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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
sleighing Party.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
One of the most pleasant social events of
the season originated in the West End of
Westminster the latter part of last week and
was perfected couple of miles beyond the
village of Mexico, in Manchester district, at
the hospitable home of Mr.. Geo. Gummel
on Monday evening, 18th inst, in the way of
a sleighing party. Miss Mary Gilbert was
constituted committee of one to look after
arrangements in general and to provide the
necessary commissary in particular. Mr..
Samuel Bohn was assigned the duty of secur.
ing the necessary means of transportation,
ali of which was admirably done. As the
party had assumed the form of surprise
and night attack was contemplated, the
services of Mr.. F. Thomas Babylon, cur
popular hardware merchant, were secured
as guide. Before o'clock the arrival of
sleighs at the residence of the Misses Gilbert
was abundant proof that Mr.. Bohn had done
his part we'll At the hour fixed all was
ready. Fourteen sleighs glided down Main
street amid the jingling of bells and the blasts
of tin horns. The sleighs were occupied by
from two to fourteen persons each. About
$50 o'clock, after surmounting many gigantic
drifts of snow, the final assault was made.
Mr. and Mrs. Gummel we're found well forti-
fed in comfortable home, reinforced with
quite u large huuUcE vi Sueotos IHC CuBo6S-
ment seemed to be general, the resistance
neither defensive nor aggressive, and was fol-
lowed by an unconditional surrender. The
first evidence of triumphant victory was
the melodious strains of music by Stonesifer's
orchestra. Various pleasant games and dane
ing we're INDUCED in until the approach of
the wee sma' hours of the morning. AT
midnight refreshments were served in abun-
dance. All were satisfied that more pleas.
ant time could not be had and more genial
host and hostess than Mr.. and Mrs. Gummel
could not be found.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Gummel, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Thomas Babylon,
Mr.. and Mrs Stewart Cook, Misses Mary,
Agnes and 10. Gilbert, Mary, Margaret and
Lottie Crawford, May, 10. and Minnie Gard
ner, Emma Case, Annie Beaver, Rose Doyle,
Emma and Catherine Sheeler, Sallie Robin
son, Emma Bankard, Esther B. Eyler, of
Frederick Ida Gummel, Eta A. Brown,
Helen Hosfelt, Cora Bankard, Minnie and
Gertrude Price, George Wagner, Josie Mar
tin, Rose Await; Msssrs. Michael E. Walsh,
Charles Eckenrode, Michael Ham, Theodore
Derr, Jr., Samuel Bonn, Thos Snyder, VIM.
Fl. Baer, Jr., Edward Mobley, Nimrod Ben
nett, Joseph Sheeler; Albert Bankard, Union
town; Ed. Gummel, Ephraim Webster, Hol.
land Warehime, David Yingling, Howard
Stonesifer, VIM. Leese, Henry Snyder, Geo.
Eckenrode, VIM. Keefer and Clias Coetes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21

Miss Maggie Lampert, near here, returned
home from Baltimore last week, where she
had been visiting for two months.
Messrs. F. Thomas Babylon and son Sny-
der, M. W. Babylon and Harry Helwig, all
of Westminster, spent last Sunday at A. kuriz
Myers near here.
Bradford Greenwood and wife, Edward
Naile and wife and Miss Fannie Male of
Denning's, visited at Levi Snsder's on Friday
of last week.
Charles Martin and wife, of near Linwood,
was visiting at Charles Myers, near here, on
Wednesday last
Mrs. Silas NJ. Bish, Mrs. A. Willet, Miss
Edna J. Willet, Mrs. James S. Little and
Frank II. Willet and family, all of this place,
spent Tuesday last at John W. Wits, Mars
ton.
The following might be of some value to
those who have pumps to freeze. Bore a
hole in the pump stock, just under the plat
form, with gimlet, so as to let the water run
out about the thickness of straw. This is
done while the weather is about freezing point;
the balance of the year the hole can De shut
up with pine pin. The pin can be taken
out during the freezing weather, and when
you are done pumping the water will leakout
down to where the hole is in the stock where
there is no danger of frost. The water of
course will run out all the time one is pump
ing but the quantity is so little that it is
scarcely noticed when coming out ofthe spout.
The weather is still very severe and there is
general complaint of potatoes, Jared fruit,
etc., freezing in cellars.
A surprise party was given to Miss Minnie
Bish, this place, on Wednesday evening of
this week.
Harry Black, of this place, has opened a
barber shop on Church street. Two shops
are carried on now at this place the other one
by Alfred Babylon.
A. Willet has killed 6 hogs weighing 100.
Those who have any items of interest will
please send them to the Frizellburg cores
pondent at this place. At times he is asked
why this and that item is not published. He
can only send what he knows.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
Fountain Valley Items.

