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Westminster.

Westminster is destined to become pop
ular and attractive summer resort, especially
for the citizens of Washington aud Baltimore.
Its reputation for healthialness is spreading
and becoming better known. 1t is one thou
sand feet above tide water, has no malaria
and is destitute of that annoying summer pest,
the mosquito. Its inhabitants are remarkable
for their longevity. In its population of 1000
there are upwards of $50 people between the
ages of 20 and 90 Where is there another
town of its size that can show such a result? ?
1t has pure air, pure water, is lighted by gas,
has abundant supplies of fresh milk and but.
ter, and good markets generally. lthas rapid
connection with Baltimore, one hour distant
by express, eight trains each way daily, fire.
quent mails and telephone and telegraph con-
nection. Winchester Place, its summer re-
rt.is becoming more and more widely known
and is perfect paradise for children. Its UNI
brageous shade and winding walks make it at
tractive for all. Westminster has ample edu-
cational facilities, having the leading college in
the State the Western Maryland, five primary
schools, one grammar school and two paro-
chial schools, Episcopalian and Roman Cath
olic. 1t has public hall for entertainments,
a good brass band, an orchestra, two drum
corps, also well-drilled and efficient fire
organization and equipment. Altogether
Westminster is one Of the most desirable
places. either for summer sojourn or a per-
manent residence, within the borders Of the
Stata
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Mav rerm OF the circuit Court.

The May term of the Circuit Court for Car
roll county began on Monday last, CHEZ
Judge Roberts presiding
Gersham Huff was appointed crier, John
Getchy, John BemilIer, Edward Fogle and
William Airing bailiffs, and James l.. Harri-
son messenger.
The court selected j. Oliver WadlOw fore
man of the grand jury, and the other mem
bers were drawn as follows-Charles +.
Goodwin, Cornelius Dice, William Henry
Haines, George W. Miller, John J. Crapster,
Conrad Bowers, Eli I. Bennett, Grove J.
Shipley, Edward II. Fridinger, Thomas H..
Barnhart, Henry Himler, Frank G. Merceron,
Harry II. Brough, Ewd. Osterhus, Jr., Levi
T. Miller, Tobias c. Slocksdale, Marin l..
Lantz, Edwin G. Gilbert, John W. Nelson,
Edward Oursler, William +. Fenby, John q.
Shreeve.
The following constitute the petit jury (:
Joseph J. X. P. Brandenburg, John J. Reese,
Amos Ebaugh, Isaac Smith, Addison More
lock, j. Hamilton Singer, Lewis U. Messler,
Worthington Fringer, Geo. S. Deal, George
Weishaar, John E. Cullson, John f. Prick,
John T. Basler, Stephen c. Chipley, James
Ii. Rooms, E. H. Allison, Edwin } Await,
William H. Caple, George W. Everhart,
John S. Schweigart, Alfred W. Bucking-
ham, John c. Eckenrode, Charles P. Jones,
Jabez n. Barnes, Greenbury Palmer.
The following cases have been disposed of:
Mrs. Uhler VS.. William Uhler, writ of hab-
cas- corpus for custody Of child. Writ dis
missed.
John l.. Graf vs. Frederick Graf, suit for
forty dollars borrowed money; appeal from
Justice Baltozer. Tried before court, and
decision for plaintiff sustained Reifsnider
d Reifsnider for appellant; Clabaugh Il
Roberts for annellee
David H. Leister VS.. Mayor and Council of
Hampstead; appeal from Thos. Upton; tried
before jury Judgment reversed without pre-
judice by order of appelie's attorney. Cla-
baugh & Roberts for appellant; Reilsnider "
Reilsnider for appellees.
The petitjury was discharged on Wednes-
day until Monday next
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

