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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23
BIG FIRE IN WISCONSIN.
Over 200 Square Miles of Timber
Burned and the Fire Still Raging.

DuLurH, Sept. 1.-THE Wisconsin fires
came close to this city today. During the
day dense cloud of smoke hung over the
city, the effect being that of a heavy fog. AT
Duluth the fire caused only Inconvenience,
but at Superior there was considerable dam
ger. The fires which have been burning
about the city were not considered dangerous
until today, when. driven by strong breeze,
the flames came dangerously near to South
Superior and other outlying suburbs. The
Fire Department was called ont, and quick
and vigorous work was demanded, but finally
the flames were extinguithed, with only small
damage.
MINIATURES, Sept 13.-Rains about Mer.
rill, Marshfeld, aud Stevens Point today have
partly qaehched the forest fires in the region
where they have thus far been most disas-
trous, but dispatches from Ashland tonight
say the fires in the extreme northern part OF
the State have assumed most threatening pro.
portions.
All day settlers have been pouring into
Ashland from all directions, fleeing from the
advancing flames, which have devoured their
homes and al their belongings The cinders
and smoke hanging over that city are de-
seribed as almost binding.
Over 1000 volunteers were added to the
Fire Department forces in the fight against
the flames as they advanced on the city from
the Odanah Indian reservation. A high wind
was driving the flames toward the Lake Shore
and Western Railroad shops, when at 8
O'Clock the water works gave out. The coal
sheds were soon on fire. Thirty dead loco
motives were quickly fired up, and pulled all
the rolling stock to places of safety on the
lake front.
The smoke was so dense that a number of
mon xyara ovaraon,a nd haI IN ha oarrtaf N
places Of safety. There has been no rain in
northern Wisconsin since July 10, and vege-
tation is so dry that everything burns like tin.
der. Three families are reported to have
persisted near Marengo
At Parishville large iron plant was burned
today. Settlers arriving in Ashland tell pitt
ful stories, and many fell exhausted when they
reached the city. The FIRE now covers about
200 square miles of territory, and is going
northward. The damage to standing timber
is enormous.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23
Death of Thomas stevenson.

Thomas Stevenson, who died at his resi-
dence, Spring Mills, near this city, on Mon
day last, was one of Carroll county's Oldest,
as he was one of its most respected, citizens.
In an old red frame building, the site of
which is now occupied by the F. II. Orendorf
residence, on East Main street. Westminster,
on the 9th Of November 1908, Mr.. Stevenson
was born. The mother of the late Joshua
Smith, of this city and that of the deceased
were sisters of Thomas Wells, who died 1541,
and whose remains lie in the little family
burial ground on the hill south of the Steven /.
son mansion. Tom Wells was in his day one
of the most widely known men in our coun-
ty, more particularly on account of his size,
his weight approximating 450 pounds. He
was a grandson of the Thomas Wells, who,
upon his settlement in this section, took up
large tract of land in and around Spring
Mills under grant from one of the Colonial
governors of the province.
In his 4th year the family removed from
Westminster to the Keysvile farm, where he
remained until about his 10Th year, at which
time he went with his uncle, Thomas Wells,
with whom he remained until his marriage,
which ouccurred in 1888. Shortly thereafter
he removed to his late residence, where he
continued to reside up to the time of his death.
The following children survive him; Margaret,
wife of Leonard Zile, Nettie, wife of James
Lampert; Alfred, Charles, Jesse and Joseph.
The latter, the youngest, is engaged in business
in Chicago, but was at home sometime before
his fathers death. Eliza, wife of James
Robertson, died some years ago. He leaves
also &c grandchildren and great grand
children. His wife was Miss Nicodemus,
and she died in October 1861, in the
forty ninth year of her age. Mr.. Steven
son was a plain, unassuming gentleman, who,
without making any great business pretension
amassed considerable fortune. In politics
he was Republican.
His funeral took place at his residence on
Wednesday, and his remains were inferred in
the family burying ground on the farm. Rev.
p. II. Miller, of Grace Lutheran Church,
this city, conducted the services, and the
pail bearers were John L. Lynch. Ephraim
Bankert, j. Q. Stitely, E. o. Grimes, W. A.
Roop and Albums Pool.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23

DATIFIcATIoN NOTICE.

