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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-18

At Wilkesbarre, Pa, on Saturday, nineteen
horses were killed that were suffering from
CHAMBERS.
The factory of the Utica, Illinois, Fire
Brick Company was burned on Sunday; loss,
$500, 900.
Smallpox is reported in several Of the
southwestern counties of Virginia, and is said
to be spreading.
Mrs Susan Conrad, widow of Melchor
Conrad, died in Franklin county, Pa, on
Friday of last week, in her oath year.
About $4,000 worth of lumber in the
yards of Prang Brothers, at Anoka, MINES
ota, was destroyed by Ere on Saturday.
The Whitaker Iron and Steel Works, at
Wheeling, West Virginia, were damaged by
fire on Sunday to the extent of about $685.
000
A hunting party from Spokane Falls, Wash
ington, and New York, are showed in in the
Bitter Root mountains, surrounded by six
feet of snow.
The schedule of Russell & Co., merchants
in the China trade, filed in New York. show
that the liabilities are s., 264, $50 and the ac-
tual assets $494, 74s.
At Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on Tuesday the
new sub marine torpedo boat, built by Rich.
Radatz, was given successful trial The
boat is 40 feet long and propelled and lighted
by electricity. The boat carried three men,
and remained under the water nearly an
hour, under perfect control.
John Johnson, colored, convicted Of the
murder Of two fellow convicts, was executed
Tuesday in the penitentiary, at Auburn, New
York. His death, by electricity, was appar-
emily instantaneous and without pain.
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Monday, November 13.-The last will and
testament of John II. Diffenbaugh deceased,
was admitted to probate.
The last will and testament of Reuben
Henry, deceased, was admitted to probate
and letters testamentary granted to Annie
Henry.
The last will and testament of John Pou-
der, deceased, was admitted to probate.
George w. Fritz, executor of William t.
Fritz, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels
Letters of administration on the estate of
Charlotte Rudisel, deceased, were granted to
Jacob Rinehart.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Daniel Lynn, deceased, were granted to
Abraham Lynn and Daniel Ii. Lynn.
Albert Jones, administrator of Henry
Schieb, Jr, deceased, settled second aud final
account.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Isaac Baxsten, deceased, were granted to
Caroline V. Billmyer.
Tuesday. November l4.--Letters tesla.
mentary on the estate of John Fl. Diffen
baugh, deceased, were granted TO James a,
Diffenbaugh.
The last will and testament of Jacob vii.
son. deceased, was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary granted to Mary Il, Will
son.
The last will and testament of Sarah Hoov
err. deceased, was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary granted to 0liyerJ Hoov-
er and George P. l.. Hoover.
Mary Z. Otto, administrators Of John L.
Quo, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels and received orders to sell goods
and chattels and notify creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate of
John Thomas, deceased, were granted TO
Matilda Thomas.
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T. o. G. T. Items.

District Lodge, No. 4, comprising the
lodges of Frederick and Carroll counties,
convened at Daniel, in the hall of Enterprise
Lodge, l. 0. G. T., on Saturday, November
llth. The morning session was opened at
1890 o'clock, with District c. I. Joshua
Leatherwood, presiding. Eleven candidates
were given the District Degree. During the
day the G. C. T., Rev. G.. J. Rurdette, in
stalled the officers who were not present when
elected at last session. Rev. II. A. Letter
man was elected Chaplain to fill the place
vacated by Rev Mr.. Meeks. Miss Ada Car.
ter is Secretary, NJ. H. Penn, P. c. I. and
Miss Ida Shipley, who had ably filed the
Secretarys chair for nearly two years, was
chosen Assistant Secretary.
Remarks were made during the day by
Grand C. T.. Rev. C. J. Bnrdette; Rev. II.
A. Letterman, Frank Lewis and J. j. Bel
field, Managers of Guide, Frederick; Mr..
Buxton, Plane No. 4; Miss Nettie Nj. Par
lette, Baltimore, and Miss NJ. E. Gilliss.
A sumptuous dinner was served by the
ladies of Enterprise Lodge, who desire to
thank their friends and neighbors for the kind
assistance given during the day-not forget
ting the friends at a distance. who made it
possible for the dining room to blossom with
chrysanthemums.
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prooaadings Of the school Board.

