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A Pleasant Surprise.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.

iScpoIlct lilc DClnOCIlllt AtlNOtdtel
Or Saturday, the 10Th, the inmates of the
parsonage at Unionyile, consisting of Rev.
W. Ii. Woolf and family, were very greatly
surprised by the arrival of quite a number OF
vehicles and about fourteen persons. The
reverend gentleman, but for the day, would at
once have thought there was n victim for m;ttri-
mony. He soon, however, discovered that he
and his were TO be subjected to n pounding,
which was done gracefully and so well done
that the little ones of the parsonage were de
lighted with it. Mr. Augustus Brown, in
behalf ofthe company, stated that they had
come to take possession of the parsonage and
those who resided therein, which was at once
agreed to. Then the numerous packages
were brought in, consisting of meats, sugar,
coffee, potatoes, apples, pickles, preserves,
canned fruits, cakes, iellies, oysters, rabbits,
flour, meal, hominy, a fine pair of blankets,
etc, and a good supply ofcorn for the preach,
er's horse. The ladies then took charge of
the kitchen, pantry and dining room, and
soon had a splendid dinner set, which was
much enjoyed by all.
Among those who came as bearers of the
gifts from the congregation of Bethany, with
other friends of the surrounding community
who had joined them in their gifts, were
Messrs. VIM. Hooper, A. Brown, j. Farver,
Frank Zepp, Mrs. A. Boon, Mrs. F. Zepp,
and Misses Joanna Condin, Lille Troyer,
Mollie Boon. Ella English, Cinda Hooper,
Jennie Roberts, Irene Buckingham, Jennie
Schluckbier and Miss Ecker.
After thus spending good part of the day.
which was very much enjoyed, the party left
for their homes, carrying with them the best
wishes Of the pastor and family for all who
had thus thought of them and had given such
evidences of their love and esteem for one of
Gods servants.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

Mrs. Emma j. Shoemaker will spend the
Christmas holidays with her father, Mr.. Chas
W. Webster.
Governor Brown will spend next
Tuesday in Westminster, and will attend the
Cowan Bennett wedding.
Rev. WHY'S Rede was confined to his bed
with the grip, the early part ofthis week. He
was better on Thursday.
Miss Eloise Bond will start on Tuesday
next for St. Louis, Mo-, to visit her uncle,
DIR. Bond. Judge Bond, her father. will ac-
company her as far as Cincinnati.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p Gordon Cumming, of
Freedom, will spend the winter in Washing.
ton.
Miss Winnie Smith went to Baltimore on
Thursday to spend Christmas with her broth
err, Mr.. Chas. L. Smith.
Mr.. Wilbur L. Buckingham will spend the
Christmas holidays in Baltimore.
George i. Stocksdale, Esq, of the West
minister bar, was admitted to practice before
the Supreme Bench, of Baltimore, on We'd
nesday.
Mrs. l.. S. Dallas, formerly of this city, is
sick with the grip in Baltimore. Miss Title
Fortna and Mrs. Mary Matthias, of this city,
are aIao sick at Mrs. Dallas. Mrs. Matthias
was reported extremely i'll on Thursday.
Mrs. J. Ezra Stem, of Sam Creek, is visit
ing her former home, Salisbury, Md.
Messrs. James II. Dugan and Snyder
Stephan are home for the Christmas holt
days.
Mr.. O. II. Pearre, of McKinstry's Mills, is
spending some time in Baltimore, at Hotel
Altamont
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A Cheap and Enjoyable Excursion.