In the Orphans Court of Carroll County
AUGUST Term, 1898.
Estate of David Nicodemps, deceased.
On application it is ordered this llth day
of September, 1893, that the sale of the Real
Estate of David Nicodemus, late of Carroll
county, deceased, made by Ezra N. Nicode-
mus and Laura v. Snader, Executors of the
last will and testament of said deceased, and
this day reported to this Court by the said
Executors, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause be shown to the contrary ON or before
the Sd Monday, 10th day, of October, next;
provided copy of this order be inserted for
three successive weeks in some newspaper
printed and published in Carroll comfy, be-
fore the I'd Monday, 9th day, Of October, next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
four thousand dollars ($400000).
DAVID II. H0FFACKER, !
LEWIS CASH, SJudges.
ALBERT SCHAEFFER,
True copy,-Test:
GEO. NJ, PARKE,
sepl6 st Register Of Wills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23

"Minky,n a little pet dog, belonging 10
Qebbe Davis, was killed on last Sunday
morning. His mistress was going to neigh
boris house, and "Minky' as usual, followed
her. Two gentlemen were driving along the
road, and not seeing the little dog, ran over
him, killing him almost instantly. Minky
had been very valuable dog, and his mis-
tress was once offered $50 for him. Though
he weighed only 6 pounds, he could chase a
large hog. He was buried on Monday morn
ing in burying ground on Mr.. Nimrod Da-
Wis farm.
st. Pauls Lutheran church is being paint
ed, adding much to its appearance.
On Sunday, September 9th. at 10 o. clock
a. M, there will be communion service at
St. Paul $ Lutheran church. Some new mem
beers will be added to the church.
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Afternoon and Moonlight Excursion to penmar

Wednesday, September 9th, the Column
bian Musical Society of Baltimore City will
run a special afternoon and moonlight excur-
sion to Pen Mar and give an interesting
musical and literary entertain ment in the
Dancing Pavilion between dances. The
special train will stop at Westminster, New
Windsor, Lipwood, Union Bridge and Me-
chanicstown.
The occasion promises to be one of general
enjoyment and usual interest The partici-
pants in the entertainment will include Mary
lands Sweet Singer, Thomas F. McNuIty; the
favorite comic baladist, VIM. L. Sculy; the
jolly humorist, David Williamson; the Colum-
ban Quartette, and other selected talent,
The entertainment commences at p. IN. and
will be free to all. At Pen Mar Dining Room
a first class oyster supper will be served. A
special programme of dancing will be con.
Quoted by Prof. Bangert, and Pen Mar Park
and Pavilion will be brilliantly lighted on
this occasion. This will be the last oppor-
tunity of the season to visit Pen Mar under
such pleasant conditions, and with the
promised assurance Of so many attractive
features of enjoyment.
The train will leave Westminster at 2.4S
p. m.; New Windsor 3.02; Lindwood 3.07 and
Union Bridge at $40; returning will leave
Penmar at 8. 80.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23
sepl6st
MO. sles EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
VIM. Bowers, ct al, plaintiffs. We rsus Catha-
rine Bowers, ct al, Defendants.
Ordered this 4th day of September, A. D.,
1893. that the sales of the property mentioned
in these proceedings. made and reported by
Philip Humbert and VIM. Bowers, Trustees
in the above cause, be ratified aud confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 9th day Of October, next;
provided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed in Carroll county,
Nd, Onoe in each of three successive weeks
before the I'd day of October, next.
The report states the amount of sales 10 be
$2527.GS.
BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk,
True copy,-Test:
sep 9St BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23

Mrs. Margaret Pool, widow of the late
Joseph Pool, who was mentioned few weeks
ago as being critically i'll, died last Saturday,
aged about 81 years, or within few days Of
that age She was buried on Sunday at Mt
Pleasant NJ. L. Church, of which she had been
a member for many years. A large concourse
of relatives and friends attended to pay their
last respects to one of our most respected
citizens. Funeral services were conducted
by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Beltz.
A. V. Shipley, of this place, has sold his
huckster route and fixtures to Charles L.
Warehime.
proiracted meeting is in progress at
Providence Church here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23
CHERIFF's SALE.

