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rire a Rerret.

On Wednesday night of last week, between
Q and 10 o'clock, the store of J. b. Nichols,
Of Berret, was consumed by fire.
The flames had made snch headway when
discovered that but few articles were saved.
The fact that this is the fillh fire IN the
neighborhood within short space of time
leads TO the CONVICTION that i is the work oil
an incendiarY.
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Tests made of the new flying machine in
Chicago seem to settle the fact that it does
rise in the air and go about where its inventor
wishes it to. Speed and capacity to carry heavy
loads are not yet achieved, but it must be re-
membered that the first locomotive and steam
boat were not ideal machines The Chicago
experiments, are indeed both interesting and
promising. Mr.. Pennington seems TO have
''seen Mr.. Kelly and to have ''gone him one
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This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters of adj
ministration on the Personal Estate of
JAMES II. STEELE,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscribers, ON or before the 3lst day OF
August, 1891; they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under orr hands this 2Gth day OF
January, 1891.
NICHOLAS W. STEELE,
CHARLES b. ROBERTS,
ian3l At Administrators.
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DEFoRE RENEWING YOUR
FIRE INSURANCE

Or paying Mutual premiums, call or write to
me and see if cannot do much better for
you in Stock Insurance Companies. No
Premium Notes, no Assessments, Prompt
Payment of Losses, no Committees to settle
with. JAMES Il. SMITH, Agent,
211 City Hotel, Westminster, Md. -
North British and Mercantile Insurance
Company, of London and Edinburg; Com
mercial Union Assurance Company Of Lon
don; Phoenix Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Conn, and Merchants Insurance Com
pany, of Newark, N. j.
Jan 25 If
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The latest developments in the progress of
the Worlds Fair indicate that it is in about as
bad condition as the Force bill. To be plain,
there are too many people who want TO make
A fortune or become famous out of the scheme.
That is what comes of making local issue
out of national enterprise.
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''Candle Mass with us this year was beau
ttful; but, alas, how Sudden and quick the
change. The cold of Wednesday brought
down the barometer and ice and rough roads.
Many changes will probably take place
here in the spring.
Our farmers have succeeded in employing
hands for another year, with one exception.
In few days Mr.. Charles p. Easton will
leave here for Illinois. where he expects to
reside in the future.
Mrs. A. ). Easlon is convalescins slowly,
but we hope surely.
The pupils of our public school have just
undergone another trying ordeal, in the way
of an examination for promotion.
Mr.. Lewis v. Smith, of this place, has
rented the tenant house Of Charles W. Allan
! in Freedom district, near Gisi
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weather Record for the week.

January 3l-mercury 35 at a, m. and "a
at p. M; cloudy and rainy with heavy show
ers during the night February mercury
As at a. m. and 81 at Up. M; foggy followed
by partially clear weather; light shower be-
tween and 6 p. m; clear at night. February
2-mercury SO at Z a. m. and Al at 2 p. M;
generally clear. February 3rd = mercury
80 at a. m. and 40 at = p. M; cloudy and
rainy followed by partially clear and blustery
weather. February 4-mercury Is at Z a. m.
and 10 at ,. M; generally clear. February 3
mercury IL at a. m. and % at 3 p. M:
generally clear. February 6-mercury 30 at
! Z a. m. and As at II M: hazy.
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Alta regular monthly meeting Of Manchester
Fire Department, held last Monday evening,
the new truck, which arrived several days
previous, was formally accepted. This new
ACQUISITION completes the outfit Of the Depart
ment. and our town has an apparatus OF which
not only the members of the Fire Department,
but our citizens in general feel proud. The
truck is a substantial vehicle, with platform
springs and iron axles. The Quilt consists OF
one rs feet ladder and one 20 feet, which
splice and form an extension OF Az ieet; one
Is feet, one 16 feet end one Ia feet, root
ladders; Is gum buckets, graphing hooks,
4 axes, picks, l crowbar, ! escape rope
ladder stays, hand lanterns, headlight, drag
rome. &c, and the cost was 1866. By ex-
pending more money they could have gotten
n truck with brass knobs and nickel plates,
but the Company cares not for tinsel, but
wants something substantial.
Kenneth Masenhimer, lad of 10 years,
was shot through the left hand by the acci-
dental discharge of a pistol on Thursday OF
last week. The pistol was in drawer, and
he ATTEMPTED tG remove a shell from one oil
the chambers. The weapon went off, and the
ball entered the inside of the first finger neal
the hand, and passed out of the back OF the
hand, between the bones ofthe first and second
finger. DR.. J. f. B. Weaver dressed the
wound, and the lad will be all right again IL
week or two. -.,,.
Last Wednesday evening, while William
Wilhelm was repairing some farm implements
the knife slipped and struck the cap of hi
left knee, scraped the bone, and cut cash ii
the muscles above the knee several inches
long, about an inch and quarter deep. DR.
Weaver closed the wound and dressed it, bu
| Mr.. Wilhelm will be unable to use his hm
| for several weeks.
Mr.. Samuel Benford, accompanied by DR.
j. II. Sherman, went to the Presbyterian
Hospital, Baltimore, to have an operation
performed on his tonsils. lie remained unde
treatment until last Tuesday evening, and re
turned home somewhat improved, but had N
operation performed.
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MORTGAGES SALE
wi OF A
DESIRABL E F A r M
Between Keysville and Taneytown, Carroll
county, Maryland.

