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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-15
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Watch Lavan's play in the base

Watch Lavan's play in the base.
ball games.
The / p. m. train from Roseburg
will lay ut Salem until p. m. 70 &C
commodate visitors to the fair.
Time will be called In the ball
games the rest of this week at IL a.
m. instead of 10.
A party of Grande Rounde Indians
honored Salem with a visit Monday.
Messrs Damon left this afternoon
for Portland TO purchase goods for
their new store, aud will go from
there to San francisco to complete
their purchases. -
B. t. Pague is here among other
public officials reporting for the
Oregonian.
Surveyor Alonzo Gesmer is home
for state fair from his government
surveying contracts on the Alsea
Bay.
Hon. Biuger Hermann, congress
man for Oregon, is in the city and
will visit the state fair. He will also
investigate the condition of the
river here, with a view to getting
the same improved by the govern
ment.
The competitive military drill is
declared off, Capt. sherman having
withdrawn the challenge for bis
company, and this is virtual ad-
mission for the present that HI COM
pauy is the hest drilled.
Sheriff Noble of Morrow county
came in with convict this morning,
making the first arrival at the
prison in three months.
Modest Mr.. Lavan, of Chicago, is
slayer in the diamond and will e
u great Salem favorite hereafter.
Mr.. Stapleton and other property
owners on Front street on Monday
had a copy of their remonstrance
against the S. p. Co. occupying
Front street served on City Agent
Skinner by Sheriff Croisan.
There was an expeditions knock
down on State street Monday as
THE JOURNAL went to press.
The heater of Capital engine is at
the Salem Iron Works being re-
paired ard will be in place in about
II week.
Miss Blanche Woodford left ou the
noon train today for Portland
where she will spend several days
visiting, the guest of Mrs. G. H.
Monroe.
An exchange has this abont Judge
Peugra, lately declared iusane: He
| has been a prominent man of the
state and especially of Lane county.
He served for term of four years as
surveyor-general, and for many
years was leader of his party in
this portion of Oregon. By and
through his instrumentality, princi-
palIy, the Oregon Military road was
built, aud today he still retains the
road bed, distance of 468 miles.
Branson, the cash grocer at 303
i Commercial street, has secured more
help and largely increased his stock,
hence he can serve his customers
better and cheaper than ever.
What is Said AbOnt the Fruit Palace.
1t is a very pretty piece of decora-
tive work
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21

Mr.. John Ridgely, of Oakland Mills, we are
informed, will shortly move to the farm OF
Vim. Kerkshol, Samuel Hotimaster moved
from the farm near North Branch, where he
has resided for several years, to MIR. Oflutt' 5
farm, near lIarrsonville. Mr.. Enas now oc-
cupies the farm lately vacated by Mr. Hof-
master.
Your correspondent, not finding wood
enough to cut, accidentally cut his ankle, but
happily did not impede his progress much.
a. l.. White, formerly ofthis place, but who
moved short time ago to near Deer Park
Church. died on Monday at his residence of
heart disease Mr.. White had been suffering
with this disease for several years. He leaves
a wife to mourn her loss. The funeral took
place at Oakland on Wednesday last.
Your correspondent received from Mr.. VIM.
A. CasselI, of Little Rock, Ark, Il package
of Havana tobacco seed, which he intends to
sow, and try if it can be grown in this state.
We are informed it is successfully grown in
Pennsylvania, and see no reason why it cannot
be here.
Mr.. d. l.. Farrar, of Westminster, we are
informed, contemplates building large bar
rack on his farm, now occupied by Branden-
burg Bros, this spring Thomas Barnes, of
Mechanicsville, we are told, has contracted
to do the work for Sl75.
Judging from the report Of your breezy
Sykesville correspondent there will be boom
in Sykesville this spring, sure enough.
The crowning surprise party was given at
Mr.. and Mrs Lauterbach's on Tuesday even
ing of this week. Not breath did anyone Of
the family know of it, not even Ed, who, by
the way, seems to know most everything,
until about $50 p. m. All present enjoyed
the evening so much that it was about o clock
when goodbye was said.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
Finksburg Items.