BY virtue OF writ of lieri facias issued out
of the Circuit Court for Carroll County, State
of Maryland. at the suit of Samuel Cover,
assignee of William B. Thomas, against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements of
Mary Yinging and Christian Yingling, of
Jacob, and to me directed, have seized the
following property, viz All that part of
tract of land called "Durbin's Mistake" sit
uate, lying and being in Carroll county, in the
State of Maryland, containing 4 Acres, 3
Roods and rs Perches of land, more or less,
which was conveyed to the said Mary Wing
ling by John Hesson, executor, &C., by deed
dated May I, 1874, and recorded among the
Land Records of Carroll county in Liber T. T.
s., No. Al, Folio 239, &c. Also all that part of
tract or parcel ofland situate, lying and being
in Carroll county, in the State of Maryland,
being part of q tract of land'caled .sDurbin' $
Mistake" and contai4tng p Acres Of land,
more or less, it being the same land conveyed
to the said Mary Yingling by j. William Ear
.hari, trustee, by deed dated October 81, 1879,
and recorded among the Land Records of
Carroll county in Lber F. I. s., No. 5S, Folio
6, &c.
And hereby give notice that on SATUR-
DAY. SEPTEMBER 80, 1893, at 8 o. clock,
p. M, at the Court House door, in the city
of Westminster, | will sell the above prop
erty, so seized and taken in execution, TO the
highest bidder for cash.
ALBERT A. DORSEY,
sep Its Sheriff.
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TO CREDITORS.

The undersigned, having settled in the Or
phans' Court account of the personal estaieoS
HENRY SCHIEB, JR..
late of Carroll county, deceased, and ascer-
tanned the balance in his hands for distribn
ton, according to law, among the creditors
of said deceased, hereby gives notice to said
creditors to file their claims against said de,
ceased, legally authenticated, with the Regis
ter Of Wills for Carroll county, on or before
the I'd day of October, 1898, preparatory to
distribution of the assets Of said personal
estate, to be made amongst said creditors
under the direction of the Orphans CoHrt of
Carroll county, on the 9th day of October,
1898 After the final ratification OF said dis.
tribution by the Orphans Court aforesaid.
the undersigned viii be prepared TO pay to
each of said creditors their respective diyi,
dends according to said distribution.
ALBERT JONES,
sep.9 At Administrator.
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SPEcIAL SALE
Queensware, Housekeeping
Goods and Groceries

We have received our full Spring Stock
and are offering special drives wholesale aud
retail on the following g0ods:-i crate Poree
lain Ware, crate Colored ware, crate 2nds
Granite Ware, erale ends Porcelain Ware.
Special prices on Cutlery and SiiYerware,
Tubs, Buckets, &c.
Oar drug department is stocked vith fresh
goods; all brands Of patent medicines. Ne
and Cattle Powders.
Fz. MILLER 4 co,
mar31y Near depot, NeamiuEfeF. Nd.
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Miss Flora Frizell and Mrs. William
Arthur, of this place, started for the World $
Fair on Monday last.
Miss Blanche Magness, of Baltimore, is the
guest of Miss Edna J. Willet, this place.
Henry Snader and Abraham Sheets are
putting up a new house for John Roger, on
the old Uniontown pike.
Mrs Silas NJ. Bish and daughter, Minnie,
are in Baltimore this week.
The lumber is being hauled this week for
the bridge which is to be erected over Mead,
ow branch, near Babylon's mill
John E. Null, near this place, is taking an
educational course in Lyons, Virginia. John
has been teaching school for some time, but
it is his desire to reach the top of the ladder.
William Harver, near this place, had the
misfortune to knock his shoulder out of place
in getting over fence, and accidentally fell
and caused the fracture.
The farmers are busy sowing grain aud
cutting corn this week.
The corn crop is generally better than was
anticipated considering the long drought.
Charles lille, son of Mr.. Leonard lille, who
had been in different parts Of the West for
the past six years, is at his home on a visit.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23
MORTGAGES SALE
N1 OF VALUABLE
Real and Personal Property,
In MYERS District

