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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-01-02

James Willis moved from near the Cross
Roads to Tobias Stocksdale' $ tenant house on
the 18th of November, and VIM. Gardner
moved his family from this station to Balti-
more on the Both of the same month.
Eddie, the little six year old son of Charles
Spencer, fell from table on the 4th of De.
cember, breaking one bone of his right fore
arm.
Miss Jessie Lester returned from her visit
to Baltimore, on Christmas day.
Mrs. Kate Duvall, of Baltimore, and Mr..
f. Feeling, of Schuyler, Pa, were at Mr.. A.
Ieister's during the holidays.
Miss Jennie f. Moores, of Glencoe, Balti
more county, recently spent some weeks with
her uncle, DIR. S. l.. Moores and family.
WIN. Armacost, of Graceham, Md, visited
Mrs. " A. Armacost on last Monday.
Benjamin Hayden, principal of our public
school, spent his vacation at his home in ST.
Marys county.
During the past three weeks large number
of perons in this vicinity have been sufferers
from la grippe in its different forms. Among
them was Rev Geo. McCready, who was
quite i'll for several days, but is now GONZALES
cling.
At the close of our public schools fo- the
HOLIDAYS, there were literary exercises, and
the pupils received their Christmas treat.
In return, they presented their teachers, b.
S. Hayden and Miss Mary Carr, each with II
silver mug and napkin ring.
Owing to the Indictment weather on the
night of December 26th, the Methodist Pro-
testant Sunday School Christmas entertain
ment. which was to have been given at that
time, was postponed to Saturday, January D.
The chief feature of the exercises will be a
Cantata, which promises much enjoyment
The entertainment will begin at I clock, p
M, and will be held at Horner's Hall, in
stead of at the church as heretofore intended
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Berret Items.

The entertainment at Brandenburg Church
on Christmas eve was success in every re-
spect. Notwithstanding bad roads and the fact
that II similar entertainment was in progress
at the Lutheran Church, the house was
crowded and yet nothing occurred to disturb
the exercises. The program was well ar
ranged and admirably rendered. The recita-
tons and singing surpassed, if possible, any
former occasion. The ladies and officers of
this church know how to conduct matters and
are building up the society and the congrega-
ton. They deserve the highest encomiums
for their efforts and persistent determination
The new Lutheran parsonage in Berret has
been finished and is now occupied by the
Rev. Mr.. Lotterman. The painting was done
by S. S. Foutz, of Wariieldsburg, who is evil
IDENTITY master of his trade, and, in addition,
being full of anecdotes, is an entertaining
piece of company.
As the meeting of the next legislature
draws near there is considerable controversy
as to who will be Speaker of the House of
Delegates. The prevailing opinion favoring
Hon. James &. Berret, while many contend
that his services cannot be dispensed with
upon the floor of the House. His superior
knowledge of parliamentary usages and other
advantages, fully qualify him for the former
position, while his ability as n debater quail
iies him for the latter, but in any event, his
past history proves that he will honor the
position in any capacity. In conclusion, is
hoped the legislation passed in pursuance of
the amended constitution will be carefully
and deliberately considered.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-01-02