TT. Sisk has been appointed postmaster
at Hampstead.
Postofiee Inspector Maxwell was in West
minister on Wednesday. He had been look
ing around among the local Offices.
The base ball club of Gettysburg College
will play the Western Maryland College club
here this Saturday. afternoon. The game
will commence at 2.30 o clock.
At an election held at St. Johns (Leister's)
Church the following officers were elected,
each to serve the term of two years: Geo.
A. Hosfeld elder, John t. Brown deacon,
Zephaniah Leister and Jacob Brehm trustees.
Mr.. Peter Magin died on Thursday near
Bloom, in his 18th year, and his funeral will
take place today Saturday at u o'clock,
noon. at Deer Park Lutheran Church. Mr..
Magin was native of Bavaria, Germany, and
came to this country in l849. He resided
near Bloom since 1863. A wife, who is i'll
now, six children and twenty-seven grand
children survive him.
The new Pipe Greek Methodist Protestant
Church was dedicated last Sunday morning.
Rev. DR.. j. T. Ward, president of the West
minister Theological Seminary, preached the
dedication sermon. Other ministers present
and participating in the services were Rev.
A. D. Melvin, pastor of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church, Westminster, and Rev. j. L. Las
SELL The cornerstone was laid September IA,
1892. The old church which was torn down to
give place to the present edihce, was the first
Methodist Protestant church and was built in
1928. The new church is of brick, 80 by %
feet, and cost So, 500. There remained a few
hundred dollars debt, but Rev. Mr.. Melvin
soon raised this, and little surplus besides.
He believes in margins in church finances.
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John N. Mark has broken ground for his
new house in this village. Hezekiah Hahn
has been repairing the Hahn property by put.
ting new porch to the house, which makes
Il nice appearance.
On Wednesday, as Charles q. Knipple was
preparing his corn ground, his horse became
unruly. Charles held ON to the lines, but
alas the lines broke and landed him on his
back, and the horse pulled up stakes and left
at full speed. Fortunately no one was hurt
and little or no damage was done.
On last Sunday Rev. G. P. Stem of Littles.
town preached an eloquent sermon in the
new church at this place to large audience.
On next Sunday there will be no preaching
in the new church, as the pastor, Rev. j. G.
Moss, viii be attending the installation of
Rev. Mr.. Maealister, at st. Beniamin's, near
Westminster.
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Pinkney j. Bennett, trustee, sold at public
sale on last Saturday the real estate Of the
lale Jesse l.. Devilbiss, situated in New
Windsor district, on the Sans Creek road
and near this place, as follows: First, the
flour and grist mill, including IA acres, more
or less. TO Morgan NJ. Nicodemus for S92s
second, the frame dwelling house and out
buildings, including acres Of land, 10 Mrs;
Catherine Devilbiss, for 1928; third, a wood
lot containing acres, more or less, to Isaac
Brilliant for $40 per acre; fourth, a wood lot
containing 8 acres, more or less to Joseph
Hoover for $50. IS per acre. The bidding on
the woodland was quite spirited.
The farmers in this section are working
ike beavers to get their corn planted. The
recent rains gave them a setback.
Burgess L. Moore, aged II years, months
and is days, died on last Saturday night OF
pneumonia. after two or three weeks illness.
His remains were Inferred at Ebenezer GENE
terry on the following Monday evening, Rev.
C. II. GalIaher officiating.
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Noah Zimmerman and family, of this city,
left for Elgin, Illinois, on Monday last, where
they will make their future home.
Mr. J. Gore Mills and bride returned TO
Westminster on Monday evening.
Rev. Z. Ii. C. Goodwin Of Governors Is
land, New York, former rector of Aseen
sion Church here, spent Wednesday In West,
Minister with Mrs. Katherine Shellman.
Mrs. Dr. Z. B. Fenby of Baltimore has
visited relatives in New Windsor and West
minister this week.
Rev. C. n. Morris, who resigned recently
the rectorship of Ascension Church, left yes
terday for his new position as assistant at st.
Marks Church, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. James FL. Gambrill OF Fred
erick, visited their daughter, Mrs. John M.
Roberts, this week.
Mr.. Conrad and sister of McSherrystown
visited Miss Emma Case on Sunday last.
Mr.. Harry Martin of Littlestown, Pa, Wis
tied his sister, Miss 10. Martin, on Sunday
last.
Mr.. Payne of Boston. Massachusetts,, spent
several days this week with Father Allen at
Holy Cross House.
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Drought and caterpillars.

LONDON, ENGLAND, May 1.-THE drought
of the last eight weeks has caused great loss
of farm and market garden products in the
south of England. Grain, vegetables and
fruit crops are whitening throughout wide
strips of country. A plague Of eaterpillars
is destroying the leaves, blossoms and small
fruit in the apple and pear orchards. In
Hampshire, Devonshire and Cornwall streams
and wells are drying up and springs are run
ming low
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13
The Voters Must Rule.
From the New York sun.

