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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-11-28
carrol1 county Teaenerg. Aaaoeiation.

The Carroll County Teachers Association
convened in Central Hall on Friday, 20th
inst, and was called to order by President
Shipley at 1890 a. m.
Prayer was offered by Rev. folly Marsh.
Singing, "God save our native land,n by the
Association, was followed by roll-eall. Never,
we venture to say, has the attendance been
| larger, the weather and roads being propi
| tious.
The minutes of the last Association were
read and adopted.
! The program prepared and most cnjoyably
rendered was as follows: Essay, THE
Mind, J. Albert Angel; vocal solo, shade
/ lene," Miss Grace Hockensmith; essay,
"Digressions on the agency of water" writ
ten by Miss Minta Shipley, and read by Miss
Margaret Lockard; remarks, with illustra.
trations, GLOW to employ primary pupils,
Miss Matte E. Gilliss; vocal duet, "Listen,
It's the wood bird song Misses Josephine
and Hilda Grass; essay, Every cloud has a
solo, "Happy Birds Miss Grace Hocken-
smith.
A mathematical problem submitted at the
last Association was demonstrated by "A. S.
Morelock, and remarks on same, made by
Messrs. Morelock, Williams and Hess The
annual examination for promotion OF pupils
gave rise to considerable discussion, which
was participated in by Messrs. Upton,
Ebaugh, Hess, Switzer and Mrs. M. r. For
ney. The Examiner, Prof James A. DIFF
lenbaugh, spoke at some length on various
topics, and paid a touching tribute to the
memory of Mr. John C. Nutting, the an
nouncement of whose death converted day OF
enjoyment into one of great sadness. MIR.
A. ii. Difienbaugh also spoke with deep
feeling of the loss sustained by the Associa-
ton by Mr.. Nutting's death. committee
was appointed to draft suitable resolutions,
which were adopted. The amendment to
the resolutions was due to the suggestion OF
Mr.. A. II. Dilfenbaugh, it not being customary
for the Association to assume badge OF
morning for deceased members.
The session closed with the hymn, 'Work
for the night is coming by the Association,
Miss Ida Loekard presiding at the organ.
Resolutions adopted By the Carroll County
Teachers Association Oh the death Of John
c. NuttiHg:
WHEREAS, In the good Providence of God
our venerable and beloved fellow worker,
John C. Nutting, after nearly forty year 5
active service as q teacher, has been called
from labor to rest;
ResoIred, That in his death this Associa-
ton has lost one of its most valued and useful
members, and the public school system one
its most faithful and devoted servants;
Resolped, That we commend as worthy of
all imitation his studious habits, his modest
and manly demeanor, the genteness and
purity of his life, and the conscientious
earnestness with which he discharged every
duty;
ResoIred, That this expression of our re-
gard be published with our proceedings, and
a copy be sent to his family.
Amended, That the members of this Asso-
citation wear the usual badge of mourning for
a period of ten days.
j. P. BALTozER,
cHA A ". oTTO' Committee.
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mea.hsr Reoora fnr tna wssk.

November 21-mereury 80 at a. m. and
81 at p. M; foggy and cloudy, light rain
after p. m. November 22-merenry 80 at
7 a. m. and 65 at 2 p. M; generally cloudy,
rain about 0 p. m. November 23--mereury
IS al a. m. and 81 at 2 p. M; misty and
rainy; thundergust with high wind between
and 2 p. m, followed by clearing and bius,
terry weather. November 24-mercury %
at I A. m. and As at 2 p. M; generally clear.
November 25-mercury 80 at a. m. and AZ
at ? D. M; generally cloudy. November
26-mercury 80 at I a. m. and 80 at Up. m.
cloudy, with ligh, snow, hail and rain; fog
and rain after 6 p. m. November 27-mer-
cury SO at Z a. m. and 4S at II MI clear, fol-
lowed by partially cloudy weather
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Silver Run Items.