All the members of the School Board we're
present at the meeting on Tuesday. a num-
Der of bills were passed and ordered paid.
The teachers reports for the fall term Of
school were examined, and the payroll made
thereon, amounting 10 about $4,000, was
approved.
Augustus Selby was appointed trustee at
Hoods Mills, vice Zadoch Waters, deceased,
and George Smith at Franklin, vice George
w. Albaugh, declined to serve.
The Secretary reported that the Boards of
Frederick and Howard counties had moi yet
united in the agreement for the interchange
of pupils in the schools along the county
lines He Eas directed to correspond fur
Their with them on the subject
"A committee of the Board, consisting of
Messrs. Slingluif, Reindolar and Anderson,
examined the books and accounts of the
treasurer for the last school year, and reported
that they found the records kept in neat
and systematic manner. and the accounts
correct and supported by the proper vouchers.
The examiner submitted his annual report,
which shows that during the year there were
in operation 1873 schools, with total enroll
ment of 6925 pupils, occupying 1853 rooms.
and employing 15S teachers, at a total cost OF
$5l, 1894. so.
The Board adjourned TO the first Tuesday
in January next
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Miss Mitchell has opened Kindergarten

Miss Mitchell has opened Kindergarten
school in Westminster.
William Corbin, aged ten years, son of Mr..
William Corbin, near this city, fell from
tree last Sunday and broke an arm.
The statement of the receipts and disburse-
ments for public school purposes in Carroll
for the year ended July, 81, 1898, is published
today.
The Benevolent and Aid Society of Ben:
iamin's Church will hold their monthly meet
ing next Wednesday evening at o'clock at
the residence of Mr.. Amos Ebaugh, Gran
berry.
Mr.. James M. Stoner, of Stonersville, is
having residence put up on the Littlestown
pike, just beyond the corporate limits OF
Westminster.
The revival conducted by Revs. B. Brice
Blackford and Bailie Brown at New Windsor
closed on Thursday night of last week. The
number of conversions was 1870.
Another tramp was added the chain gang
last Saturday night He was arrested by
Officer Buckingham and sentenced to hard
work by Justice G. W. Crapster.
Gov. Frank Browns horse sale at ''Spring-
field" on Thursday, was attended by several
hundred persons, including considerable
number from distance. Some thirty horses
and thirty. five mules, were sold, and the sale
amounted to So, 100.
Mr.. Jesse Roberts, of Taneytown, drove to
Brucevile station last Saturday night to meet
his family, who arrived by the Western Mary
land Railroad. Shortly after starting home
one of the buggies was caught by guy wire
to telegraph pole that stands near the station.
The shafts were broken off and Mr.. Roberts
was thrown out upon the wheel and somewhat
bruised about the body. The rest ofthe fanny
were not hurt.
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ravlorsyille Items.

