The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-26
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One mile west of this place, on the Middleburg
road IN as pretty country as the eye would wish
70 rest on lies Clear Springs" the homestead OF
feeder. There few farmers of this contiguous
counties who do not know have not heard of
/ Mr.. Diehl's judicious management, which has
brought his estate to that degree of fertility which
is the Characteristic of every well cultivated farm
The title Clear Springs signifies exactly what one
VIII ind on visiting the Surroundings of this hospi
| table country residence. These springs are cele
brated for their refreshing and crystalline waters
ana are numerous their outlets ahording excellent
facilities for watering stock, which is OF great ad-
vantage to Mr.. Diehl's fine herd of milk cows from
which some of the celebrated butter of Carroll is
manufactured. He purchased Clear Springs in 1866
| from Samuel Cover, and afterwards added the old
Stem property, increasing his estate to 2gj acres in
cihdlng The large grove which extends along the
eastern border. and contains some OF Us fine timber
as any tract OF woodland in the country. Immcdi-
ately upon purchasing MIR. Diehl set TO work TO
bring his farm 10 high state OF cultivation, and by
dilisent labor and constant perseverance he con
sunmated his enterprise. Passing from tie house
| TO the barn, to have a view of the famous work
horses, twelve in NUMBER the extensive buildings,
including the large brick mansion, l. in shape: the
hay and wagon sheds, wheat barriek, corn cribs,
sly and barn itself were noticeable for the solidtty
OF their construction, being all built OF hrsteass
material and in fine state of repair As IL has
always been habit of Mr. Diehl toutilize both time
and labor increasingly for the Improvement OF his
farm, we observe that the majority of the fields are
enclosed by four and five rail post fences the mate
rial for which was cut and prepared from his wood,
land The % of grain which is to be harvested
Shocking well. sixty acres ofgrass, excluding the
meadows which are for pasturase are well SET and
I'ioslicctS are very acIes OF
corn ground, which has Just been planted, is in nice
order aud thoroughly pulyerzed The paling fence
around the large lawn and kitchen garden. having
just received its spring coat Of lime, adds much 70
the appearance of this beautiful homestead, which
stands at the head of Grindstone Valley. Mr.. Dehl
recently sold to Harry Cover % cattle, averaging
1856 pounds,
III answer to the Silver Run correspondent of the
ADVOCATE. who in his last ettel gives the clear gain
of some fine cattle and inquiries who can heat it, We
would say that Henry Cover, of this place, the
champion cattle feeder of the county, and perhaps
of state sold TO Harry Cover last week two cattle
which when bought last fall weighed lala pounds.
aud when sold tipped the beam at 2.7i0 pounds.
gain of l42S pounds, clear gain of ia pounds per
head. Two years ago Mr.. Cover bantered the couu-
try TO beat his record when his steers only averaged
gain of 705 pounds and as his request has not yet
been complied with. he was obliged to answer him
self this year by leaving his old figures pounds in
the shade.
The Penteeostial meeting at Bethel Church, which
was in session from Friday evening last until the
following Sunday evening, was largely attended.
on Sunday evening the attendance was unusually
large owing to the observance of the ordinances,
previous to which forcible and interesting
was delivered by the Rev. VIM Palmer, who spoke
at length on nfdelity, and in conclusion related in
an impressive manner his belief in feet washingand
administering of the Holy Sacrament.