If there is any one in Carroll county desir-
Gus of viewing the cheap lands of Southern
MARYLAND, now is the time to do so, when he
can take advantage Of the reduced railroad
fare and of the holiday season to see, at trif
ling cost one of the fairest portions of Mary
land Any one wishing to take the trip with
a view to purchase, by calling at this office
will be furnished with all necessary informa-
ton, and will be conveyed through the coun-
try and entertained, while there, free of cost.
Here is a chance to see the productive lands
upon the peninsula of Southern Maryland,
and incidentally many interesting views IN
that section of our State. Among others,
there is the site of old St. Mary's city, the first
capital of Maryland, where stands beautiful
monument erected by the State to mark the
historic spot. which was completed the past
summer Also the beautiful St. Mary te.
male Seminary, the grounds of which are laved
by the St Mary's river, afiording one OF the
prettiest rural sights in the State. Returning,
the trip can be varied by taking the bay route
on one of the magnificent steamers that ply
between that region and Baltimore, getting Il
lovely view of the broad Chesapeake, also OF
KentIsand, land of Annapolis, the present cap
ital, and the imposing State House which hits
its tall dome above the surrounding 6ulldi ng'
that adorn the banks of the beautiful SIEVE m
river. A distant view is also had OF the Ma
val Academy, of Steelton, upon the Patapsco,
of Fort McHenry, and many other points OF
interest. A more interesting excursion or .
more enjoyable one, could not well be planned
Mt SO little cost.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. G. w. Seilhamer will preach in Union-
town Sabbath morning and evening.
st. Panls Reformed Church.
school at Q. Is a. m. Divine service at 1890
a m. and p. m.
Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.
Church of the Ascension Services-Every
Sunday Holy Communion 7.30 a. m; morning
service TO- 80; evening service 4. Every week
day Holy Communion at 7.30a a M; evening
service at $50. Wyllys Rede, Rector.
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. }. l..
Mills, d. D., Pastor.-Sabbath School at g. 10
a. m. Christmas sermon at 1880 n. IN.
Sunday School Christmas Anniversary at l.5o
D. m. Third quarterly love feast on We'd
nesday at 7.30 p. IN.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Preaching at
1870 a. m. and 7.l5 p. IN. Morning subject,
"Our Christmas joy Evening subject,
HGreat Day for All.m Young Peoples Meet
ing at $50 p. m. p II. Miller, Pastor.
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church. -
Services appropriate to Christmas and the
last Sabbath of the year at 1890 in the morn
ing and in the evening at O'Clock. Dung
Peoples Meeting at 6.15 p. m.
G. w. Cooper, Pastor.
Salem Charge, Lutheran Church.-Preach-
ing at ST. Beniamin's Church at 10 a. m.
Sunday School at 9 u. m. Preaching at st.
Johns Church at , p. m. Sunday School at
l D. m. Christmas service on Christmas Eve.
S. A. Diehl, Pastor.
The Methodist Protestant Sunday School,
Finksburg, will hold its Christmas entertain
ment this Saturday night at o'clock
An entertainment will be held in the Meth
odist Protestant Church, Uniontown, on
Tuesday evening next, the 18th inst.
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SALE
Il OF
TWO LOTS OF LAND,
Near Union Mills. Carroll county. Nd.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of
Equity, passed in cause No. 290l, the under
signed, Trustees therein named will sell at
Public Sale, at Union Mills p. o., Carroll
county, Maryland, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY IA, A. D., 1892,
at l o'clock, p. NJ. the following Lots of
Land First. A parcel of land containing
6 ACRES, . RO0DS and Q PERCHES,
more or less. There is a stream of running
water in this lot. This lot is in an excellent
state of cultivation, is about one-quarter of a
mile from Union Mills p, o., is desrably
located, aud adjoins the land Of b. f. Shriver
4 CO., and Charles 4. Nusbaum.
Second. A parcel of land containing
rs ACRES, 3 FOODS and IA PERCHES,
more or less, about acres is in r.
Timber of excellent quality; there is -
also running water on this parcel; the T.
balance is in a good state of cultivation.
This lot is about three-quarters of n mile
from Union Mills p. o., and adjoins the land
of VIM Reinecker, B. +. Shriver & Co., and
others; and is the same land of Which Joseph
Erb died seized and possessed.
Terms of Sale :-One-thrd cash on the day
of sale, or on the ratification thereof; one
third in six months, and the other one. third
in twelve months from the day of sale, the
credit payments to be secured by the notes OF
the purchaser or purchasers, with approved
security bearing interest from the day of sale
DAVID N. HENNING,
CHAS. II. REIFSNIDER,
Trustees.
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Arthur-Rinehart.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
In Frizellburg, December 22d, at the house;
of the BRIDES father, Mr. William Arthur and
Miss Emily j., youngest daughter OF Dr. j..
Riuehart, were united in marriage by Rev. j.
r.. Williams, of Uniontown. At O.45 a. m,
the bridal party entered the parlor to the
strains of Mendelssohn's ding march, with
Miss Grace Hockensmith at the organ. Alter
the ceremony the friends were invited to the
dining room where an elegant lunch was
served. after which the bridal party were
driven to Westminster where they lett for
Baltimore and Washington City. The BRIDE
was dressed in mode cloth, trimmed with vel
vet. and carried La France roses. Her travel
ling dress was Green Chivete, trimmed with
gimp, with hat to match. Those present were
the immediate family; Mr.. AMI Mrs. Andrew
Arthur. parents of the groom; Mrs II. ).
GrabiIl, of Shippensburg, Pa; Mrs. W; ";
Brown, of Woodsboro; Miss Annie keldel, oil
Baltimore: Miss Grace Hockensmith, Mr. f.
Harner, Of Taneytown, and Miss Maggie
Iampert, of FrizelIburg.
The presents were both costly and numer-
Gus, among them was a crocheted counter
pane made by the brides friend, Miss Maggie
l4ampert. .,
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur will be cat Home"
in Frizellburg on Christmas day, and will be
pleased to see their friends.
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There will be a meeting of Carroll county
farmers at the Court House, this city, on
Monday afternoon, December 2Sth, to select
five delegates to the Maryland State Farmers
Association, which meets in Baltimore on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January
ian. 18th and 18th. All farmers are invited
The program of the Maryland State Farm;
ersi Association will include the annual
address of the President of the Association,
an address by the Secretary of Agriculture,
and addresses on fruit culture, stock breeding
commercial fertilizers and other subjects
Some effort will be made to agree upon leg
islation that will advance and promote agrl-
culture and have it presented to the Legisla,
tnre The convention is to be composed oil
deleqates from farmers clubs and associations,
and as many delegates from each county, IN
addition, as the county has representatives IN
the General Assembly.
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Found Dead.

