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proceedings of the Circuit Court.

The May term of the Circuit Court began
on Monday last, Judge Bond presiding; The
officers for the term are Andrew Fowler,
crier; Peter Houck and Edward Fogle, bailiffs
at the gates; Francis T. Davis, bailiff to the
petit jury; James Rogers, bailiff to the grand
jury; Samuel NJ. Gist, messenger.
man Of the grand Jury, and drew the balance
ofthe Jury as follows: David W. Young John
I. Yingling, VIM. H. Stonesifer. Jacob W.
Warehime, Evan B. McKinstry, Rudolph
Martin, Edwin NJ. Shipley, Geo. II. Frazier,
Eden Engleman, Cornelius II. Shipley, Henry
N. Cassell, Philip NJ. Hunter, Levi Fleagle,
Jesse Lockard, John C. Frizell, Henry Eek
ard, George Bixler, Jr.; John II. Lambert,
Theodore A. Clay, VIM. Fl. Mans, VIM. &.
Roop, Jonathan NJ. Dorsey.
The petit jury is composed of John W.
Diehl, job Hibberd, Charles Miner, Robert
Wheeler, Emanuel Mackley, VIM. buchanan,
James C. Gait, Alva c. Garner, Joseph ).
K. P. Brandenburg VIM. Fl. Ruby, George
w. Chase, Josiah Erb, jeremiah Geiman,
George II. Hunt, Pemberton Wood, John w.
Lambert, Hiram Englar, John W. F.. Burgoon,
Cornelius Wentz of j., Beniah Bowersox, Eli
T. Buckingham, John f. Gather, Henry Il.
Shriver, John Shaffer, VIM. j. Morelock.
In his charge to the jury Judge Bond called
attention to certain acts of the General AS
semnly concerning abortion, deialcation,
&C.: alluded to the few prisoners IN jail, and
remarked that the absence OF CRIME OF a
serious nature was a source OF congratniation;
He also alluded to the long terms OF grand
iuries in this county, with attendant expense,
and asked that the jury investigate thoroughly
and well all violations of law coming to their
Knowledge. but to expedite business rs much
as possible.
| The balance of Monday was consumed IN
calling the dockets and arranging business for
the term.
The appeal docket was first taken up on
Tuesday, the following cases being tried:
George f. Dorsey, appellant, VS.. John W:
Shirley, appellee; from Lloyd Day, J. P; tried
before the Court; held sub curia. Fink fol
appellant; Roberts for appellee.
John D. Powder, appellant, VS.. Mayor and
Common Council of Westminster, Md: from
| Vim. Moore, J. P; tried before the Court
appeal dismissed. Darcy for appellant
Fink for appellee.
tried aI before the Court. Fink and McKellil
4 Clabaugh for appellants; Roberts Tor APP
pellees. ri Y
Henry f. Warner, appellant, VS.. Jacob +
Shaffer, appellee; from Hoffacker, }. p; trie'
before a Jury. Reifsnider & Reitsnider TO
Warner: Roberts and Thomas for Shaffer
Verdict for appellee for S4s.05.
George c. Grass VS.. Eugene May; apptea
from Moore; judgment reversed. Henmn
for Grass; Fink, Mckellip u Clabaugh 10
May. c-..,
from Matthews; before Court; same counsel
on trial.
The grand jury up to yesterday noon ha
made eight presentments. ~
Judge Miller arrived on Wednesday
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The cold weather did not damage the fruit
in this section.
There are more persons in this neighbor-
hood that should read the ADVOCATE every
week. Remember, friends, it is the best
Democratic paper in the state.
Mrs. Minter, living several miles north OF
here, died on Monday of last week. Her
remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran
cemetery at Manchester, on Wednesday, 9th
inst. She leaves many friends and relatives
to regret her decease,
On Thursday evening of last week a Sun
day School was organized at VENTS school
house, near here, with the following persons
for officers: President, Geo. II. Brown; vice
president, Franklin T. Crumrine; superin'
tendent, Il. B. Burgoon; assistant superintend
enl, Joseph Wilson, secretaries, Geo; T.
VENT and Joseph James; treasurer, John
C. Rohrbaugh; librarian, John A. Aepp
assistant librarian, Noah W. Brown; dea
cons, Lawrence j. Brown, Willis Rohr6augh
managers, Geo. Crumrine, j. E. Rhodes
Nath. ShafTer, P. Wentz, Aug. Riehstein
Louis Stuffle and l.. Bortner.
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Jesse Lawyer lost valuable mare on Fri
day of last week. In driving through the
woods she snagged herself, and bled to death
in a short time.
On Ascension day the following church