The Massachusetts man, Sturtevant, who
has been turned down by Secretary Carlisle
from his position as chief of the stationery
division in the Treasury Department, has no
end offriends among the civil service shouters,
and their cutlery is appalling. But it had to
be done. The voters commanded in Nove;n-
Der change of measures and of men. The
voters must rule. They have got what they
wanted, and Mr.. Sturtevant goes back to
Massachusetts after an absence, so it is said
of thirty-two years, exclusively devoted TO
ofiiceholding in Washington.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

Communion services were held at st. Ben
iamin's Lutheran Church on Sunday morning
last. The church was filled TO its capacity
and 1872 members communed.
On Sunday morning last James Stoner, .Ir.,
while returning home from Westminster was
thrown from horse he was riding and made
narrow escape from being killed. lie is
much improved under the skilliul treatment
of Drs. Billingslea and Herring.
Beniamin's Reformed Church ON Sunday
afternoon, 18th. Four ministers will be
present and the church will be nicely deco
rated with flowers.
One of our fair damsels had her fortune
told on Tuesday last by the Gypses encamped
at Reese's woods. They told her she would
shortly be wed and she now wears smile.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

Board Wanted-Address Superior Of the
Order Of the aoly Cross, Westminster, Md
Mortgagee's Sale of "a Desirable House ant
Lot-Joseph ID. Brooks, Attorney.
We are Not Giving Goods Away-Fred ID,
Miller, Westminster, Md.
Have Yonr Lands Examined = +. W
Warner. Steelton, Pa.
Report OF the Farmers and Mechanics
National Bank.
Report OF the Union Natipnal Bank.
Festivals
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John L. Lamb, of Scranton, Pa, who was
Secretary of the international Organization
of Machinists, has disappeared, it is alleged,
with $1,000 belonging to the organization.
On Tuesday, Lamb was defeated for re
election as secretary by the Grand Council of
Machinists, at Indianapolis. The money had
been deposited in bank to pay the expenses
of the Council.
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Business Locals.
A Young. Fresh Cow for sale; good millser.
Hanson I. BarthoIow, Bird Hill, Nd.

lo1ng Fresh Cow lor sa aIe,, go ,9' mixer
Hanson l. barthoiow' D'ro NH hu-
SPECIAL ATTRACTION
% Rolls China and Japan Mating z9'eI.
quality, will be sold at 10 cts. per yard at
Derr's Carpet House, Westminster,
vor rII. KNow HIN.
vears and tr;ad most IN kinds Of remedies
without any particular benefit. Finally |
came across DR.. Deanes Dyspepsia Pills,
which have done me a wonderful lot of good.
r. C. Matthews, Westminster, Md.
rue woRip,s FAIR.
Ia, ,ba hoaaI;, &c ,boss das;r;nq IN attend
~ ~ Wo III Io;r he Ralt;more Ohio Rail.
road viii sell Excursion tickets TO Chicago
and refnrn. Al ali stations on its line, at low
rates. Tickets will be on sale until Novem-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

Half of the village of Spring Lake, Ottawa
county, Michigan, was destroyed by fire on
Thursday. A steamer passing up the river
set fire by sparks from its smokestack to a
pile of sawdust, and the flames quickly
spread. Two churches, school house, an
engine house, and about fifty dwellings were
burned and eighty families made homeless.
The loss will be about $4,000.
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waather RECORD for tne week.

May G-mercury 40 at ! a. IN. and SO at
p. M; clear and blustery. May mercury
as at a. NJ. and 50 at 2 p. M; partially
cloudy and blustery. May S-mercury A Al
I a. m and Ga at 2 p. M; generally clear anC
blustery. May 9-mereury As at a. IN. anC
Ct, at 2 p. m; generally clear. May TO-
clear. May ll-mercury h5 ut a. m. and Il
at . p. M; clear. May 12-mercury 50 Mt
a. M and I6 at II M. clear.
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Melrose Items.

