The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-08-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREvITIEs.
Westminster, Nd

Hanover talf opens On CSplSaioSA ~ o. u
closes the 9th, and Baltimore County Far Is
held at the same time.
The hop at the City Hotel on Wednesday
evening was great success. Music was fur
nished by an Italian orchestra.
Now that most of the citizens of Westmin-
ster have had their usual summer vacation,
summer weather has set in in earnest.
Mr.. Peter Engard, of this city, had his right
foot badly mashed on Saturday, while at work
at Goodwin's stone quarry near hear.
Hon. Chas. B. Roberts has sold to Mr.. Ed
win G. Gilbert for sos per acre, his farm con
tanning 1913 acres, adjoining Uniontown.
Miss Carrie Rippard, daughter of the late
DR.. William H, Rippard, Of Westminster,
died in Baltimore last Saturday, the 18th,
aged % years and 10 months.
Our fellow. townsman, Mr.. John Marsh, Of
the Central Hotel, is quite a patriarch. lie
has fifteen grand children, twelve OF whom
were with him on Sunday last.
Charles r. Fink, Esq, of Westminster, has
been chosen by the Maryland Division League
Of American Wheelman one Of the represen-
tatives on the national organization.
Application has been made to the Post
office Department for the establishment Of a
new postohice in Carroll to be called Clark
son, with W. L. Kinney postmaster.
Five DAYTON and other carriages passed
through Westminster on Tuesday afternoon,
filed with guests of Dielman's Hotel, New
Windsor, who were out on an airing.
Mrs. Ruth Shaeffer, wife Of Mr.. Noah
Shaeifer, of this city. a wealthy retired farm
er. died on Friday afternoon OF last week, in
the s0th year Of her age. Funeral services
we're held on Sunday morning at krider's
Church, near this city.
William Callahan, formerly of Westminster,
employed at Holloway's fire extingulshing
works, in Baltimore city, was burned in the
face and hands Monday by boiling rosin
smashing over him. He was removed to his
home. No. 4s2 North Exeter street.
Mr.. Thomas r. Myer, Of this city, has re.
moved to Pikesyille, Baltimore county, and
viii reside with his mother, taking the train
morning and evening to and from Westmin
ster. Mr.. Fred. ID. Miller viii oecapy the
premises vacated by Mr.. Myer, on Belle Grove
Square.
A sheriff 5 inquest on the property Of Col.
Jno. II. Mcclellan, at Gettysburg. held on
Friday Of last week, valued the hotel property
at 81, 900 and the opera house property al
So, 600. The report was confirmed and the
usual rule on hens granted, reiurnabie Sep
TENDER %.
DIR. George Baughman and Charles Herring,
who went to ChincOteague last week, seem 20
be having some sport. and are more accurate
marksmen at birds than in contests at clay
pigeons. They brought down GO sniPe IN g
shots. They are also successful at angling,
and have sent home some birds and fish.
An enjoyable lawn and dancing party was
held at Mr. Ephraim Bankert's, AZ Spring
Mills, near this city, on Tuesday evening
About forty young ladies aud gentlemen were
present, and excellent music was furnished
b. Frizzle's Orchestra, Of Westminster. FL
eeant refreshments we're served during the
evening.
Westminster again to the rescue. About
two weeks ago citizen Of Westminster res
cued two ladies at Atlantic city, and one day
this week Mss Minnie Somers, of Philadel-
mia. after being brought half drowned out Of
the waves al the same resort was resuseitated
by Hon. Frank T. Shaw, who is an excellent
physician.
Mr.. James n. Shellman, of Westminster,
has been appointed one Of the Guards of
Honor Of the Battle Flag Of 1924, at the
celebration of the Battle Of North Point in
Baltimore on September 18th. Mr.. Shellman
is a grandson of Philip Jones, Of Baltimore.
a member of the independent Blues, who
took part in the defense Of Baltimore.
Al the Town Hall, at Reisterstown, on
Wednesday afternoon, Miss Mamie Z. Selhy,
daughter Of Mr.. Z. ID. Selby, and Mr.. VIM.
s. linton. Of Butler, Baltimore county, we're
married by Rev. John Steele ia the presence
of a large assemblage. Harry Warner, Of
Westminster, was one of the ushers, and Miss
Maggie Thompson, also Of Westminster, was
one of the bridesmaids.
The following persons will leave today for
the National Encampment OF the Grand
Army, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, VIA the D.
q o. K. R.: Miss Mary b. Shellman, John
II. Mitten, from Westminster; Winfield ;.
Drach and wife, from New Windsor; George
Rhinehart, Linwood; Philip Baker, George
II. Mitien, Union Bridge; G. w. c. Demmitt,
Watersville; j. G. MessneF, Mechanicstown,
Frederick county, and others.
For the first time our citizens have an OPP
portnnity to visit the great exhibition at VIII
iiams' Grove, Pa, and return the same day.
Mr.. Joseph Englar, of Linwood, at the solic-
itation Of many persons, has secured a special
train for Friday of next week, which will al
low about seven hours on the grounds.
Heretofore several days were occupied IN
visiting the exhibition, but by this arrange
ment an can see the exhibition and return the
same day.
Uniontown, like Westminster, is a long
town. and il is not to be wondered at II, in
both towns. some people should be found
capable Of drawing the long bow. That long
snake Of sixfy-one feet that was seen on
'1azv Hill is a case in point Several rep
ntable citizens Of Uniontown, however, who
'swould rather be right than President, are
willing to qualify to the snake being sixty-oHe
feet long, and the statement must be accepted
as true. Indeed, these gentlemen are unwil-
ling to take OF an inch.
Deputy Sheriff William F. Tyler brought
John L. Starner from jefferson county, west
Virginia. last Saturday evening and placed
him in the county Jail here. Starner IS I'M
der Indictment for an attempted felonIous as
sault on Annie S. C. Hiltabridle. daughter
of Jesse Hiltabridle, Of Myers district,
child under 10 years Of age. The alleged as
sault was committed on January IL, soon
after which Starner, who is aged about 80
wears and has wife and four children he'd
to West Virginia, and, by changing his locality
frequently, managed to escape arrest until
last week.
The great success which has attended
Winchester Place as a summer resort tins
season shows what could be done there II the
buildings we're ample. There is surplus cap
;tal enough now idle in Westminster to de-
veIop this enterprise, and add thousands o.
dollars annually to the general business OF this
community. Where is the enterprise and
public spirit Of our men of capital? Here IS
an enterprise, waiting for development that
will nay better than bonds or mortgages
Who can doubt it, in view of what has beer
accomplished there this season by the enter
prising lady who has the 'Plaee" in charge
Edwin H. Slorp, formerly Of Westminster
but now an employe of the Taylor Works
Chambersburg, Pa, had his left hand anc
wrist badly injured last week. while assisting
to move heavy hange wheel. While hold
ing it in an upright position it toppled in the
direction Of Mr.. Slorp and he was unable tt
withstand its weight. 1t grazed MS body anC
before he could escape his left hand wa
pinned down on his left foot by the heavy
mass Of iron. Several workmen came imme
d;ately to his relief whose united strength wa
required to lift the wheel. Mr.. Slorp's han'
and wrist were badly bruised and several ugh
looking cuts were inflicted by the wheel S pro
iecting pins. His left foot was also bruised
and several scratches were made on his bod
where the wheel had struck. His iniurle
caused him intense suffering for time.