Bad weather has prevented the masons from
completing their work at the new church. 1t
will be finished next week, if the weather is
favorable.
J. p. Hull, our horse and cattle powder
manufacturer, has been putting out a great
deal of his powder the last several weeks; his
sales are increasing. He expects to move his
business to some railroad point, and is rather
inclined to think that Hanover, Pa. would be
the best point
We had very severe storm here on Mon
dar last Some of our people were caught in
1t and they say it was the worst they ever
experienced
Mr.. Samuel Kesselring is having the founda-
ton wall put up for new house; Benjamin
hemper, contractor.
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The storm that passed over our village OF
Monday last did great deal of damage tC
fences and blew down Messrs. b. +. Shriver
& Co.'S. wagon shed.
Several of our neighbors attended the
twentieth anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Eckenrode in Westminster on Tuesday last,
and all seemed to have a nice time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Roberts, of Baltimore
are visiting Miss Maggie Stoner. Mrs. Ar
thur Engler, of Union Bridge, visited her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. |. Geiman, on Sat
urday and Sunday last. Mrs. Jas. NJ. Stonel
spent several days last week with her sister,
Mrs. Geo w. Byers, at Union Bridge. Miss
Molie Hull is visiting friends in Reisterstown.
Miss Carrie Myers, of Union Mills, is visiting
friends in this place.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-11-28

Circuit Court closed on Friday night of last
week, Judge Bond holding night session in
order to finish the business of the term. This
is the shortest jury term for many years
Since the February term has bee made a
jury term, the business of both the May and
November terms has been considerably less
ened.
AT the time of going TO press last week the
ceny, was on trial, before a jury. A verdict
Of not guilty was rendered. Henning for the
State; Thomas and Manlsby for prisoner
The next and last case was that Of the State
VS.. William Adams; also for larcency. The
jury rendered verdict Of not guilty. Hem
ming for the State; Thomas for prisoner
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More Good Words.
49,, a. ELlicott a. Wine.

From the Eliicott City Times.
The Democratic Advocate enters its TWEEN
ty-seventh year as full of Democratic fight as
ever. Carroll comfy Democracy has as able
Advocate in our contemporary. We wish it
many happy returns of its natal day.
From The Carroll Nelos.
The Democratic Advocate has entered
upon its twenty seventh year, still holding its
own as the best printed and one of the ablest
conducted of our many exchanges, an honor
to its county, to Westminster, and to the
State.
From The Maryland Journal.
Our genial friends, Messrs. Vanderford
Bros. of the Democratic Advocate, Westmin-
ster have passed the 26th cycle and entered
upon the 9th with their ''Ship of State" 1t
has aoated maiestieally for twenty-six years,
and carried the royal colors of Democracy
without variableness or shadow of turning,
and we trust and believe will continue to do
so, to the best interests of the community 1t
so faithfully serves. The Advocate is a ship
valiantly commanded by true and gallant
officers. May she never go upon. the ways
with fouled hull.
From the Kem Neirs
The Westminster Advocate enters its 9th
year. The Messrs. Vanderford know how to
get up u good paper. The Advocate stands
at the head of the Maryland newspaper press.
From Tie CheSterto,cR Transcript.
The Westminster Democratic Advocate has
recently entered upon its twenty seventh year.
Not from Il desire to fiatter, but upon the
time honored principle of rendering honor to
whom honor is due, we extend congratua-
tions to the Advocate rs being at the front of
the most ably edited, the newsiest and most
progressive of Maryland's journals. And
right here we send political congratulations
as due the Advocate for the active part which
it took in one of the most notable Democratic
victories recorded in the history of Carroll
county. The Transcript sends congratula-
tons and best wishes TO the Democratic Ad-
vocate.
Work was begun ON Monday IN the Pat.
terson Coal Company's mine at Mount Car
mel, Penna. "fhe operation is the largest in
the lower anthracite region, and when work
ing full. handed will employ 1900 miners and
ship $4,000 tons monthly A seven, mile
railroad connecting the new works with the
Philadelphia and Reading system was com
pleted on Saturday.
An official report of the mortgages record
ed and released in 30 Of the eastern counties
of Kansas shows that a reduction of 302, 4O7
in the mortgage Indebtedness was made dur
ing the month of October. For five months
the net reduction of farm mortgage indebted
ness in Eastern and Central Kansas was
81, 500, 900.
'Billy'' Black, colored, was lynched at
Moscow, Texas, on Saturday night. The
man had only been in the town two or three
days and had insulted number of women
and children.
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shipley Items.

