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A revival meeting is going on>at the Church
Of God at this place.
Joshua Crawford, near this place, is criti-
cally i'll at present writing.
Our public schools held their examinations
this week.
Edward Reindollar did not sell his proper
ty near here, formerly the Hailey property,
last Saturday. 1t was bid to $500, $lS5 less
than it was bid to at the first sale. The first
sale is always the best.
Public sales will be quite numerous In this
locality this Spring. It appears farmers are
becoming disguised at the low prices of grain,
and they desire to seek other ayocations-
Miss Lizzie Steele and Josiah Crowl, near
Westminster, were visiting at Siias NJ Bish's
last week.
Enoeh l.. Frizell, of near Emmitsburg, was
home on q visit last Saturday.
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Proceedings of the School Board.

AT the meeting Of the School Board on
Tuesday Mr.. Anderson reported that in ODE
dienee to former instructions he had secured
lot for a new schoolhouse at Mount Airy,
and made payment on it to bind the bar
gain. The secretary was instructed to have
plans and specifications for the house, with an
estimate of its cost, ready for consideration
at the next meeting.
Several requests for the use of schoolhouses
for public entertainments and other purposes
were refused.
The teachers reports for the winter term
of school were examined and the payroll
made thereon, amounting to over $4,000,
was approved. 1t appearing from some OF
the reports that trustees who are in good
financial condition are in the habit of exempt
ing their own children from the payment OF
book -fees, the secretary was instructed to
inform them that the Board does not approve
of this action.
Complaints were made of teachers who are
in the habit of drinking intoxicants to excess.
The secretary was directed to admonish them
of the fault, and assure them that unless it
were corrected they would not be employed
by the Board
Trustees were appointed as follows John
R. Bennett and James Buckingham at Pleas.
ant Gap, vice James Fl. Shipley and Peyton
Buckingham, resigned; John Brenning at
Lewisvile, vice Charles Draining, declined;
James Cullison at townsville, colored, vice
William Tolbert, resigned.
The Board adjourned to the first Monday
in March next
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suaaen peatn of hiram Engiar.

Mr. Hiram Englar, a prosperous farmer,
residing near New Windsor, died suddenly on
Friday night of last week, OF heart failure.
He was in his usual good health up to the
moment of his death. After supper he read
a paper for some TIME and at $50 O'Clock he
and his wife retired They talked short
time, and then he turned over on his left side
and gave groan. His wife ca lied him, and
receiving no answer, got up and discovered
that he was dead. The deceased was good
citizen and neiehbor. Besides his wife, who
was daughter of the late Daniel Engle, seven
children survive him-David, Alfred and Jo-
seph Englar, Mrs. Ezra Nicodemus, Mrs. D..
C. Buckley, married daughter in the West
and Miss Florence Englar.
His funeral took place on Monday afternoon
at Pipe Greek meeting house, Elder William
H. Franklin conducting the services. The
pail bearers were char. Repp, Joshua Smith,
l.. P. Slingluf, james Earhart, Elijah Ensor
and Abdon Carlisle The deceased was GO
years old in December, last.
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Monday, January S0.-John U. Erb and
Elias Erb, executors of George Erb, deceased,
returned inventory of goods and chattels.
Edward Manchey, administrator of Isaac
Manchey, deceased, returned additional list
of debts and settled first and final account.
DR.. James H. Preston, administrator of
Cassandra Kohler, deceased, settled first and
final account.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Mary A. Sharrer, deceased, were granted to
William Il. Ruby.
William H. Fl. Zepp, acting executor of
David Zepp, deceased, received order to sell
goods and chattels and order to sell real es-
tate.
James A. Tracy, administrator W. a. of
Nicholas Simon, deceased, returned inventory
of goods and chattels and inventory of money
and received order to sell goods and chattels
and order to notify creditors.
Tuesday, January 31.-Annie NJ. Bell, ad-
ministratrix of John Fl. Bell, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chattels and
received order to sell goods and chattels.
William Fl. Franklin, executor of David
w. Franklin, deceased, received order to sell
goods and chattels.
Samuel Weybright, executor of John Wey-
bright, deceased, settled first account.
Emma S. Weybright, Administrative of
Susan Weybright, deceased, returned inven-
tory of goods and chattels and settled hrst
and final account.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF David
Nicodemus, deceased, were granted to Ezra
N. Nicodemus and Laura V. Snader.
The last will and testament of George X.
Frank, deceased, was admitted to probate.
Josephine Belt and William Fl. Belt, exc.
cutors of jackson Belt, deceased, received
order to sell stock.
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MARRIED.

