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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-08-06

Noah Sullivan is making improvements on
his property. Cornelius Wentz, of near Line
boro contemplates erecting an addition TO his
large store house in our town, now occupied
by Edwin Schaeffer.
Miss Margaret Lonergau, of Hanover, is
visiting in this neighborhood.
A number of young ladies from Baltimore
are visiting in this neighborhoOd, enJoyingth the
fresh air.
Cornelius Wentz, of Ebbvale, erected a few
new outbuildings last week, which adds great
" to the appearance of his property.
The picnic at Stone Church, near Green
Ridge, was a complete success, notwithstand-
ing the threatening weather. large number
of persons from this neighborhood were there
On Saturday morning party OF perhaps
thirty young persons went to Dave Shater s
pond, in Bachmans Valley, from Manches-
ter to enjoy the day in fishing, etc. A happy
day was spent Rev. Mr.. Anthony delivered
an address during the day.
An infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Lip
py, near Manchester, died one day last week.
Sunday school at Wentz's school house next
Sunday, Mt 8 a. m.
William Menchey and wife, near Green
mount, spent Sunday with George Dherit and
family.
Conrad Stremmel, near Black Rock, is
suffering from a peculiar disease. His throat
is nearly closed. He can swallow no food
unless it is chopped very fine, and then he
experiences difficulty in doing it.
One day last week Mr.. Harry Zepp, near
Melrose, ploughed nest of snake eggs out,
80 in number. Each egg contained black
snake measuring from five to six inches IN
length The next morning he plowed out ~
eggs, each containing a blacksnake, measur,
ing from nine to ten inches long. What an
army of blacksnakes that would have made I!
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-08-06

During the electrical storm on the evening
of July 80, the lightning struck Mr.. Hugh
Ey's house, entering the boxing, passing
thence through the wall and along the ceiling
of the upper story, tearing every thing in its
course. Leaving the ceiling the current went
through the floor and continued in its course
through the next story and passed into the
cellar. Laths, plastering and other material
were hurled through windows and scattered
in every direction. The building did not take
fire, however, and the inmates also escaped in
inry. Mr. Ely, who was standing in the yard
at the time, was shocked, and the skin on the
back of his neck scorched. His escape was
most miraculous.
The Mt Zion Ladies' Aid Society met on
the Sd inst, at Marion Halls residence.
Miss Marietta Lassell, of Brooklyn, has
been on a visit TO her friend, Miss Lillian
Hall, for some weeks.
Mrs Anna Baker and son, Philip, and Miss
Mary Cover, of Baltimore, are guests OF their
cousin, DIR. Moores. j. Dowley and Herman
Larsen, of Baltimore, spent last Sunday with
Robert Moores.
Two weeks ago three children of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Holbrooks were attacked with
diphtheria, and after few days illness re-
covered. On last Sunday three others we're
taken with the disease, and although they had
prompt treatment, their little son Joshua, .
years old, died on Thursday morning, 4th inst.
Both of the others are quite i'll.
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Business Locals.