On Christmas eve Miss Florence Matthias,
Youngest daughter of B. j. Matthias, OF this
place, was married to Samuel ii. Eckart, at
the residence of the brides parents, in the
presence of a number of invited friends and
neighbors. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. G. Moss. Those present were Harvey
Maus and wife, Harvey Study and wife, Jacob
Myers and wife, Harvey Lippy and wife, Mrs.
David Flickinger, Mrs. Jacob Lippy and sons;
Misses Ella and Jane Study, Flora and Mollle
Flickinger, Ella Hitibridle, Maggie Myer!y,
and Chas. Eckard, of Pleasant Valley, Chas.
Motter, of Bausts Church; William Study,
Henry Willet, John V. j. Matthias, of Will
Transport, Nd. The bride received numer-
GUS presents.
Mrs. VIM. H. Cover and daughter, Martha,
of Virginia, are visiting at Mrs I. ID. Cover 5,
near this place.
Christopher Moss and sister, Emma, were
visiting their parents during the holidays.
Christopher is at Lancaster Seminary pre-
paring himself for the ministry. Miss Emma
is engaged as teacher at Schuylkill Haven,
Schuylkill county, Pa.
David H. Feeser killed hog few weeks
ago that had two perfect gals. Jonas f.
Yiugling killed beef that had no gall. We
give the weights of few more hogs killed in
and around town: David Boose, eight, 207,
202, 1873, 1876, 49,. $50, l7S, l57; John /.
Thurman, two, 727; Austin Croft, two, 24l!
$40: Mrs T. d. Cover, seven, go, 275, $50,
500, 3O2, 302, 342, and one beef 1888.
The grip is still prevailing in this section.
On Tuesday morning some of our people
noticed light west of here. Later the news
reached us that Alonzo g. koontz's house
had burned to the foundation. At this writing
we are not able to give the full account of the
fire. We are told that Mr.. Koontz got up
before day, started the fire in the stove, and
then went to Mr.. Study's to thresh. Soon
afterwards the house was discovered to be on
fire. The house was built two years ago, and
was insured for $500 in the Carroll County
Company. The insurance will not pay more
than half the loss
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, of Westminster, spent
IA few days this week at Harry Matthias
Mrs. Wilson Grouse, of Middleburg, visited
friends in and around this place during the
h lidays. William Sellers, our school teach
err, spent the holidays with his parents, at
Hanover.
A party of twenty masked ladies and gen
tlemen surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Jere. Shaffer
on Christmas night. Music was furnished by
two violinists and dancing was continued I'M
til late hour, when all were invited to par
take of cake, wine and cider.
John Barnhart raised his new blacksmith
shop on Tuesday. John Stephan is doing
the work.
An entertainment was held on Christmas
eve ut Leisters church. The program in
cluded recitations and dialogues and an ad-
dress by b. +. Grouse, after which the chill
dren we're given treat.
Mrs. Emanuel Beard spent the holidays in
Baltimore.
Harry Little and Miss Cordelia +. Robin
son were married on Sunday last, by Elder
ID. ID. Bonsack.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zepp, near lineboro, visited
Elisha Brummel and wife last Sunday.
William Hutehins, who was reported Sc
riously i'll last week with pleurisy and ty-
phoid, is little better at this writing Mrs.
Samuel Autz is still ill., Mrs. Paul Giggard
died on Tuesday and was buried Thursday.
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FriZellburg Items.

Christmas was a very dull day in this place.
We would have scarcely known it was Christ
mas had it not been for some masqueraders.
On Christmas night the rafting band gave
Mr.. and Mrs William Arthur grand (?)
serenade. After the happy couple presented
themselves before the audience, and the sere-
naders had congratulated them, all were very
literally treated to nice cakes and cider
The Christmas entertainment at this place
cane off on last Saturday evening. Taking
the unfavorable weather into consideration
there was a large assembly present. The
recitations and dialogues We're particularly
well rendered.
Mrs. Daniel Killer and son Bradford, OF
Deunings, were visiting relatives and friends
in this place last week. Miss Irene Myers
and Miss Edna Wilet, of this place, are visit.
ing in Baltimore. Miss Annie Freeman, Of
Baltimore, was home on a visit last week.
Misses Minnie Bish and Pauline Frizell are
visiting in Baltimore; also Harry Singer and
wife. William Townsend, of Baltimore, Wis.
tied relatives and friends in this vicinity the
past week. Mrs. Philip Snader and Miss
Mamie Sheets, Eear new Windsor, spent last
Monday in this place. John Null and Ster.
ling Snader, Of this place, were visiting Chas.
Matthias, near Littlestown, Il couple Of days
this week
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A Proposed Law.

Michael L. Walsh, Esq, member of the
last General Assembly, is preparing bill
for submission to the Legislature, to make a
more equitable distribution of jurors. Under
the present system it sometimes occurs that
some districts have an excess of jurors, and
others have less than their population would
entitle them. 1t has occasionally happened,
also that one or two districts have had no
representation at all. Two or three years
ago fourteen of the forty eight jurors drawn
we're from Westminster district. Mr.. Walsh
bill contemplates an apportlonment OF jurors
according to population, and jury box with
thirteen compartments, 20 correspond with
the number of districts. From each COM
partment is to be drawn as many jurors as
each district is entitled under the apporhon-
ment.
1t has been suggested to Mr.. Walsh to
include in his bill provision reducing the
number of grand jurors to thirteen, one from
each district. 1t is argued that grand Junes
are too large, and that thirteen, one IRON
each district, would do as good work as the
greater number and dispatch business quick
err 1t has been further suggested that the
per diem of Jurors should be reduced 10 two
dollars that two dollars a day now is much
more than two dollars and half was when
the pay was increased some years ago from
one dollar and half to the present rate.
A bill containing these provisions would
insure, it is asserted. better distribution of
Jurors, quicker work by grand juries, and
would effect a saving of not less than $1,000 n
year in court expenses. No one wants an
increase Of taxation, yet there is continual
demand for more money for roads, bridges
and schools. To supply it economy must
be practiced elsewhere.
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Jacob Hoffman. Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES' SALE
L OF
TWO LOTS OF LAND,
Near Union Mills, Carroll comfy, Nd.

BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of
Equity, passed in cause No. 290l, the under
signed, Trustees therein named, will sell at
Public Sale, at Union Mills p. o., Carroll
county, Maryland, on
THURSDAY, JANUARY IA, A. D., 1892,
at l o'clock, p. M. the following Lots of
Land. First. A parcel of land containing
6 ACRES, . ROODS and 9 PERCHES,
more or less There is II stream of running
water in this lot. This lot is in an excellent
state of cultivation, is about one-quarter of a
mile from Union Mills P. o., is desirably
located, and adjoins the land Of b. f. Shriver
& Co., and Charles L. Nusbaum.
Second. A parcel of land containing
Is ACRES, , ROODS and II PERCHES.
more or less, about 6 acres is in IL
Timber of excellent quality; there is 49,. 3ssA
also running water on this parcel; the IL
balance is in a good state Of cultivation.
This lot is about three quarters of a mile
from Union Mills p. o., and adjoins the land
of VIM. Reinecker, b. f. Shriver X Co., and
others; and is the same land Of which Joseph
Erb died seized and possessed.
Terms Of Sale One third cash on the day
of sale or on the ratification thereof; one
third in six months, and the other one. third
in twelve months from the day of sale, the
credit payments to be secured by the notes Of
the purchaser or purchasers, with approved
security bearing interest from the day of sale.
DAVID n. HENNING,
CHAS. r. REIFSNIDER,
Trustees.
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A Christmas surnrise.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate
Christmas day was observed in very
pleasant manner at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Eckard, near Wakefield, their children
giving them a surprise dinner. At an early
hour, one by one the children and grand
children began to arrive, esch one bringing a
basket laden with the good things. Prepare
tons at once were made for dinner, which
was served at u O'Clock, and consisted OF
oysters, meats, salads, sauces, pickles, pies,
etc., the menu ending with cakes, candies,
nuts and fruits 1t was day enjoyed by all,
especially by the father and mother, whose
hearts were made happy by the love and
kindness of their children. The guests de-
parted, wishing father and mother n happy
New Year and hoping that they may all be
permitted to enjoy many more such happy
occasions. Those present were /: Isaiah Copen-
haver and family, Calvin Myerly and family,
John Duvall and wife, William Eckard and
family, George Hartman and family, Daniel
Fiscel and wife, Edward Eckard and family,
Charles Yingling and family, Newton Eckard
and wife, and Miss Jennie Eckard.
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Christmas at st. paul's Church.


Christmas day was observed by St. Paul's
Reformed Church, Westminster, with the
usual services at 6 a. M and p. IN. Not
withstanding the prevalent sickness, which
prevented the attendance of many of the
usual worshippers, who find this early morn
ing service so delightful and refreshing, and
to whom the assembling at the break OF
Christmas day to sing praise to God for the
gift of His Son is so full of meaning, the
church was well filled.
The church was appropriately and chastity
decorated for the festival. The altar was
covered with q red altar cloth, with the word
Emmanuel upon it. In the rear of the chan
Gel was the sentence "The word was made
flesh and dwelt among u.s." Plants upon the
altar, and tastefully arrayed within the chan
Gel, together with the trimming of pine com
pleted the decorations within the chancei.
Festoons of evergreen were hung along the
gallery and the sides Of the church. The
work of decoration was superintendent by
Miss Florence Albaugh. The service was
one of worship and praise, with a short ad-
dress by the pastor appropriate to the occa-
sion. Christmas anthems were sung by the
choir and old and familiar Christmas hymns,
in which with every recurring Christmas wor-
shippers find new meaning and beauty, were
sung by the congregation. Prot. Rinehart
presided at the organ.
The service at & p. IN. was 'onducted by
the Sunday school, which assembled in the
Sunday school room and marched in body
to the main room of the church. This SER
vice was distinctively one of worship and
parise. without anything of the nature of an
entertainment or exhibition. The simple
and beautiful story of the Incarnation was
read, old Christmas hymns and carols were
sung, and addresses were made by Mr.. Sni-
der Stephan, student in the Theological
Seminary of the Reformed Church at Lam
caster, Pa, and by the pastor, who chose the
Christmas tree, which stood before the
school, as basis for his remarks, explaining
to the school the reason for its use as a sym
boil of the Christ.
AT BENJAMIN. REFORMED CHURCH..
On Christmas eve the Sunday school OF
Beniamin's Reformed Church, near West
Minister held its first Christmas service in the
new church. The ehancel was appropriately
decorated for the occasion. The service was
one of song and praise, in which Christmas
hymns and carols were sung as fitting respon
SEES from the heart to the story of the Sa-
vours birth, which was read. Gifts were
distributed to the scholars and an address
was made by the pastor, in which he i'm
pressed upon the school the significance OF
the service in which they were engaged and
the difference between Christmas entertain
ment and a Christmas service OF worship.
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A Purse to the Junior Pastor.