Near Franklinville, Nd, on January &c.
1898, by Elder VIM. H. Franklin, James T.
Burdett and Miss Florence Irena Long, both
of Frederick county, Nd.
Near Taylorsville, this county, on January
26, 1898, by Elder VIM. h. Franklin, Albert
S. Lindsay and Miss Rena, daughter of the
late John I. Young, all of this county.
At Salem parsonage, Westminster, Nd,
on February 2. 1898, Jesse L. Little, Of Sandy.
mount, and Miss Fannie l. Wimert, of Brnm-
mel, Carroll county, Md.
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surprise Party near sykssvilie.


A delightful surprise party was rendered
Misses Minnie and Retta Phillinger, Tuesday
night, January oath, at the hospitable home
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Phil
linger, Springfield, near Sykesville, in honor
of their guest, Miss Florence Dillingham;, of
North Branch, Baltimore county. The affair
was what is known as pound party, each
guest taking some article of that weight, or
more, the whole constituting the refreshments
of the evening, which were served in profu-
sion, and consisted of cakes, confectionery,
fruits, nuts, &c. The evening was devoted
to games and plays, and was thoroughly en-
joyed by all.
Among those present we're Mr., and Mrs.
J. P. Phillinger. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. L. Selby,
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Monroe, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
E. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Florh, Misses
RettaPhillinger, Florence Bellingham, Minnie
Phillinger, Florence and Elsie Phillingeri
Messrs. Robert Carter, Howard Barnes, Roy
McCrome. Harry Phillips, Eugene Berry,
Marshall Phillinger, Dick Digges, Levi Ship.
ley, Albert Selby and many otaers.
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AS Appeal to Your Intelligence.

JOHNSONiS POWDER retails at 25c for
80 ounce package. Dose-tablespoonful, all
medicine. Sixty-four doses in package, at
a cost of less than half cent. Pratt's Food
costs 75c for II pound bag, or &c per pound.
Dose--quarter pound, or about 8 tablespoon.
fuls, containing probably one tablespoonful
of medicine and seven OF bran; cost per dose
lie. The farmer thus pays at the rate Of be-
tween $40 and $50 per ton for bran, whose
market value is about SIS.
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Among many prominent damymen and
farmers who have used the powder with good
results, and who speak very highly of its mer-
its, we may mention Senator p. j. Bennett,
Judge Chas B. Roberts, Samuel Roop and
Theo. f. Englar. .........
J. W. SKUNK,
Westminster, Nd,
Agent for Carroll County.
Sold at all country stores oct % en-
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T. Z. Smith, teacher at Pipe Creek School,
held an entertainment on Saturday night last.
Regardless Of the inclement weather the
schoolhouse was well flied. At the appointed
hour, 7.30, the curtains went up, and from
that hour until 1890 the audience was kept
in state of laughter. Everything passed of
nicely, not one mistake being noticeable.
The scholars played their parts perfectly.
The teacher received hearty congratulations
for the good training the scholars exhibited.
It was so entertaining that the teacher has
been asked to repeat il. The proceeds,
amounting to $1,000, will 60 towards pur-
chasing a library for the school Five dol
ars have since been raised
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Rev. Noah E. Yeiser, son Of Emanuel Yei.
ser, near Union Mills, this county, sailed from
New York, October Is, as Missionary Of the
Lutheran Church, for India. and arrived at
Guntur, in that country, on the 2lst of De-
eember, last. He wrote the next day to his
father, saying he was kindly received at the
Mission House. The lovely flowers and bean
tiful and stately palms attracted his attention
and excited his admiration. Ia the vicinity
American Paris, solid and level, without a
stone Mr.. Yeiser and wife we're both we'll
at the time Of writing, which was the day after
heir arrival.
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weather Record for the week

january 28-mercury % at IA. IN. and 81
at . p. M; misty and cloudy. January 20
mercury 81 at a. m. and SS at Up. M; mist,
heavy showers from 9until IL u. M, followed
by clear weather after l p. IN. January 30
mercury 30 at a. m. and 80 at p. M;
generally cloudy, light snow at night. Jan
uary 3l-mercury 81 at : a. M. and A at 2
p. M; generally clear. February liner
curry 80 at Z a. m. and 45 at 2 p. M; rain and
sleet, followed by partially clearing weather
and then rain. February 2-mercury 81 at a.
III. and 81 at . p. M; cloudy. February 3
mercury 33 at a. m. and 81 at II M, cloudy,
with rain. followed by clearing weather.
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stonersville Items.