There was a terrific rain and wind storm
here on the 22d inst The wind swept trees.
fences, stacks and fodder shocks along its
path like straw The course of the storm
was northwest.
Mrs. Francis Shipley, who has been so Sc.
riously i'll for several days, is now GONZALES
cling. under the skillful treatment Of DR.. d.
f. Shipley, of Westminster.
Mr.. Andrew Poster, of Shipley, and Miss
Letha Blizzard, Of Bird Hill, were married
at Deer Park parsonage, on Wednesday, the
25th, by Rev. William A. Lane. They were
treated to a calathumpian serenade in the
evening.
Miss Minnie Easton is nearly well again.
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Browning Society Literary Entertainment.

On Thanksgiving night the Browning Liter
airy Society, of Western Maryland College,
celebrated its twenty. fourth anniversary by
entertaining large audience with program.
embracing an address by the President. Miss
Grace f. Herring, vocal and instrumental
music, tableaux, anniversary essay, by Miss
Mamie II. Gait and drama, ''The Jack
Trust" While the entertainment was notable
for its general excellence, yet the recitation
OF Miss Bessie Anderson and the acting Of
Miss Belle Cochran deserve special mention.
The Browning Literary Society enjoys an
enviable reputation and It's last effort cannot
but add to its fame.
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Handcffued His captor.

A dispatch from Chicago to the New York
World says Tommy Kingston, of Madison,
Wis, twelve year old, stole coat last week
and came to Chicago. Chief of Police J. E.
Adamson, of Madison, followed and arrested
him, and on Monday Tommy accompanied
his captor on the Madison train. The officer
handeuffed his own right wrist to Tommy S
left wrist and then fell asleep. Tommy stole
the handeuf--key from the chiefs pocket,
separated himself from the chief, handcuffed
that worthy to the seat and Jumped from the
train. The chief rode into Madison tied to a
seat. There blacksmith released him.
Tommy returned to Chicago and was rearrest.
ed. When the big chief Of police started
with Tommy again the lad wore n pair OF
handouts and pair Of eg-irons and was
chained to seat in the car.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-11-28

In the Orphans Court of Carroll county
OCTOBER Term, 1891
Estate of Peter Stegner, deceased
On application it is ordered this 18th day
of November, 1891, that the sale Of the Rea
Estate of Peter Stegner, late of Carroll
county, deceased, made by Elias Stegner and
Ephraim j. Stegner, Executors of the last
will and testament of said deceased, and thi,
day reported to this court by said Executors,
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause be
shown to the contrary on or before the ID
Monday, 18th day, of December, next; pro.
vided copy of this order be inserted for
three successive weeks in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll county, be.
fore the lst Monday, 18th day, of December,
next.
The report states the amount of sale TO be
six hundred dollars, ($6O0.O0)
DAVID Fl. H0FFACKER,
JAMES p. SUMMERS, Judges.
JAMES W. WHITE
True copy, Test
GEO. NJ. PARKE.
uoYl4 st Register of Wills.
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uov14St
MO. So INsoLvENFs.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County, in
the matter of John T. Pearce, petitioner
for the benefit of the lnsolvent Laws
of the State of Maryland.
Ordered this 1ath day of November, A. D..
1891, that the 2Sth day of December, A. D..
1891, next, be and the same is hereby fixed
for John I. Pearce, petitioner for the benefit
of the lnsolvent Laws of this State in the above
entitled cause, to appear in the said Court and
answer such interrogations or allegations as
his creditors, endorsers or sureties may pro-
pose or allege against him, and that the said
petitioner or Charles V. Dugan, his permanent
trustee, shall give notice thereof to the cred.
itors, endorsers and sureties of said insolvent
petitioner, by causing copy of this order to
be published in some newspaper published in
Carroll county for five successive weeks be.
fore the Dist day of December, next
BENZ. Il. GROUSE, Clerk,
Published at the request of Charles V.
Dugan, Permanent Trustee.
True copy,-Test:
nov ID St BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
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In the Circnit Court for Carroll County ii
Eanitv