A. J. Koontzs daughter and her husband,
of Hagerstown, visited their parents here
during the recent holidays.
Last years potato crop was not extra, and
the recent cold snap has frozen good many
in this section.
One hundred pounds of beef, dozen
capons and other chickens we're stolen recently
from q. ]. Babylon, and some corn has been
stolen from David Roger and Bird Adams.
Mrs. William Heagy has been under the
treatment of DIR. Jos. I. Herring for some
weeks, with sore throat or softening of the
palate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
weather Record for the week.

January 14-mercury below zero at a.
M. and 81 above at p. M; clear up to lip. M;
snow began falling at 2.45 and continued
until late hour. January 15-mercury 8 at
a. m. and u at ? p. M; generally clear and
blustery. January 16-mercury below zero
at a. m. and II above at 2 p. M; clear Jan.
light snow until II M, followed BY clear
weather. Jan. 18-mercury below zero at Z
a. m. and II above at P. M; generally cloudy,
light snow at night. January 19-mercury
ii at a. IN. and % at p. M; cloudy, fol-
lowed by clear weather. January 20-mer-
curry at z a. M and 20 at II M; clear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
Rnwnrth Leagus Social.

A very enjoyable entertainment and social
was given in the Lecture room Of Centenary
NJ. E. Church, on Thursday night, under the
auspices of the Epworth League. The room
had been handsomely transformed, and bore
the appearance of parlor. Shaded lamps,
flowers and decorated tables occupied the
centre of the room, and the walls were pref
tily trimmed with wreaths of various designs.
Mr. Geo. R. Gehr presided and opened the
program with prayer by Rev. J. L. Walsh,
which was followed with an address of well
come by DR.. D. F. Shipley, cornet solo by
Master Nat Keene, recitation by Mr.. Ken
meth G. Murray, vocal solo by Miss BERTHE
Keene, reading by Mr.. Geo. R. Gehr and a
recitation by Miss jamie Thomas. At the
conclusion of the program refreshments we're
served, after which, BY special request, Miss
jamie Thomas admirably recited 'sThe Gypsy
Flower GIRL The audience then dispersed,
feeling tina. the first Epworth League social
and entertainment had been a success.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21

The ship Lord Templemore, long overdue,
and which had been given up for lost, arrived
at San francisco on the 18th instant, 2l2
days from Liverpool. She had terrible ex-
perience during the voyage. She was caught
in storm off the eastern coast of South
America, which lasted 20 days 1t took her
60 days to get round Cape Horn. Her rig
ging was badly used up and several Of her
crew hurt, but no lives lost.
Homer Tate, the man arrested at Erie,
Penna., on Saturday, on charge Of wreck.
ing passenger train on the Pittsburg and
Erie Railroad, on the night Of December s.,
has made confession in which ne admits
placing three crossties on the track with the
purpose of wrecking the train to settle an old
score against the engineer and conductor.
His only defence was that he was drunk
when he did 1t.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
New Advertisements.

Wall PapeE--Matthews 4 Myers, 45 east
Main street, Westminster, Md.
j. W.Shunk's Harness and Carriage Empo-
rum, Westminster, Nd.
Store and Dwelling for Rents. B. Stocks
dale, Finksburg, Nd.
For Sale or Rent-H. B. Albaugh, West
minister, Md.
Farm for Rent--John L. Reilsnider, West,
minister, Nd.
Wanted-Josephus A. orendorf, stouers-
vile, Md.
For sale-Miss c. V. Burhman, New Wind
sor, Md.
Executor sale-Jesse f. shreeve, Exec
For Rent-wm. B. Thomas, Westminster,
Md.
Animal Election-John J. Reese Secretary.
Legal Notices List of Unclaimed Matter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21

Thomas Rogers, Jr., of Chester, Penna.,
ON Saturday, shot and MORALLY wounded his
father, his mother, and also shot and wounded
his sister, Mrs. Sarah Ann kilday. His
father had taken him to task for his laziness,
when he deliberately went up stairs, and,
procuring a pistol committed the crime,
shooting the women first, because they re-
monstrated with him. He was sober at the
time, and, after being arrested, expressed no
particular regret for his crime. The father
died on Saturday night, and the mother and
sister are not expected to recover.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
Business Locals.