By virtue of the power contained in a mort
gage from Samuel B. Fox and Selena &. Fox,
his wife, to the undersigned, bearing date
March 9Th, 1887, and duly recorded among
the Real Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll
county, in liber W. N. NJ, No. "A, folio 5SS,
Nc. i will sell at Public Sale, on the prem
Uses, on
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY llth, 1891,
at 70 o'clock, noon, the following Valuable
Real Estate described in and conveyed by said
mortgage: All that farm, containing
78l ACRES OF LAND, MORE or LESS,
situated on the road leading from keysville TO
Taueytown, in the county and State aiore-
said. conveyed TO said Samuel B. Fox, by deed
from James T. Shorb and wife, dated March
5th, 1887. and duly recorded among the land
records of Carroll county, aforesaid. The
improvements thereon are good two story,
frame weatherboarded dwelling
AlaA- y, house, which has been bnilt
&aIg only about four years; and a
si143s7.G substantial new barn and other
outbuildings, all in frst-class order. Well oil
good water, and two orchards of choice fruit.
This farm will be offered and sold subject TO
a prior mortgage thereon, with consent OF first
MORTGAGE, who will permit his money to re-
main invested therein on arrangement with
purchaser. Exact amount Of first lien and
interest thereon made known on day of sale.
Terms of Sale-Cash; or, if desired by the
purchaser, one third cash on day of sale, or
ratification thereof; one-third in one year, and
the other one third in two years from the day
of sale; the credit payments to he secured by
notes Of the purchaser or purchasers, with APP
proved security, bearing interest from the day
Of sale.
JAMES SHORE, Mortgage.
Isaac 4. Pearson, Solicitor. jan II Is
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TO CREDITORS.

Eighteen persons escaped from the Jail
IN New Castle, Delaware, on Saturday.
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A ssIGNEE of Mortgages Sale
IA OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AND
Grist and Saw Mill Property,
In the village OF Mnyberry. Carroll O., Md

In the Village of Mayberry. Carroll Co., Md.
By virtue Of the power of sale contained
in the mortgage from Rachel Stonesiler and
William l.. StOnesifer, her husband, to VIM.
Babylon, bearing date the 9Th day Of April,
A. d. 1875, and recorded according to law
and duly assigned. the undersigned, as assignee
of said mortgage, will offer at public sale, on
the premises, situated in the village OF May
berry, Carroll county, Nd, on
WEDNESDAY, 18th of FEBRUARY, 1891,
at | o o'clock, p M, those two tracts or parcels
of land described in said mortgage, lying
contiguous to each other and situate partly in
and adjacent to said village of Mayberry,
containing together
lG ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
The improvements consist Of a comfortable
two story frame and weather
ANA boarded Dwelling House, with
new two story bodybuilding
49, . attached thereto; spring and
smoke houses, good barn and all other neces-
sary outbuidings, in first class condition.
There is a never failing well of excellent water
near the kitchen door, an abundance of fruit
of every variety, while the land is in a high
and productive state of cultivation, well
watered, and enclosed with good fencing.
There is located on the above property "A
GrlSt. CnOpping ana DdW WILL WIN turbine
water wheels, all in first class repair, while
Bear Branch supplies splendid water power
with which to run the same, and the neigh
borhood furnishes all the work necessary to
keep the mill constantly employed. There is
no mill in the country more eligibly located
nor one at which an enterprising man can do
a better business. The location of the above
property, situated as it is in the village of
Mayberry, convenient to churches, schools,
postofiices, stores, &c, makes it well worthy
the attention of any one in want of a com
Portable home or who may be DESTROYS of
engaging in the milling business.
! Persons DESTROYS of viewing the premises
can call upon Uriah Yingling, Esq, residing
in Mayberry, and for further information call
upon or address the undersigned, at fancy
town, or McKellip & Cabaugh, Attorneys at
Law, Westminster, Md.
Terms of Sale.-Cash upon the day of sale
or upon the ratification thereof by the Court;
or these terms will be made more liberal if
desired by the purchaser.
AMOS DUTTERA,
Assignee of Mortgagee.
McHellip & Clabaugh, Sol'rs.
| ian2l Is j. n. o. Smith, Auctr.
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l.. srocKsDALR.
lo.pARrNERsHIP NOTICE.

