotel Prom
erty known as the Eastern Hotel, embracing
all that lot of land, fronting one hundred feet
on Main street of said city of Westminster.
and running back one hundred and ninety
eight feet to an alley, and being bounded on
the northwest side by an alley together with
all the buildings and improvements thereon.
This property is now occupied by Thomas
II. Kelly, Esq; is large and substantial
bic back building and double EsTTSte1S
front porch; all conveniently "a kaIISA,
arranged for the purposes of -
hotel. There is also upon the property ample
stabling, and two wells of water.
The attention of purchasers is specially in
vited to the sale of this property.
Terms OF Sale as prescribed BIZ the Court
One of the purchase money to be paid
to the Executor on the day of sale or on the
ratification thereof by the Court, and the
residue in two equal payments, the one pay
able in one year and the other payable in two
years from the day of sale, the credit pay
ments to be secured by the bonds or single
bills of the purchaser or purchasers, with
sufficient security, bearing interest from the
day Of sale.
JOSHUA W. Herring, Executor
jan 81 is Of VIM. Stansbury, deceased.
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Mime. FRY and Dan ghssrs, CONCERT company.

The above weIl-known company wiII give
concert at Odd Fellows Hall, this city on
Monday evening the 9th of March, for the
benefit of the Westminster Band. The same
company appeared here four years ago, and
from the ADVOCATE of February 3, 1884, we
republish the following: 1T is really first
class Concert Company, the performers be
ing skilled in their specialties.. Nine. Fry, as
a Vocalist, is very accomplished, and her voice
has wonderful scope. While she can sing
high soprano, she also renders baritone part
we'll. She also handles the yioloncello with
skill" Miss Eugene has become one Of the
finest sopranos in the country, while Miss Lula
has no superior on the flute. At is quite
novelty to see ladies play string instrumepts.
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real Estate sales,

Saturday Messrs. Roberts and Reifsnider,
as trustees of G.. Frank Beaver and wife, sold
the following real estate: The house and lot
on Green street to VIM. B. Thomas for Sl8l5;
lot on George street to George w. AlbauGh
for $40; lot adjoining the above to Lynch &
Grimes for $50; lot on Charles street to Geo.
W. Alhaugh for 900; interest in lot on Charles
street to Lynch & Grimes $50.
jeremiah Rinehart, as mortgage, on Mon
day sold the following properties: Farm Of
in Taneytown district, at S35 per acre; farm
of114t acres, near Crapster Station in fancy
town district, at $40 per acre, also grist mil
and 20 acres Of land, pear Union Bridge for
$1OO5; all purchased by the mortgage.
Jeremiah Elsroad, as mortgage, sold a
tract of Al acres, at Patapsco Station, on
Monday. Purchased by the mortgages for
$500.
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In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
David II. Hoffaoker, Henry H. Miller and
Jacob Rollinger, versus George Bollinger.
Ordered this 9th day of January, 1888, that
the sale of the property mentioned in
these proceedings, made and reported by
David H. Hoffacker, Henry II. Miller and
Jacob Bollinger, mortgages, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 9Th day of March,
neYt;; provided a copy Of this order be inserted
in some newspaper IN ,GarTol county
once IN each of three successive weeks before
tie 9th day of February next.
The report states the amount of sales 10 be
$S47.
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk,
True copy,-Test;
feb 4 ct WV, N. MARTIN. Clerk.
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pATIFIcATIoN NOTICE.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll County
DECEMBER TERM, 1887.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
DECEMBER Term, 1887.
Estate of Henry Stick, deceased,
On application it is ordered this alst day of
January, 1888, that the sale of the leasehod
property of Henry Stick, late Of York county,
Pennsylvania, deceased, made by Henry S.
Stick and Wesley C, Stick, executors of the
last will and testament of said deceased, and
this day reported to this Court by the said
Executors, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause be shown to the contrary, on or before
the LIST Monday, 9Th day Of March next; pro,
vided a copy of this order be inserted for three
successive weeks in some newspaper printed
and publishes ~ tcsisHSssA county, before the
4th Monday, 18th day of FebiS!!;i n
The report states the amount of9Sale TO be
sixteen hundred dollars, (Sl6O0O0)
DAVID IL. H0FFACKER, I
JAMES p. SUMMERS. Judges.
JAMES W. WHITE,
True copy,-'Test
GEO, NJ. pARKE,
feb 3t Register of Wills
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Rastxiax Items.