Rev. +. -6allaher, of this village, has for
the last three weeks been conducting revival
services at Morgan's chapel, near Day. In
the three weeks sixty five persons professed
conversion. On next Sunday tomorrow
night he will begin protracted meeting at Mt.
Olive.
Mr.. Thomas Barnes, our popular merchant,
has considerably enlarged his store room,
adding much to its appearance.
Mr. Oliver I. Davis and his sister, Ardine,
near this place, spent last Saturday and Sun
day at Jacksonville, Montgomery county.
Rev. Mr.. Letterman will conduct pro-
tracted service at St. Paul's Lutheran church,
near here, next week, preaching every even
ing at $50.
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Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
S. Kann, Sons & Co., II east Main street,
Westminster, Special Bargain Sale.
Insurance Agency of Wilson q Goodwin,
Westminster, Md.
Plain Sewing w. Bartlett, Westmin-
ster Md.
siatement-James A. DifenDaugh, secre-
tary, &c.
Orange Bazaar and Oyster Supper.
To Physieians-V anderford Bros.
Notice-Henry |. Wilson.
Oyster Supper.
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Miss Matilda Lee, daughter of Mr.. Theo-
dore Derr, leading merchant of this city,
will be married at the Methodist Protestant
Church here, on Wednesday evening next, at
I o'clock. to Rev. Louis r. Randall, of Pay
son Street NJ. p. Church, Baltimore. A re-
ception will be held at the home of the bride S
parents, 70 L. Main Street, after the cere-
iirIurry, frvr,r : 40 to 10 o eloois-
Mr.. Bernard Mills, of Baltimore, formerly
of Westminster, will be married on Novem
Der 18th. The prospective bride is Miss
Shaw of Baltimore.
Mr.. James Lynch, Of Westminster, has
gone to Chicago, Illinois.
Mr.. David o. Snyder and family, of Tan,
merry Station, will leave next Tuesday fol
Canton, Ohio.
Misses Jennie Malehorn and Linnie Weav.
err and Messrs. C. c. Gorsuch and John c.
Shreeve have been delegated to represent the
Epworth League of Centenary NJ. E. Church,
this city, at the convention of the West Bal
timore district, which will be held in Balti-
more on November 9th and 2Sth
Miss Lizzie Buckingham and Mr.. Warner
L. Shipley, both of Carroll county, were
married in the parsonage of Madison Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, or
Wednesday, by Rev. DR.. Lucien Clark.
Miss Adele G. Dorsey, of Hoods Mill. is
visiting her uncle, G. W. Crapster, Esq
Main street, Westminster.
Misses Annie Geiman and Maggie Stonei
and Messrs. Frank Orndorf and Wesley Gel
man spent last Saturday and Sunday at Union
vile, Frederick county.
Miss Josie Martin, of Liberty street, is Wis
iting friends in Littestown, Pa.
Misses Ida and Lille Morningstar, IVES
Main street, spent several days in Baltimore
this week.
Mr.. Kiah Shrver, of Belle Grove Square
left on Thursday for Baltimore. where he ha'
accepted a position.
Miss Hattie Huber visited friends in New
Windsor this week.
Mr. John G. Harbaugh and Miss Mary E
| Fleagle, of Union Bridge, were married o..
| Thursday night at the parsonage of Green
mount Methodist Episcopal Church, Balti
more The bride was dressed in travelling
suit of dark navy blue cloth. with hat ant
| gloves to match.
| Mr.. Charles F. Stouifer and Miss Ella V
! Devilbiss. both of New Windsor, were mar
ried in Baltimore on Thursday, by Rev. j
d. Kinzer, President of the Maryland Annua
Conference of the NJ. P. Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Stewart are visit
ing Mrs. Stewart, Lancaster, Pa.
Miss Joe Matthias is staying with friends il
Baltimore.
Miss Nancy Roberts is the guest of Mis-
Mary 0rndorif, Baltimore.
Miss Bessie Mathews, who had been visit
i-iag Miss Elizabeth IrVsin, retarrred home OF
Thursday last.
Mr.. Chas C.. Gorsrch was in Norfolk AM
Richmond, Va. several days this week OF
| business.
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Linwood Items.

The Sabbath school festival, which was
held at the German Baptist Church, at Pipe
Creek, on Saturday last, was quite largely at
tended. Elder Long, of Pennsylvania, de-
liyered very appropriate address to the
children.
Exercises prior to the occasion having been
held, the choir was we'll prepared to crafty
the audience with sweet strains of vocal mu-
The closing scene of the exercises was the
distribution Of well filed sacks of cakes, nuts,
candies, &C. among the children, whose
smiling faces, indicated inward emotions of
delight and satisfaction,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-11-18

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
0croRER Term, 1898.
Estate of Samuel Il. Patterson, deceased.
On application It is ordered this 3lst day
OF October 1893 that the sale of the unde-
yised Real Estate OF Samuel Fl. Patterson,
TFste C. &C. CsFr9 W. county; deceased, made by
Joshua NJ Patterson, Executor Ct O. the last
VIII aud Testament of said deceased, and
this day reported to this Court by the said
Executor, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause be shown to the contrary on or before
The first Monday, 4th day, of December, next;
provided a copy of this order be inserted for
three successive weeks in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll county, be-
fore the fourth Monday, 9th day, of Noyem-
Der, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$2,58S.O0
DAVID III. H0FFACKER, !
LEWIS CASH, Judges,
ALBERT SCHAEFFER,
True copy,-Test
GEO. M. PARKE,
no4 st Register of Wills.
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weather Record for the week.

