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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04
Union Mills Items.

Our public school, under the supervision of
Mr. J. Frank Byers and Miss Maggie Lock
ard is making extensive preparation for the
observance of Arbor buy, which occurs on
April Sth. Two programmes have been ar
ranged, one for the afternoon and the other
for the night. The exercises in the afternoon
will begin at clock. and in addition to the
tree planting, there will be literary enter
tainment, consisting Of recitations, dialogues
and vocal and instrumental music. In the
evening different programme will be render.
ed and a small admission fee will be charged
to defray necessary expenses. Doors open
at I. Exercises will begin at 7.30.
There were quite a number OF changes IN
residences in our community this spring, and
fittings are numerous.
On Saturday morning last the turnpike on
top of Pipe Creek Hill was so blockaded with
snow that no vehicles could get through until
late in the afternoon. In consequence of this
the mail from Westminster could not reach
us, which was a sore disappointment TO many
Of the patrons of this office.
Rev. F. T. Tagg, of Easton, Nd, and his
daughter Edna, of w. NJ. College, spent
Easter with Mr.. Tagg's mother and family ut
this place.
Our farmers are much delayed in their
spring work on account of the continued wet
weather. The growing grain crop in this
vicinity is looking well.
Theo. Wantz is painting his new dwelling.
Mr. G. W. Yeiser's addition to his store
room and Mr.. Harvey Tagg's new store room
are nearing completion.
Rev. NJ. j. Runnyan who served on the
Littlestown circuit for two years, was re-
turned for the third year, by the NJ. f. Con
ference, which recently convened at SunbUry,
Pa. On Sunday afternoon last he preached
his first sermon in the new conference wear at
the Moorhead NJ. E. Church, at this place,
his theme being the Resurrection of Christ.
Mr. John p. Myers, of this place, left on
Monday last for jackson, Michigan, where
he intends to remain for some time if he can
get profitable and congenial employment.
Harvey Burgoon, of near Mt. Pleasant,
moved with his family on Thursday last to
DR.. Lees farm, in Green Spring Valley,
Baltimore county,
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The infant department Of Trinity Sunday
School gave an entertainment Easter Monday
evening in the basement of the church. Pro-
gram Of exercises Joy bells chorus, by the
class; recitation, by Florence Miller, Florence
Warner and Pearl Burns; recitation, Silvery
Mooubeams, by Atha Berry; recitation,
Angels Sang, by Lolita Shower; Halleluj ah TO
His Name, chorus by the class; recitation,
When the Sun Expels the Night, by Maggie
Thurman; recitation, Little Boy, by Johnnie
Aiken; solo, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,
by Pearl Burns; sermon, The Lord Loveth a
Cheerful Giver, by Lolita Shower; Humpty
Dumpty, by Carroll Wareheim, Robert Bril-
hart, Harry Myers, Harry Hofacker; solo,
Jesus Bids Us Shine. by Carroll Wareheim;
fan drill, five girls and five boys, under direc-
ton of Miss Sadie Masenhimer; tabeaHx,
Grandmother's Before the Explosion, At
Time of Explosion, and After the Explosion,
and Evening Prayer; We Have n Tender
Shepherd, chorus by school. The little folks
took took their parts well and were favored
with a full house. The proceeds amounted
to $50. 60, and will be applied to the purchase
of an organ for the infant department.
Emanuel Lutheran Sunday School held
Easter Service on Easter Sunday evening IN
the audience chamber of the church. The
church was appropriately decorated. The
exercises consisted of singing, Rotations, &c.
a large nest filed with dyed eggs, surrounded
by white rabbits, and at the close of the exer-i
cises the eggs were distributed among the
members of the school.
The annual election for officers of Emanuel
Lutheran Church was held on Easter Monday,
and Elias Myerly and Noah Shafier were
elected elders and Samuel Miller and Andrew
Myers deacons. On the same day Trinity
Reformed Church elected VIM. F. Lucabaugh
and Joshua A. Albaugh elders, and Willough
by Rdoades and II. E. Rohrbaugh, deacons
Mrs John Bixler shipped her household
goods last Tuesday and on Wednesday morn
ing she and her daughter started for Waynes-
boro, Pa, where Mr.. Bixler has been en-
! ployed since last summer
Kickapoo Indian medicine agents came TO
town last week, and are stopping at the
franklin House. They give entertainments
every evening at Odd Fellows Hail.
The telephone instrument which was in
| Ganter's drug store for several years was taken
away by the company last Monday, and our
! town is now without telephone communication.
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Personal.