Rev. A. D. Dick and wife, of Towson, Bal
timore county, were in this neighborhood las
week visiting their niece, Mrs. 7. j. Stocks
dale and other friends. Seventeen years age
Mr.. Dick was pastor in charge of this NJ. P
circuit.
Mrs. r. Crout, of Baltimore. is a guest o
her sister, Mrs. Jos. Caple. Irwin Baxter,
also of Baltimore, lately visited his friends
here. James H. Lassell, son of Rev. J. I.
Lassell, left on the l4th for Charleston, S. c.,
where he is engaged in business. Mrs. Geo.
| Spencer is visiting with relatives in Wood
| berry.
Abner Fuss, of Philadelphia, was at his late
home here early in the month, and on the 18th
moved his family to their new home in Phil
adelphia, where he is in business as building
contractor. Everett Harding has recently
moved from Finksburg Station to his home
near here, and Vim. Gardner and family,
from Frederick county, now occupy Mrs.
Lamotte's house, vacated by Mr.. Harding.
Hoppe, sold his personal effects at public
auction on last Monday, and left Immediately
with his family for Dayton, Ohio.
Two weeks ago little son of VIM. Flater
had diphtheria in bad form, but has since
recovered. At this time Mrs. Flater, two
other sons and daughter have the disease,
but we are glad to state that the symptoms in
each case are more favorable than they were
earlier in the week.
At the quarterly conference of the NJ. P.
circuit, held at Mt Zion church last Saturday,
Mr.. F. l.. Herring was chosen delegate to re-.
present the circuit at the approaching con-
ference, to be held in Baltimore early in
April.
John Ohrem, of Baltimore, but formerly of
this place, was married to Miss Nettie Poole,
of near here, on last Saturday, the 18th, at
the NJ p. parsonage, by Rev. j. 7. Lassell.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0hrem left on the afternoon
train for their home in Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21

We are glad to say that We are still above
the high water mark Iof old Monocacy, which
for the last few months has been high.
Many changes are being made in this neigh
borhood this spring in the way Of moving,
both by renters and purchasers.
o. X. Rooms, wha was in public business
in Baltimore the past year, and who quite re-
Gently married S. d. Fox's youngest dangh-
ter, will move in the house vacated by John
Fox, near this place.
George Ritter will conduct general mer-
chandise business in the old store room at
this place, the first of April, which he is re-
modelling and painting. He will move in the
dwelling house formerly occupied by Benjamin
Poole.
j. l.. Sharrer, our enterprising merchant,
will increase his business facilities by building
an addition to his storeroom.
S. B. Fox, in trying to drive some hogs
from pen, had narrow escape. While in
the pen they turned on him and got him down,
iniuring his face and head badly. He is able
to be out again.
Mr.. A. n. Forney's room caught fire from
a pipe recently. He discovered it in time to
prevent a serious fire. A large hole was
burned in the roof and one or two of the raft
ers were burned through.
The Union Sunday school here was reor-
ganized last Sunday. The following officers
were elected: Samuel Angel, superintendent;
James Fox, assistant: George Ritter, secre-
tary; NJ. o. Myers, librarian; Aaron Weant,
treasurer.
Wheat is looking well at this time in this
neighborhood.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
Hampstead Items.

