The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-09-01

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| four bushels of Fulcaster wheat last fall on
| two acres of land, and realized II bushels and
AZ pounds.
The corps of teachers has been increased at
New Windsor College by the addition of two
more professors, and the prizes have been in
creased to fourteen.
There will be no services in st. Paul's Re
formed Church. this city, on Sunday. The
pastor will conduct services and preach at the
Blue Mountain House on that day.
Elmer Valentine, near Double Pipe Creek,
| in August lost four valuable work horses, and
the remaining Ones, three colts, are sick.
The cause of their death could not be ac-
counted for.
Registration of voters will be held on S
tember 10. II and u, from O'Clock, a. M,
until o'clock, p. M, in every district in the
county. Do not postpone it, but attend to it
on the first day.
Thursday, the 9th instant, is the Hebrew
New Year, and Saturday, the 10Th instant, is
the Day of Atonement. On those days the
stores of Kann & Co., and A. c. and NJ. Z.
Strasburger, this city, will be closed.
L. Frank Carter, of near Libertytown,
Frederick county, on Saturday last sold three
colts to Monroe Yohn, of this county, tor
$500. One of the colts was II months old,
another months, and one weeks.
A reunion of the Emmitsburg, Piney Creek
and Taneytowu Presbyterian congregations
was held at Piney Creek church on Thursday.
DIR. C. Birnie delivered an historical address,
this being the centennial year of the General
Assembly.
David Halter, aged ten years, had his right
hand caught in the chain of the corn cutter
at B. F. Shriver & Co.'S. factory on Wednesday:
Four of the fingers were cut and bruised
considerably. DR.. John S. Matthias dressed
the wounds.
A card party was given by Mrs. VIM. H.
Vanderford to her niece, Miss Harris, of Bal
timore, on Wednesday evening. Thirty-two
Young ladies and gentlemen were present.
Refreshments followed cards, after which
dancing was INDUCED in for an hour or two.
Mrs. Mitten, widow of the late Daniel
Mitten, near this city, had her pocket picked
at Asbury Grove camp, on Sunday last, and
among the articles taken were pocketbook
containing IS and her railroad ticket, two
pockethandkerchiefs and pair of spectacles.
Prof. A. H. Merrill, of Vanderbilt Univer-
sity. will appear at Odd Fellows Hall, in this
city, on Thursday, September 10, in mono
logue reading of Mrs. Burnett S story 'Esme-
ralda" Mr.. Merrill is so well and favorably
KNOWN 10 IDlS
is unnecessary. Further announcement will
be made next week.
At a meeting of the creditors of Oliver NJ.
Hteshue, a furniture dealer and undertaken,
of Uniontown, adjudicated an insolvent by
the Circuit Court for this county, was held on
Thursday morning, J. Milton Reifsnider and
John NJ. Roberts were elected trustees.
Claims to the amount ofS4 81 were filed and
voted in the election of trustees.
Mrs. Mary 0wings Shrver, widow Of the
late VIM Shriyer, celebrated her S0th birth
day on Wednesday last 1t was made the
occasion of the gathering of children, grand
children and great grandchildren at the old
homestead, which has been the scene OF so
many pleasant gatherings. Mrs. Shriver IS
still an active lady, and has all her faculties
to a remarkable degree.
Rev. l.. NJ Zimmerman, formerly of Man
chester district this county, but now pastor
of Christ English Lutheran Church, Hill street,
Baltimore, Nd, was surprised on Wednesday
evening, his birthday, by about thirty ladies
of the Ladies' Aid Society of the church, who
presented him with a study rocking chair and
a profusion of good things for the table, The
evening was enjoyably spent.
On August "a, at p. M, at the parsonage
in Hampden, Baltimore county, Md, by
Rev. Mr.. Straun, Milton McCauley, of Wood
berry, Nd, and Miss Ida V. Reaver, of the
same place, were united in matrimony. The
happy couple took the 8 a. m. train on Sat
urday morning, and proceeded to Patapsco on
a visit to Ezra Chew, where they spent several
days. They have the good wishes OF their
many friends.