officers were elected: Lutheran-Jesse Law
yer and E. j. Matthias, elders; John I. Fqhr-
man and VIM. Masonheimer, deacons; Re
Characterization Koontz and Il. Writ Shri-
yer, elders; Jacob II. Brown and Francis T..
Brown, deacons. >,
On the same day there was glass ball
shooting match at this place. Following we
give the score: jeremiah A. Morelock, lOlOl
oO0lOl-l0ll; Amos Palmer, 1lOOO-Ollll
-lOO1; VIM. Bankert, l1000-lll0l-lOOli
Milton Morelock, 11110-0l0lO-l0OO; An
drew Croft, 11000-1lll0-1l0l;O Oliver De
hoff, O0l00-00l0.
Jesse Lennon has COW that dropped twin
calves on Saturday last.
There is fox den in George koontz S
limestone quarry. Some of the boys in the
neighborhood captured one Of the old ones
and seven young ones.
Our town has been lively this week. The
carpenters, stone cutters and ten masons are
working on the Reformed Church. Mex
week there will be y or Is masons.
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Owing to the dry weather corn has come
mn badly. Grain is looking we'll.
Mr.. Charles Discher has gone TO Baltimore
with his fine driver, and expects to sell IT.;
Mr.. John Brown has the finest well-bred
colt in the county; it is beauty.
Dr. Weaver, Of Manchester, recently took
:, Growth from the head of Mrs. Barnhart. 1t
was as large as an egg.
Mr.. Gabriel Hammer fell out of his wagon
and received severe bruises on his face and
head.
Harry Matthias is building corn crib and
E. Brummel is placing post and rail fence
around his place.
Health of community good.
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Miss Blanche Bennett, of the Women's
College, Baltimore, spent Sunday with her
parents Misses Evans and Field accompa-
MED her.
Miss Bessie Gosnell of Baltimore, is the
guest of Miss BERTHE Buckingham, this city.
Miss Mary B. Shellman arrived home from
Worcester, Massachusetts, on "Wednesday,
after four weeks delightful visit.
Col. A. s. Taylor returned to Westminster
on Tuesday, after an absence OF about a
month in Washington, ID. c.
Carroll was represented at the German re-
ception ON Thursday evening by Hon. Frank
T. Shaw, Hon. Frank Brown Jos. b. Boyle
and others. ~,
Miss RAY Leister and Miss Annie Hiler, Of
Baltimore, were guests of Miss Jennie y.
Shreeve on Sunday last. Miss Ella ~.
Shreeve is visiting in Baltimore this week.
Miss Emma B. Atkinson, of Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. P. S. Allison, near this city.
Miss Emma Wangerman, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Clara Albaugh.
Mrs. p. NJ. Vanderford, widow of DIR. ). d.
Vanderford, is expected To arrive from Ger
many next week.
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Al the annual election for officers at st.
Johns tLeister's) Church, on Ascension day,
the following were elected to serve Tor two
wears; Elder, George A. Hosfeld; deacon,
Harry Matthias; trustees, Jacob Brehm, Sr.,
and George w. Brown. Those holding over
are: Elder, Jacob ID. Lester; deacon, An,
gustus Berwager; trustees, Noah Brown anu
George A. Lester.
Mr.. Geo. Ruby, of Woodbury., Baltimore,
died ON the 9th instant. Mr.. Ruby was a
native of, and, until about ten years ago, re-
sided in this vicinity. His remains were
inferred at St. Johns (leister s. cemetery on
Monday. Rev. J. u. Asper officiating. /. o.;
O. +. of Westminster, of which the deceased
had long been a member, was present. Mr.
Ruby's age was 60 years, l month and III
days.
An infant child of Peter and the late Sarah
Z. Sizes, died with whooping cough on We'd
nesday, and was inferred at st. John
Heister's) cemetery on Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Henry B. Houck is having his house
painted-W. II. Snyder and j. T. Albaughi
painters.
snent Sunday night at Dallas Albaugh' s.
| Jere Smith, Of the same place, spent Sunday
night with his son-in-law, VIM. ii. Walker
The ladies of st. Johns (Leister' s Sunday
School and congregation contemplate holding
an ice cream and strawberry festival in The
grove at the church on Thursday and Friday
| June and 5, in the evening, and Saturday,
June 6. in the afternoon and evening. The
proceeds are to be used for the benefit OF tn
/ church.
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A Card.