The real estate of the late Melchor Cox was
offered and partly sold on last Monday. The
homestead, very pretty location, containing
II acres, with good buildings, brought 81, 500,
and was purchased by gentleman from Bal
timore named Miller. This property is stu
ated about one mile below Hampstead, on the
railroad and turnpike, and sold for much less
than it cost. The Hampstead property was
Withdrawn.
J. ID. Miller, whom we mentioned last week,
has sold his property and contents of store to
Mr.. Z. j. Sisk, from Somerset county, Nd,
who has taken charge.
Our enterprising cigar manufacturer, Ia.
Caltrider, is rushing business with about %
hands.
Quite commotion was aroused last Tuesday
when dignifed looking middle aged stranger
struck our town rather suddenly. Some
| thought he was the the new Methodist minis
ter, others that he was the advance agent oI
some theatrical troupe, and few thought he
might be a town lot boomer, but your cores
pondent, happening to meet him by accident,
| found that he was an old friend, and a repre-
sentative of the best county paper published
| in Maryland, the ADVOCATE.
| Grain looks fine and the acreage is large.
The prospect for fruit is good.
Considerable sickness prevails among ON
| ppople at this time.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
Wedding Bells.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Bixler,
near Manchester, Md, ON March 18th, was
enlvened by the presence Of the numerous
guests invited to witness the nuptial ceremo.
ny uniting in marriage their daughter, Miss
Sue to Mr. U. A. Wentz, of Ebbvale, Md.
Rev. n. j. Miller, pastor of the Manchester
Reformed Charge, oficiated. Prof. }. W..
Slagenhaupt played the wedding march, and
during the evening furnished music, to the
great enjoyment of all present. Mr.. Charles
Grove served rs best man and Miss Alice
Grove was the bridesmaid. The groom was
nttired in the conventional black and the
bride wore very pletty blue cloth. The
groomsman and bridesmaid were attired IN
conformity with the dress ofthe bridal couple.
After rendering congratulations the dining
room became the scene of most interesting
diversion. The table was not only heavily
laden with good things but the adornments
were beautiful. The bounty of the host and
hostess was highly appreciated as evidenced
by the manner in which the refreshments
were disposed of. The evening was spent
most enioyably and all retired with the wish
that its pleasure would only be loretaste OF
still greater happiness as years come and go
in their married life. Numerous and valuable
presents were received by the bride. On the
morning after the wedding the bridal party
left for Philadelphia. After brief soiourn
in that city Mr. and Mrs. Wentz will begin
their home life at Ebbvale, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
priestland Literary Society.
Reported for the Democratic Adyocat

IReporte,i for the Democratic Advocated
The regular meeting of the Priestland Lit
crary Association was held mt the residence
of Mr.. John L. Senseny, March llth. As the
night was favorable the Association was well
attended The meeting was called TO order
promptly at 7.30 o'clock, by the President,
then followed music by Association and the
usual routine business, including the election
to membership of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Pfoutz
The exercises were as follows: Reading,
by Mrs. Lewis Messler; music, by Edward
Rinehart; dialogue, by Willie Rinehart and
Norton Miller; reading. by Miss Grace Carter;
a quarteite, by Miss Annie Messler, Miss Ellie
Flater, and Lewis Messler and +. Rumsperti
recitation, by Miss Edna Koontz; instrumen-
tai music, Miss Annie Messler; violin solo, by
Ernie Senseney, with an ACCOMPANIMENT upon
the organ by Mrs. S. Pioutz.
Officers were elected as follows: Ernie
Senseny, president Lewis Messler, vice pres
ident, Miss Annie Messler, secretary, Miss
Emma Beemer, assistant secretary, Dayton
Senseny, corresponding secretary.
A committee of four was appointed to pre-
pare program for next meeting. Among the
visitors were Miss l.. Bale, of Medford; Miss
Bnrrick, of Midway; Miss 4. Rinehart, ol
Union Bridge; Miss Maud PioutZ, John Ptont7
and Daniel Pfoutz, of near townsville.
The meeting adjourned to meet at Charles
Rinehart's on March 18th.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21