In the Circnit Court for Carroll County in
Equity.
James H. Billingslea, Mortgage, VS.. Rebecca
Stouch and George Stouch, her husband,
Mortgagors.
Ordered this 10Th day of November, A. d.
1891, that the sale ofthe mortgaged real estate
made and reported in the above entitled
cause, by James II. Billingslea, mortgage,
under and by virtue of the power of sale con
tanned in a mortgage from Rebecca Stoueh
and George Stouch her husband to him, bear
ing date on the 9Th day of July, A. ID. 1888,
and recorded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in Liber w. N. NJ.
No. 81, folio 116, &c, be finally ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary be
shown on or before the Dist day of December
next; provided copy of this order be insert.
ed in some newspaper published in Carroll
county, Maryland, once a week in each Of
three successive weeks previous to the 18th
day of December next.
The report states the amount of sale to he
S2540.00.
BENZ. f. GROUSE, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
nov q st BENZ. f. GROUSE, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-11-28

Democratic members of the Illinois Gen.
eral Assembly, who took part in the Sena-
torial contest last winter, announ eed that
they twill leave for Washington on December
to assist William NJ. Springer, of Illinois.
in his canvass for the speakership.
A cold wave struck Kansas Sunday and
was accompanied by heavy fall of snow,
which. delayed railway travel from one to
three hours.
The drought which had prevailed in the
vicinity Of Denison, Texas, since the early
summer months was broken on Friday.
About 500 mare of the Indiana miner.
struck on Saturday, bringing the total mum.
Der now stirling up to about 1000
Over six inches of snow fell at St. Paul.
Minnesota, on Saturday morning last.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-11-28

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court of Car
roll county, in Maryland, letters testamentary
on the Personal Estate of
ANTHONY WIVELL,
late of Carroll county, deceased. Allpersons
having claims against the deceased are warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof
legally authenticated, to the subscriber, on or
before the eth day of June, 1892; they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate
Given under my hand this 2nd day of
November, 1891.
WILLIAM j. WIVELL,
nov Z At Executor.
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TRUsFEEs' SALE
A DESIRABLE FARM,

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of Equi-
ty, passed in cause No. 1912, the undersigned,
as trustees, will sell at public SALE at the Store
House of the late firm of Zimmerman &
Schultz, in Sykesville, Carroll county, Nd, on
THURSDAY, the 10th day ofDECEMBER,
A. D. 1891, at o'clock, P. NJ, Farm con
tanning
100 ACRES AND Is $40 PERCHES OF
LAND, MORE OR LESS.
The improvements thereon are large two.
and a half story brick and stone
dwelling house, log bank barn, eaSA
smoke house, corn house, wag- ~ 80.
on shed, and other outbuild- =
ings; water at the house and barn; never fail
ing spring of excellent water near the house.
About II acres is in timber; about II acres
meadow land; balance of the land is in good
state of cultivation. There is also a large
orchard of apples, peaches and pears on the
farm.
This farm is on the Bartholow road, is in
Freedom district, is about miles from Ell
dersburg, about miles from Sykesville, and
adjoins the land of Oliver B. Buckingham,
Thomas Jones, A. p. Gordon Cumming, and
others, is convenient to school, churches,
market, &C., and is now in the occupancy of
Mr.. Samuel s. Belt, who will show the prop
erty to persons wishing to view it.
Terms of Sale.-0ne. third cash on the day
of sale, or on the ratification thereof; one
third in one year. and the other one-third in
two years from the day of sale the credit
payments to be secured by the notes Of the
purchasers or purchasers, with approved Sc
curty, bearing interest from the day of sale.
LOUIS II. SCHULTZ,
GEORGE II. ZIMMERMAN,
Trustees.
Reilsnider & Reiisnder, Solicitors
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Mr. Pfoutz, of Warfeldsburg, is painting
Calvary Lutheran Church. The ladies' of the
Church will hold an oyster supper on Satur-
day evening, December 4th for the benefit of
the church.
Mr. Kinsey, of Poplar Springs, is going to
open'a store at Day in Mr.. Pickett's property.
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No-PARTNERsHIP.