November 11-mercury p at a.. m. and
Al at 2 p. M; clear. November 12-mercnry
80 at a. m. and AZ at 2 p. m; generally
cloudy. November 13-mercury AZ at q.
m. and "a at p. M; cloudy and rainy until
about II q M, followed by partially showery
and clear weather; clear at night. Novem-
Der 14-mercury "a at a. m. and SO at 2 p.
M: partially clear; rain after p. m. until II
midnight, followed by heavy fall of snow.
November 15-mercury so at a. m. and 33
at-2 p. M; generally clear and blustery.
November 16-mercury "a at a. m. and 80
at p. M; clear and blustery. November
17--mercury 20 at a. m. and 80 at II M;
claar
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Uniontown Items.

Mr.. William Bankert, of Hagerstown, Wis
tied his father-in law, Mr.. Hezekiah Ying-
ling last week.
Mr.. Harvey Routson, of Waynesboro, Pa,
and Chas Routson of Baltimore, spent last
Sunday with their father, Mr.. Geo. Routson.
Miss Julia Hartman has moved from DR.. L..
Kemp's house to the house of Mr.. John A.
Brown. DIR. Kemp will make some improve.
ments to his property and occupy it himself
in the spring.
A meeting has been in progress all the
week at Pipe Creek Church. Last Sunday,
at the church, Mr.. Henry Blaxsten's horses
broke loose and smashed his carriage.
Rev. George W. Baughman, who recently
accepted call to the Uniontown charge OF
the Lutheran Church, arrived this week from
Everett, Pa, and occupies the parsonage.
He will preach at Baust Church tomorrow
Sunday-at 10 o'clock in the morning, and
at Uniontown in the afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
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Mt. View Items.

Farmers have finished husking cornand are
blowing for spring crops.
Mrs David Warehime has been visiting
her mother, who is very sick, the past week,
at Bixler, Nd. She is in the 87th year of age.
Mr.. Addison D. Rooms, who is teacher at
this place, has been sick for some days. Miss
Bixler has taken the school until he is able to
be out again.
On last Wednesday there was a quilting
party at the residence of Mr.. Warehime, and
was a very enjoyable affair. Those present
were Mrs. Margaret Mitten, Mrs. Richard
Game, Mrs George Morelock and daughter,
Laura, Mrs. Jos. Raust and daughter, Mrs.
Percy d. Warehime and son,
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Some few of our farmers have finished
husking corn, but many yet have to finish.
The corn yield here is not much more than
half crop, generally speaking. Some have
commenced their fall blowing. Several have
purchased quantity Of lime from Frederick
county, which they are putting out on their
farms in large piles to slack during the winter.
Rev. VIM. Fl. Lane is quite i'll, suffering
from severe cold, which seems to be Dor.
dering on typhoid fever. Miss Gertrude Hook
is rapidly convalescing now from long spell
Of typhoid fever, so is Miss Ella 0wings.
The time for butchering hogs is at hand,
and in the near future the season will be over,
for many viii have to kill their hogs sooner
this fall on account Of corn being so scarce.
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NO. sls7 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Milly Earhart, Mortgage, VS.. Jeremiah O,
Jones and wife, Mortgagors.
Ordered this 9th day of November, in the
year 1893, that the sale of the property mem
toned in these proceedings, made and re-
ported by MillY Earhart, mortgage, be rati
fed and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the 18th
day of December next; provided a copy of
this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed in Carroll county, once in each of
December next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test
nov II BIT BEXI. T. CROrsE, CLERK.
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On Monday last Joshua P. Fitze, of
Reisterstown, signed contract to do certain
work at Brentwood Park, which will termi-
nate at the expiration of five years. The
contract specifies that 5000 perches of
stone will be used in building parapeted
walls and matchmaking, about 4,5OQ yards
of earth to be removed, 200 trees and shrub
cry planted and acres of lawn sodded.
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MO. 29e1 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
in Equity.
Cardiff T. Hollingsworth and others VS.. Susan
w. Hollingsworth and others.
Ordered this End day of November, 1898,
that the sales of the real estate made and re-
ported to this court by David N. Henning
and Cardiff I. Hollingsworth, trustees in this
cause, to Ann Holliugsworth and Amos
Ebaugh n-the 30th day of October, 1898, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or before the
4th day of December, 1898; provided a copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed in Carroll county once in each of
three successive weeks before the eth day of
November, 1898.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$SlS.36.
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
no st BENZ. f. GROUSE, Clerk.
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A First Class Newspaper.
Hanover CPa.l Herald.