Mr.. Upton S. Hayden, of Philadelphia,
spent Easter in Westminster.
Misses Fannie and Emily Jenkins, of Bal
timore, are visiting the Misses Irwin.
Mr.. John f. Everhart, of Roanoke, spent
several days in Westminster this week.
Miss Horn, of Baltimore, spent several days
with her aunt, Mrs W. A. Cunningham, this
week.
Mrs. Eugenia Hayden is visiting her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles McFadden, Jr., ut North
Hector, New York.
Mrs. j. Howell Billingslea left on Wednes-
day to visit relatives in Baltimore city and
Prince Georges county.
The Misses Lansinger, of diminishing, Nd,
were guests of Mrs. Orlando Reese this week
and participated in the musical exercises at
st. Johns Church on Easter Sunday. These
ladies possess rare musical talent, both vocal
and instrumental.
Mrs Charles +. Stewart gave Il very pleas
ant card party oil Wednesday evening to
Misses Winnie Kaufman and Bessie Stewart,
of Lancaster, Pa. Among the refreshments
served was April LIST confectionery, whose
appearance was mighty deceiving.
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Finksburg Items.

Mrs Thomas DeMoss takes her daughter,
Minnie, once a week to the Johns Hopkins
Hospital for treatment. Miss Minnie, who is
twelve years of age, has been Il great sufferer
for several years from diseased hip joint,
which it was feared would make her Il con
frmed cripple, but her friends now have
hopes that permanent relief will he obtained
from AN operation that is to be performed
shortly at the above named institution. The
little girl has the sympathy Of the community,
all of whom will be much gratified should a
favorable result attend the operation.
The snowstorm Of last week blocked up
Aany of our roads leading from the pike,
and in some places temporarily stopped the
travel of heavy teams. Some Of our market
men were delayed in gathering and delivering
their loads.
Master Philip Lassell has returned home
from visit of some weeks to his brother,
Thomas Lassell, Of Baltimore.
Rev. j. T. Lassell preached his farewell
sermon at Mt. Zion Church last Sunday. He
left on Tuesday for Baltimore to attend the
NJ. p. Conference.
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A Pretty Home Wedding.

llNepoT(Sal LOT lie lJtnlOtIallt huNbNhlc.I
A quiet home wedding took place on March
9th, 1891, at q o'clock in the evening, at the
residence of Mr.. Geo. W. Albaugh near
Double Pipe Creek. The contracting parties
were Miss Eta NJ. Albaugh and Mr.. Granville
S. j. Fox. son of Mr.. Hezekiah Fox, a wealthy
farmer near that place. Promptly at the
hour named the bridal party entered the par
lor and were met by Rev, S. A. Diehl of
Woodsboro, who united the happy couple in
the holy bonds of wedIock. The bride was
handsomely attired in pearl shade surah silk,
hat and gloves to match, and carried a bouquet
of lilies of the valley, sprays of helitrope and
smilax tied with ribbon TO match. The groom
looked well in the usual black, Prince Albert
style, with tan colored gloves. After the
wedding ceremony they were all invited to
the DINING room where the table was bur
dened with the weight of many good things.
The presents to the bride were handsome
and useful The bride and groom took bri-
dial trip to Hanover and Philadelphia.
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Owing to the disagreeable weather and bad
roads there was small attendance ut the
communion services at St. Beniamin's Luth-
eran Church on Sunday last. Holy commu-
Mon will be administered again on Sunday
morning, April 18th. The holy communion
will be celebrated in st. Benjamin Reformed
Church on Sunday morning, April 18th.
The houses in our village are all occupied
for this year. The tenant house on Messrs.
B. +. Shriver Il Cos farm is in the possession
Of Mr. John Marsh, of your city.
Mrs. Jacob Starner, near this place, is at
present suffering with very sore hand.
The timber for A. |. Geiman's new barn is
all sawed, and the carpenter, Fred. X. Byers,
expects to commence on it the 10th of April.
Mr. Oscar Deardorlf and sister, of Gettys-
burg, are visiting in this place. Mr.. Henry
Trueshine, of Baltimore, was the guest of G.
W. Stoner on Sunday last. Misses Annie
Geiman and Maggie Stoner are visiting rela-
tives in Baltimore.
Willie, son of VIM Hull, of Mt. Pleasant,
is seriously sick
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