Daniel Burns, one Of our most respected
retired farmers, is suffering with pneumonia
at Mr.. David Reese's
Robert Hoppe is on the sick list at present,
suffering with heavy cold.
Thieves are about. The heaviest losers
are John I. Shade, A. |. Geiman and Geo. W..
Stoner, each losing ducks and chickens.
The members Of Benjamiu's Reformed
Church are pleased to hear that they will
shortly have permanent minister with them.
Mr. Snader, of Harper's Ferry, West Va, is
visiting Mr.. Geo. W. Stoner.
A number of our farmers will have sales
this spring, and we see that the bills are
mostly printed at the Democratic ADVOCATE
ofltoa
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j. D. Foutz and wife have returned from a
ten days visit in Frederick county.
Mrs. Toabitha Summers, while shaking a
skirt, in some way knocked pin in her eye
and destroyed the sight
L. Little, l.. Carson and J. Fontz, dipped GO
iine suckers and carp out Of Pipe Creek last
Mondss; pretty good for January.
Misses Annie and Blanche Barnes are still
danoarouclv IN
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at his home, near New Windsor, on Jan
uary %. 1898, Hiram Englar, in the 10Th
year of his age.
An honest mans tie aoblest ,Cort Of God"
Though priests deny and saints asserting nod. D.
At Fowblesburg, Nd, on January 81, 1898,
NJ Kate, wife of D. P. FoRble.
In Harrisburg, Pa, on January 20, 1898,
infant son, aged 3 months and II days, of
Henry and Lizzie Arbaugh. Inferred in
Westminster cemetery.
Near Silver Run, Nd, on January ~. 1893,
George KOontz, aged "a years, 8 months and
days.
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The strike at the Brooks Locomotive
Works, at Dunkirk, New York, which began
month ago, assumed threatening proper
tons on Saturday on the arrival of a number
of men from Philadelphia to take the strikers
places. The company learned that threats
had been made against their property, and
called upon the sheriff for protection. That
official on Sunday appealed to General
Doyle, of Buffalo, for the aid of State troops
in case an emergency should arise. The
Seventy fourth Regiment, of Buffalo, was or
dered out and remained under arms all day.
The Erie Car Works, limited, at Erie, Pa,
plant representing an investment of $500, :
600, was seized by the Sheriff en- Saturday
night upon executions amounting to Sl02, 900
in favor of Erie banks. The plant covers ten
acres of land and comprises car works and
car wheel works; also, a large Martel furnace
at Point St Ignaee, Michigan. The latter
enterprise is alleged 10 have caused the fall
ure. The Erie plant had large contract
for cars for the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany under construction.
Ex.Secretary James g. Blaine died ON
January 81. The death bed was surrounded
by all the members of the family when the
end came. The patient lay SO quietly that
even the doctors were hardly able to say
when he died. The fuderal took place on
Monday, and, in Difference to the wishes of
the family, was of a private nature. Ser
vices were held at the Presbyterian Church
Of the Covenant. The interment was made
in 0akhill Cemetery, Georgetown. ID. c.
The funeral ceremonies over the late JUS
tice Lamar, of the United States Supreme
Court, were begun at Macon, Georgia, on
January 81 with crowded meeting at the
court house, and services were held after
wards at the Methodist church, at whieh
Chief Justice Fuller and the Associate jus
tees were present. Rev. DIR. Chandler,
President Of Emery College, from which the
dead Justice graduated. delivered the sermon.
The bodies of John Michaels, his wife and
three little children, were found frozen to
death in Il howell in Putnam county, West
Virginia, on Saturday night A fourth child,
an infant, which was heavily wrapped up,
was alive. Michaels and his wife, who are
SAID 10 have been simple minded, led a row
ing, gy,sy life for several years.
A leak from the gas works of Frankfort,
Kentucky. resulted in series Of explosions
in large sewer on Sunday morning. The
streets were torn up and the gas works were
imperative Sunday night. The explosions
were started by match thrown into the sewer
by a man who wanted to see what made the
water so greasy.
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sykesyille Items.

