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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18
NEW WINDSOR ITEMS.
A Pretty Children's PARTICIPATION for Better
Depot Accommodations.

A very entertaining children's party was
given on Saturday night last in the parlor of
Dielman's Hotel, in honor of the It'll birthday
of Louis Dieter, of Baltimore. Dancing and
singing were the order of the evening, and the
Vocal Lancers was most admirably performed
by the little folk After all were pretty we'll
tired of games and dancing the little host in
vited his many guests into the adjoining room,
where a profusion of refreshments were
spread. The room was tastefully decorated
with flowers and illuminated by many Japa-
nese lanterns, while in the centre huge cake,
surmounted by seven burning candles, at
tracted the attention of all for brief time;
and then each one turned his individual at
tention to the bountiful supply of ice cream,
cakes and confectionery. At a late hour the
young people retired, delighted with the even
ing's entertainment.
A numerously signed petition has been
forwarded to the management of the w. Nd.
r. R., asking that respectable accommoda-
tons be provided for the use of the citizens
as well as the travelling public at large. No
station on the road has worse accommoda-
tons, and very few turn in more proceeds to
the Railroad Company. The platforms are
rough, decayed, and in some places actually
dangerous, and no shelter is provided for
persons entering or leaving the cars. To
reach the waiting rooms it is necessary to
wade through sea of mud and climb steep
and rickety pair of steps. Our town has been
Il place of summer resort for many years, and
annually draws many visitors from the neigh
boring cities, yet no effort has ever been made
to afford reasonable conveniences for passen
gers. Some time ago a petition somewhat
similar in effect was sent to ''the powers that
be" and brought a reply bordering on incl
Witty, to the effect that the Railroad Company
knew its business better than the citizens of
New Windsor, and would do what they them
selves thought proper in due time. About
three years have elapsed since then, and
nothing has been done, and it is to be hoped
the present petition will have more effect.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

Our farmers have nearly all their wheat
crop housed, Notwithstanding the recent
heavy rain. The stand upon the ground was
good, the head generally was large and well
filled, and those who threshed all or part of
their crops, say the quality is excellent. The
as last year. The oats crop will be good,
and the prospect for heavy corn crop is
encouraging. Fruits and berries of all kinds
are plentiful.
John Bemiller, Jr., of this place, is erect
ing a new dwelling near the centre Of the
village. The foundation wall is already up,
and the carpenter, Mr.. John Kempher, will
begin work in a few days.
There will be an ice cream festival held on
the Academy Lawn on Saturday evening,
July 18th, for the benefit of the Sunday
School at this place. Should the weather be
very Indictment the festival will be postponed
until Tuesday evening following.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

The Sunday schools of the NJ. P, NJ. E.
and Lutheran Churches of Westminster will
have an excursion to Penmar next Thursday.
I'm Saturday evening next, the 2Gth, there
Will be dancing picnic at Mt. Pleasant
Hotel, four miles above Westminster. A
large platform will be erected and excellent
music furnished.
The N. P. Sunday school, of Union
Bridge, will have an excursion from Mechan.
icstown, Finksburg and intermediate points,
to baltimore on Saturday, August LIST. Fare
for round trip will be one dollar.
| Two colts belonging to Mr.. John II. Keene,
Of this city, got out of a field of Mr.. Theo. F..
Englar, near Westminster, on Thursday night,
and were discovered yesterday morning on
the railroad track. One had leg so badly
broken it had TO be killed, and the other was
severely cut in the neck. The first was struck
by cars, and the second probably ran into n
barbwire fence.
Mr.. j. Henry Neale, brother of Mrs.
VIM. ii. Vanderlord, of this city, died in
Baltimore on Tuesday morning, in his 59th
year. The deceased had been sick for
several months, and his death was not unex-
pected, as his recovery was impossible. Mr.
Neale was a gentleman of the highest charac-
ter. and was greatly esteemed by all who
and was well known to number of our
citizens. His funeral took place yesterday.
The Grand Army of the Republic encamp-
ment this year will be held at Detroit, Michi-
gan, from August Sd to Sth. The Pennsyl
vania Railroad is the official route selected
by the Maryland Department. Tickets will
be sold July Dist to August Sd, at one fare
for the round trip. special train will leave
Baltimore on Sunday, August I'd, at p. M,
from Calvert Station, running through by way
of Pittsburg and Toledo. Further informa-
ton can be obtained from Mr.. John Ii. Nit
ten, at the Sentinel office.
The heaviest storm of the season passed
over Westminster on Tuesday evening, COM
mencing about clock and continuing for
more than an hour. Rain fell in torrents, and
sewers and cutters were overilowed. Portions
of East Main street were badly washed on the
sides, and it will cost from $50 to $75 10 re-
pair the damage. At the railroad the water
was more than foot deep. Some trees were
blown down and limbs were broken in all
parts of the city. The storm was not very
wide. On either side of the city, several
miles, the wind was not very strong and the
rain not more than ordinary showers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of
God, at this place, will meet next Tuesday
evening. Program will be more enjoyable
than usual.
Samuel Freeman and son Panl, OF Wash
ington, d. c., are visiting relatives at this
W. E. Babylon, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was
visiting his sister, Mrs. A. Kurtz Myers, last
week, near this place.
Miss Katie Malehorn, Of Baltimore, is Wis
itng at A. Wilet's for several weeks.
Samuel Otto and family. Rev. Emory
Burhman and wife, of New Windsor; John
Snader and wife, of near Marston; Miss Fan
ME NaiIe and Mrs. Edward Male, Of Denningi
were all guests at Levi Snaders on Sunday
last.
Miss Sue Freeman, of this place, was visit
ing at Mr.. Fuhrman's, near Stonersville, last
Sunday.
The heaviest rain we have had this summer
visited us on Tuesday evening last. 1t was
accompanied by heavy wind storm, which
broke the corn down to some extent.
Washington Dickensheets, ofthis place, met
with the misfortune of tearing leader about
the knee while hauling in grain, and render
ing him unable to work for some time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