Messrs. Frederick & Ziegler, contractors of
the Gunpowder Valley Railroad Co., are now
busy laying the track, and hope to have the
road completed by April 1st- The people of
this community will surely feel greatly relieved
when the railroad is completed, and we get
better county roads to drive on by the stopping
of the heavy paper mill teams.
Mr.. Melchor Warner. who several weeks
ago was stricken with apoplexy, is slowly re-
covering. Mrs. John l.. Wertz, who has
been suffering for the past six months with a
tumor, this week went to the Baltimore City
Hospital for treatment. She died OH Thurs
day, aged about As years.
DIR. j. +. b. Weaver and eX-Sherih George
A. Shower, of Manchester, spent Sunday
afternoon last with J. Ii. Blocher at his resi-
dence here.
Mr. John Fultz has been shipping some
very fat cattle from this vicinity to Baltimore
the past few weeks.
"Have our roads any bottom to them -
was the question asked by all our marketmen
last week, when they had from four to six
their huckster wagons.
Mr.. Albert Hare left Alesia on Tuesday
last for Peru, Indiana, where he intends to
make his future home.
Mrs. Lizzie Sayre, of Florence, Kansas, is
visiting her father, Cornelius Sanbe, near
Alesia.
Mrs. Francis Warner, of Lineboro, is con-
fined to bed with rheumatism.
Our children ask when will Carroll county
be able to give us four terms Of school year.
Echo answers-be satisfied with three, lest we
may have TO be content with two.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
SATURDAY, MARCH p, 1891.
Sale Register.

Notices of sales for which bills are printed at thi'
office will be published under this head for 50 cts
when bills are printed elsewhere 81 will charged
see bills for particulars concerning sales.
March 81 o'clock p. m. Household and Kitchen
Furniture Harness. &c. Louisa Buckingham, on
The Turnpike near Sandy Mount
March 23-5 Horses, 5 Cows, Heifers, Bull, Wagons
Binder and other Farm implements, By E. A. and
Wm, r. Wilson, ! = miles South Of Sans Creek L,
o. sale at Il O'Clock, IN.
March 2i-G Horses, Colts. 70 Cows. fresh by
Iarre lot of Farming Implements. +. ii. Shriver,
Ayoudale. > miles from Westminster. VIM. Brown,
AuCtiOneer.
March - at II ms Horses, one with foal; large
variety of Farming Implements, at the residence of
Elias H. Shilling on the Nic0demus road, near Bird
Hill " l. Gorsuch Il Son. Levi 7. FriZzcll, Auctr
+, n. Davis, Clerk.
March 25 9 A. m.-g Horses. 10 Cows 2j Shotes,
Farming Implements. Household and Kitchen Fur
'uimrc &c. Daniel s. Diehl ~ miles West of
nionlown, on road leading from Uniontown TO
Aliddleburg Wm. Brown, Auctioneer jesse Bill
|lnycr and j. Hamilton Singer, Clerks.
March 26-On the farm of Andrew Myers. deceas-
ed halfmile South of Frizellburg, head of Horses
and Colts 5 Cows, Bull, Brood sow, Shotes, Farm
Wagons Agricultural implements, Sc. John G.
'IIiycly. Wm. Brown, auetiOneer. Sale to begin at
lO O'Clock, n. m.
April ., at 10 o. ms Horses, Cows, Bull, 5Brood
'Sows, 20 shoats large lot of Farming implements,
bacon. Lard Poultry, Growing Grain, Corn. Wheat
live Oats and Potatoes on the farm of Mrs. Hannah
Ilourherty near Berret Chas f. Fink, Attorney
nnd Agent Jos. W. Berret, auetoneer.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21

Miss Gertrude 0rendorff, of Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. Chas. L. Stewart.
Miss Nancy Roberts is visiting Miss Nellie
Lee, Green Spring Valley, Baltimore county.
Miss Mary v Naulty and Mr.. j. l.. Naulty
| Albion, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. kleff.
Mr. A. II. Diffenbaugh, principal of the
public school in Uniontown, who had been
sick for a few weeks, is out and in charge of
his school again.
! Among those who have gone West the past
week, are Nathaniel Jones, of Uniontown, to
Pittsburg; Charles Legore and William Hof,
near Westminster, to Dixon, Illinois.
Miss Mary Belle, daughter of Mr.. I. Ever
ist Sellers, formerly of this city, now residing
in Philadelphia, Pa, is to be married on April
=, to DIR. John Pierre Frishmuth, Of that city.
Cards are out announcing the marriage of
Miss Julia Fisher McKellip, daughter Of Col.
Wm. A. McKellip, and niece the late Judge
John 4. Smith, TO Mr.. j. Alexander Haight
Campbell, of Y York, Pa, at Ascension Church,
this city, on Tuesday afternoon, March 3lst.
1t will be one of the most brilliant society
events in Westminster for some years. Miss
McKellip is one of the prettiest and most
popular OF this seasons debutantes.
Prof. Jas. A. Difenbaugh entertained at
his beautiful home, The Naples, the teachers
of our public schools in Westminster, at din
ner. on Wednesday afternoon last. The fol-
lowing we're present: Mrs. NJ. A. McGirr,
Misses Maria Mikesell, Julia McSwiney, Ida
+. Lockard, Carrie l.. Mourer, Messrs. A. w.
Buckingham, George +. Morelock and C. H.
Baughman, teachers, and Miss Ida Diffen
baugh and Orlando Reese. The dinner was
elegant and abundant, as is usual at this hos
ptable home. Each guest was presented n
fragrant boutonnier. After dinner an hour
was pleasantly passed in mnsic and social
enjoyment.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.