Miss Edith Motter. of Baltimore, will give
talk at City Hotel Parlor, Westminster, on
Monday evening, January 23d, on the subject
of PHYSICAL CULTURE. The talk will be
given with view to forming class in West.
minister for Physical improvement, and all
interested in this work are invited to be
present Talk at 7.30.
LosT-On Thursday afternoon, Sable Fur
Collar. Finder will please leave it at this
Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
ON A cowcATCHER IN A BLIz-
lard.
A Negroes Wild Ride from Elizabeth
to Philadelphia in Zero Weather.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1S.-William Hill, a
colored man, who lodges at 327 South Seventh
street when he is in this city, rode from Eliza.
beth, N. j., to the Broad street station on the
cowcatcher of Pennsylvania Railroad ex-
press train last night.
He is now thawing out in the Pennsylvania
hospital. Hill, who is as black as coal, with
teeth as white as snow, lay on cot tonight
with his ears and forehead swathed in band
ages, and told the story of his wild ride. he
said he jumped on the engine at Elizabeth
while it was rapidly moving.
81 was out of job and busted, ~ said he,
'.and wanted to get to Chester to get work at
moulding. When de express came along
caught de flagstaff and jerked meself onto de
pilot.
~ jus braccd me feet on de bars of de cow
catcher and wrapped me arm around de flag
staff an let er go. Was it cold? Well, l
didn't know which was me and which was the
engine. had me whole outfit on-two
undercoats, three shirts, two undershirts, one
pair Of overalls, two pair of trousers, two
pair of drawers, and a vest. Say, Use use to
ridin' on cowcatchers an trucks, an Use
done heap of free ripin' but Idon't what
no noah 'spress train cowcatchers through a
Jersey blizzard.
''No, stree. Why, de wind went clean
through me, and blew me up agin the pilot SO
tight that l couldn't err fell off If I'd wanted
to.
'sWhen we got 10 Trenton me face was as
smooth as if I'd had clean shave. De wind
had frozen me whiskers stiff and den cut EN-
off as clean as a razor.
81 would er stopped over at Trenton for de
freight, but | was so stiff | couldn't walk, so
! staid right on de pilot, an when | got here
felt as if I'd been sleepin in an ice house
for week
After he arrived here Hill managed to get
to the hospital himself, and it was found that
his ears, nose, forehead, hands, and feet were
frost bitten, but tonight he was out Of danger
and rapidly recovering.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
Mslross Items.

Mrs. Thomas James, of Ebbvale, is on the
sick list.
Mrs. George Zepp, ST., and Miss Leanna
Krumrine spent Thursday in Manchester
Harry U. Brown, Of near Hanover, spent
last week in this neighborhood
On Tuesday Of last week Mrs. Eli Wisner,
who suffered terribly for several months. was
relieved by death. Her remains were laid to
rest from the Lutheran Church on Friday:
Rev. c. NJ Eyster officiating. A kind and
indulgent husband, with a host Of friends,
survive her.
The Bachman Valley Railroad still makes
two trips week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
Bankert,s MIN Items.

lobe, the old family and farm horse, owned
by Mr.. Il. Sell since colt, died few days
ago. Ifhe had lived till April next he would
have been "a years old. He was Of the Lyon
stock Mr.. Sell owned the mother Of the
horse, and raised him on the farm. He never
changed owners and was faithful horse.
Mr.. Sell told your correspondent he was his
regular leader in his team for about 10 years.
He did considerable work on the farm until
the last year, when he was put on the retired
list. He heard the boom of the cannon when
the battle ragged at Gettysburg and saw the
blue and the grey. After his death he was
given decent burial on the farm where he had
lived all his life.
DIR. Kemp, one Of our most worthy young
physicians, has left Uniontown and moved to
New Brunswick, Frederick county, where he
will practice his profession.
Rev. NJ. L. Firor will preach tomorrow,
Sunday, at 10 o'clock, a. m. A congrega-
tisnal meeting, eatechise and mission talk
win take place in the afternoon.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21