The fourth Presbyterian Church sociable
was held at s'1he Manse,H the residence oil
Rev. Jas. d. Thomas, on Friday evening oil
last week, and proved to be an affair replete
with enjoyment for all who attended 1t. The
roomy old manse was filed to overtiowing with
bright faces and under the influence OF the
genial pastor and the charming hostess, his
wife, all hearts seemed to expand to their
full capacity for enjoyment. No pains were
spared that the guests might be pleasantly
entertained. Some novel contests were in-
troduced, which elected much meriment and
great deal of friendly competition. The
successful competitors were Miss Mamie Polk,
to whom was awarded sterling silver souye,
mir spoon of beautiful design, and Mr.. Howard
Warfeld, who received handsome silver
match box. Upon each Of the gifts was taste
fully engraved 1.-The Manse," Jan. 81, 1898.
At the conclusion Of this portion of the eve
ning's entertainment sumptuous repast was
served, to which all did ample justice, after
which the guests departed, carrying with them
many pleasant memories.
On the same evening quite a number OF the
members of Freedom NJ. L. Church visited
the residence of their pastor, Rev. James N
Davis, of this place, carrying with them many
substantial evidences of their regard, in con-
sequence of which the good mans larder is in
excellent condition.
Miss Minnie D. Thomas, who has been
visiting her parents at this place, returned to
her home in Alexandria, Va, on Thursday.
Miss Mamie Perkins, of Baltimore, is visit
ing the Misses Brooks at their home, '-Elba,
near Sykesville.
Mr.. Charles Thomas, of Baltimore, spent
day or two with his parents last week.
Mr.. Pennington Bennett, who has been
confined to his home for some time, owing to
an accident, is able to be about again. TO the
qualification Of his many friends.
On Saturday afternoon, the 18th ult., Miss
Marie Magill gave party to number OF her
little friends, in honor of her 9TH birthday,
which was productive of much enjoyment.
The January thaw has caused the bottom to
fall out of our roads. If it continues we may
have chance to slip through and visit our
neighbors on the under side. The difficulty
would be in procuring return ticket.
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Business Locals.

20 pieces of Moire and Gros Grain Silks,
reduced to 50 cts, formerly $l.00, at Derr' s
Westminster.
Dr. H. q. Reik, of Baltimore, Specialist
in Diseases of the Eye and Ear, will visit
Westminster on the first Saturday of each
month, beginning Feb. 4th. Can be seen at
his office, 80 E. Main ST., from 10 a. m. to 4
p. m.
FINE YOUNG MULEs.-Messrs. Zeigler q
Frederick will be in Manchester about Feb
ruary 4tlI, with carload of Fine Young
Mules, we'll broken and at bottom prices.
Go to Derr's for Beautiful Dress Pattern,
in any color you want for $500. All Innings
and Trimming given free of charge; regular
price was $4,000.
LosT.-On Saturday night, January 28th.
between Carrollton and Westminster, or be-
tween Westminster and Mechanicsville, a
wagon lever. W. H. Blizzard, Gambler z. o.
CAUTIoN.-Ali persons are hereby warned
not to trust my wife, Laura Bell, on my ac-
count, as will pay no bills of her contract
ing. Peyton Bell, Westminster.
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TRUsTEE's SALE
Il OLA
VALUABLE FARM,
In Carroll county. Md.

BY virtue OF Deed of Trust from David
Cover and wife, dated the I'd day OF Septem
Der, 1892, and recorded among the Lar,i
Records Of Carroll county, in Liber b. +.
c., No. rs, folio =, &C., the undersigned trus-
tee in said deed, with power therein given to
sell the Real and Personal property of the
said grantor, David Cover will offer at Public
Sale, on the premises, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Z, 1898,
at o'clock, p. M, all that Valuable Farm
situate in Franklin District, Carroll comfy,
Nd, adjoining the lands of Charles Crawford,
William Crawford, Manro Yohn and others,
consisting of
225 ACRES OF LAND, MORE or LESS,
situate on the SANS Creek and Westminster
roads, about Il miles from the village of
Winfield. This property is improved by q
large two story Frame Dwelling
House. large Bank Barn, AkaA-
wagon sheds, corn crib and ~ ~
the usual and necessary out zzzse=.s'777 3
buildings, all in good repair This Farm is
supplied with an abundance OF water; with
Ar ample area in Timber, between 80 and
40 acres). There is Il fine Orchard,
-. affording excellent fruit The soil is
fertile and productive and in good state of
cultivation. Schools, churches, railroad
stations and postofiices are accessible and
convenient.
Terms of Sale are :-0ne.third Of the pur-
chase money to be paid cash on the day Of sale
or upon the ratification thereof by the Court;
the balance of said purchase money to be paid
in one and two wears and be secured by the
notes of the purchaser with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale, or all
cash, at the option of the purchaser.
JOHN II. STEM, Trustee
Jas. A. c. Bond, Solicitor.
T. A. Crawford, Auctioneer ianl4 is
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Is cheaper than any condition powder or
special food, and possesses the quality to make
it the standard.
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Two Weddings.
LINDsAY-YOUNG.