The subscription school taught by John A.
Zepp at VENTS schoolhouse has II pupils
enrolled.
Miss Eiiie Myers is spending her vacation
at Mr. Eph. Bish's, near Union Mills.
Messrs James P. Zepp and Granville Bish
spent Thursday in Hanover.
Oats are coming up nicely and the grain
fields are looking we'll, considering the cold
weather we have had. We have seen during
the week wheat nearly two feet in height.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

A granite church at Northampton, Mass,
costing over 100000, entirely built, furnish
ed and given TO st. johns Episcopal Parish
by George p. Bliss, of New York, a native of
Northampton, was dedicated Wednesday.
Bishop Huntington performed the ceremonies
and Rev. William P. Huntington, of Grace
Church, New York, preached.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

The growing wheat at present promises an
abundant crop. Corn planting has been in
full blast during the fine weather this week
has afforded.
Apple trees are now in full bloom andihopes
are entertained that an abundant crop of fruit
will be realized,
Benjamin Foreman, residing near this vii
lage, had his collar bone broken and his face
badly bruised, by falling off wagon on Sat
urday last DR.. J. T. Shreeve of Union
town was summoned, whe promptly gave the
necessary attention to his injuries.
Chas. Crumbacker, carpenter, and j. I.
Stone, mason, with their employees, have
been busily engaged repairing the bniIdings
which were so badly wrecked by the great
storm on February 18th, on the farm of Mr..
Jesse Smith, near Linwood.
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rountaiu valley Items.

Farmers are busy now preparing ground
and planting corn. There will be more corn
planted this season than usual on account Of
wheat being low in price. Grass and grain
are growing finely at present. Fruit trees Of
all kinds are laden with blossoms and the
prospects are good for a large fruit crop this
season
I'D. Babylon has improved his dwelling
by having It repapered
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NO. soso EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Ii RE.
John H. Stem, Trustee of David Cover and
wife
Ordered this fifth day of May, A. H., 1898,
that the sale of the property mentioned in
these proceedings, made and reported by
John II. Stem, Trustee, be ratified and con
firmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 9th day of June.
1893, next: provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed in Carroll
county once in each of three successive weeks
before the 18th day of May, instant.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$500.
CHARLES B. ROBERTS.
True Copy,-Test;
Mayo 3t BENZ. F.. Grouse, Clerk.
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On Friday, the 10th instant, decoration day
will be observed at Providence NJ. p. Church
cemetery by the members of the church and
lot owners. Several prominent ministers
have been invited and are expected to be
present and address the audience. All are
requested to bring flowers. The exercises
are to commence at p. m.
Farmers are extensively lining in this
vicinity.
Mrs. Amanda c. Lamotte is erecting an
addition to the storeroom at her residence,
now occupied by Warren l.. Shipley.
Mr.. Lewis Shipley has repaired and re-
modelled his tenant house and has rented the
same to Mr.. Kratskce, of Louisville, whose
house was lately destroyed by FIVE.
Our band is improving and are practieing
weekly.
Mr.. G. W. Frizzell has finished his new
stereroom and has moved his stock of goods
into it.
Providence NJ. P. congregation have on
trial chapel organ. 1t is a fine piece OF
workmanship and has fine tone. VIM. S.
Gambler is the agent for the organs.
Last Saturday evening was Mrs. Bradley
Stocksdale's birthday anniversary. and she
gave party in honor of the event. Music
and refreshments were features of the even
ing and the occasion was an enjoyable one to
all. Those present were, besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Stocksdale and daughters, John Davis,
wife and son, Clayton Davis and family,
Robert Davis, Misses Annie Lee Beaver,
Emma E. Case, Matte Fowler and Bette
Magee, of Westminster; Henry and Charles
Klee, of Eastview; Thomas and Harry Hill
and Grant Harden of near Gambler; Harry
Blizzard of near Westminster.
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Warren G. Butterworth, aged 20 years, of
Springfield, Massachusetts, committed sui
eide, Thursday, by shooting himself through
the heed with rifle. The bullet passed
through mis- head into that of his daughter
Emma, aged % years, killing her.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

A freight train on the Ohio River Rail-
road Mt Walkers, West Virginia, left the
track and fell down an embankment Thurs
day. Five cars caught fire and were destroy
ed. Two men were killed, one being burned
beyond recognition. Another was fatally
injured.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

An engine On the New York Central Rail-
road, ran 112l miles an hour, the fastest time
on record. 1t will be exhibited at the World S
fair, Chicago. ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

