The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1890-12-06
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Rev. J. W. Beall preached an excellent
sermon on Sunday morning last at Oakiahu
to quite large and attentive congregation.
The entertainment held at Freedom on
Thanksgiving evening was quite successful IN
every particular. The program, which con,
sisted of recitations, solos, &c, was wei
rem Tered. The children, numbering about
forty, acted their parts exceptionally well:
Rev. j. W. Beall was present and rendered
aid in the singing and instrumental line,
which, together with his address, made the
entertainment more interesting. We believe
the entire school received premiums, such as
HYMN and other books. The superintendent,
Mr.. r. J. Baker, was the recipient OF very
fine HYMN book. The missionary collection
amounted TO S34. This entire sum was col
lected by very small children. The total for
missionaries this year for Freedom will loot
up 500. Freedom is doing good work IN
the direction of missions, and much credit rs
due both superintendent and officers for the
success in this direction. The school mas
closed for the year.
John Reed. formerly of Louisville, this
county, has bought and now occupies the
house and storeroom of Thomas Marsh, at
Eldersburg. Mr. Reed left Louisville last
spring for Delaware, but, meeting with an
accident which may make him a cripple for
life. he returned to Maryland after spending
n few weeks in Delaware.
Tom Marsh has moved his quarters across
Main street (EIdersburg), to the house lately
vacated by Taylor Grey, of Louisville fame.
On Monday night last there was about one
inch of snow fell, and reminded those who are
not ready for winter that they had best prepare
without further delay.
The protracted meeting which has been IN
progress for four weeks past closed on Sunday
night last with 81 conversions. There has
not been a night Stree the meeting began
that there was not service. Two or three
nights it rained real hard but there was very
little difference in the congregations. Out OF
the number converted there have been SIX
who united with the NJ. +. Church South
here, and three or four at Freedom. The
remainder Joined the NJ. L. Church here,
excepting two who have not joined any church
that we are aware Of The most of those who
have proiessed conversion were persons who
had never belonged to any church. We SIN
cerey hope every convert will hold out faith
fully. This year seems to be signallzed as a
great year for revvals, as we hear OF them
from all parts of the country. There is one
in progress at Concord, Howard county.
Rev. C. NJ. Brown and Rev. j. W. Beall have
the meeting in charge. There have been
about % accessions TO the church.
There is some sort of an epidemic going
the rounds mere IN the shape Vi Coius anu
coughs. Some think it is the old grippe
turning up again.
The time for buchering has arrived, and all
the miraculous weights of porkers ON record
will be given this fall This must OF necessity
be so, as great many are feeding pumpkins
to their hogs.
While Mrs. Martha Phillips, of this place,
was returning from Haight on Saturday last
two dogs belonging to Miss II. Bennett ran
after her, and in trying to escape from them
by climbing a fence she lost her balance and
fell to the ground, iniuring her left shoulder