REPORTED for the democratic AuNoca'e'!
On Tuesday evening of last week the home
of Mr.. Silas A. Martin was enlivened by the
meeting of large number of friends from
Emory and Wesley Chapel neighborhoods,
the object of the meeting being to present
their junior pastor, Rev. I. E. Copes with a
purse which had been collected at the above
named appointments. After brief presenta-
ton speech by John W. Abbott a purse of
$50 was handed him by Miss Birdie Martin:
In response Mr.. Copes made beautiful and
feeling address to those present. After which
all were invited to the dining room, there to
behold table laden with good things, which
were INDUCED in freely by all present.
Among those present we're Stephen Gill
and wife, Fl. H. Spahr and wife, Geo; ".
Zepp and wife, Daniel Bush and wife, John
W. Abbott and wife, Misses Ella Abbott,
Annie Seipp, Rosa Seipp, Ida Spahr, Ella
Spahr, Melvia Stull, Lucy Zepp, Nina Shaner
and Grace Abbott; Will Burk, Walter Taylor,
Carroll Raver, Chas. Zepp, Emory Harrison,
Wilson Davidson, John Spahr, Geo. Shaner,
Claude Ailgire and John l. Martin.
Thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Martin for kind
ness shown.
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Our town was visited by a great many
strangers from Baltimore and elsewhere du-
ring the holidays. We cannot report person
ais this week, as these are too numerous.
Christmas was celebrated in our churches
with more enthusiasm than ever. Trinity
Reformed Church held its service on the 18th.
The decorations were elaborate, tasteful aud
instructive. The manger to throne design
and all the decorations were highly commend
ed by the audience present. The services
were heartily participated in by the school.
The carols and scriptural recitations, as well
as the parts rendered by the infant depart.
ment, reflected great credit on the school.
Mr.. j. p. Baltozer is superintendent. In
addition to the candies and oranges distrib-
uted several teachers and the pastor were spe-
cially remembered. Mr.. John Masenheimer
received n fine umbrella from his class; Miss
Fannie Ross received plush photograph
frame: Miss Sarah Masenheimer a pair OF
bisque figures, and Rev. N. j. Miller a pair
of gloves, gold headed cane and hall
piece The first gift came from the infant
class, the second from Miss Fannie Ross
class and the third from members and friends
of the school. The church received from
Mrs. Morelock's class pair of collection
plates. The delightful service was a bright
occasion as eontrasted with the outdoor gloom
Of Christmas week.
Emanuel's Lutheran Sunday school held
its entertainment on Saturday evening when
a large audience assembled. The recitatiOns
and Christmas hymns were well rendered. A
feature of the evening was the appearance OF
a real Santa Claus, who distributed his treas
ures of candies and goodies among the chill
dren. The Bible class presented Rev. Z. NJ.
Eyster Il fine overcoat. The service was
highly enjoyed by the children in their pleas
ant dreams of Santa Claus. Mr.. d. H. Hof-
facker is superintendent of this school.
Mrs. Parke Motter Of Baltimore, formerly oil
this place, died on the 18th of December.
The grip is putting our people on an equal
ity They are all retired, but not on the PEN
sion list We are glad to say, however, that
whilst several cases have resulted in pneumo-
MA none have thus far proved fatal.
Our mayor and council prohibited the use
of fire arms and shooting crackers in the eel
ebration of Christmas. Their action is en-
dorsed by the people, who want less worldlI-
ness in the Christmas demonstrations.
A coal mine has been discovered on the
premises of the Graf brothers and perhaps
already exhausted. Whilst Mr.. Graf was
digging rock he found imbedded in a rock a
mass of soft coal of excellent volatile quail
ties. The ''fnd'' may prove clue to the
existence of rich vein.
On Thursday evening Of last week the safe
drawer of Messrs. Hoilacker and Sons was
robbed of over seven dollars in cash. Nc
arrest has yet been made.
Union services will be held i'll the Map
chester churches, beginning next Sunday
evening in Emanuel's Lutheran Church. The
services will be continued during the week OF
prayer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-01-02