A petition was signed in Westminster this
week requesting the repeal OF the Sherman
silver purchasing act.
The cherry tree upon which Elder Bon
sack committed suicide by hanging has been
cut down and removed.
Mr.. Charles II. Henneman is quite sick at
his residence on Bond street, this city. His
condition is regarded as serious.
Some of the ladies of the West End have
formed an association fos the reading OF
Shakespeare. They meet every Monday night.
e. E. Harden, near Gambler, has taken a
position on a cable car line in Baltimore.
he moved his family to Baltimore this week.
The November term of court cost about
Sc, 900. Court expenses for the fiscal year
ending June S0th next, p'ill probably reach
$4,000.
The Mechanicsville Band has greatly i'm
proved recently and added some Is or 20
pieces to its repertoire. The band engaged
Prof. Frock as teacher, and he gave them
three lessons day for Eve or six days. As
mark of appreciation of Prof. Frock's
talents and ability the band presented him
with fine overcoat On Tuesday Prof.
Frock left Mechanicsville for Winfield, where
he is engaged in teaching the Winfield Band.
The fourth quarterly conference of Littles-
town Circuit, Methodist Episcopal Church,
was held at Moorehead Church. Union Mills,
ON Saturday and Sunday last. Services were
held ON Saturday morning, the conference
opening in the afternoon. Rev. w. w.
Evans, D. D., presiding elder of Harrisburg
District. preached in the evening. Lovefeast,
followed by the holy communion, was held
Sunday morning, and in the evening Rev. j.
H. Dieble, pastor OF the church, preached the
sermon. Services were continued during the
week.
The February term of the Circuit Court will
begin on February 18th, and Judge Roberts
on Monday last drew the following persons to
serve as Jurors: Daniel Wicks, Samuel G..
Fair, Tobias H. Eckenrode, Leander Mathia,
Albert Study, Jonathan NJ. Owings, Joseph
L. Haines, William h. Hook, Henry Sell,
John Bernstein, John c. Shipley, A. Kurtz
Myers, George w. Brown, James W. Lam
bert, Josiah Kolb, Calvin Jordan, James NJ.
O. Smith, Jacob Buchanan, John Rosenb1r-
ger, Levi Snyder, Francis L. Davis, John
Henry Benner, Jonas Warner, Henry B..
Grammer and DIR. ]. Wesley Steele.
Mr.. James f. Lynch, of Baltimore, and
Miss Gertie Kleff, of Westminster, were mar
ried at o'clock Wednesday afternoon at St.
Johns Catholic Church by Rev. Father
Cassidy, pastor of the church. The groom is
son Of ex-Sheriff Lynch, of Westminster,
and the bride the youngest daughter of Mr..
Arnold Kleff, proprietor of the Westminster
City Hotel There were no attendants ex-
cepting Mr.. Arnold Kleff, Jr., brother of the
bride, who acted as best man to the groom.
The bride wore handsome costume of green
CLOTH with hat to match, and carried a bunch
of La France roses. The couple left on the
p. m. train for Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
MILL FOR SALE. The under, AAsssssAI

MILL FOR SALE. The under {,ssAs
WI signed wishes to sell his Mill w.
Property, situated in Franklin district, three
miles southwest of Winfield, on Gilliss' Falls.
There are so Acres of Land, new Dwelling
House, just built; and all necessary outbuild
ings. New machinery in the mill, which
comprises Grist Mill, Circular Saw Mill and
Single Mill. Mill runs by Turbine Water
Wheel. One of the best water powers in the
county. Doing No. business. Good
reasons for selling. Mr.. George Jenkins,
living on the place, will show the property.
Refer to anyone living in the neighborhood.
FRANK l. LEWIS, Mount Airy,
janl4 3t Carroll county, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21

The undersigned will offer at Public Sale,
on the premises, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1898,
at , o'clock, P. NJ, all that parcel of land,
containing
2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
situate about one-fourth of mile from Friz-
ellburg, Carroll county, Nd, on the road
leading from Frizellburg to
Uniontown, known as the z&A-A
''HaiAey Property" The i'm ~ ~
provements consist of two
story Frame Dwelling House, with basement
and necessary outbuildiugs. This property
is very convenient TO markets, schools and
churches, &c.
The terms of sale will be easy, and will be
announced on the day of sale.
e. E. REINDOLLAR.
Chas. L. Fink Attorney. ianl4 is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21

John Smith, Harry Williams and John
Riley, claiming TO be from Cincinnati, were
arrested at New Albany, Ind, Thursday, on
the charge of passing counterfeit dollars
Williams attempted to shoot Detective Smith
wick, but was knocked senseless. The men
are believed to be members of Cincinnati
gang of organized counterfeiters.
At Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday,
VIM. McEwan was executed for numbering a
woman. He had attempted to commit sui
eide few days previous by cutting his
throat. When the drop fell the officials were
surprised to see his head fly into the air and
the body fall to the ground, while blood flew
in all directions.
Junk Din Kan. Chinese laundryman,
was found dead in his shop in Chicago, on
Wednesday, horribly butchered. Jung Jack
Sin, of Kansas City, was found in the place,
his clothes red with the blood Of the muir
dered man. He was arrested.
Barney Black, Of Salisbury, Peis..a., wal
killed on Sunday by poisonous fumes from .
crucible in which he was melting metals pre-
paratory to making counterfeit hye-cen
1 pieces.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21

l hereby certify that the foregoing is true
copy of an Act Of the General Assembly of
Maryland, passed January Session, 1892.
CARLTON SHAFER,
Chief Clerk House of Delegates.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
MORTGAGES SALE
AVA OF
Desirable Dwelling House and
Lot of Land,