WEsTMIN MISTER, April IT, ISgI.
Mr. John F. Dryden. President of the Prudential
Insurance Co. Newark, n. J.-DEAR SIR In behalf
If my mother and family desire to tender you and
yoIIr Company our warInest thanks for the prompt
and kind manner in which they adjusted ana set
lied upon the death OF my father j. Albert Lenu-
,Iraf He had only been insured little more than
y wear hut Immediately upon notice your superin-
tendent W. IL Bushnell, and agent J. +. sweet,
came 10 our town and adjusted the claim. We also
desire to thank them for promptness and the eour-
teous manner in which they did their duty; and on
The third day, one being Sunday your check was
brouqht to our home for the full amount of claim.
s7el by agent J. E. Sweet. Such promptness on the
mari or YOUR Company cannot fail TO make ii the
most prosperous Company in the country We shall
recommend this to all friends and urge them to IN
snre in the Prudential. Very truly yours,
JOHN l.. ZENpGRAF.
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NOTICE.

The undersigned, examiners, appointed by
virtue of a commission issued to them by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, to
locate and open public road in said county,
commencing at or near Miller's Station, IN
Manchester district, at the intersection oil tne
county road leading from Alesia to Miller's
Station, and running thence in southerly d.,
rection through the lands of Aaron Miller and
George Warehime, on or near private roasl,
until it intersects the county road LEADING
from Miller's sehoolhouse to Maple Grove
at or near the residence of the said George
Warehime.
All persons whom it may concern are hereby
notified that we will meet at Miller's Station,
on Wednesday, May 20, 1891, at 3 o'clock A.
NJ, to execute the trust reposed in us by the
aforesaid commission.
JOSHUA +. CALTRIDER,
GEORGE Ii. HARE,
GODFREY BERWAGER,
anrIs5t Examiners.
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Bankert's Mill Items.

Farmers have finished planting corn.
John Detree is having his buildings painted,
which will add much to their appearance.
Jesse Shivers is putting wire fence in front
Of his farm buildings, which is quite attac-
tive. =.
The singing society met at The residence OF
Vim. Formwalt last Sunday evening. There
were twenty-eight strangers present.
Your correspondent has been informed by
Rev. Mr.. Moss that he will preach at Banst
Church on next Sunday, 18th inst, at go
o'clock, p. M, at which time he will install
the officers elect.
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Death of John c. Clemson.

On Nav 18th, 1891. after s.io:t Illness, at
his residence. No. GIG, Fulton Avenue, B'd,
t;more. John c. Clemson, III the Goth year OF
his age. lie was a prominent citizen Of
Frederick county, where he was born, and
,vns ra;sed on his farm near the borders OF
carroll county, and which he left about two
saars AGO owing to i'll health. He graduated
81 M. st. Mary's College in 1S45, and was
a. ION of letters and refinement. He was be-
l ln, hv 4 large circle Of friends by whom he
will he greatly missed. His remains were
brought M ON the fast mail train yesterday,
Friday morning, for interment at Liberty,
Frederick county, where Requiem Mass was
said.
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weatner RsOord for tne week.

May 9-mereury SIS at Z a. m. and so at
D. M; hazy. May 10-mercury 63 at a m.
and SO at p. M; clear. May ll-merelTry
CO at I a. m. and sc at p. M; generally
clear; thuudergust from until $50 p nj;
light showers. May l2-mercury 81 at a.
m. and 60 at p. M; clear followed by par.
tally cloudy weather. May 13-mercury "a
at Z a. m. and II al 2 p. M; generally cloudy
and hazy. May 14-mereury 56 at a.. m.
and 20 at 2 p. M; generally cloudy. May 10
mercury So at a. m. and so at II m;
cloudy followed by rain
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aprls5 81
4 N OPEN LETTER.