A correspondent at Woodsboro, Frederick
county, writes to the ADVOCATE as follows:
On Sunday, December 18th, Mrs. Ann
Sophia Ainsworth left the home of her SON
in law, Solomon Earnst, two miles from
Woodsboro, to go to see another son in law,
John ID. Grabili. 1t was 10 o'clock in the
morning, and her whereabouts were not known
until the 18th, when her dead body was found
in meadow, near Woods mill. The dis
covery was made by Charles Stitely, Oliver
Bastian and Marshall W. Grimes while hunt
ing.
Ephraim w. Warner, Justice of the Peace,
was notified, and held an inquest. DR.. Rob
ert Hammond, who examined the body, ties.
titled that death was the result OF natural
causes, and verdict was rendered accord
ingly. The deceased was about so years OF
age, aqd her remains were inferred at the
graveyard at Rocky Hill M. f. Church,
South, on the 18th.
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Christmas and New Years Day are legal
holidays, and the banks will be closed.
Westminster market has the quotations for
Thursday. The Baltimore prices are those
for Wednesday.
BaTT The date after your name on the label
on your paper shows the time to which your
subscription is paid. Examine it.
The Western Maryland and PENNSYLVANIA
Line and Frederick railroads ar building
joint depot at Bruceville, across the track
from the present station.
Owing to the illness of the rector of A s.
cension Church, this city, the Midnight
Christmas Service will not be held Services
may be expected at 7.SO and 1890 a. M, on
Christmas day.
Ike Robinson, a colored man, seventy years
of age, was found dead on porch of house
IN Union Bridge, ON Monday. He had the
grip, and had been to see a DOCTOR The
doctor was busy, and Robinson said he would
return. He was shortly afterwards found
dead on porch nearly opposite the doctors
office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

Monday, December 2l.-Charles I. Ref
snider, executor of Elijah Scrivenor, deceased,
returned inventory of goods and chattels and
list of debts and received order to notify cred
itors.
Catherine f. Brummel, Administrative, w.
a., of Thomas Brummel, deceased, settled
first and final account.
Tuesday, December 22.-Jacob W. Costley,
administrator of James Costley, deceased,
settled first and final account.
Fanny C. S. Pearson, executrix of Isaac
Z. Pearson, deceased, settled first and final
account.
Distribution among the creditors of A.
Oliver Young, deceased, finally ratified.
Report of sale of real estate Of Ephraim
Lindsay, deceased, finally ratified.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

DR.. R. A Kinloch, of Charleston, S. G =,
the most eminent surgeon in that State, dean
of the faculty Of the South Carolina Medical
College of Charleston, ex-vice- president of
the American Medical Association, and a
member of the Association of American Sur
gerry, died on Wednesday at Charleston He
was born in Charleston in 1926, and served
with distinction as surgeon in the Con-
federate army.
Three of the large buildings belonging to
Crook and Hancock's Crescent Pottery, at
Trenton, N. j., we're burned Wednesday, with
their contents Of finished and unfinished ware.
The loss will reach 800, 900, and is pretty
fully covered by insurance. Five hundred
employees viii be rendered idle until the
pottery is rebuilt.
The oil-cake department ofthe Union mills,
at Detroit, Michigan, was almost entirely
destroyed by FIRE Wednesday. The loss is
estimated at $l5O,000. The ere was caused by
spontaneous combustion.
1t is reported that owing to the ravages of
yellow fever in Brazil the people Of that
country are panic-strieken, and those who
are able are fleeing to the mountains for
safety.
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Thunder and Lightning in Midwinter

