The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-02-04

The Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank of Westminster has declared its regular
semi-annual dividend of q per cent.
Mr.. Robert Fleagle, of Frizellburg, who
had the misfortune of having leg broken on
November 18th, last, was able to leave his
room for the first time on Wednesday.
Harry Brightwell. wife and five children,
and John Brightwell, sons of Richard Bright
we'll, and Albert Beaver, all of Westminster
district, left ON Thursday for Dayton, Ohio.
j. w. Van Horn, superintendent of. the
Baltimore Paving Compauy's quarries, near
Westminster, was struck on the head on
Saturday by falling rock, cutting cash
about two inches long.
Elder James A. Sell, of Altoona, Pa, has
been holding services in the German Baptist
Church, Westminster, during the past week.
Large congregations have been in attendance
during all the services.
The ground-hog did not see his shadow on
the I'd in this section. The backbone OF
winter is broken-perhaps. Certainly we
will not have any such cold weather as pre-
vailed from December Esd until January 22d.
VIM. r. Curry, as assignee of mortgage,
sold on Wednesday last the house and II acres
ofland of the late Isaac Downs, colored, at the
intersection of the old Buffalo and Liberty
roads, in Franklin district, to Mr.. johnson,
near Mt. Airy, for $1,912
Mr.. John Beemiller's horse ran away with
him on Thursday morning at Fountain Valley,
and he was thrown out against wire fence
and was considerably bruised and hurt. The
horse was hurt by running against the fence
and the wagon was damaged somewhat.
The water supply IN Westminster gave out
Sunday night on account of ice clogged pipes
at the reservoir. The organs in the churches
could not be played toward the close of
services for want of water pressure in the
motors. The pipes were cleared and the
water turned on on Monday.
President E. o. Grimes, of the Board Of
School Commissioners, after meeting of the
Board on Tuesday, entertained at his resi-
dence Commissioners Prugh, Reindollar,
Blocher and Anderson, Examiner Diffen-
baugh, Assistant Secretary Reese, William
Ii. Thomas, counsel, and DIR. j. W. Herring
The Westminster Band have made arrange
ments with several Baltimore performers Of
note 10 assist them at their concert on Mon
day night, February IS. Among them are
Williamson and Scully in their comic songs
and sketches Mr.. Williamson is very fine
elocutionist. Mr.. Thomas McNulty, the
famous campaign singer, who is well known
in this vicinity, will render some Of his best
songs.
Personal.
J. Frank Ford, Esq, Clerk Of the Court of
Appeals was a guest of Judge Charles b.
Roberts from Saturday until Monday.
Mr.. James Z. Lynch and wife, of Balti-
more, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Kleff.
Mr.. Joshua Herring, of Mechanistown,
Frederick county, visited his nephew, DR.. j.
W. Herring, recently. Mr.. Herring is in his
S7th year.
Mr.. Charles Shafier, of Indianapolis, Ind,
spent several days with Mr.. N. /. Gorsuch,
this week.
DIR. Fl. C. Shipley, of Edersburg, gave a
party on Saturday evening last to his son, 81.
birthday. 1t was a most enjoyable occasion.
Miss Florence Bellingham, of North Branch,
who has been visiting the Misses Phillinger,
near Sykesville, has returned home. Mrs.
r. E. Lee and Miss Elsie Phillinger are
visiting Mrs. J. Fl. Barnes, Baltimore.
Miss Gambrill, of Frederick is visiting Miss
Roberts.
Miss AMMAN, of Emmittsburg, is the guest
of Mrs. E. o. Grimes.
Mr. J. Smith Reifsnider attended the Ball
of the Cotton King, which was given last
week at Richmond, Virginia.
Mrs. Floyd Jones, of St. Louis, Missouri,
was for several days this week the guest of
Mrs. C. B. Roberts.
Hon. James A. c. Bond attended the
Princeton dinner given last Thursday night at
Lyceum Parlors, Baltimore.
Miss Florence Mitten, of Liberty street,
gave pleasant party to number of her
friends on Wednesday evening. The evening
was spent in games. Among those present
were Misses Clara Eckenrode, Della Legg,
Josie Martin, Edna Schaeffer, the Misses
Yingling, Katie Eckenrode, and Edward
Diffendal and George Eckenrode.