The undersigned. assignee of Mary A.
Shipley, mortgage, by virtue of the power
and authority contained in u mortgage from
Mary E. Wisner and Henry ID. Wisner, her
husband, dated April l, 1890, to Mary A.
Shipley, and by her assigned to Grove A.
Shipley, and which is recorded among the
Real Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll Co.
in Liber W. n. M, No. 20, folio $40, &C., and
also by virtue of bill of sale from the said Mary
E. Wisner and Henry ID. Wisner, her husband,
TO the said Mary A. Shipley, dated Oct. 4, 1890,
and by her assigned to Grove A. Shipley, and
which is recorded among the Chattel and Bond
Records of Carroll county in W. n. NJ, No.
IA, folio 2S4, &C., will sell on the premises,
situated in Myers District, Carroll county,
Md, on the Wisner road, near Wisner's
schoolhouse, and about q miles northeast
from the Westminster and Littlestown turn
pike, and about miles from Union Mills, and
adjoining the lands of Larkin Belt, John
Wisner and others, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER s0th, 1898,
at O. clock P NJ, First lot or parcel of
land containing
40l ACRES OF LAND,
more or less. The improvements on this
tract or parcel ofland consist of A>SSN-N
a new story Frame Wealth m
er-Boarded Dwelling House, II II!
with porch nearly around the
entire house; a spring and well of excellent
water near the door, good Frame Stable and
Cora Cribs, and all other necessary out.
buildings. There ia good apple orchard on
this tract. The undersigned will also sell at
the same time and place Wood Lot con
tanning about AZ Acres of Land, more or less,
covered with good Growing Timber, and
situated about one-quarter of IA mile from the
first mentioned tract or parcel of land. The
two pieces or parcels Of land heretofore des-
cribed being the same which the said Mary
Il. Wisner obtained from Mary Ann Wisner
and others by deed bearing date April g.,
1889, and recorded among the Land Records
of Carroll county.
And at the same time and place the under
signed will sell the following described Per-
sonal Property, contained in said bill of sale,
towit | Black Mare, named pet" about ! |
years old; one White and Red Spotted Cow,
named Spot; one Brindle Cow, named
"Brindle''; one Narrow tread Two. horse
Wagon and Bed, one Top Buggy and Harness,
two Sets Lead Gears, one Diamond Harrow,
one Furrow Plow, one Shovel Plow, one
Corn Fork, one Basket Sleigh.
TERMS OF SALE.-On real estate, one-thrd
cash and the balance in two equal payments
OF six and twelve months, credit payments TO
be secured by note, with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale. On
personal property, Cash.
BksH For further information apply to un-
designed. GROVE A. SHIPLEY,
Assignee of Mortgage.
Clabaugh e. Roberts,
Solicitors for Mortgage. sep9 is
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23

The remains of James Knox Polk. tenth
President of the United States, and those of
his wife. Mrs. Sarah Childers Polk, have been
removed from the tomb at Polk Place, the
old family residence, in Nashville, 10 a pic
turesque spot in the State Capitol grounds,
and there reinforced.
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MO. BIS EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Ii RI.
and Belindn Hess. his wife.
Ordered this. 9th day of September, A. d.,
1898, that accounts A and ofthe auditor filed
in this cause be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 25th day of September, inst. !;
provided a copy of this order be inserted for
two successive weeks, before the last named
BENZ. F. GROUSE. Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
Sept 2t BENZ. f. GROUSE. Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23

George A. EIlwood, desperate criminal,
who last February entered upon twenty five
years sentence in the Rhode Island State
Prison. for burglary, was shot dead on Mon
dry by deputy warden Rowe, whom he saw
asely assaulted In an ailempt 10 escape.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23
NO. 81 INsoLvENT DOCKET.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
In the matter of the petition of Milton O.
Myers for the benefit of the Insolvent Laws
off State of Maryland.
Ordered this 9th day of September, A. D.,
1893, that Saturday, the 18th day Of October,
next, be and the same is hereby fixed for
Milton o. Myers, Petitioner for the benefit
of the Insolyent Laws of this State, in the
above entitled case, to appear in the said
Court and answer such interrogatories or allie
cations as his creditors, endorsers OF sareties
may propose or allege against him. aud that
the said petitioner, or Edward D. Weant, his
Permanent Trustee, shall give notice thereof
TO the creditors, endorsers and sureties of
said Insolvent Petitioner, by causing copy
of this order 10 be published in some news
paper published in Carroll county for five
successive weeks hefote the said l4th day of
October, next
BENZ. f. GROUSE, CLERK.
Published at the request Of Edward ..
Weant, Permanent Trustee.
True Copy,-Test;
sep9 st Benz. +. CsorsE, CLERK.
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NO. so4s EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County, sit
ting in Equity.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County, sit
ting in Equity.
In the matter of the Trust Estate of George
II. Frazier and Mary a. Frazier. his wife,
Charles +. Fink, Trustee.
Ordered this Sth day of September A. d.,
1893, that the report Of the aale Of Real Es
tate, made and reported in the above entitled
cause by Charles E. Fink, Trustee, be finally
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the ninth day
of October, next; provided a copy of this
order be published once week, for three
successive weeks. in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county, Maryland. previous
to the second day Of October, A, D.. 1893.
The report states the amount Of sale of
real estate TO be 100000.
CHARLES b. ROBERTS.
True Copy.-Test:
sep Q 81 BENZ. +. CRorsF. cl7gk.
MIcHAEI Z. .z TaEsE; .r,..w
AND SOLICITOR IN CTIANCERY,
aug 10y conlt St. Westminster, Nd.
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weatner Record ion the week.