All the grain will be housed this week in
this neighborhood. Your correspondent saw
in his travels through parts of York county,
Pa, that the wheat is not cut. The same
was observed in the eastern part of Carroll.
Dewberries and whortleberries are ripe,
and are plentiful.
We are glad to see Mr.. Peter Gettier is
able to be about again.
Oats are looking fine.
Our grocer, F. T. Crumrine, is doing a
good business.
The Jewish establishment of this place,
operated by B. Levy and Joe Keyserling, will
close up shop before long. They intend to
settle under South Cardinals genial sky to
try their fortunes. Our best wishes go with
them.
Our town is in booming condition now.
We have 3 stores, , hotels, doctor, black
smith, wheelright, l shoemaker, 2 buck
siers, and two expert rihemen.
The Fourth of July passed off quietly here.
We heard few guns crack in the morning,
in commemoration of this memorable day,
rs years ago
On July 4th a number of self-binders were
broken in the valley.
Miss Missouri Leese, of this vicinity, while
strolIing through the woods, came across a
swarm of bees. Her father succeeded in
housing them.
Mr.. and Mrs Emanuel Zepp, of Backwoods,
were the guests of Mr. Martin Harchenhorn
and family, on Sunday. Mr.. Beniah Bankert
also spent Sunday with them.
Mr.. John NJ. Zepp raised radish that is
80 inches in length and Is inches around
DIR. J. S. Iegler has potato weighing IA
ounces. 1t is of the Early Rose species.
Our shooting club is organized. All can
join by paying the membership fee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18
Business Locals.

John d. Bowers has fine lot of Mack erel,
White Fish and Potomac Herring; also goods
for harvest. 2t
The Apple Wood Whiskey, 8 years old.
s. 90 gallon, at A. C. Strasburger's. 2m
FARMERS, LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST.
| will furnish Hydraulic Motor for forcing
water to your house that is more simple, more
durable and more economical than the ram
or windmill. 1t can be attached to pump.
Give me a trial and will guarantee satisfac-
ton. F. A. Crawford, Winfield, Md.
The Farmers Delight, Double Distilled,
LEO a gallon, at A. c. Strasburger's. Pm
WANTED FIVE THOUSAND HICKORY LOGS.
Highest cash prices paid for tough, clean,
White Hickory Logs, q, 81 and fleet, or Is,
II and is feet long, with square ends. C. j..
Schminkey, Warfeldsburg, Md.
Save your babes from Cholera Infantum-
use DIR. Fahrney's Teething Syrup. Drug
gists sell it, % cents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18
An ENJOYABLE Dance at winchester Place.

