The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-05-26
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Fine Estass-Extraordinary Cattle Feeding.

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One mile west of this place, on the Middleburg
road, III as pretty country the eye would wish
70 rsst on, lies Clear Springs" the homestead OF
DANIEL 5. Diehl, a well-known farmer and cattle
FEEDER There are few farmers of this or contiguous
counties who do not know or have not heard of
Mr. Diehls judicious management which has
brought his estate to that degree of fertility which
IS the characteristic of every well cultivated farm
Inc ute Clear Springs signifies exactly what one
VIII ind on visiting the surroundings of this hospi
table country residence. These springs are cele-
orated for their refreshing and crystalline waters
ana are numerous, their outlets afording excellent
facilities for watering stock which is of great adj
vantage to Mr.. Diehls fine herd of milk cows from
wnch 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 30 acres in
cihdluS the large grove which extends along the
eastern border, and contains some fine timber
as any tract OF woodland in the country. Immcdi-
ately upon purchasing Mr. Diehl set to work to
bring his farm TO high state OF cultivation and by
dllisent labor and constant perseverance, he
summated his enterprise Passing from the house
10 the barn, to have view of the famous work
horses twelve in number, the extensive buildings.
incIuding the large brick mansion, l. in shape: the
hay and wagon Sheds wheat barrick cribs,
sly and barn itself were noticeable for the soldty
OF their construction, being all built of rstclass
always been habit of Mr.. Dieh to utilize both time
ana labor increasingly for the Improvement of his
hr, we observe that the majority of the fields
enclosed by four and five rail posi- fences. the mate
rlhi Tor which was cut and prepared from his wood
and The % acres of grain which is to be harvested
Is looking well. Sixty acres ofgrass, excluding the
meadows which are for pasturage, well set. and
the prospects are very promising the l6 acres OF
corn ground. which has just been planted is in nice
order and thoroughly puyerzed The Palng fence
around the large lawn and kitchen garden, having
Just received its spring coat of lime, adds much 10
the appearance of this beautiful homestead, which
stands at the head of Grindstone Valley Mr.. Diehl
recently sold to Harry Cover % cattle, averaging
llS6 pounds,
In answer 70 the silver Run correspondent of the
ADVOCATE who in his last letter 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 The state sold TO Harry Covor last week two cattle
which when bought last fall weighed lal2 pounds.
aud when sold tipped the beam at 81 pounds. q
gam OF lbs pounds, clear gain of ia pounds per
head. Two years ago Mr.. Cover bantered the coun-
try to beat his record when his steers only averaged
gain of T0o pounds and as his request has not yet
been complied with, he was Obliged TO answer him
sell this year by leaving his old figures pounds in
The Penieeostial meeting at Bethel Church, which
was in session from Friday evening last until the |
following Sunday evening, was largely attended. |
Un Sunday evening the attendance unusually |
large, owing TO the Observance OF the ordinances,
previous to which forcible aud interesting sermon
was delivered by the Rev. VIM. Palmer who spoke
at length on iniidelty and in conclusion related in
an impressive manner his belief in feet washing and
administering of the Holy Sacrament.