LENrEN ERvIcEs.-Church of the Ascen-
sion-Sundays Communion 7.3O n.
IN. Morning service 1890. Sunday School
3. Is p. IN. Evening service 4 p. M. Every
week day, Holy Communion 7.30 a. m; even
ing service 4.30 p. m. On Good Friday in
addition to the regular services, there will be
service at 1890 4. M, and from II to III. TO j
p. M. Wyilys hede, hector-
Rev. G. w. Seilhamer will preach in Union
town Sunday morning and evening. Aud in
Frizzeburg at , o'clock, p. m.
There will be Communion Services in the
Lutheran Church, Taneytown, on Easter
Sunday at 10 Il. IN. Preparatory and conhr-
nation services will be held ON Good Friday
at 10 a. m. p. S.-Special Sunday School
school service Easter Sunday evening. q.
W. MeSherry.
Grace Lutheran Church. Preaching al
TO- 30 a. IN. and 7.30 p. in. Morning subject,
"A Picture Of Heaven which Jesus Shows us. y
Evening, "Looking at Life 5 Sunset" Young
Peoples Meeting at 6.45 p. m. Services also
during Passion week at 7.30 p. m. Prepar;i-
tory services ON Good Friday at 7.30. Holy
Communion Easter Sunday morning and even
ing 7. IL. Miller, fastor.
st. Benjamin Lutheran Church. Preach
ing at 10 n. m. Sunday School at o n III.
Preaching at ST. John's at AIS p. m.
J. U. Asper, Pastor.
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church.
The pastor will preach in the morning al
1890, and in the evening at 7.30 o'clock,
Young Peoples Meeting at Gas p. m.
G. W. Cooper, Pastor.
Beniamin's Reformed Church.-Sunday
School on Sunday at 10 a. m: Services on
Good Friday at p. M, after which the annua
congregational meeting will be held. Calvin
S. Slagle, pastor.
st. PanFs Reformed Church. Sunday
School at 9.15 a. m. Service dnring Holy
Week every evening at 7.30. Services OF
Sunday at 0.8e a. m. and 7.l5 p. m.
Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
Shipley Items.

The property of Samue Splitter, deceased,
was offered at public sale on the 9TH inst. by
Mr.. Geo. Freyman, but was not sold, the
highest bid being only 1925.
We have not heard of many fittings here
this spring. Every body here seems to be
planning largely for another years crop, es-
pecially the truckers.
Mr.. Andrew Polster has bought for himself
a very fine horse. He is making much i'm
provement on his newly purchased farm by
cleaning up the headrows and righting the
fences.
Mrs. A. j.. Easton is still slowly improving
and gaining her former strength.
We had quiet, but very pleasant wedding
in our neighborhood on the llth inst. The
contracting parties were Mr.. d. Edgar Me-
Quay, of Winfield, and Miss Lucinda X.
Shipley, of Gist. They were married at the
NJ. L. Parsonage, in New Windsor, by the
pastor of that circuit. The bridesmaid and
groomsman were Miss Adella McQuay, sister
Of the groom, and Mr.. Lewis Freyman. They
returned to C. H. Shipley's, the father OF the
bride, where they were awaited and heartily
greeted by the family and friends. A sump
tuous supper was served at p. m. AT 10 p.
m. the company were invited from the parlor,
were all seemed to be heartily enjoying them
selves, to the dining room. where a table was
amply spread with cakes. confectioneries,
lemonade and wines. 1t is needless to say
that all did justice to the repast.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. G. IL.
Shipley, Mr.. G. J. Shipley, Mr.. Frank Ship.
ley and wife, Mr.. McClelland Wagner and
wife, Mr.. Lewis Freyman, Misses Adella Nc
Quay, Pearlie L. Shiplcy, Gertrude ,Shipley
and Estella Shipley.
The wedding couple were entertained at
the groom's fathers on Thursday, the l2th,
where there was general reunion of the
family and friends.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21