MARsHAIITowN, Iowa, December PA
storm having all the elements of summer
hurricane struck this section last night, caus-
ing much damage. The house of Andrew
0leson, in the southwest part Of the city, was
blown down and burned. 0leson was caught
in the wreck and so badly crushed that he
will die. Many barns and outbuildings were
demolished and trees uprooted. The farm
house Of Thomas Hughes, six miles south
west of town, was lifted up bodily and car
ried hundred feet, but not greatly damaged.
The occupants escaped injury. The storm
went in streaks, leveling stalk fields as if by
roller. 1t was a straight wind, and accom-
panied by violent lightning, thunder and hail,
preceded by roar like that of a heavy train.
On Tuesday Central Iowa was visited by
severe storm of wind, rain and hail. The
streets of Des Moines were flooded. The
hail stopped the course ofthe water and made
travel for some time almost impossible
Lightning and thunder accompanied the
storm.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

Owing to u misunderstanding, on Saturday
morning last, there was a mistake made in
digging the grave of Mrs. Lantz, in the old
cemetery grounds at Krders, and the super
intendent in few hours, by the assistance of
several neighbors, dug another grave and re-
buried the body.
The Reformed Sunday School held their
Christmas services on Thursday evening, De-
cember oath, and treated the scholars.
Several Of our citizens are suffering with
the grip.
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December 19-mercury 10 at ! a. m. and
Al at 2 D. M; clear up to II M, followed by
hazy and cloudy weather after p. m; De
cember 20-mercury 80 at Z a. m. and 43 at
, o. M, generally cloudy. December 81
mercury 81 at q. m. and Al at p. m;
foggy, followed by clear weather after p; m.
December 22-mercury 80 at a. m. and A.
at D. M; light rain, followed by cloudy
weather; rain at night December 23-mer-
cury 80 at a. m. and 60 at 2 p. m; rainy
followed by partially cloudy weather; rain IN
the Afternoon and at night. December "a
mercury 81 at I a. m. and Scat II M; ram
up to p. M, followed by clearing weather
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

On Saturday and Sunday Messrs. Peter J.
Geiman and George Iepp, Sr., visited friends
and relatives in and near Westminster.
Peterman's school is thriving under the
care and supervision ofits teacher, Mr.. Sam /.
HoiIacker.
Mr.. p. j. Geiman slaughtered four hogs
weighing 2SG, 267, $50 and 253 pounds respect
lively, and beef weighing 525.
Ivan l.. S. Hoff, of Gettysburg college, is
spending the holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs L. b. Hoif of this place.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

The stores are having their usual display of
holiday goods Every shelf and every coun-
ter is stocked with fine goods.
The horse of Charles Mentzel ran away
while he was on his route delivering bread on
Tuesday, demolishing his new wagon.
The long expected creamery is being dis
cussed, and we hope ere long it will be set
tied where it may be located.
Latest reports say we are to have several
new houses erected on Mill street, in the
snring
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entertainment at POOLS school.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
On Friday afternoon of last week Pool S
School gave an entertainment that proved
quite new style and a decided success.
They have right to be proud of their large,
elegant school house and ample play ground,
and both teacher and pupils seem to appre-
ciate their advantages. The house was full
by half. after two clock, and the ladies had
a large table spread, ready to place food on
and another packed with dishes, while the
baskets of provision occupied quite large
space near the tables. The program was
opened with prayer by Mr.. Grove j. Shipley,
teacher of a neighboring school. The teacher,
Miss ellis, said the program, literary, was
short and the audience says it was spicy.
All on the program did remarkably well. We
all learned how 'father carves duck, and
the Dutchman's ''way to Reading" and that
if we "don't look before we leap we'll get
ourselves in trouble" And we are fully
convinced of the fact that feet which tote us
into bad places should be punished" The
most amusing was sold Jones' philosophy"
by Claude Franklin of second grade. He
and several chums sat in chairs and acted the
old men EARNING in stores, elieiting much
laughter and applause. Misses Kate Shipley
and Gillss sang the song entitled ''The two
lives Little Blaine Shauck gave her dollie
a sharp scolding in very praiseworthy man.
ner. Miss Maggie Jordan, visitor, recited,
and Mr.. John Conoway, visitor, read two
very amusing selections. The teacher read
grand poem, "0nce in while Mr..
Grove j. Shipley addressed the audience and
school in very appropriate style, and com
plimented teacher and pupils and patrons on
the evident confidence existing among them
and referred to the preparations for the feast
in a happy vein. Then the ladies joined in
the unanimous vote to send the men out of
doors until Miss Gilliss and her friends could
make tea.r In few minutes we were in
vited in. The old men and elderly ladies
were seated around table, while the younger
ones and children, as many as could, were
seated at the desks. Then Mr.. Gibson asked
a blessing on all, after which we refreshed
ourselves on the best of biscuit, sliced beef,
cake, &C., and hot coffee, tea and water.
While the first tables were being spread, Mr..
Gambler played the violin.
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pleasant valley TEENS.