Mrs. Ed Smith and sister, Miss E. Irene
Barnes, of Oak Orchard, who have been Wis
iting in Baltimore since the 18th ult., expect
to return today Mrs. Granville Bixler and
son were visiting in New Windsor last week.
They were the guests Of Drs. j. f, and j. A..
Burlington Miss Matte Hull, Of Wariields
burg, has been the guest of Mrs. Ed Cassell,
and Mr.. and Mrs Winfield Her and children,
of Philadelphia, Pa. have been guests at Mrs.
Samuel Diehl's. --,----.----
Mrs. VIM. Sellulen, of Warheldsburg, will
open summer school at the brick. Miss
Eva Englar will open one at Medlord.
Isaac Brilliant has moved TO his farm near
New Windsor; Fletcher Babylon, of Tyrone,
has moved to Joseph Hoover's farm; Mr..
Frock, of near Union Bridge, has taken pos
session of James Richardson's farm; John
Brown has moved to David Englar's farm,
near New Windsor; John Baumgartner has
gone to Hagerstown to live.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

On Friday and Saturday last, snow fell to
the depth Of Is inches. Il was blown into
drifts in some places to the depth of Is and
Is feet The mail did not reach Melrose on
Saturday, on account of the drifting Of the
snow.
Our town can boast of man who ate 10
eggs for his breakfast.
No doubt the many persons who are fond
of oysters would like to know their names.
The father of the oyster Is named lIamelli-
hranchiate and the mother Mollusca.
Miss A. G. Sullivan, of Hanover, is visit
ing in this neighborhood.
Miss Bertha L. Sullivan, Of Bixler p. o.,
spent Easter with her mother, who resides in
this place
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

Mr.. Samuel McCutchen, of Washington
county, has moved to his new home in this
village, where he expects to spend the re-
mainder of his days.
John A. Garner, of Copperville, paid his
sister, Mrs. ID. j. Hesson, II visit last We'd
nesday.
John W. Fream, of this place, has asked
for situation with the Waynesboro machine
shops. If they employ John they will have a
good, trusty hand.
S. C. Shoemaker, of Ohio, arrived here
Tuesday evening. 1t is said he is going in
partnership with his brother, S. s. Shoemaker,
in the mercantile business.
Lucket A. Bush, who has been attending
college at Gettysburg, returned home to
spend the Easter holidays.
The plasterers are putting the last coat of
mud on j. v Eckenrode's house at this time.
He did not get it ready TO move into by the
LIST Of April, which is causing some distur-
bance amongst some of the attorneys of this
village.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04
Brummel Items.

The snow fall of last week drifted into piles
from four to six feet deep.
Miss Hattie Heird and her brother Howell
spent Easter with their grandparents.
Mrs Paul Giggard has recovered somewhat
from her recent illness, and is able TO sit up.
Mrs. Salie Stephan is sick. A disease SINH
lar to whooping cough prevails among the
children OF this place.
Chicken cholera carried off nearly all Mrs.
Gettier's chickens last week.
James Baker moved TO Bird Hill last
Thursday. While assisting him TO move
Jacob Lester had foot severely bruised by
a wagon wheel running over it.
We are glad to see that your Eden cores
pondent has come to life again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04
Irl R. Hicks storm Chart for April.

Clear, frosty weather will follow the storms
OF the LIST and End, until about the 9Th it will
turn warmer, with cloudiness and rains. The
9th to 18th is shown in the calendar as next
storm period. April rains, hail storms, with
snow in the north, may be expected. Frost
and cold will follow. April showers will
gather into heavier storms about the 10th and
nth. The 22nd, 23rd and 24th are regular
storm DAYS, in which rain and hail storms will
occur. A very warm atmosphere, with cleo
trio clouds, may admonish OF danger. In the
north snow need not surprise, followed by the
regular tall of temperature, perhaps to treez-
ing. There are reasons to expect storms
about the 18th and 10Th. Space iorbids ex-
PLANTATION April ends cool TO cold.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

Easter with us was a pleasant day.
The Washington road is full of snow in
many places. Sunday and Monday were
warm days and the snow melted rapidly.
Where the ground is bare in the roads, the
mud is ankle deep to a horse.
We got no mail here on Saturday and
Tuesday, on account of the drifting snow, and
you can imagine the Inconvenience.
Mrs. Louisa Schnider, wife of Mr.. Frank
SCHNEIDER, is quite poorly with rheumatism.
Lue!la, youngest daughter of Mr.. Geo. W.
Caple, has gathered jaw, which was lanced
on Monday by DIR. Jas. p. Summers.
Mr. Ephraim Williams has purchased the
Splitter farm of Geo. C. Freyman for 1925.
1t is cheap little property.
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Right Move-A Meeting to Consider Plans
to Locate Manufactures Here.


