The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-07
During 1887 Rev. Father Gloyd baptised 81

During 1887 Rev. Father Gloyd baptised 81
persons.
A protracted meeting is in progress in the
Baptist church, colored, this city.
Edward ]. and Jay Cooke Howell. nephews
of Mrs. Frank T. Shaw, spent several days
with her this week.
| In the parochial school of st. John $ Church
there are 100 pupils, taught by Misses Sarah
and Rose Mccall.
| A masquerade ball will be given at Bowers
Hall, this city, by number of young gentle
men on Thursday night next.
Mr. L. L. Billingslea left last Monday for
| Philadelphia to enter upon his duties as as
sistant passenger agent in the service of the
Northern Pacific Railroad.
VIM. Wampler, this city, on Wednesday
killed eight hogs which weighed 2S90 pounds;
the largest weighed 4l0 pounds. Also beei
that dressed 800 pounds.
Baker Pennell, of Franklin district, this
| county, a boy sent TO the Maryland Hospital,
| in 1856, was released yesterday by the Court
on the petition of the Medical Superintendent,
he having recovered his reason.
By the resignation of Mr.. Chas. Baughman
some changes have been made in Central
Hall Public School. Mr.. George Morelock
will take Mr.. Baughman's position, and Miss
Joe Beaver the one vacated by Mr.. Merelock.
On Tuesday last Virgie Shaw celebrated
her seventh birth. day by reception to about
fifteen of her little friends, from to & p. IN.
The children had a merry time and enjoyed
themselves with games, dc. Mrs. Shaw was
assisted by several ladies in entertaining the
children.
Prof Chas II. Baughman, who has been
principal of Central Hall Public School, this
city. for number of years, has accepted a
position as assistant in the preparatory de-
partment of Western Maryland College.
This will be gratifying news to the many
friends of Mr.. Baughman, who hope his change
will be more pleasant and agreeable than the
one he has so ably filled. He is an accom-
plished teacher.
Jesse L. Devilbiss, who was sent to Spring
Grove Asylum about Is months ago, was
brought to this city Thursday night on a writ
of habeas corpus and hearing was had be-
fore Judge Smith yesterday. He was placed
in the charge of his son Levi until February
l, when a further hearing will be given.
Hon. VIM. p. Maulsby appeared for Mr..
Devibiss, and Reifsnider & Refsnider ap-
peared for P. j. Bennett, trustee and COM
mittee.
On Thursday evening, Mr.. William B.
Thomas, of this city, gave supper to the
Westminster Gun Club, at his residence.
Those present were Jacob Long, Carrollton;
DR.. Jos. I. Herring Chas. SchaeHer, Samuel
Roop, Theo. F. Englar, Dr. George Baugh-
man. Joseph Smith, Frank Grumbine, Vernon
Reese. |. A. Miller. Steward Roberts, Med
ford; VIM. Shriver, Avondale; Isaac Stoner,
Wakefield; and Hon. Chas. B. Roberts, James
NJ. Shellman and George NJ. Batson. The
large turkey won at the shooting match on
Monday by Mr.. Thomas was served, together
with oysters, salads. ice cream and cake.
Several toasts were offered and responded to.
A number of hammerless guns were exhibited
and were much admired.
1t was reported here last week that the
leading spirits of the rival factions il the
Democratic party in Hampstead district were
to have a love feast on New Years Eve. The
lions and lambs were to lie down together so
to speak, and they were to hug the old year
out and the new year in. The program con
tempated ''highlahd fling between two of
the leaders,; a 'hee down. between Houcks-
vile farmer and pedagogue; smoking of the
pipe of peace; collection for campaign pur-
poses, and the swearing of eternal unity and
friendship iii the future, and the pledge that
the Democratic majority, for the whole ticket,
would never fall below 125 in the Old Eighth.
Our specially detailed correspondent has not
yet reported, and we don't know whether the
meeting was held or not, or whether it is still
in session.