Miss Savilla Bankard passed quietly away
ON the afternoon of the 10Th instant, after an
illness of some seven or eight weeks, and was
inferred in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery on
the 21st instant. Her age was 20 years, II
months and days. She leaves two brothers
and one sisterto mourn their loss.
Mr.. Ezra D. Powell recently slaughtered
five hogs, weighing respectively 2l64, 2l6,
24I, 2442 and 842 pounds.
The grip has again made its appearance
and many Of our citizens are afflicted with i;
From the appearance at present we Will
have a green Christmas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

Jerome /. Case, the well-known thrashing
machine and pillow manufacturer and horse.
breeder, of Racine, Wis, died on Tuesday
aged nearly seventy years. His fortune is
estimated at 100000 or more. About
fifteen years ago Mr.. Case began breeding
trotting horses. He is the owner Of Jay Eye
See and Phallas. Mr.. Case leaves widow
and four children. His son jackson is mayor
of Racine
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

Baker & Hamilton S agricultural Implement
warehouse, Sacramento, CAL, was destroyed
by fire on Wednesday. About million of
gun cartridges were among the contents, and
their explosion kept up lively fusilade.
Forty pounds of sample powder exploded
Just as three fireman were entering the door.
They we're blown backward and seriousl y,
but not dangerously, injured. The loss is
about $500
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

John r. Richardson, of Chattanooga, Tenn,
one Of the richest men and biggest cotton
planters in the South, died Sunday, the vic
tim of cigarettes. The disease of the lungs
was of light character, and could easily
have been cured had not heart failure set in
due TO the absorption of nicotine. His life
was insured for 100000. His estate is esti-
mated at s., 100000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-26

Thomas Wylie aud Harry Oliver were as
sisting Eugene Wylie in killing hogs on Wed.
nesday near Rockport, Tenn. Their dogs
got to fighting and Wylie struck divers dog
with hook, killing him instantly. Oliver
cut WyIie with large knife used in stabbng
hogs. Wylie on being cut struck Oliver on
the head with pole of the cart hook, killing
him instantly. Wylie lived only few min
utes, the. knife having penetrated the heart.
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TRUSTEE SALE
A Desirable Little Property,
Wheelwright Shop, &C.,
Near Tyrone, MARYLAND.

The undersigned, by virtue of deed of
trust from William Frounfelter and Sarah A.
II. Frounfelter, his wife, duly executed and
recorded among the Land Records of Carroll
county, will sell at Public Sale, on the prem
ises, on
Wednesday, January 18Th, 4. d. 1892,
at l o'clock, p. M, all that parcel of land
containing
II ACRES, l ROOD AND "a PERCHES,
more or less. The improvements thereon
consist of a Two-Story Brick
DWELLING HOUSE, AMM-a
Frame Wheelwright Shop, ~ lsSs,k
Bank Barn, Dairy, Smoke a ..z5e4.sEEss
House and other outbuildings There is a
due proportion Of meadow and Timber land ;
water convenient TO the buildings.
This property is now in the occupancy of
the said William Frounfelter, is situate on
the road leading from the Stone road to Ty-
rome, is about three-quarters Of a mile from
Tyrone, Carroll county, Nd, and adjoins the
land of Mrs. Susanah Lambert, DIR. j. Rine.
hart and others.
TERMS OF SALE-One- half cash on the day
of sale, or on the ratification thereof, and the
other one half in twelve months from the day
of sale, the credit payment to be secured by
the note of the purchaser or purchasers, with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale or all cash, at the option of the
purchaser.
DAVID N. HENNING,
CHAS. Il. REIFSNIDER,
r. G. Matthews, Auct Trustees.
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