A meeting was held at the banking house
| of VIM. B. Thomas on Monday night last to
| consider the business interests of Westmin-
ster. Some fifteen gentlemen were present
| The talks of the evening were all to one end
that the need of Westminster was productive
industries that would give employment to
labor. A number of enterprises were spoken
OF, and among them were a freight car
| works, tin can factory, straw board
factory, paper mill, a shirt factory, cigar
factory and broom factory. 1t was thought
that any or all of these could be successfully
carried on here.
1t was suggested that a Board of Trade be
organized with a proper capital, aud an ad,
vertisement be inserted in the Manufacturers
Record, offering inducements for the location
of enterprises here. The suggestion met
with favor, but it was thought best to place
the matter in the hands of a committee, who
should decide upon the plan of organization
and the course to pursue, and to report on
Monday evening next at a meeting to be held
at the Fire Department Building. The com
mittee was selected as follows: Milton
Schaeier. Chas. G. Gorsuch, j. L. Orndorf,
0. d. Gilbert, John T. Wampler, DIR. Chas.
Billngslea.
In order to get industries located here,
liberal inducements must be offered, and
unless our pleople mean to be liberal their
efforts will not avail much. Westminster
has many advantages, and her citizens, by
organization, energy and liberaity, can place
her in the line of progress. Every vacant
house can be rented and demand for more
created, while every business enterprise now
conducted here will enlarge and grow rs the
town progresses.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

At the annual election ut SteIse's Church
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year; On the Lutheran side--Wm.
CAN'T, elder; George Cornbower, deacon; on
the Reformed side-Peter Bailey elder;
Jeremiah 7. Shelter, deacon, and Miss Rosa
Balm, organist.
There is considerable sickness in this
neighborhood.
Snow drifts were so extensive that the
majority Of the roads were impossible. Rev.
Dreisbangh was not able to hold communion
services last Sabbath, owing to snow drifts.
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Mee,s niversion.

There were but few unoccupied seats Mt
Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening, on
the occasion of the production of Meg's Di-
version, and those who braved the weather
were amply repaid. The piece was given by
local talent, and as an amateur performance
it was excellent. The May pole twining, by
sixteen children, was a pleasing termination
to the evenings entertainment. The proceeds,
which will go to the Fire Department, will
net about $50. Following the cast of
characters
Jeremy Crow, a Deyonshire farmer. b. Frank Grouse
Ashley Merton, ESD, of the Hall.....W. T. G. Neale
jasper Pidgeon village cnrpenter-....-C. V. Dugan
Roland Pidgeon his George J. Parke
Fytem an Exeter awyer...-.........R. Abner Parke
Cornelia Daughters-Miss Pauline Trumbo
Margaret or Megj of Crow Miss NJ Baumgartner
Mrs Newell of thc Grangc--a widow
NJ ISIS Elizabeth Irwin
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wsatnsr Record for the week.

March 2s-nercury 90 at a. m. and 30 at
. p. m; snow with strong northeast wind
until 3.l5 p. NJ, followed by clearing weather.
March 20-mercury 81 at a. m. and 46 at .
p M; clear. March 30-mercury 80 at n.
m. and 81 at , p. m; clear until noon, fol-
lowed by partially cloudy weather. March
3l-mercury 80 at a. m. and 80 at . p. IN. !;
heavy rain. April l-mercury Sc at a. m.
and 40 at p. M; cloudy. April 2-mercury
p. M, followed by light snow between
and p. m. April 3-mereury IS at a. m.
and AZ at II M. mist and rain followed by
partially clear weather.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

G. D. Gilbert, son ofA..J. Ebbert, has gon,
West to seek his fortune We wish him sue
cess. Mr.. A. j. Ebbert has moved from
Bark Hill TO the place formerly known as the
Hiram Davis farm.
Mrs. VIM. Keefer, who has been sick fol
some time, is improving.
Pigeon thieves have been plying their 70
cation in this neighborhood
Frank Englar has the finest colt of the sea
son. She is nearly full bred French Coach,
and is visited BY many people.
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pleasant valley Items.

The George Sullivan property was offered
at public sale on Saturday last, bidup to Sf55
and withdrawn. He sold shortly afterwards
at private sale for $500 to Mr.. Keener Taw-
ney.
VIM II. I. Yingling met with a painful
accident while emitting down walnut tree on
Monday last. The tree fell in contrary
direction and he was struck in the face and
back by limb. At present writing he is
doing about as well as can be expected.
The entertainment given here on Monday
evening last by the Vocophone Minstrels was
quite success. The hall was iammed, in
spite ofthe muddy roads, The program was
attractive and well rendered. Proceeds
amounted to $2l.95.
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Taneytown Items.