We all offer our congratulations to the
young bride and groom who were married
Wednesday night.
Edward Osterhas, ST., who is digging a
well, has reached the depth of 45l faet. :
Mrs. 0sterhus, who has been very i'll, Ia
recovering slowly. Her daughter, Mrs. Wicks,
who has been with her during her sickness,
will leave for Baltimore on Sunday.
Master Dorie Crist is very i'll with pneu-
monia. fia.
The Singing School seems 70 be going back
ward instead of forward. The young folks
must try and turn out better, though they are
sxcpsable on account Of the disagreeable
weather. s
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In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Charles Z. Poole, Administrator Of Thornton
Poole, deceased, VS.. Charles I. CLANCY
and Elizabeth CLANCY, his wife,
Mortgagers.
Ordered this I'd day of February, A. ID.
1888, that the account Of the Auditor filed in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the Goth day of February, inst. |;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks before the last named
day in some newspaper published in Carroll
county.
WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test;
feb 42t WIN. N. MARTIN. CLERK.
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GTRICTLY FRESH OYSTERS
y The undersigned, Planter and Shipper of
strictly FIRST GLASS Oysters, will be glad to Sc
cure trade from Western Maryland. Price
on board of steamer from $3.50 to SO per
barrel. Refer to VIM. B. Thomas, Esq,
Banker and Broker, Westminster, Nd.
t. ]. DAVIS,
Davis Wharf, Accomac county, Va.
jan % BIZ
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PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
vANDERFoRD BROS
cnRyEn OF MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.

TERMs.-s2 per year, in advance. Single copies
cents No subscription discontinued unt all arrears
are piad unless at the option OF the publishers
ADVERTISING RATES.-One square Is linesl VIII
be inserted times less for 81. and D cents iot
81 h0 months IS; u months IS. Business Cards
not exceeding lines. SIS per year When tue mum
her of insertions is not marked adVertieemeh.s wiz
he continued until forbid and charged accordingly.
Yearly advertisers must confine advertisements 70
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nrice Business Locals 10 cents per line, Marriages
and Deaths inserted free. Obituaries and PERSONAL
Communications cents per line
a1-All correspondence with this Office should be
addressed TO THE ADVOCATE.
Entered at the Post Office. Westminster. Maryland,
as Second Glass Matter.
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GToRE ROOM FOR RENT AsssAA
= on the corner Of Main and John, lEaa
Streets, Westminster, in the centre Of the
wholesale and retail business. II has glass
front, is 80 feet deep, with double counters
and shelves. and cellar. Suitable for any
business. Possession given at once,
ISRAElh HElBER.
feb 3t$ Westminster, Nd,
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MO. a4l7 EQUITY.

In the Cireait Court for Carroll County.
Conrad Bolte, versus Rosetta Bolte and others.
Ordered this LIST day of February, 1888, that
the sales of the real estate in the proceedings
in the above cause mentioned, made By
Edward Bolte, trustee, and this day reported
to said court, be ratified and confirmed, un-
or before the 9th day Of March, next; provid-
ed copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county, once
in each of three successive weeks before tho
18th day of February instant
The report states the amount of sale to be
$3.50.
WIN. N. MARTIN, CLERK.
True Copy,-Test: M lsa
feb. 4 81 WIN. n. MARTIN, Clerk.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1888.
Sale Register.

Notice of sales, forwhich bills are printed at this
Office. will be published under this head for 90 cts
when bills are printed elsewhere 81 will be charged
See bills for particulars concerning sales.
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r OST.-The Crown of Gold Stone
IL Sleeve Button, between the Lutheran
parsonage and Mr.. ]. Q. Stitely's Office, on
Liberty street. The finder will confer great
favor on the undersigned by leaving it with
feb4 81 ?, II. MILLER.
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TOR RENT.-Two Farms, one Of $40
H Acres, and one of 100 AereSi both in a
good state of cultivation, lying directly on the
B. h o. r. R., at Watersville. Both suitable
for dairy business. Also Blacksmith and
WWhheeelwright Shop, together with Dwelling
for rent at The SSss2.hon:
JAMES II. STEELE,
jan 81 St Watersville, Nd.
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A RARE CHANCE,-As am com.
"A PEELED to discontinue business on account
of i'll health, will dispose of my Stock and
fixtures on very reasonable terms. Having an
excellent and well established trade, and one
of the best locations in this City, this is an
opportunity seldom equalled. Any peEson
who may be DESTROYS of engaging il Merchan-
dising can call on or address.
b. 6. BLANCHARD,
feh4-at Westminster, Nd.