Mortgagee's Sale of House and over 20
Acres Of Valuable Land-David Stoner, At
torney named in mortgage.
Mortgagee's Sale of large and Valuable
Personal Property-Ephraim W. Stoner, one
Of the Mortgages.
1891, Spring 0pening-Theo. Derr 4 Son,
1911 east Main street, Westminster, Md.
Mortgagee's Sale of Valuable House and
Lot-David II. Hoffacker, Assignee:
Statement of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company in Baltimore County.
The Comedy-Drama, Meg's Diversion, at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Wanted-Babylon & Gilbert, near Depot,
Westminster, Md.
400 Acres-Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas, Wes'
Chester, Pa.
Election of Drectors-Chas. II. Wander
ford, Secretary.
legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
Public Sale-Geo. W. Sullivan.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
Melrose Items.

On Saturday there was another shooting
match at the Union Hotel, at this place. Mr..
N G. Snyder won the Ilangshang rooster, Mr..
Levy Yost the watch, and Mr.. Valentine
Menchey the ACCORDION.
Miss Emma Shaffer, of Bachman's Valley,
is sick with quinsy.
On Saturday afternoon last, abont4 O'Clock.
Anna, wife Of Mr.. Eli Warehime, near Ebb-
vale, died of malarial fever. She was a good
neighbor and good mother. Her loss is
mOnrned by kind husband, four children
and a host Of friends. Her remains were
inferred in Bachman's Valley cemetery on
Tuesday. Rev. N. J. Miller, pastor Of the
Reformed Church, of Manchester, conducted
the funeral, which was largely attended.
The young men who went West few weeks
ago have written to friends here saying they
liked their Western homes very much.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21

On March llth, by Rev. Mr.. Smith, Geo.
CLANCY, of Morgan's, was married to Miss
Minnie Harrison, of Woodbine. They will
move to the N. o. Warield place, near here,
which was bought by Mr.. Chaney recently.
Richard Evans has bought the Adam Ways
property, on the Woodbine and Sans Creek
road.
Rev. /. C. McGahey will preach here on
Sunday, the 22d, at O'Clock, p. NJ.
Calvary Lutheran Church will organize
their Sunday school on the 10Th.
B. Ii. Belts is travelling for Gottschalli &
Co., wholesale liquor dealers, Baltimore.
Nathan Burdett, who was injured on the b.
Il o. Railroad last week, died in Baltimore,
and was buried at Lisbon on Monday last.
Miss Carrie, daughter of II. d. Hawk, is
sick with pneumonia.
The Democratic advocate., 1891-03-21
Proceedings of the county commissioners.

The County Commissioners were in session
three days this week. Special pensions were
allowed as follows: David Ulrich, of
Woolery's district. $500; Robert C. Fogle,
of Union Bridge $1,000; John Slusher and
wife, of Woolery's district, $1,000; Grafton
Brooks, of Hampstead district, $1,000.
The clerk was directed to notify Messrs.
Adam Shaelfer, Benjamin Croft and John f.
Houck, road supervisors in Hampstead, dis
triet, not to encroach upon county roads, nor
to permit any other persons to do so, by
building fences, &c.
On Tuesday and Wednesday the Board was
engaged in making transfers and abatements.
appointing road supervisors and settling road
accounts