Hon. Henry Houck, the distinguished
speaker of Pennsylvania, delivered an address
to an over crowded audience in Eckenrode's
Hall. on Monday evening on the "0ld and
the New for the benefit Of the Band of
Hope The orator was frequently applauded.
Moving seems to be theN0rder of the day,
and muddy roads the chief topic Of conversa-
tion.
Rev Mr.. Still, minister of the Church of
God, moved his household furniture TO Union
town on Tuesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

The entertainment which was to have been
held at this place last Saturday evening was
postponed on account of the unfavorable
weather. 1t will be held this Saturday.
evening.
Farmers are very much delayed in their
spring work by so much wet weather.
Miss Laura Stoueh, of this place, has been
home on visit Mise Maud Bankert has
cone to Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-04-04

Jesse j. Flater, son of VIM. Flater, near
Sandyyille, died on Saturday last, aged II
years, months and 3 days. His funeral
took place al Pleasant Grove Church
George Long, near Carrolllon, is preparing
to erect n hay barrack AZ feet long.
Jacob Bollinger and August Miller are i'm
proving their properties by new fences.
VIM Park has removed 20 a tenant house
on the farm Of Elias Reed
Miss Kate Hemlsr is visiting friends in
Baltimore and Gainesville.
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sandyville Items.

Diphtheria and la grippe have prevailed in
our locality for some time.
The late snow storm blockaded our roads
so badly that travel was almost impossible.
Mr.. Peter Woods was showed up on his
huckster route on Friday and Saturday, and
did not reach home until Monday evening
Mr.. Frank Miller has removed from Lit
tlestown, Pa, to his fathers house recently
occupied by Mr.. George S. Snyder. There
are not many changes Of habitation, however,
taking place this spring in our neighborhood.
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no TAxpAYERg.

The undersigned hereby notifies all persons
ia arrears for taxes that they must pay the
same promptly, or he will proceed TO collect
according TO law He can be seen al his
residence, Westminster, every day after ,
O'Clock p. NJ, and ON Saturdays ali day.
WM G. RINEHART,
mar26 81 Collector It'll District
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SALE
NA OF VALUABLE
HOUSE AND LOT.
I4easehold Property, in Manchester, Carroll
County, Maryland.

The undersigned, by virtue of power of
sale contained in mortgage from Emanuel
Shaffer and wife to Charles B. Roberts, and
recorded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in IIiber F. T. S.
No. Is, folio 447, &c., and by him assigned
to me, | will sell at public sale, on
SATURDAY, 18th DAY OF APRIL, 1891,
At o'clock, p. M, on the premises, situate
on the corner of Main and Westminster streets,
in the town Of Manchester, Carroll county,
Md, all those valuable lots containing
9G42 FEET OF LAND,
More or less. The improvements consist of a
story Brick House, in fine
condition, large frame barn in s@-
first. class repair, brick and 80 ~
frame summer kitchen, good
wood and hog house and other improvements.
There is ground rent on this property of
$l.Sl per annum.
Terms of Sae.-0ne. third cash on day of
sale or upon ratification thereof, the balance
to be paid in two equal instalments, of one
and two years respectively, with interest from
the day of sale.
DAVID a. HOFFACKER,
Assignee of Mortgage.
Chas. B. Roberts, Attorney for Assignee.
mch2l Is
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G. NJ. Roop will open today, in the old
First National Bank Building, near the de-
pot, provision and green grocery store.
Catherine I. Shipley, widow of DR.. Geo.
S. d. Shipley, formerly of this county, died
at Salisbury, Nd. on Thursday, aged II.
Those desiring to contribute to the Cor
man testimonial should do so next week, as
the list viii be returned to the Baltimore
committee on Saturday.
Easter was a bright, pleasant day, but the
melting snow made the streets and pavements
sloppy and caused the attendance at the
churches to be smaller than usual.
Charles Stout and family left Westminster
on Thursday for Waynesboro, Pa, where he
has secured employment. Paul Yingling,
carpenter of this city, has removed with his
family to Baltimore, where he has secured
work at his trade. The following persons
went West this week-M. V. Bartholow to
Denison, Iowa. He had been visiting friends
and relatives at Medford. G. w. Myerly
and family, of Keysville, to Enon, Ohio;
George hex, of Westminster, and J. W. Har.
ris, Of Medford, to Dayton, Ohio; Denton W.
Witter, of Cranberry, to Fiat, Ill.