On January 26th, 1898, promptly at 3
O clock p M, Mr.. Albert S. Lindsay and
Miss Irene Young were quietly married at the
residence of Elder VIM. II. Franklin, who in
solemn and impressive manner performed
the ceremony. After the ceremony the happy
couple and friends returned to the hospitable
home of the bride, Mrs. John I. Young's,
near Taylorsville, where an elegant supper
awaited them, which was greatly enjoyed.
The bride, who is brunette, wore to much
advantage a costume of silver gray cloth,
trimmed in cut steel and silk, with hat and
gloves to match, and the groom looked his
best in full suit of black. The bride re-
ceived many handsome and useful presents.
Among those present were Mrs. John T..
Young, mother of the bride, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Stuller and son Raymond, Misses Rosa
Young, sister of the bride, Lollie Faryer,
Maggie Franklin, May Farver, Irene Buck.
ingham, Lille Franklin, Estella Farver, Fan
ME and Emma Franklin; Messrs. Jas. Hooper,
Thomas Franklin, Thomas Smith, Charles
Frizzell, Irwin Buckingham, j. L. Frizzell,
Maurice Buckingham, Edward Franklin,
William, Charles, John, Wash. and Theodore
Young, brothers of the bride, and others.
During the evening the calathumpians sere-
naded the happy couple and were handsomely
entertained.
DALY-REDMoND.
st. Matthews Church, Washington, d. c.,
was the scene of very pretty wedding on
Sunday evening, January 22d, ult. The con-
tracing parties were Miss Mary H. Redmond,
Of Washington, formerly of Taneytown, this
county, and Mr. Charles T. DAILY, also of
Washington. Miss Lizzie Redmond, sister
of the Bird e, served as bridesmaid, and Mr..
Mex. Mcnamara was best man. The bride
wore a handsome costume of dark cloth,
trimmed with fur, with hat and gloves to
MATCH and carried bouquet of roses. The
groom wore the conventional black. Rev.
Father Kervick, pastor of the Church, Off
ciated. Amongst the guests were Misses
Mary and Maggie Hayes, of Washington,
formerly of Westminster
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P. S.-Notice is also given that the stated
monthly meeting of the present Board will be
held at g. o'clock, p. M, on the same day,
at which time full report of the operations
of the Company for the past year will he
given to the Isotholders-
JOHN J. REESE,
ian2l 3t Secretary.
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DIED.

nc charge for Marriages and Deaths. Obituaries and
IeSses cents a line.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1898.

The date on the label on your
paper shows the time to which
your subscription in paid.
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4 NNUAL ELECTION.
At Mount pleasant, Carroll county, Md.

Office Westminster Cemetery Company,
Westminster, Nd, Jan. 18th, 1898. J
Notice is hereby given to the Lotholders OF
the Westminster Cemetery Company that the
annual election for President and Board OF
Six Managers of said Company, to serve for
the ensuing year, will be held at the Office of
the Company, (Firemen's HalD, on Tuesday,
evening, February eth, 1898, between the
hours Of and oclock.
JOHN J. REESE, Secretary.
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Sold at all country stores. Q
ExEcUToR's SALE.

HAECuTohS SALE.
The undersigned, as executor of Mary
Grammer, deceased, and by virtue of an order
of the Orphans Court of Carroll county, will
sell at Public Sale ON the premises, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IA, 1898,
at 2 O. clock, p M. all that Valuable Lot in
Westminster, Nd, on the corner of Main and
Centre streets, fronting on Main street about
so feet and running back to an alley 1913 feet.
The improvements are large
2.story Brick Dwelling, con. EAh
tanning 8 rooms, pantry and 1a1s ~
bathroom, with hall in the
centre and large. cellar. Hot and cold water
and oil conveniences.
Terms :-0ne-third cash, or upon. the rati-
fication of sale by said court, and the balance
, in two equal payments at 8 and II months,
credit payments to be secured by bonds or
single bills, with sufficient security, and bear
ing interest from day of sale.
JESSE +. ,SHREEVE.
jan21 At Executor.