The Westminster German Club gave its
first dance at the beautiful summer resort,
Winchester Place, on Thursday night. The
large dining-room was thrown open at 8
o'clock, and shortly after twenty couples were
whirling gracefully through the mazes of the
light fantastic to excellent violin and piano
music from Lehman's Hall, Baltimore. The
german began at 1890, led by Mr.. John NJ.
Roberts and Mrs. Charles +. Stewart in a
most artistic manner. The figures were grace
fully performed, and the tanning one afforded
much amusement to the lookers-on. The
german lasted about an hour, and when the
last strains of "Home, Sweet Home died
away all faces wore smile, indicative of an
evening of pleasure.
Those present were Miss Bessie Stewart, of
Lancaster, Pa; Mrs. Robert Stewart, Misses
NJ. Ashby Frasher, Bessie Lamon, Grace
Lyon, Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. Koch, Winchester
Place; Miss Emma Barnitz, of Hanover, Pa;
Misses Mamie Reese, New York; Nellie Lee,
Green Spring Valley; Misses McSherry, Fred
erck: Madge Moale and Nina Scott Balt-
more; Flo Mcdonnell, Rochester. N. Y;
Bessie and Gussie Shriver, Avondale; Bessie
Bennett. Mamie Irwin, Annie Roberts, Bette
Reiisnider, Mary Roop, Joe Sharrer, Joe
Matthias, Maggie Baumgartner, Mrs A. u.
Sterling, Mrs. j. Q. II. Smith, DIR. and Mrs.
Jos. T. Herring, Mrs. Vim. B. Thomas, Mrs.
p. j. Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry NJ. Cla-
baugh, Mrs. Geo. NJ. Parke, Mr.. Harris
Sharrer, Messrs. Arthur Smith, j. Milton
Reifsnider, j. ii. Cunningham, Thomas ON.
Baumgartner. N. II. Baumgartner John l..
Reifsnider, Dr., George j. Parke, Charles
Dugau, Neal Parke, James Dugan, Abne-
Parke, Charles +. Stewart, Percy II. Shriver,
of Westminster; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Z. &.
Smith, of Baltimore; Messrs. Parkin Scott
and Edgar Thompson, Baltimore; Miss Bessie
and Lewis and Harry Shriver, of Union Mills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

Nearly everybody here-all the Democrats
and many Republicans for Frank Brown
for Governor, and Sam. Wilderson is the
leader for sheriff.
George Long has raised his barn, which is
AZ by "a feet, 80 feet high. Fifty-two persons
were present at the raising, and none did
better than Rev. Mr.. Stubs, of Bethel
Church. An excellent supper was enjoyed
after the raising. Charles Arbangh is the
builder. Mr. Long made narrow escape in
crossing the Falls recently, and was rescued
by friend.
The noted stacker, James Fowler, put up a
stack of hay for Jesse Long that has not been
surpassed for height and beauty this season.
Francis Long attended the examination in
the High School Baltimore, with a large
number of others, and came out well.
Mrs. Woolery, of Woodberry, is visiting her
daughter Olivia. Mrs. Shipley, son and
daughter are visiting friends and relatives in
Woodbury.. Julia Magee is with her mother
in Baltimore at present.
Robert Green has repaired and put his cider
press in first class order. The apple crop is
large this season, and so is the peach crop.
Wheat and hay crops are large, too.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

A very heavy rain, accompanied with high
wind, occurred in this section on last Tuesday
evening which considerably raised the rivulels
and streams.
Oar farmers are about through with wheat
harvest. Mr.. VIM. Leister and some others
have threshed ont their crops, which prove to
be an abundant yield of good quality. Hay
making is now in order. The grass also is
better than was expected earlier in the season.
Mr.. Charles W. Brown cut some timothy
stalks that measured five feet eleven inches
in length, which we think puts the fourth dis
trict ahead on timothy.
Miss Grace Orendorff and her brother Will
lie, of Hanover, are visiting relatives in this
neghborhood.
Miss Grace Lisle, of Baltimore county, re-
turned home on Wednesday from n visit to
Mrs. j. A. Bush, at Sandyville.
Mr.. Peter A. Flatter and wife have returned
to their son, Elias Flater, at Sandyvile,
where they expect to make their home per-
manently.
Since the primaries and the county con
venlion to elect delegates to the gubernatorial
convention politics seem to have settled down
very quietly in our section.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

At the meeting of the School Board on
Monday petition from a large number of the
patrons of Uniontown school was received,
asking for the retention of Mrs. Laura V. j.
Baxter as assistant teacher, which was
granted.
The new school opened at the church near
Viewpoints store, in the fifth district, was left
in charge of the Board, without trustees.
A number of repairs were authorized, and
a number of miscellaneous bills were passed
and ordered paid.
Applications for scholarships at Western
Maryland College and the State Normal
School were referred to the President and
Examiner, appointments to be made in ac-
cordance with the law, and after consultation
with the Commissioners respectively
1t appearing impossible to secure a suitable
lot for schoolhouse at Mt. Airy in time for
the erection of house this summer, it was
determined that room should be rented for
a school until suitable site could be secured.
1t was ordered that the fall term of school
should begin on Monday, September Z. The
Board adjourned until that date, unless sooner
convened by special order
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

