The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-01-16

The Sentinel ofthis city has entered upon its Goth
year Under its present management it has made
many new friends and strengthened the ties Of the
old ones Its columns are free from those bitter
personalities which crafty few and serve to give
those whose minds aspire only to the level of the
corner gossiper something to tattle about. 1t is
always nicely printed and presents a neat and
cleanly appearance.
The Frederick Examiner has recently attained its
Ssth birthday. Miss Diehl, editress, weekly gives
its patrons all the local news, together with vast
deal of general miscellaneous reading.
The Belair 4Eyts began its 37th volume with its
last issue In the days of Aud Lang Syne' we
read il with pleasure and profit and we enjoy its
visits more with equal zest. Many recolec-
tions ofthe past are brought up while we scan its
local pages and find the names of those whose fore
fathers were prominent in political and social circles
years agone May its genial editor long be spared
to cater to the good people of that section.
Forty years ago the Port Tobacco Times was
established by Capt E. Wells, and it considered
one ofthe best conducted journals in the state Under
its present management it has lost of its vigor
nor standing Its editorials are clear and eompre-
hensive both state and national topics and it is
the equal of any paper in the state.
Ten years ago the Prince Georgian passed into the
hands of its present proprietor. Before and during
the war its predecessors contained contributions
from such well known gentlemen as Belt, Lee,
Clarke and Others which gave it wide reputation.
The times have changed-death has gathered in
many of the brightest minds of that good old county,
but their spirits hover around its successor, and
though it is somewhat overshadowed by the dalies
of Washington, it is welcome visi tor now as it
then.
In our neighboring county of Howard, friend Hill
issues the Times. By hard work and close applica-
ton he has brought that journal to the 'front.' and so
highly is it appreciated, both by contributors and
advertisers that for months he has been compelled
10 issue a sixteen column supplement. Editonally
and locally is of the best papers in the state
For fifty years the Coca Democrat has fought the
battles of the Democratic party. 1t has passed
through some of the most trying Ordeals Of journal
ism politically but is fresh and as eager today
as it was when it batted against the Wing, Know
Nothing and the so-called Union parties.
The Adams county pa IadepcadcRt appeared last
week enlarged and much improved. Its large
corps of local correspondents keep its readers well
10 the eNets III tiiSil
spectivc neighborhoods.
b. The Towson Journal established twenty
eight years ago by VIM. II. Ruby. Esq, and it has
always been prosperous and successful journal.
1t enjoys a liberal patronage and stands today the
equal of any local paper in the state and its columns
have contained many political and prose article
that would have graced the best of the magazines.
The Baltimore County Union has begun its i5d
volume and there is no paper in the state that is
better printed presents more attractive appear
auce. 1t contains vast amount of local matter
each week and by this means has become a necessity
in many households.
-Four years of hard work has brought the Chester
town Transcript the front rank. Editorially il is
fearless while its local correspondents and reporters
weekly gather the affairs OF the county, and the
editors present it in an attractive manner.
Mr.. c. NJ. Bush has recently become the editor and
publisher of the Hampstead Enterprise, and we hope
his fondest aspirations may be realized. We extend
a brotherly hand to him and welcome him TO the
journalistic fold.