WESTMINSTER. Mp, April 10, ls90.-Mr.
Jos. B. Boyle Dear SIR For many years
have suffered intensely, on taking cold, from
very troublesome cough, for which ! have
used a number of varions remedies, and OBJ
tanned but temporary relief. During the past
spring was again troubled with the same
cough, and through friend was induced TO
try your Pecioral Syrup, which not only gave
almost instant relief, but permanent cure.
II gives me great pleasure to say that believe
it to be the best remedy ever used for the
purpose for which tits recommended. Hoping
that any person afflicted as | was may Pe
fortunate enough to give il trial, am, truly
-vonrs lsDwARn LYNcH.
For sale by all druggists and merchants IN
the country. Take no other. Price Poe
bo,tle. mar u &c
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The Ladies Aid Society of Benjamis's Re-
formed Church met on Saturday AFTERNOON
last. and large crowd was present. The
program was as follows: Prayer by Rey'
Calvin Slagle; reading, Miss Mollie Hull;
recitation, Clarence Stoneri. duet, Misses
Critic and Ada Shaiier; recitation, Maggie
Stoner; singing by the society; repeating OF
the Lords Prayer. The society will meet
again in June. -.
The sale Of lots at Kriders cemetery took
Mace on Tuesday. Eighteen were sold, the
prices ranging from SIS to $40 apiece. j,
Mr.. Weaver, of Hanover, Pa. ,photogr4phed
Krider's cemetery, and Beniamin's Reformed
and st. Benjamin's Lutheran churches, near
this place. on Tuesday last.
Edw. s. Dorsey, employed on Messrs.
Eberharts brickyard, killed a large copper,
head snake on Monday last, measuring 5ft
inches. 1t was in some clay that had been
thrown up in the winter.
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TRUSTEES SALE
OF A
VALUABLE FARM,
Near Smallwood, on the Deer Park Road,
in Carroll county. Nd

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, passed in cause No. 1925
Equity, wherein Laura Arndt, Mary Frick
and others are compliments, and Peter Wolf
is defendant, the undersigned trustees, ap.
uointed by said decree, will offer at Public
Sale, on the premises, situated on the Deer
Park Road, midway between the postoffiees
of Smallwood and East View, and about 8
miles from Westminster, Maryland, on
Thursday, oSth day Of May, A. d., 1891,
at O'Clock, p. M, sharp, the Farm lately in
the occupancy of Catherine Wolf, deceased,
and of which Peter Wolf died seized and
possessed, containing
80 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
of which about Is Acres are in young and
thriving timber The improvements consist
of comfortable Log Dwelling
House, Spring, Smoke and IsNAGS
Hog Houses, good Barn and IN 6IS
other necessary out buildings. M571z9 e1ls9
There is never failing spring of splendid
water nesr the dwelling; u young and
S5ssATrees, while the land is in fair condi-
1TStion and under good fencing. This
farm adioins lands Of John W. Ogg, John
LefTert and George Saylor and its location is
in one of the most thriving and prosperous
neighborhoods in the county. Its convent
ence TO churches. schools and postotiices,
makes it worthy the attention of any one in
want of Il small farm.
Persons DESTROYS of viewing the premises
can call upon Mrs. Mary Frick, residing IN
The immediate vicinity thereof, and for
further particulars call upon or address the
trustees at Westminster, Md.
TERMS OF SALE.-One- third part OF the
purchase money to be paid in cash upon the
day of sale or upon the ratification thereof by
the Court; balance in one and two years
credit payments to be secured to the sat'siac
ton of the trustees and bearing interest iron
the day of sale.
VIM. A. McKELIIP,
GEO. l.. ST0CKSDALE,
Trustees.
Henning, Stocksdale. McKellip & Clahaugh
Solicitors.
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SPR1NG AND SUMMER.