Isaac Lee Nicholson, one of the old repre-
sentative bankers and brokers of the city, and
for many years the senior member of the firm
of Nicholson & Co., Baltimore, died at his
late residence, on the Hartford road, on Thurs
day Of last week at midnight. Death was due
to old age. Mr.. Nicholson was born in Bal
timore November ], 1908, and was the son of
Christopher G. Nicholson, of Westmoreland,
England, and Mary Johns, Of Calvert county,
Md. He embarked in the banking and ex-
change business in 1882, aud conducted the
old establishment until 1884, when he retired
from active business life. Nicholson & Co.
were the original members of the old BaIti
more Stock Board, Mr.. Nicholson going into
that organization in 1874. The deceased
leaves four sons and one unmarried daughter.
His wife died twenty five years ago.
A box containing dynamite exploded in
the hold of the steamship A. G. Booth, al
South Brooklyn, New York, ON Tuesday,
and WIN. Regain and Cornelius Hayes were
killed. Regain was blown all to pieces The
captain Of the ship was arrested for violating
the stale penal code. The ship sank at her
dock
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

On Thursday evening of last week, says the
Gettysburg, Pa, Truth, shortly after dark, as
Joe Ocker, the well known horseman, of
Littlestown, accompanied by another man,
we're coming in the State road towards York
Springs, from Harrisburg, where they had
been attending the races, short distance
beyond Dearborn mill two men stepped out
from the side of the road, one attempting to
grab the bride of the horse they were driving
and the other the one they were leading be-
hind the buggy Mr.. Ocker dealt the one in
the rear heavy blow with his whip, and then
struck at the one in front, which caused the
horses to start off on Il jump and left the would
be robbers far behind. 1t is supposed that
they are the same parties that bored into
Emmert's store a few hours later.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18
HARVEY ITEMS.
Sudden Death of Abraham Harner-Personal
and other Items.

Mr.. Abraham Harner, of this place, died
very suddenly on Thursday afternoon of last
week, in his Slst year, from heart trouble.
Mr.. Harner, as usual, ate a hearty supper.
After supper he went out on the porch and
sat in rocking chair and talked to his wife.
She noticed a peculiar noise about him, but
before a physician could be called in he was
a corpse. In religion he was member of st.
Johns Lutheran Church, near Littlestown,
Pa, where the interment took place Sunday
afternoon. 1t was one of the largest funerals
that ever took place at that church.
DR.. Hover, of Hanover, will preach in the
Lutheran Church of this place on Sunday
morning, July 26th, at 10 o'clock.
Rev. II. NJ. Heilman and wife and Samuel
Shoemaker and wife have gone to Freedom
district, where they will be the guests of Geo.
Mehring, who was formerly of this neighbor
hood.
Lucket A. Bush has gone to Bell Font,
Pa, where he will remain several weeks with
his brother, |. NJ. Bush.
VIM. II. Lightner, of this place, was thrown
off his horse last Saturday afternoon. The
horse took fright, and, jumping, threw Mr..
Lghtner on his head. He was not seriously
hurt.
Mrs Samuel Roop, of near Westminster,
was the guest of Mrs. d. l.. Shoemaker the
first of the week.
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Good Templar Picnic at Mt. Airy.

The Good Templars of Maryland held Il
temperance picnic at Wild Wood Park, near
Mt. Airy, on Tuesday. The grove was
thronged throughout the day, and it was
estimated that two thousand persons passed
through the gates. The visiting lodges ar
rived by special train. They were met at the
depot by the Mt. Airy Lodge of Templars,
and a procession was formed, with Frank l..
Morling, G. C. f., as marshal. The line was
headed by band. The procession made
fine appearance, with the lodges wearing
regalia and bright badges. At the grove the
visitors were soon made at home. A large
platform had been erected, and those taking
part in the programme were invited to seats
upon it. Addresses were made during the
day by l.. 7. Millineaux, Rev. A. H. Thomp.
son, and Edwin Higgins, President of the
State Temperance Alliance. Solos were
sung by Misses Ada Isaac, Estelle Eames,
Minna r. Hobbs and Estelle Bowen, and
Rotations were given by Misses Sadie Kneller,
Osceola Schreiner and Mr.. j. Q. A. Sand.
The music was furnished by a choir and cho-
rus of 100 voices. Among the lodges present
were Purity Lodge, of Frederick county;
Daisy Lodge, Cooksville, Poplar Spring,
Ivory, Patapsco, Della, Gary and Monteview,
Howard county; Broeningville, Bethesda,
Damascus, Cleggettvile, Clarksburg, Lay
louisville and Olney, of Montgomery county,
and Freedom Lodge, of Carroll. The fol.
lowing ministers were present: Revs. J. l..
Kilgore, A. IL. Thompson, j. w. Flemmng,
c. o. Isaacs, W. ii. Davis and C. j. Bur.
detie
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18

