The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-07-21
SATURDAY, JULY 81, 1888.
AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREyITIEs.

this place, was not solu on lhursuay.
The fete for the benefit of ST. Johns paro-
ehal school has been largely attended.
Neal, son of George NJ. Parke, has been
appointed cadet to the West Point Military
Academy.
Frank Schneider, near Shipley postotfice,
on Monday last brought the first green corn
to market.
Josephus Sheeler, with four assistants, be-
gan the foundation of James A. Diffenbangh' S
house on Monday last.
There was a fine rai1 on Thursday morn
ing, and between and o'clock on Friday
morning rain fell in torrents.
The moon will be in eclipse on Sunday
next, beginning at AZ minutes past II p. M,
and will continue about two hours.
The earliest ripe tomatoes, reported this
season. were those grown by John Bernstein,
of this city, pulled on the l4th instant.
Rev. T. Il. Lewis, D. D., President of
Western Maryland College, preached at
Abingdon, Va, on Thursday evening last.
Mrs. Paul Giggard, of Mexico, was paralyz-
ed on Saturday last. Her physician, DR.. NJ.
L.. Bot appreheads no immediate serious re-
suits
o. Prescott Fouke, who has been sick with
Rheumatism for six months, was taken to
Baltimore on Monday to undergo electrical
treatment.
A gentleman of this city, while walking
near Wm Struth's corn field, on Wednesday,
found black snake skin that measured near
~ nine feet in length.
The Western Maryland Railroad is putting
in siding 400 feet long, opposite the gas
bouse, this city, Thomas Sinnott, section
boss, is doing the work.
A meeting of the Hampstead Democratic
nl.l ILL 10 bald on Saturday ayenino .Inlv
%, All members and other Democrats are
requested to be present
Mrs. B. C. Ireland has just finished large
frame two story residence at Glen Falls;
Mrs. NJ z. Hollingsworth has also erected
a large barrack at the same place.
Messrs. John ]. Reese, Clas. E. Fink and
Jesse c. Sharrer, of the Forest and Stream
Club, this city, went to Falling Waters, West
Virginia, on Wednesday and located the place
for the club to camp.
A pickup nine of boys went to Reisiers
town on Tuesday to play base ball, and upon
entering the field found their opponents to be
fully developed men. The score was II to y
in favor of Reisterstown.
Mrs. John Yellott, of Towsontown, was
paralyzed on Tuesday. Mrs. Yellott is a
sister of Col, Maulsby, and mother of Maj
John l. Yellott, At last accounts her condi-
ton was somewhat improved.
VIM. a. Leppo, of Myers district, has
recently finished fine barn, which has a
cupola 70 feet high. A few days ago hen
made a nest ia it near the top and when the
nest was found there were several eggs in IT..
Isaac Cole, John Winters and others on
Wednesday drew portion Of the water out
of Airhart Winters dam, near this city, and
caught about Ave bushels of fish, among
which were several bass that weighed from 4
to pounds.
Hon. Mortimer Whitehead, of New Jersey,
Lecturer of the National Grange, and II. M.
Murray, ESQ.,, of Anne Arundel county,
Master of the Maryland State Grange, held a
pubke aeeting in the Lyceum, at New Wind
sor on Tuesday afternoon.
Harry Mack, highly esteemed colored
man, died On Jaly II, near Glen Falls, aged
SO wears. He was owned by the Stocksdale
family and was a good servant. The funeral
took place on Saturday last and was largely
attended. Many white persons testifying
tbeaF respect by attending
Prot. Charles T. Wright, formerly of West
ern Maryland College, has been elected prin-
cipal of the Relair Academy. Prof. Wright is
an experienced teacher and his friends in this
city will be pleased to hear of his appoint
paent Years ago Belair Academy was a
noA@l educational institution.
RiEety-two tickets were sold for the West
minister Gun Club excursion to Colchester on
Thursday. Our club did some good shooting.
but were not victorious. Vernon Reese was
one of the Judges. There were five clubs
p4asent and all had jolly time. A number
of ladies' accompanied the Westminster Club.
Rev. S. B. Pond, rector Of Ascension
Church, tkis city, was thrown from carriage
in Baltimore CD Saturday last and was injured
so much that be vas unable to return home.
Rev. Mr.. Sherlock, Of Mt. Cavalry. offieiated
In his place. Mr.. Pond returned home on
Tha4sday afternoon, and Is still suffering from
the fall
A tourasuent will be held in James Pick
e4E's woods, near Woodbine, on August LIST,
commencing at 10 a. m. The charge to the
Knights will be made by George L. Stocks
dale, and the coronation address by NJ. h.
Walsh. A number of valuable prizes are
offered and there will be two Queess and six
Maids of Honor.
Major Joseph S. Clarke and wife of Wash
ington, D. c., are at DR.. Rinehart's, Frizell-
burg. Major Clarke says ''since last Septem-
Der we have travelled much East and West,
but have not seen more lovely or expert
eneed more healthy country than this beau
tifal portion of Western Maryland. ! wish
we could live here always"
The yeaag ladies of New Windsor gave an
enjoyable hep at the Lyeeum on Wednesday
evening, In hoaor OF the Misses Isaacs, oil
Baltimore, who are visiting friends in that
place. Quite number were present from
Westminster, Union Bridge and the surround
ing country. Garbers orchestra, of Union
Bridge, furnished the music for the occasion.
Beginning With Tuesday last change was
made in the market days and hours. The
market is now opened az s. 80 on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings, and on Saturdays from 4
to 0 p. m. On Saturday the market yas well
supplied and largely patronized by our cit
zens. II only needs little more encourage
snent to make it success. Several truckers
are now eparing for the fall market, and we
see no reason why they cannot dispose OF all
theiE vegetables.
The singing contest at Beckleysviile, Balti
ssore county, was grand success on Satur
Aay last The chorus in the contest were
those of Beckleysviile. MilIer's, st. Peters
st. Marks, Alesia and Eburg's. The judges
were james 4. Bqrgoyne. of Toyseptowp, 4
C. Price, Of Hampstead, Carroll county, ane
David II. Frankforter, Of Manchester, Carroll
county The Beckleysvile choir, Prot. W M.
II. Grim, director, having gained the mos
points, were presented with the first prize, q
satin bauner The second prize, fine cake
was awarded to st. Peter choir, Prof Lands
director
Interest in the Flower Mission does not lag
aad contributions were received this weel
fropa Mrs. Shriver, Mrs. II. Il. Albaqgh, Mrs
Myers, Mrs John L. Reifsnider. Miss Mari
q. Shellmaa. Nettie Zepp, Florence Mitten,
Harry Keith Shellman and Frank Castle
The ladies were assisted by Wampler King
and Jimmy Snyder. Receivers for mex
week, Misses Grass; packers, Miss Jeanett,
Shriser and Miss Shriver. The regular
monthly meeting of the members will be helt
on Thursday, July 26th, and it is importan
that all should attend, as it is difficult t.
make the appointments when any are absent
The ladies' will be glad 10 receive any who arr
willing to help with the work.
yaneytoyn Items.
Farmers sIe busily engaged in making hay
the rain az Thursday benefited the cor
very much
Miss Mary Stimmel, of Woodsborc, was I
guest Of Marlin Slagle, of Harvey.