On Monday evening next, at Odd Fellows
Hall, our citizens will have an opportunity to
see and hear those clever artists, the Calef
Sisters, Lillian, Gertrude and Grace The
ladies come to us well spoken of by the press
throughout the North and West. They have
been on the stage almost from infancy, having
been schooled in that foremost Temple of
Thespis, the Boston Theatre. Lillian Calef
the clever Soubrette was with the Boston
Ideal Opera Company, Boston Theatre Com
pany, Original World Company, Mackey's
Pop Company, Dan Sullys and Daddy Nolan
Co., and others of as high standing. She is
q clever Soubrette, sweet soprano singer
and fine dancer. Gertie, the next in age,
played children's parts with Booth, Barrett,
McCulloeh, Savini and all the foremost stars
She was one of the originals in Braham' 5 Jn
venile Opera Co., a company of children from
whose ranks spring some of the brightest
lights of the stage today. She has rich con-
tralto voice and is conceded to be one of the
finest pianists before the public. Oracle, the
younger sister has known the stage since
tot of years and sang Eliza in Billie Taylor
and Hebe in Pinafore with the Juveniles she
is a sweet mezzo soprano and clever violinist
Harry Leonard we all know. They come as
sisted by other clever people, all profession
ais. A bright and sparkling comedy OF light
character suited to this season 0fthe year will
be presented interspersed with vocal and in
strnmental solos, duets, trios, and quartettes of
high order. Also songs, dances, limitations
and speeialties, introducing selections from
all the popular successes of the day. In or
der that all may have chance to attend the
admission has been put at the extremely low
price of 10, 20 and 30 cents. We predict for
them a big house.
BARGAINS At DEBRIS.
On Center Counter all our Summer Wash
Goods thrown into one great lot consisting of
Pongees, Tissues, Dress Ginghams, Outing
Cloths, Cordnetts. &C., all that have been l23c
l5c now at one sacrifc price Sc per yard,
Derr's Westminster.
TIE President has RENTED the fine and
costs in the case o. Thomas Christy, Jr.,
convicted in Pennsylvania of violating the
pension laws. He has also granted pardon
in the case of John j. Chapman, now serving
a life sentence in the House of Correction at
Detroit. He was convicted of completely in
the murder of soldier named O'Byrne at
Fort Camp Verde, Arizona, May 10, 1873,
and has already been in prison IA years.
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LinWood Campmeeting.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
The camp opened, as announced, on Friday
evening, July goth, with all of the tents on
the ground occupied. While the attendance
on Saturday was rather slim, yet, despite the
threatening weather of Sunday, a good crowd
pnt in an appearance early in the day and all
seemed loath to leave when the exercises of
the day were completed. The attendance
was abont four thousand.
There is little wonder that every person
was pleased, since the preaching of the day
as well as that of the entire meeting was the
best throughout that it has ever been our
privilege to hear. Some of the best pulpit
orators from Pennsylvania and Maryland were
there. The conductor, Rev. g. W. Sell
hamer, deserves special mention for the happy
manner in which all of the services were con-
Quoted.
Another pleasing feature of the meeting
was the excellent music under the efficient
leadership of Prof G. E. Smith, of Frederick.
Mr.. j. NJ Birely, of Frederick, kindly fur
nished organs for the occasion.
All seem to have been pleased with preach
ing, music and boarding. Mr.. Garner de-
serves special praise for the excellent man
ner in which he cared for the wants of the
physical man.
We have but one adverse criticism 10 offer
ON the conduct of this meeting. 1t appears
to rs that all would be better pleased if there
were an officer present to preserve order.
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This section was visited by u severe storm
on Saturday afternoon last. During the
storm lightning struck and set fire to a large
rick of hay, containing eight tons, on the
farm of Charles Lennon, about !! miles
from this place. 1t burned more than four
hours. David Lennon, his father, is lying
i'll at his home with the infrmities incident
to old age, he having attained his seth year
in December last. He has been a remarka-
BILE man in many respects. Arriving in this
country from Ireland in 1921, without money
or friends, he began life here working on the
Baltimore and Frederick pike. By economy
and industry he accumulated much property,
and owned, until dividing it among his sons,
an estate of 600 acres. For years he was a
railroad contractor, and was member of the
firm of Lennon, German father of A. 7. }
& Clark.
Milton Harding was severely injured at
Hoods Mill on Sunday evening last, in jump
ing from a train while in motion. His leg
was broken. Drs. Sprecher and Heffinger
were called to his aid.
Your correspondent, with several others,
will attend the dedication of Randolph Macon
Academy at Front Royal, Va, on Friday of
this week.
Samuel D. Waters has sold his store al
Cooksvile, to Sidnor & Dorsey, and bought
out N. r. Henderson at Woodbine. Hender
son has been occupying the Belts building.
He will now devote his attention to his farm.
Waters will live in this place, and go back and
forth, leaving clerk in charge.
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New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of Dwelling House and
Lot of Land-Chas. T. Reifsnider, Trustee.
Trustees Sale of two Valuable Farms
VIM. H. Thomas and Charles Jones, Trustees.
New Windsor Colleges-Rev. A. NJ. Jelly,
d. D., President, New Windsor Nd.
Fertilzer-E. NJ. Bish, Superintendent
Farmers Fertilizer Co.
Public Sale of Small Farm-Jeremiah NJ.
Thurman, Executor.
10000 German Carp for Sale. W. Tay-
Tor. Patapsco, Md.
City, Nd.
Dividend No. 6s-John H. Cunningham,
Cashier.
Farm for sale-Geo. C. Grass, Westmin-
ster, Md.
Legal Notices-List of Unclaimed Matter.
For Sale-Apply at the Advocate Office.
Ice Cream Festivals.
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ORDER OF THE HOLY CROSS.
Some Account eff the order and Its Work.