Mr. George p. Alhaugh died at his rest
deuee in this city, on Monday, about noon.
after a lingering illness, in his 10th year
Mr.. Albaugh was born in Manchester district,
this county, and lived near Littlesiown, Pa,
until the wear 1881. In 1891 his father pur-
chased a farm near Denning's, this county,
and lived their until he died. In early lie
Mr.. Albaugh was school teacher and taught
in Manchester and Hampstead districts, where
he was very popular. After teaching three
years he went to Ohio where he learned the
cabinet business with Samuel Stick, and upon
his return he worked for Anon Miller. OF Oak
Orchard. Nd, who married his sister, and
became an expert carpenter. Mr.. Albaugh
possessed a remarkable memory Tor names,
dates, &c, aud was frequently appealed to
in regard to such data, and was an excellent
German scholar. As neighbor he was one
of the best, and never allowed an opportunity
to pass to render service whenever called
upon, and frequently did such acts without
solicitation. MIR. Albaugh' S wife was Il daugh
ter of Samuel Evans, whose ancestors were
prominent in Wesleyan Methodism in England
and in this country. Mrs. Albaugh and two
children-Miss Annie and George W.-sur'
vive him. Over forty years ago he joined the
Odd Fellows and the members OF Salem lodge
conducted the funeral. For number oil
years Mr.. Albaugh was tax collector for West,
Minister district, nut never Heiu any Poii'SH'
office, though he was always q Democrat
Funeral services were held at his late resi-
dence, Rev. Dr. Mills officiating, assisted by
Revs. Drs Ward and j. I. Murray, OF the
Methodist Protestant Church, and Rev. &.
w. Cooper of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The remains were inferred in Westminster
cemetery on Wednesday, the pall-bearers
being DIR. j. W. Herring, Henry b. Grammer,
John Bernstein, Thomas Turtle, Hezeklah
Bowersox, Geo. W. Miller and f. A. Sharrer
Mrs. Mary Matthias, relict of Col. John
Thomas Matthias, of this city, died in Balu-
more OH Monday last, December 18th, OF
Bright's disease, aggravated by the grip. She
was daughter of the late Anthony Shorb, a
native of Adams county, Pa, and was born
in Pittsburg on December oath, 70 years ago.
On September 25th, 1888, she was married to
Col. Matthias. Some ten or twelve years ago
they removed to this city. Mrs Matthias was
visiting her sister, Mrs. l.. S. Dallas, m Bal
timore, when she was taken i'll. Another
sister, Mrs. Murray, of Baltimore, survives
her. She leaves besides FIVE children-Mrs.
Chas B. Roberts, Mrs. DIR. Lee, Mrs. 2. Q.
Dugan. Mr.. John A. Matthias and Miss l.. 5.
Matthias. HeI remains were Inferred in Bal
timore on Thursday.
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UNDERWEAR

is full and complete aud at rock bottom prices.
The Glove department never was better. Gou
can get Gloves from 25 cents up to $1,000.
NECKWEAR a specially. Anything so ii
is Red. Come and look before you bay.
Suspenders in endless variety and at all
prices. Overals, shirts, jackets, Gum Goats,
Mackintoshes, &C., at bottom prices.
Our dress shirt, collar and cuff department
is full and complete; always looking up the
latest styles, and way down in price. A
splendid line of wool shirts cheap. Gents
iewelry, such as scarf pins, studs, sleeve but
tons, chains, rings. &c., cheap and first class.
All ask you TO do is to call and examine
my stock before you buy, and if you do not
think my goods and prices compare with any
house in the city do not buy. We do not ask
everybody to buy high priced goods as We
keep both kinds and will give you as mnch
for your dollar as any one.
Respectfully,
oet3 J. T. ANDERS.