- ,
The grand opening of the New York Cloth
ing House. Ready Made Clothing, for Men,
BOYS and Children, in latest styles and at all
prices. Full line of Gents and Boys Hats;
Shoes and Slippers for Ladies, Gents and
Children. Underwear for Ladies and Gents
A fine line of Top Shirts. Notions, Notions.
Gloves for ladies and Gents. Large lot OF
samples of Ladies' Dress Goods and Trim
mings; 25 per cent. saved in ordering by sam
Piles. Lambrequins, Scarfs and Lap Robes.
Merchant tailoring; Suits ordered by Samples.
Dealer in Watches and Jewelry. Trunks.
Satchels and Umbrellas in great variety. We
have opened the above stock in the Repp
Building, Union Bridge, Nd.
Ladies and gentlemen, if you would make
% per cent on every dollar, please call and
examine our goods. We invite everybody,
especially our old friends and customers.
Remember the place-The Old Anders
Stand, Corner Main and Broadway, Union
Bridge, Md.
Yours Respectfully,
may2 If JULIUS IhAob'
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Mrs. Lydia Brubaker is in Westminster,
visiting Rev. DIR. Ward. Mr.. Harry Yingfng,
who is in Baltimore in the employ of Webb 4
Son, hardware dealers, visited his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hezekiah 1ingling,
and spent Saturday and Sunday. Mr.. Nc
Collum, of Westminster, was the guest of Mr..
George Routson last Sunday. Mr.. John A.
Brown and family spent Sunday at his mother
in. laws, Mrs. Englar. Mr.. Guy Segafoose
spent Sunday with some of his relations in
the lower part of the county. Mrs. Lizzie
Buckley, of Union Bridge, and Miss Rose
Shriner,. of l.inwood, were guests OF the
Misses Shriner on Wednesday.
John H. Jordan is having his house painted.
Some families on the road from Uniontown
to Linwood are whitewashing and cleaning up
their premises.
Andrew Slonaker is still very poorly at this
writing.
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Great Bargains in Southern Maryland
Land-W. f. Ford, Fishing Point, st. Mary's
county, Md.
John d. Bowers, Westminster, Md, is
agent for the Pleasant Valley Ice Cream
Company.
The Reliable Deering Mrchinery-M. J. 4
f. C. Lynch, Agents, Westminster, Md.
Cheap Maryland Land-L. J. Wise, Cali
fornia, St. Marys county, Md.
Do You-U. l.. Reaver, next door to the
Postoliiee, Westminster, Md.
1000 Barrels of Flour-N. /. Gorsuch y
Son, Westminster, Md.
Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
Report Of the Union National Bank.
Festivals.
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KAHN, SONS g. co.'s.
SPRING OPENING.

WE ENTER GFoN THE SPRING
SEASON of 1891 WITH the LARGEST
AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF
GOODS EVER SHOWN IN THIS
MARKET, AND OUR ARRANGE
MENTs WITH THE GREAT BROAD
! WAY STORES OF BALTIMORE EN-
ABLE US TO UNDERSELL THE
LOCAL MARKET BY 20 PER CENT.
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ToHN GEIsELMAN q SON

Have taken the rooms on West Main Street,
formerly occupied by F. A. GroIoek 8 Co.,
where they will be pleased to their friends
and customers. mays 81
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UINcHEsTER PLACE,
NATER NOTICE.

This is to give notice to all persons who
use Water from the Reservoir in the City OF
Westminster, that the Water Rent for 1891
is now due, and that prompt payment is re-
auested. R. G. Matthews, our Superinten-
dent, has the bills for collection. Please pay
at once. -.
WESTMINSTER WATER co.
NAV 3t
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MORTGAGES SALE
WI OLA
Desirable Residence, Valuable
Lot and dwelling,
In the village of Manchester, Carroll County,
Maryland.

By virtue and in pursuance of power
contained in Mortgage from Calharine
Cramer and others, to the Franklin Square
Building and Loan Association, No. ,, OF
Baltimore City, dated 30th of October, 1882,
recorded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in liber +. i. y,
No. Is, Folio pa, &C., the undersigned, at
torney for mortgage, will sell by Public
Auction, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, 9th DAY OF MAY, 1891,
at IL o'clock, Il. M, the property described
in said mortgage, viz: A lot of ground con
tanning about
FIVE-EIGHTHS OF AN ACRE,
situate ON the North side of the York Road,
in the Village of Manchester, having front
on said road of about FIVE and
two-tenths % 2.10) Perches, AkSSAxb
with depth of about twenty 80 NJ
and one half Perches, improved 60
by a Brick Dwelling and ontbuidings, form
erly the home of Solomon Cramer.
Terms of Sale.-One third cash; balance IN
six and twelve months; or all cash, at pur-
chasers option; credit payments TO bear
interest from day of sale and to be secured to
satisfaction of the undersigned. Deposit OF
$50 required at time of sale.
CHAS. +. HILL,
Attorney for Mortgage, 10 Il. Lexington
street, Baltimore, Md.
Geo. W. Jordan, Auctioneer. N.Y. Is
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Excursion rates will be given on the
Western Maryland Railroad and connecting
lines, and a GRAND DEMONSTRATION
NAV be expected. mayo ct