The undersigned have formed co partner
ship for the practice of the Law, under the
firm name of Reifsnider & Reifsnider. Spe
cial attention given 10 the Settlement of
Esiates and Collections. Office ON Main ST.,
adjoining the residence of Chas T. Reif-
snider. CHAS. T. REIFSNIDER,
oc % j. MILTON REIFSNIDER.
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JOHN BEGGS,
dec20tf
T E. B. HARTSoCK,
James s. Simmons Real Estate
Co., Roanoke, Va.

The above firm have the largest list of
Residence and Business Property in Roanoke,
and can offer special inducements to those
who wish to make safe and profitable invest
ment. Investors at n distance will have
personal attention. Correspondence solicited.
oct25 If
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Westminster Cemetery Company.

At a regular monthly meeting oil the fresl-
dent and Managers of the Westminster Gene
terry Company on Tuesday night last, Treas
urer Reese made his report for the year,
which showed the receipts to have been
S23l. 20 and disbursements Sl1O.5S, leaving Il
balance of $G0.G2 in the treasury. President
Reifsnider made his annual report as follows
WESTMINSTER. Md, February Sd, 1891.
To the Lot Owners of The Westminster Cemetery
Company:
Another year has rolled round, and brings upon
me, as President of the Company, the duty OF pre-;
sentng to the Lot Owners the work of the year ana
the present condition of the company.
I have nothing of special importance TO communl-
cate hut can saw to those whose interests we have
had in charge that the condition of the company Is
steadily improving and il is hoped that by careiui
management, it will continue TO DO SO. ~, ..
II is n somewhat singular coincidence that we
have had exactly the same number ofinterments in
the Cemetery during the past year as in the year
The Superintendent has constantly been at his
post of duty, and the appearance oil the grouus we
think has never been better than during the pilh'
The trees are growing into fine proportions, and
with the shrubbery, combine 10 auu much u the
attractiveneSs ofthe place. ,..,.
The Cemetery has been open every day during the
year at proper hours for the ADMISSION OF ylstoIS
and many persons aNall themselves vi 'ie 0PP'''
Tho condition of the Old Church detracis very
much from the appearance OF me ca hr
made at no distant day, either 10 restore inc oin
structure TO its former condition, thus PreserviIg
one of the oldest land marks OF our city, ese taht
II down and use the material in the construction OF
a new Chapel. -. +. o,o,
We believe that such building, kept in propei
condition. would serve very useful purpose anu
would be frequently awaited Of :, a,,
There Is growing interest, we think III our com
mnnity in the affairs of the Cemetery Company
and TO the extent to which it exists is gratlhca
lion to the management.
Respectfully submitted, r-..,,o,,.
JOHN l.. REIFsNIDER, President.
After the meeting of the officers, the lo
holders met, with George w. Matthews pre-
siding, and proceeded to elect 9lncery R lop an.
D. S. Gehr and Z. P. Brundge, and the
following officers were chosen: President
John l.. Reifsnider; Board of Managers, DR.
]. W. Herring, Richard Manning, John Bern
stein, Frank X. Herr, George R. Gehr anC
John j. Reese.
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Little Farm of
SIXTY-THREE ACRES,
Improved by Log Weatherboarded Dwell
ing, recently repaired and re-
painted; Stable for horses AzaMA
and all necessary outbuildings, ~ ~
including new Barrack, Corn 5.tssI.si.s
House, Wagon Shed, &c. There are II
Acres in thriving young Timber, .chesnut and
water oak. The balance of the land is clear
81. ed and in fine condition, having been
sss heavily lined in the past few years.
There is a fine Apple Orchard, also
a great variety of other fruits. Running
water through the farm, also two springs OF
most excellent water near the house. This
land crops well, and is worthy the attention
of anyone wishing nice home, convenient
to the county seat, churches, schools, post
office, mills and railroad.
Terms of iSdle-0ne. third cash, the bal
ance in one and two years, with interest, the
deferred payments TO he amply secured.
On the same day, after the sale of the real
estate, will be sold the following Personal
Property: GOD WORK HORSES
one a good driver; 2 horse wagon, II
bed, bars md sideboards, jaeger 60
wagon, single, double and triple -SOsAS
shovel plows, harrows, cultivator, corn shell
Ter, horse rake, cutting box, wagon saddle
orks, hoes, rakes, mattock, log, cow anc
ftump pulling chains, sets breech bands
pillow gears, buggy harness, brides, collars
halters, good cook stove, and a variety o
other articles. Lot of corn by the barrel
oats al clover seed by the bushel, fodder b.
the bun die and hay by the ton
TeIms-All sums Of S. and under, cash
on sums over S. credit of nine months will
be given, on note with approved security
bearing interest from day Of sale: No prop
erty TO be removed until settled for.
JESSE w. PHILLIPS.
P. A. Gorsuch, autioneer. jan2l is
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TERMs.-s2 per year, in advance. Single copies .
onis M subscription discontinued until all arrears
are paid unless at the option of the publishers; 80
a. hVERTISINCi RATES-One square Is lines) Will
no inserted times or less for ST. and p cents for
Zach subsequent insertion. One square months,
80 az Il months 50; Il months, IS. Business Cards,
moi exceeding 81 lines, IS peryear When the number
~ insertions Is not marked advertisements will be
'anfinned until forbid and charged accordingly.
yorI. advertisers must conline advertisements TO
heir own business. Rule and Figure Work double
nice Business Locals 10 cents per line. Marriages
md Deaths inserted free. Obituaries and Personal
communications cents per line.
"a All correspondence with this Office should be
addressed to THE ADVOCATE"
Entered at the Post Office, Westminster, Maryland,
as second Glass Matter.
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BUILDING.
EoR COOK BUeaIEs,