The Democratic Advocate, of Westminster,
on Saturday last began its 2ath volume, with
n larger subscription list than ever before.
pliment of being one of the best country
newspaper in Maryland.
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Tramp Law for the State.


From the Baltimore Herald.
Judge Roberts, of Westminster, took oeea-
sion in his charge to the Grand Jury of Car
roll county to praise the efficiency Of the
tramp lazy. The Herald hopes to see as good
a law in force over the whole state after the
next meeting of the Legislature.
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Good Wishes.
Emmittsburg Chronicle.

EnMIIlsDuTg OIIIOIIICIe.
Our esteemed contemporary, the Westmn-
ster Advocate, entered upon its twenty-ninth
volume with its last issue. We congratulate
it upon the success it has achieved and wish
it continued prosperity.
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Melrose Items.

Mr.. John Rohrbaugh slaughtered two hogs,
one weighing 800 pounds and the other spring
pig, weighing 219 pounds
The Manchester Silver Cornet Band will
play in our town on the 18th of November.
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silver Run Items.

Mr.. j. Henry Knipple, of this place, sold
a building lot next to the Lutheran parsonage
to Mrs. 7. j. Cover, of Littlestown. Mrs.
Cover intends to build house on this lot
this winter and will move here next April.
Mr.. George Stair presented the Reformed
congregation at this place with a handsome
clock, which was brought here on Wednes
day and placed in the church.
On Saturday night of last week sacond
meeting was held in the band hall at this
place for the formation of Castle of the
knights of the Mystic Chain. Sir Knights
Nav, Marks and Lefevre, of Littlestown,
where here and addressed the meeting. We
ore now inclined to think that Castle will
be organized in the near future. A third
meeting will be held in the band hall on
Monday night of next week.
Mr. John F. Maus has rented bis farm,
near this place, and will have sale in the
spring. Mr.. William Reinecker, of near
Philadelphia, will take the farm. Mr..
Reinecker is Carroll county man and we
are glad to see him come back to his old
home.
Mr. J. N. Mark moved into his new house,
at this place, on Thursday of last week.
Rev. ]. G. Moss will hold communion
services in the new Reformed Church next
Sunday, at 1890 o'clock. Preparatory
service on Saturday afternoon at O'Clock.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1898.

THE date on the label on your
paper shows the time to which
,.onr subscription is paid.
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Handsome, Clean and Able.
From lhe cntoctin clarion.

TIUIH tIIU OlVUOlIII NIuI IUII'
New Volume. Our handsome, clean and
able contemporary, the Democratic Advocate,
has Just entered upon Volume MIX. 1t
possesses our highest esteem and commands
our very best wishes
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DUBLIc SALE
Il OLA
Desirable Little Property,
Near Silver Run, Carroll County. Md.

By virtue of the power contained in n
mortgage from Henry F. Beachtel and others
to Frank 7. Brown, bearing date March IA,
A. d. 1892, and recorded among the Real
Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll county.
in Liber b. +. c., No. 81, folio ADJ, &C., and
duly assigned to the undersigned, will sell
at public sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, 25th of NOVEMBER, 1898,
at o'clock, p. M, all that parcel of land
described in and conveyed by said mortgage,
containing
14g ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
The improvements thereon are
good weatherboarded q AkaA~A
story dwelling house, frame IA IA ~
barn, summer house, hog house -
and other outbuildings. Water convenient
to buildings There is also an excellent
orchard of apple an other fruit trees on
the premises. The land is an excellent
state of cultivation.
This property is in Myers District, Carroll
county, Nd, on the county road known as
the "Humbert Road is abont one mile
from Silver Run, and adjoins the land of
John Maus, Andrew Wisner and George Dut
terra Is convenient to schools, churches, &c.,
and is worthy the attention of purchasers.
Terms Of sale eash-or Il desired by the
purchaser ne-half cash on the day of sale or
on the ratification thereof, and the other one
half in one year from the day Of sale; the
credit payment to be secured by the note of
the purchaser or purchasers with approved
security bearing interest from the day Of sale.
WILLIAM F. BEACHTEL,
Assignee Of MORTGAGE,
Charles T. Reifsnider, Solicitor.
| Oct % fe