The above religious order of the Protestant
Episcopal Church has this week taken pos
session of the beautiful house on Willis street,
this city, formerly the residence of Miss Lu.
creta Van Bibber, and by her generously
donated to the organization for permanent
home. The following facts concerning the
history and work of the order, gathered in an
interview with Father Allen, the present
Superior, will doubtless be found interesting
The order was instituted by Rev. Robert
Stockton bod, of New Jersey, in 1881. Rev.
J. o. S. Huntingdon, of Syracuse, New York,
Joined TIE new movement few months later
and regular headquarters were established in
New York city. Most of the active work of
of the society during the first two years of its
existence was done by Father bod His
health failed, however, in the autumn of
1888, and in 1884 Father Huntingdon became
the Superior. Shortly after Father bod left
the society. Rev. Sturges Allen applied for
admission and was received as novice. In
1885 Fathers Huntingdon aud Allen changed
the home of the order to one of the most
densely inhabited tenement districts of the
city New York; that they might work more
effectively among the poor. During the fol.
lowing year, however, new duties and re-
sponsiblities necessitated their removal to a
more eligible section. In December, 1883,
Father Allen, the present incumbent, was
chosen Superior. In June, 1891, Rev. Henry
R. Sergeant, the last of the trio now eonsti-
tuting the order was admitted to membership.
The work of the order consists largely in
assisting settled rectors and pastors in holding
missions and services looking to the revival
of spirituality and religious zeal in their re-
spective parishes. In this field, therefore,
the members of the order occupy, in the
Protestant Episcopal Church, the place filled
by evangelists in the other church denomina-
tons. The order is also active in the found
ing of new parishes, and will assist in the care
of the sick. The dress worn is black and
rather medieval in appearance. The black
girdle worn around the waist has pendant
containing three knots, representing the vows
of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Father Allen will be some time in getting
the new home in order. A library of three
thousand volumes, some of them very rare
and valuable, is to be unpacked and shelved,
and the various rooms fitted for the services
to which they will be assigned. This being
the headquarters of the society postulaDts and
novices will here be prepared for admission
to the full rank and duties of the order The
society being national in its scope its men,
bers go to any of the various dioceses in the
country upon call of their respective Bishops.
Father Allen, at the request OF the Bishop oil
New Hampshire, expects to go to that diocese
early the coming Fall.
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FANEYToWN ITEMS.
Death of a Nonogenarian- Tobacco Factory
Perpendicular Items.

John Wareheim one of our old citizens,
died suddenly on Wednesday evening last.
Although being unable to leave his bed for
years, on account of paralysis of his lower
limbs, he was in good health, in other respects,
up to within few hours Of his death. His
age was 90 years, s months and 20 days. In
terment took place at the Dunkard grave
ward at Uniontown The deceased leaves - wife
TO mourn her loss. She is now about 81 years
of age, but still able 10 attend to her house
hold duties.
The interest in the tobacco factory formerly
owned by Mr.. Sowerhamer, has been bought
by Messrs Geo. H. BRINE and John David
son. The factory opened on Monday last,
with large force Of hands at work.
Samuel A. Brown and wife We're on a visit
recently to their son, DIR. S. q. A. Brown, of
Shippensburg, Pa, who recently located
there.
The Catholic picnic was held on We'd
nesday. 1t was one of the largest attend
ed picnics that was ever held in this vicin-
ity. The proceeds far exceeded all other pic
mes. The conduct was good, and every body
seemingly enjoying themselves.
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sYKEsVILLE ITEMS.
A Pleasant Dance-Personal Items-several
Burglaries.