Hess Carts ami Daylons,
Farm Wagons, Spring Harows,
Timothy Seed, Seed Wheat,
Fodder Yarn, Paint, Oils, &C.,
Go 10 ROOPiS SEED STORE,
aug 30 II Westninster Nd.
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JOSEPH M. PARKE,

II OOIIL II IILs 4 1AlNNA1l1
e ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
VIII practice in the various Courts of Carroll
county. BaS Special attention given TO Or
phans' Court business. May be consulted,
Tor the present, at the office Of the Registero
Wills, or at his residence ON Court Street
Westminster, Nd. jan
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GURvEYoR, coNvEyANcER
- AND SCRIVENER.

Having had many years experience in the
business, and having purchased all the Field
Books, Papers, &c., that belonged tothe late
Surveyor, James Kelly, ! take pleasure in
informing the public that am prepared to
do suchMork with promptness and upon rea-
sonable terms, and respectfully solicit share
of the patronage. Office near Patapsco, W.
NJ. R. K.
oct l2tf JABEZ A. BUSH
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EXECUTORS SALE
N OF
HOUSE AND LOT.

HOUSE AMI LOI.
The undersigned, executor, by virtue of the
last will and testament OF Andrew McCann,
deceased, and Of an order of the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, will sell at public
sale. on the premises, on the road leading
from Uniontown to Middeburg, on
SATURDAY, 9TH OF FEBRUARY, 1891,
at o'clock, p. M, the real estate Of the said
deceased, consisting of lot containing
a ACRES AND - PERCHES OF LAND.
The improvements are log weatherboarded
Dwelling, stable, &c; good well
A1SN-.l of water at the door some ex,
zlR cellent fruit; the landis IN good
condition. and equal to any in
the county in location and cropping capacity.
II adioins the lands of Daniel s. Diehl, j, +.
Billmyer and others, is on the Middleburg
road, about II miles west of UniOntown.
Postofice, schooIand mills close by. Persons
desiring to view the property can call on the
executor, living near by.
Terms of SaIe-0ne.ihird cash, one-Ihird
in six months and the remainder in twelve
months from the day of sale; the credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser, with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of salei or oil cash, at
the option of the purchaser.
Also, at the same time, the personal property
of said deceased will be sold.
DANIEL S. DIEIlL,
janl7 is Executor.
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FoR SALE.
MILLER & KENNEDY,
INI DEALERS IN.
Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds, &c.,
Charlestown,
jefferson County, West Va.

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AMOS DUTTERA,
Assignee Of Mortgagee.
McKellip & CIabaugh, Sol'rs.
2lts j. n. o. Smith, Auct'r.