BY virtue of the power contained in n
mortgage from Elias f. Bankard to the un-
dersigned, bearing date May sth, A. D., 1889,
and recorded among the Real Estate Mort
gage Records of Carroll county, in Liber B.
f. c., No. so, folio 80, &C., will sell at
Public Sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, A. d., 1898,
at . o'clock, P. NJ, all the land described in
said mortgage, containing
2 ACRES and ROOD, More or Less.
The improvements thereon are large and
comfortable Two-story Brick
AGA-A, Dwelling House, Frame Sum
~ mer House, large Stable and
3 zlzz==t=zasia5zE other outbuildings All the
buildings have been recently built and are in
excellent repair. Well with pump at the door.
The land is in good state of cultivation This
property is desirably located at Mt. Pleasant,
Immediately on the Littlestown Turnpike
Road, is about miles from Westminster,
about Il miles from Union Mills. and adjoin-
ing the land of Writ Bish and David J. W.
Earhart.
Terms of Sale :-0ne.thir cash on the
day Of sale or on the ratification thereof;
one third in six and the other one third in
nine months from the day of sale; the credit
payments to be secured by the notes of the
purchaser or purchasers with approved secu-
rity, bearing interest from the day Of sale, or
all cash at the option of the purchaser.
SARAH C. BURGO0N, Mortgagee.
Reifsnider e. Reifsnider, Solicitors.
r. c. Matthews, Auctioneer, ianl4 Is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-01-21
A full line of
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.

We invite you to give us call and examine
our Stock. We guarantee our prices as low as
the lowest. Very respectfully,
G. W. M0RNINGSTAR,
No. SO w. Main Street,
dec31 Westminster, Nd
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-13
Unitarian Conference.

The eighteenth annual session OF the
Michigan conference OF the unitarian
and affiliated liberal churches was held
at Mt. Pleasant during the past week
and closed on Thursday evening. the
Rev G. :. Udell OF Grand Rapids pre-
siding. Ii is said TO have been one OF
the best conferences held for many
years. not only for the high order OF the
papers read and the discussions which
followed them. but also for the deyo-
tional and sympathetic spirit which per
vaded al the proceedings from begin
ming 20 end. The officers FOR the con-
ing year were elected. Grand Rapids be-
ing specially honored in their selection.
President Rev e. = Udell was re.
elected.
Secretary Rev. f.. G.. ID. Holden.
The conferences sermon was preached
by the Rev. W. ID, Simonds OF Battle
Creek. and the principal discussions
were lei by the Reys. j. It. Sunderland
az Ann Arbor. Giles Is. Stebbins Of De.
troit. H. Digby Johnston and +. w. "
Hugeuhoitz % Grand Rapids. Caroline
J Bartlett % Kalamazoo. and T. Il. For.
bush and a. VI. Gould of Chicago. the
secretaries 81 the American Unitarian
association and the western conference.
The Hon. l. W. Hopkins % VT Pleas
ant gave the address % welcome. aud
the president responded. 4 committee
vas appointed 10 undertake active mis.
sionary work in all parts OK the state. 81
which the president. Mise Bartlett and
the Rev H. Digby Johnston. we're APP
pointed members
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-11-13

Daniel Putnam. professor OF psych
oiogy Ia the Stats Normal school. I'D
one % the leading educators OF the wesl.
accompanied by W H. Sweet. a prom
inent lpsiianti business man. vas
guest Ia The Eagle yesterday They
Esre IN tho city Co listen TO a sermon by
The Rev X " Nan Kirk % the Second
baptist church. The Rev J. @ Cheney.
pastor % the baptist church in ip~ll-
s8ti has resigned. aad the parish - IN
search = a successor. Prof PutBam
and hr sweet we're appointed by the
c5nzrsg ation % assist .n fhe =elaction ~
. pastor 10 - poesibie that an invita-.
tion Esll ~ extended "a M Van Kirk
- assume charge n tha lpsilant
church.