The hospitable doors of Springfield Insti-
tute were thrown open on Tuesday evening
in order that the young people of this com
munity might pass IN and worship at the
shrine of Terpsichore, and there were few
who failed to take advantage of the opportu-
nifty In addition to the usual number of
young people of this vicinity who attend the
dances here, there was quite a number OF
strangers who are guests in the nelghborhood
for the summer. The guests were received
by Professor and Mrs. Weems with the kind
ness and courtesy for which they are so well
noted, and which invariably serves to place
all their guests entirely at ease.
The dining room and both parlors of the
Institute, all of which are connected by
folding doors, were used for dancing, and
while the company was quite ID large one
there was not that most undesirable of all
things at a dance--a crush.
The music was furnished by lula of Baltl-
more, in his inimitable style. At II o clock
refreshments were served, after which dane
ing was continued until quite late.
Among those present were Mrs. Adele
Orendorf Misses Mary Orendor, Evelyn
Smith. Minnie and Eta Brooks, Matte Riggs,
all of Baltimore; Miss Laura Dorsey, Wash
ington, d. c.; Miss Helen DeVries, Wheel
ing, W. Va, MISS Brehme, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Henry Steele, Mr. and Mrs W. ii. ID. War
field, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Weems, Misses Nc
Pherson, Lila B. George, Mamie Polk, Mel
| lie and Anna Warfeld, Nellie and Hattie
Bennett, and Mrs. E. r. Macgill, Ada Foote,
of Baltimore, Miss Kittie DeLawrentree, and
Miss Mamie Berret, Messrs. j. b. George,
Chas Thomas, Guy W. Steele, Gordon Fisher,
S. D. Shipley, Lowndes, Pennington, Beverly
and Lloyd Bennett, VIM. I. Polk, Trusten
Polk, Jr., Tom and Ben Polk, Howard and
Dorsey Warfeld, James Dorsey, James e..
Berrett, Lucien Kearney, Richard Dorsey, OF
Baltimore and many others.
A picnic was held on Wednesday, the Bird
| inst, by several lodges of knights Tempar,
| in the grove on Hotel Heights, near Sykes
vile, and proved to be very successful affair.
| The Browningsyille, Montgomery county,
Cornet Band discoursed some very sweet
music and there was also some vocal music
| of highly creditable character.
Miss Brehme is visiting Miss Lila b. George
at the latter's beautiful country residence,
'Glenmarcy,' near Freedom. Misses Min
ME and Eta Brooks, of Baltimore, are visit
ing the Misses Bennett, at their home, 1.-The
Heights near Sykesville.
On Wednesday night last thieves broke IN
to the office of the station here and ritied the
money drawer ofabout So They also broke
into the store of Jno. Mcdonald & Co., and
Mrs. A G. Moorehead's drug store. In
McDonald's they secured a watch and some
other trihes, but got nothing in the drug store
| They also attempted to break open the store
of II. C. Bateman, but were unsuccessful.
So far there is no clue to their identity.
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A wedding That Wasn't a Wedding.


A very pleasant evening was spent at the
house of Mr.. G. I. Herring, of Sandy Mount,
on July 18th. The most interesting fea-
tured of the evenings enjoyment was mock
wedding ceremony. The bride was Miss Fan
ME D. Harrison, of Baltimore, and the groom
Mr. John H. Uhrig, of Philadelphia. Miss
Margie Herring was maid of honor and Mrs.
W. G. King, of Baltimore, was best man.
The bridesmaids were Miss N. G. Over, of
Hollidaysburg, Pa, and Miss Jennie Herring.
Miss NJ. Carver and Miss G. Hughlet acted
as ushers, and Mr.. G. T. Herring tied the knot.
Miss Ada Childs, of Baltimore, played Lohen-
grin's Grand Wedding March for the party.
After receiving the congratulations of all
present, the bride and groom joined in the
games which occupied the balance of the
evening. Among those present we're Mr.. G.
T. Herring and family, Mr.. Bradley Herring
and family, Mrs. Harrison and Miss Dalrym.
pie, of Baltimore, Mr.. Chas. Lockard and
Mr.. John Derr, of Westminster.
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On last Monday afternoon Mr.. VIM. Ster,
ner died at his residence, at Monocacy Mills,
this county, in his 74th year. Mr. Sterner
was of a quite..and retiring disposition and had
many friends. The funeral took place at st.
James Reformed Church on Wednesday
afternoon, and was largely attended. Rev.
Lindaman, of Littlestown, OBLIGATED.
Mr. Jacob Cornell, near this place, had
new roof put on his house last week, which
adds greatly to its appearance.
Mr.. Jas. Eckendrode was affected by the
heat last week, which caused him to take to
his bed, but is now out again.
The Lutheran and Upited Brethren Sab:
bath schools, of this place, will hold their 2nd
annual celebration in Hills Grove, Saturday,
August 9Th The schools will meet promptly
at o'clock and march to the grove, where
they will be addressed by prominent speakers.
The Harvey Cornet Band is engaged for
every Saturday in August.
Quite number of persons went to Pen
Mar last Thursday from this PLACE, to attend
r--4ha-an reunion.
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The remains of Rosetta May daughter, of
Harry and Cordeia Little, were inferred at st
Johns cemetery on Monday morning, Rev.
S. A. Dehl officiating
Mrs. Sarah j. Brehm and daughter Leslie,
have been on the sick list the past week. Little
Leslie is still quite ill.
VIM. Fl. Snyder, our painter, is kept very
busy. He is running two hands and they are
now at work in Westminster, painting for Mr..
Jerry Shaffer.
W. Scott Lester and wife, of Baltimore,
are spending week at his fathers, Mr..
Zephaniah Leister. Mr.. Denton Gilbert and
wife spent few days at the same place.
Miss Maud King and Mrs. James Riden
and daughter, of Baltimore, are making a
fortnight's stay at Mr. and Mrs. d. Il. Tim
merman's. Mr.. James Ridin accompanied
them here but did not remain.
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The great campmeeting at Mt, Airy was
largely attended on Sunday last.
Mr.. F. P. Flemming's little son, who has
been i'll for some time, from being thrown
from carriage, is able to be out again.
Mr.. Henry Streaker, who was kicked by n
horse abont two weeks ago, is slowly improv-
ing.
Last week the heat was so great that many
were compelled to stop work, the temperature
being 1929 in the shade.
Mr.. VIM. Jenkins is confined to the house
with measles.
Mr. H. Streaker has horse that he bought
from Capt. W. P. Gorsuch, of Sykesville, in
1861, and the largest sum Of money he paid
on it at one time was 81. The horse is in his
Both year, and is still active. He has been a
faithful servant and Mr.. Streaker says be in
tends TO keep him as long as he lives.
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DIED.