A tennis tournament for the championship
of Westminster, between Chas. L. Stitely and
l.. c. Stitey, of the West End, and Arthur
L. Smith and Edward Ii. Manning, of the
East End, was played on Tuesday morning
on the College court, which resulted in an
easy victory Tor Manning and Smith, who
defeated their opponents in two straight sets,
the third set not being required to be played.
w. II. Anders and Elmer Orndorlf otiiciated
as umpires, and George J. Parke as referee.
Below is the score by games:
G. F. :; sGtely' o, o, O,l,Ol,oo-2
A. 4 F +. Smith Smith ,1,1,O,1,O ,1,I-G
z. z, S StiieIy' H. o, l, o, O,o-4
s Mnnning, o, 10, l, o. 1,O,l,l,l-S
Total sets-Smith and Manning 2, Stitely
brothers 0.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-07-18
GEN. RAUM's NEW SCHEME.
He Proposes 10 Hurry Through $4,000
Original Cases Now Pending.

CHICAGO, July Ca local news bureau
quotes Pension Commissioner Raum as talking
in this wise to the local pension agent at
Chicago:
affairs have been going altogether too
slowly in the pension department" he is put
down as saying, "and | am going to hurry
through and dump $50, 0O9 original cases upon
the various pension agencies of the country
before the year is out. There is no sense in
letting these cases hang on, and | see no
reason why, with the big force of clerks at my
command, we should not dispose of these
cases at once. Then when they are disposed
of can get rid of a lot of those clerks have
there; perhaps we can do the work with half
the force after we dispose of the original
cases.
Gen. Raum was quite enthusiastic over his
new scheme, and said he had already given
orders in accordance with his plan.
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Middleburg Items.

The children of Charles Harry, who were
seriously i'll for some time, are improving.
Misses JUNE, Elsie and Mamie Chipley
Grace Wilson, Edwina Clabaugh, Edna Otto,
Edith and Grace Lynn pcnicked in the woods
on Tuesday afternoon and had an enjoyable
time.
The festival for the benefit of the Reformed
Sunday School began on Thursday evening in
the Usher CIabaugh grove, and continued all
week.
Among the visitors to this place on the 4th
inst. were Misses Mary Pryor and Martha
Cook, of Baltimore city, who spent several
days with Miss Hennie Otto. Mrs. Stansfield,
of Harrisonville, Baltimore county, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Landers, of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, are visiting Mr. Landers'
mother, Mrs. Martha Landers. Mrs. William
Topper, of Mechanicstown, is the guest Of her
son, VIM. Topper. Miss Bessie and Master
George Wilson have returned from lengthy
visit to their grandmother, in Harrisonville,
Baltimore county. Miss Maggie s. Arnold,
who has been in Baltimore for some time past,
is expected to return home shortly. Mrs. U.
Clabangh and daughter, Miss Bessie, returned
Saturday from q visit to Frederick city.
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sToNERsYILLE ITEMS.
Severely Bitten by q Dog-Festival at Kri-
der's and other Matters.

The 5-year. old child of Mrs. Annie Eckard,
of Hanover. Pa, while walking from Mr..
j ohm Miller to Mt. Pleasant, on Friday noon
of: last week, was bitten by a dog that was
fighting while the child was passing by Mr..
Frank Bish's. 1t bit the child just below
the knee in the thick part of the flesh and
tore a hole in the leg two inches in length.
DR.. Coonan was called in and stitched the
wound up. At present the child is not much
improved and suffers great pain.
The festival held at Krider's was well at
tended and on Saturday evening last there
were fully one thousand people present. The
Mt. Pleasant Band was present TO enliven the
occasion.
Rev. j. U. Asper preached a sermon in
the Luthern Church to the children on Sun
day morning and large congregation was
present to hear him. Rev. j. I. Ward
preached in the Reformed Church in the even
ing to large audience.
Miss Maggie Grass is spending few weeks
at Ocean Grove. Mr.. Albert Roller, of Union
Bridge, visited his sister, Mrs. Jas. Stoner
Mr.. Edward Sullivan and John Sullivan and
wife, of Baltimore, spent Saturday and Sun
day with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Sullivan, in this place. Miss Clara Eckenrode
of Westminster, visited her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. W. Stoner, on Saturday last.