September l6-mercury 6i al : n m.-and
81 Mt , p. M; thundergu at n. m. followed
by clear and blustery weather; ciouday after
4 y. M September line curry 81 at "a.
m and 10 at . y. m; generally clear. Sep
tenber lS-mercnry So at a. m. and rs at
2 p. M; clear until IL a. m. followed by
cloudy weather. September 19-mercury 60
at a. m. and 50 at 2 p m; cloudy, followed
BY clear and blustery weather. September
2O-mercnry Sc at a. IN. and : 4 at , p. M;
partially cloudy. September 2l--mercury 50
at : a. m. and % at 2 p. m; clear. Septem-
Der 22-mercury 80 At am. aud 81 Mt -
ln clear.
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Mnler's Items.

Mrs Mandilla Frank was the guest OF
Julia Frank last Sunday.
Messrs. j. I. Albangh and Isaiah Miller,
delegates of this Sunday school, met the old
board of the reunion last Saturday evening.
Public school commenced here September
4. with % scholars on the roll, Miss Carrie
Lamotte, of Manchester. is teacher.
Mrs. Ella Weaver was the guest of Mary
Boyer last Sunday.
Misses Ina and Pearl Hartman spent day
recently with Miss Ina Frank.
Corn cutting and seeding is progressing
rapidly. The corn crop is better than was
anticipated.
Samuel Hare lost a valuable COW recently.
The musical entertainment on York Hill
last Saturday was largely attended Prof. ]
E. Finch, of Baltimore, was present and gave
some of his humorous pieces and songs.
A good many people ofthis vicinity attend
ed the Hanover Fair.
A protracted meeting is in progress at
Grave Run.
A beautiful magic lantern exhibition was
given last Sunday evening, in the school
house, by Mrs. Giller, of Jersey City.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1893-09-23

Legal Notices. List of Unclaimed Matter.
Grand Fall Opening at S. Kann, Sons II
Co.'s Mammoth Establishment, No. IL east
Main street, Westminster, Md.
Important TO Buyers of Dry Goods-Hamil
ton Easter & Sons, % q east Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md.
Executor Sale of Real and Personal Estate
Joshua NJ. Patterson, Executor.
Montour House-A. Kleif, Proprietor,
Westminster, Nd.
Dwelling for Rent-Apply at Advocate
Office.
Annual Meeting-Geo. H. Baer, Secretary.
Hagerstown Fair-P. A. Wilmer, Secretary,
Hagerstown, Nd.
Executors Sale OF Valuable Property
Francis II. Elliot, Executor.
Wanted-Insurance, Baltimore, Md.
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FINE FURNITURE.

have nj kinds Of Parlor Suits, Bedroom
Suits, and all kinds Of Household and Kitchen
Furniture; also Sash, Doors and Binds always
on hand. j. W. LOCKARD,
sep Westminster. Md.
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Bishop paret at Holy Trinity Parish.

Bishop Paret visited Holy Trinity Parish
last Sunday. The day was bright and lovely
in all respects The churches, st. Barnabas
at SykesyiIle aud Holy Trinity at Elders
burg, were tastefully decorated, and better
than this, they were filed TO the full with
people from far and near, the grounds being
covered even to the public roads with car
riages, dAytons, buggies and saddled horses.
But best OF all, class OF young men and
maidens were confirmed, msde strong to
publicly show their faith by fearlessly con
Tossing it. The Bishop preached two won
derfully able sermons. Miss Anderson sang
ii touchingly sweet solo, and the Bishop said
to the Rector, an unusual thing for him,
.'That lady has Il fine voice.
The Bishop was entertained Saturday even
ing and Sunday, at the Rectory. He left
Monday morning TO attend the centennial of
the laying of the corner stone of the capitol.
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EURNITUREl FURNITUREl
J. W. LocKARD's
NEW FURNITURE STORE

Is the place to get your FURNITURE, as
have bought my partner, p. NJ. Hunter, ont.
intend. 10 sell at the very lowest price. Do
not buy mill you have examined my stock Of