EoR SALE,-Two good BRICK Ass.S
= nWELIING HOUSES and .HAla
vacant building lot, situated ON Main street5n
the East End of Westminster, Nd. For
terms, &c., apply to
WM. A. McEELLIP.
CHAS. z. REIFSNIDER,
ecl5 If Trustees.
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Judges Lyons and Copenhaver ofthe County
Court. Kansas City, Mo-. were sent to Jail by
Judge Phillips ofthe Federal Court for con-
tempt in not obeying order to make the tax
levy to meet railway bonds.
The Columbia National Rank Of Chicago
and the Capital National Bank Of Indianapo
lis suspended on Thursday, also /. r. Rob
inson 4 Co., bankers, Wilmington, Del
A break in the Ieyee at Lake Port, Arksn.
sas, occurred on Thursday night and land
which produced 25,o00 bales Of cotton was
flooded.
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JAMES E. SMITH, Agent,
apo 3t Westminster, Md.
MORTGAGES SALE
AVA oFA
Desirable Residence, Valuable
Lot and Dwelling,
In the Village of Manchester, Carroll County,
Maryland

By virtue and in pursuance of o power
contained in a Mortgage from Catherine
Cramer and others, TO the Franklin Square
Building and Loan Association, No. =. of
Baltimore City, dated Both of October, 1882,
r corded among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll county, in Liber f. I. s.,
No. Is, Folio PA, &c, the undersigned, at
torney for mortgage, will sell by Public
Auction, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th day NAY, 1893,
at IL cleck, a. M, the property described
in said mortgage, viz: A lot of ground con
tanning about
FIYE-EIGHTHS OF AN ACRE.
situate on the North side of the York Road,
in the Village of Manchester, having front
on said road of about Eve and
two.tenths Is 210) Perches, ksl,
with depth of about twenty 80 ~.
and one-half Perches, improv 1879 EEzAl y
ed by a Brick Dwelling and ontbuildings.
formerly the home of Solomon Cramer-
Terms of Sale-0ne- third cash; balance in
six and twelve months; or all cash, at pur
chaser's option; credit payments to bear in
terest from day of sale and to be secured 10
satisfaction Of the undersigned. Deposit Of
$50 required at time of sale.
CHAS. E. HILL,
Attorney for Mortgage, lG E. Lexington
street, Baltimore, Md. apr y is
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Kelley League.

The woman's auxiliary Kelley league met
on Thursday afternoon at the residence of
Miss Maria Mikesell. The league is increas-
ing in membership and interest. and already
applications for advice and assistance have
been received. The league has a small fund
on hand which they are anxious to increase
so as to be in financial condition TO aid the
mined to hold strawberry festival at Odd
Fellows Hall several nights during Whitsun
week. A special meeting of the league will
be held at the residence Of Mrs. Bowers on
Monday at 8 p. m. A full attendance Of
members and friends is requested.
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SATURDAY, MAY ID, 1893.

The date on the label on your
naper shows the time to which
your subscription is paid.
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Mr.. G. N, Pierce was elected president of
the International Convention Of the Young
Mems Christian Association at Indianapolis,
on Wednesday. The report showed a growth
of 20, 900 in the membership in two years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-05-13

The village Of North Galveston, 10 miles
from Warsaw, Indiana, was almost totally
destroyed by FIRE on Tuesday. J. j. Jack
son, his wife and three children were burned
tic death. The property loss is about SO, 900.
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Cranberry valley Items.


Ole Brown, the six year.old daughter of
Noah Brown, merchant residing near Blk
ler's Postofiice, in Cranberry Valley, met with
q sad and fatal accident about noon last Sun
day. She was playing in one of the rooms
upstairs with part of an old fashioned spinn-
ing wheel, when she accidentally lost her
balance, falling down the stairs. The needle
of the wheel penetrated her left breast about
three inches, piercing the heart and causing
instant death. She was the only child of her
parents. The funeral took place on Monday
last, and the remains were taken to the Gem
etery of st. Johns [Leister'sl church. The
pail bearers were Henry Hosfelt, Clinton
Thomas, Adam Martin, VIM. Fl. NJ. STAINS
bury.
Mrs. Reese, widow of the late Daniel Reese
is very i'll. Mrs. Warehime, widow of the
late .Jno. Thomas Warehime, who was very
i'll with pneumonia, is improving Mr.. David
Null is sick with the shingles. Miss Lily
Smith and Irene Gnnther are on the sick list.
Sunday school was Feorganiged at Cranberry
on Sunday last, with the following officers:
Edward Manchey president, Noah Sullivan
superintendent, Adclphus Ebaugh assistant
superintendent, VIM. H. Stansbury secretary,
and Henry Hosfeld assistant secretary,
Adam Martin librarian and Clinton Thomas
assistant librarian, Abraham Snyder treasurer,
Christian Hunt, ST.; Geo. Hunt and Simon
Giggard managers,
Joseph Yingling spent Sunday last in Man
chester.