The large barn of Solomon Mehring, about
four miles from Littlestown, Pa, and near
the Carroll county line, caught fire from some
unknown cause on Tuesday afternoon and was
burned to the ground. The barn was the
largest in Adams county, measuring 6Oxll5
feet. About !, 800 bushels Of wheat large
quantity of hay and straw, three heiiers and
a colt were burned. The property was par
tally insured.
Contributors to the Flower Mission this
week were Mrs. Blanchard Mrs. Samuel
Woodward, Lulie Cunningham, Mary b.
Shellman. Nettie and Gussie Shriver, Annie
Barnitz. Mamie Henniug Elsie Norris, and
Victor Zepp: Mas I, Y. Pearre and Frank
Nelson sent fruit Misses Grass aud Abbott
will receive next week, and Msses Gussie
and Bette Shriver will pack.
On Monday last, Warner H., son of Chas.
H. Oursler, ST., of Marriottsville, this county,
was killed at the residence Of his brother, at
Spenceryilie, Montgomery county, by the
running away of two horses Warner was
thrown against tree with such force as to
disocate his neck, He was IL years old.
A boy while going on horseback for doctor
for 0ursler was thrown from the horse and
had one of his arms broken.
Frank T. Newbelle, wel-known citizen
of Hampstead district, died on Wednesday
night last after a short illness. He was
member of the Legislature in 1873, and for
number of years was q teacher in this county.
A few years ago he was chosen teacher of the
school at Upperco, Baltimore county, and
held the position at the time of his death.
Mr. Newbelle was about 81 years old, was a
member of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and leaves a wife and several children.
A hop was given at the City Hotel, on
Thursday evening by the young men, which
was largely attended. Those from distance
who participated were Mrs and Miss May
See, of philadelphia; Misses Hattie Seemuller,
Nellie Harris, Molle Wagner, Ella Kemp,
Mrs. Chas Z. Smith. Albert Fowler, and
Vim. f. Moore, of Baltimore; Geo. Ward,
Owings Mills; Miss Marie Bond, St. Lotus;
Misses Maud Kauchera and Madge Maltzburger,
Reading, Pa; Miss Washburn, Norristown,
N. j.; Miss May Parker, Washington, ID. G..
Miss Mary DevrisS, s;stAr of William I.
Devries, of Freedom, died suddenly on the
afternoon of August "a, from heart disease.
Between and 8 o'clock she left her brothers
house 10 walk 20 the store Oh d. OHVer Nau-
low. and when opposite the residence of DR..
j. W. Steele she was seen to tot;eE, q colored
man ran to her assistance, and just as be got
to her she fell dead in the road. Miss Dew
ries was of stout build and between 30 and go
years of age. She was highly esteemed.
On Friday evening of last week a number
of ladies' and gentlemen left in the large four
horse wagon Of Ezekiah Bowersox to attend
a dance given by the young ladies and gentle
men of New Windsor. All we're ready at Z
o'clock, the driver gave the word and the en-
thusiastie party started in great glee. The
ride home was much enjoyed, notwithstanding
the roughness of the road. as the moon was
shining brightly, not a cloud obseuring it,
Several went by train and others in private
conveyance Those from Westminster were:
Mrs. r. C. Barry and Mrs. w. b. Wander
ford, acting as chaparones; Misses Annie and
Grace Barnitz, Winnie Smith, Marie and
Eloise Bond, Julia l.. McKellip, Minnie kes-
sler, Miss See, of Philadelphia; Misses Wag-
ner and Seemuller. of Baltimore: Messrs. j.
II. Cunningham, w. C. Wiekert, John f.
Everhart, N. H. Baumgartner, VIM. Reese,
r. Mex. Barry, John P. Brundige, Chas. and
Smith Reifsnider, W. R. C. Neale, Charles
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