The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-03-02
Maryland Affairs.

Mrs. Christiauna r. NJ. Kramer, aged 81,
died in Baltimore on Monday last.
Phillip L. Shriver, aged 40, dropped dead
at his residence, in Resterstown, Oh Wednes-
day.
Henry McShane, the we'll known Baltimore
church bell manufacturer. died on Saturday,
in his Goth year.
A new United Brethren church, costing
$4,000, has been dedicated at Rohrersville,
Washington county.
Geo. B. Milligan, who was Secretary of
State under Gov. McLane, died in Philadei'
phia, Pa, on Sunday last.
Sister Mary Ann of the Sisters Of Charity,
Baltimore, died on Tuesday, aged - years.
She had been in the order 81 years.
One ice dealer secured 5000 tons of ice
this week from the Susquehanna river at
Port Deposit. 1t was six inches thick.
Annie Smith, colored. aged 81 years. died
near Belair on Saturday last. She had been
"a servant in the Street family all her life.
Harrison Nottingham, son of the late
Bishop Nottingham of tins State, died in
Orange, n. j., on Monday, aged 10 years.
f. J. X. Scott, who was appointed post
master at Upper Marlborough, Prince
Georges county, by President Buchanan, and
held the Office for % years, died on Monday,
aged Is years.
At the municipal election in Frederick, on
Monday, the Democrats elected Lewis II.
Doll mayor by l57 majority, and majority
of the aldermen, thus giving them the control
Of affairs for three years.
Col. Charles Gilpin, surveyor of the port of
Baltimore under Gen. Grant, was struck by a
train in Cumberland on Wednesday and died
shortly after, He was Il years Old and had
filed numerous positions.
Henry T. Black, OF Graceham, was con
yicted IN the circuit court of Frederick coun-
ty on Tuesday, of abduction. Black is the
owner of large Touring mill at Creagers
town, and has a wife aud two children.
On Monday last the barn and stables Of
Jonathan f.. Towers, of Caroline county,
were burned, including two mules a horse, a
number OF cattle, grain and all his farm Im-
pements. No insurance. lncendiarism.
Mary Cecilia Smith, widow of the late Cen
persiler F. Smith, L. ). A, died IN Balt-
more on February u, in her Slst year. On
the same day Bridget Collins, aged 50. On
February u Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews, aged
s..
Gov. Jackson has committed the death
sentence of John Keenan,, colorcd, who was
prisoumeut IN the penitenuary for life. In
july last Keenan, killed another coloted man
named John Holly.
The barn of Mr.. Hahn. was burned Monday
night. Notices we're received by several
residents Of Emmitsbnrg that their residences
would be burned. aud number Of farmers
we're also notified to remove their grain and
stock by February -
J. H. Kimble, near Port Deposit. Cecil
county. on Wednesday sold IL tat cattle which
averaged 1890 pounds, four Of which weighed
5000 pounds each. and one 34p0. Neal Tome,
Of the same place, sold - averaging lson
poands each. tEo weighing 200 pounds zach.
Rev Wm Frisby colorcd. aged - years
and > months, died February p, AZ his rcsi-
dcnce 10 ChssicrtoWn. Kent county. It's
ieneral took place on the Saturday follosjng
and She church Sas 6iied Eith white and
cuioyed people uho gathered 70 pay the las,
tribute 60 = good citizen.
A State convention of eolorcl men was held
10 Baltimore on Monday. aud a roW ensaed
over the nomination Of Wm. + Tilgbmsn Of
the tenth ward, as president. Resolutions,
stating whs; thc coloTca Tacs desired, wgre
passed. 4 memorial asking President Hzrrl-
son 10 place a eplorad man in bis cabinet was
laid on The table.
Gov. jackson on Monday granted nosie
prosequi in the case of james Graham Pcarre.
who vas convicted Of attempted assault apoa
Mr.. Es1ei,e ". kiFkland al the Albion Hotel,
Baltimore. March ~, fSSa. Letters ia favor
% ihc Hciis psosrqai we're received from Hoo.
Wa, Piuknry Nhvtc, * Auasory- General
Roberts. States Attorney Kerr. jobn 2. Poe
Charles + MAYER. ". " Corraran, 81 Wash
inxtou. since deceased. mayor aud eiy
eoaneii q Cumberland. Hoa. George Peter,
o. the Maryland senate, and msay sthers-
Ia she Frederick county eoart. on Taesdsv,
Henry SAITH. cos0rsd, pleaded guilty 90 set
ting hrv % 3 stable, and was srntcaccd 20
thrse wears imprisonment IA the State penl.
Tertiary, Ia passiaE seuienee the c0urs,
Chief Judge McShesry. dweil upan tie onor.
mty 81 lhe sfrusr. aud stated that oniy n
consideration for bis Sasith' ass, 2ai The
iact of BIS mental capaeiiy being qses,alnsi
saved him ffon being saot 90 ghr gallosS
tpasr McShrssy took occzsion 60 farther
state that be desired il - be distinctly and
emphaisfally Understood thar a. faF a. Be was
coneVrnes ae soald nal hesitate hereafter 90
impose the death sen,eacc upon persons con
ricsed 81 ssi;ios are to haildinEs
Jaae Harris. obsolete old ~omaa. was
foand iyiHg 10 one 81 lhs streets Of bAilimcre
sta nor tsukHes 90 hfH 4a9 ul9esd t&Fe@nsaisg
from a Wessd 10 her face. on Friday nighi 81
iAss wees, while James Daay, yosug man
aiih Ehom she lived. VS. looking GA uiih
apparent in4isfcrrErc Shs vas iaken so the
hospital. where she did soon aiserEazd
Az exploded lamp Els fosnd ia hcr room,
and The police shrek thaI usay struck the old
woman Niih j 1HriHg 3 row, sach a. they
Frequently .udslEe3 in Daay wAs arrested,
a. slso vas Anuie MeFaaAen. wAo vas ia a
druakcu siupor 10 ihe adjoining room puHy
vas seessed Of brs1iBg woman 70 death
several years ago, has managed 10 caeAps
Convection.