Near Uniontown, Nd, on July %, 1892,
Mrs. Mary E., wife of Isaac Staub, deceased,
aged Al years, II months and 25 days.
Near Taneytown, Nd, on July p, 1892,
Emma j. R., infant daughter OF Samuel Z.
and Elizabeth R. Grouse, aged months and
20 days.
Near Taneytown, Nd, on July %, 1892,
John Warehime, aged 90 years, months and
% days.
Near Manchester, Nd, on July &c, 1892,
William Lewis, son of Clinton V. Lippy, aged
months and 2 days.
At Gambler, Md, on August >, 1892, Esas
Griffee. aged y years and "A days. ,
Near Hampstead, Nd, on August 2, 1882,
Charles Carroll, eldest son of John NJ. and
Elenora Bush, aged "A years, months and
"a days.
Our loved one now has left us;
His form alone we have;
His spirit now is roaming
The golden streets above
Weep not dear friends unnumbered,
His sorrows now are DER;
He suffered pain, but what gain,
An everlasting crown OF glory.
He sleepeth yes a pleasant sleep.
Not marred by pain, so dreadful;
We know he's gone where pain there's none
By HIS BROTHER, E. NJ B.
In Westminster, Nd, on July %, 1892,
William Bernard Timmins, aged 20 years, l
month and q days.
My brother is sleeping so free from all pain,
o. wake him not sweet spirit, TO suffer again;
He slumbers so soundly, o, let him sleep on,
His sufGerings are over, bis troubles are gone
O. think how he suffered so much with pain.
In the long night hours we soothed him IN vain,
| Till God in His mercy sent down from above
An angel, who whispered a message OF love.
BY HIS SISTER.
Near Carrollton, this county, on August 3,
! 1892, Grace, aged about l year, daughter OF
Richard F. and Mary E. Shaffer.
Near Westminster, Nd, of typhoid fever,
on August l, 1892, Ann, aged IS years, dangh-
ter of Thomas Sinnott. Funeral at St. John s
Church on the Sd instant.
On July 81, 1892, of cholera infantum,
Rozella May, child of Harry and Cora Little,
aged months and days. Funeral on Mon
day August LIST, at Leister's Church.
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Mr.. George Stephen, who was i'll the first
of the week, is better.
Rosetta NJ, aged 8 months and 2 days,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Little, was
buried at st. Johns Leister's cemetery on
Monday morning. Rev. S. A. Diehl offiei-
ated. The pail bearers were Will Royston,
David Sykes, VIII Null and Tilden Shafer.
Mr.. Elisha Brummel is having an addition
added to bis barn.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Scott Leister and Mr..
and Mrs. Denton Gilbert, of Baltimore, are
spending week with relatives at this place.
Mrs. John Brown and two children, of -Balti-
more, are spending few weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Abbott.
Mrs. Frank Frazier, Of Frederick, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wittie. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Wittie of Chambersburg, Pa,
- 'hair narents.
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neatn of MRS. MARY ]. webater.

Mrs. Mary j.. Webster, widow of Rev. DR..
Augustus Webster, died Friday afternoon at
the residence of her inlay, Mr.. Lynn X.
Meekins, Is East Townsend street, Baltimore.
She had been i'll for several weeks. Her
death was due to advanced age and weakness:
Mrs. Webster was the daughter of David
Hines, deceased. a successful merchant OF
Baltimore city, and sister of the late DR..
VIM. II. Hines, of Freedom, this county.
Mr.. David A. c. Webster, Of Uniontown, this
county. is a son of the deceased, and her other
children are-Mrs S. c. Magraw, Mrs. D.
W. Herring, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Lynn X.
Meekins, and step.daughter, Mrs. George
j. Finney, of Hartford county. Mrs. Webster
leaves one sister. Mrs. Nicholas II. Gore, OF
Baltimore.