J. II. BILLINGsLEA, MD. JOS. T. Herring, M. D.
Have this day formed a partnership in
the practice of medicine, under the name of
Billingslea & Herring. DIR. Billingslea' office
will be at his residence, East End, near Court
street. DIR. Herings office has been removed
to the office adjoining the residence of the
late Nelson Mitten. Calls may be left by
telephone or otherwise at Reindollar's Drug
Store, West End.
Westminster, Nd, May 8, 1885.
may9.tf
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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 Z. SMITH, Agent,
2ll City Hotel, Westminster, Md.
North British and Mercantile Insurance
Company, of London and Edinburg; Com
mercial Union Assurance Company of Lon
don; Northern Assurance Company of Lon
don, Eng, and Merchants Insurance Com.
pany, of Newark, N. j.
Jan % If
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SToRE FOR RENT.

Sitnated on Main street, in the heart Of the
village Building 26x65 feet. q stories.
Glass front, with attractive inferior finish.
Lately occupied by Delashmnti Waters
WADE Fl. D.. WAKEFIELD.
octS If Sykessilie, Md,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu Roger celebrated their
twentieth anniversary, at their residence,
near Meadow Branch, on Friday evening OF
last week. The parlors were handsomely
decorated with plants and flowers. The
evening was very pleasantly spent with music
and social conversation. An elegant COLA
ton was served in the dining room. A
number of handsome presents of china and
glass were received. Mrs. Roger was a
daughter of the late John Bowers of this
city, Those present were-Mrs. Margaret
Roger, Mrs. John H. Bowers, Elder D. D..
Bonsack and family, Edw. S. Bale and wife,
Ezra NJ. Bish and family, A. H. Huber and
wife, P. II. Weybright and wife, Rev. c. s
Slagle and wife, DR.. l.. Roger and wife, o..
D. Gilbert and wife, Mrs. Mordecai Gist,
Mrs. Isadore Hoppe; Misses Sallie Roger,
Lou Roger, Maggie Huber; Messrs. Frank
0rndorf, Robert Gist, Elmer Hoppe, John
d. Bowers
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NOTICE
Office TO THE TAXPAYERS
IN OF WOOLERY'S DISTRICT.

As it is easier to pay one tax bill than two
! will collect all bills according to law that
are in arrear for the levy of 1890 If not paid
by January ist, 1892.
JOHN G. HOFFMAN,
nov II 3t* Collector.
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Mr.. David Ring, of St. Denis, Baltimore
county. and Miss Irene Denlnger, of this
place, were married at the brides home,
Irving Institute, on Thanksgiving Day, at II
a. M The bride was one Of Carroll county S
most efficient teachers, her last engagement
being with the school commissioners of
Snydersburg. Mrs. Ring will undoubtedly
preside in her home as gracefully and effec-
lively as in the school room, in which she
enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the
patrons and pupils. We wish the happy
couple bon voyage over the matrimonial
sea
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COLLECT YOUR BILLS.

Short credits make long friends. The I'M
dersigned, a Constable for Westminster dis
trict, duly bonded and qualified, offers his
services to the public as "a Collector. He will
take accounts to collect either as public
officer, or on private account, on liberal terms,
and returns promptly made. References
Union National First National and Farmers
& Mechanics National Banks Of Westminster.
Will also clerk and auctioneer sales.
JOHN T. DIFFENBAUGH,
une 25:y Westminster, Md.
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mur DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE,
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CARVER OF MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.

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