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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-09
rAAweo IT OUT ALL RIGHT.
BUT the PROCESS Costs His Own and Three
Other Lives.

IRoNwooD Mich, Oct. John Ravell.
q farmer near this city. with his family OF
five were blown up by an explosion OF
giant powder. Ravell and 5year-old
son were killed outright. being mangied
in frightful manner. Mrs. Ravell aud
a S-year- old daughter will undoubtedly
die The Others an, not dangerously hurt
Rayell WAS thawing out the giant powder
in the oven III the stove preparatory to
blasting stunIps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-09
WHICH is THE CHAMPION!
Baltimore Has the Pennant and New York
the Temple Gun.

NEW YoEK, Oct. 9.-Base ball circles
are ''all tore up" over the championship
situation Here is Baltimore flying the
pennant when it has been demonstrated
that she lacks a whole lot of being the hest
club in the League-unless she has laid
down during the Temple cup games
For the Giants have added the fourth
game of that series of seven to their rec
ord by a score of IS to 3, and the average
New York base ball enthusiast is wearing
the scalp Of the Monumental City at his
belt, as il were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-09
nlinois Populist Committee Called.

SPRINGFIELD, Oct. e.-Chairman Max
we'll Of the state Populist central commit.
tee, last night issued a call for a meeting
Of the executive committee to be held at
Belleyillc Oct IL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-10-09

Wheel Baby was sick, We gave her Css.oria
When she was q Child, she cried for Cas.oria-
When she became Miss she clun: TO Castoria-
when she had Children, she gave them Cassorix-
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1894-09-07

- Gin enslif9er M ed -
nifer bat fiir5liC1 cine eb bare elefz
triide 8atterie eonitruirt; bic grfins
bung lit in Der Shat ebenIo neu ala
asitgemGB in bisIsm Sessnsiabr fir
8urten, Siirbife uno Melonen. Der
erfinoungsreide Gnsldnber bat Elm
eleftriihes 2dutetperf bur6 Melonen
in SbGtigteit sebrddt. @r febte stpDlf
burdsereifte Melonen auf stpOIf srube
@ldIer. bic als Siolatoren bienten.
Die 9atterie bilbete er, inbem er ims
mer mittelit Orabtes aus Ylatinu bic
Spibe Der einen Melpne nit Der 8aiis
Der anberen in @erbinbuns Iebts. 9us
nit brahte er bic fir bic 8atterie NOS
tbige Spdnnung beraus; Der Strom,
ben er erbielt, mar fart genug, Elm
elettrifdes 2dutetpert gum 8lingeln gu
brinaen. Sffenbar lit es inbehen
nidt bas SEMITIC, Ionbern bic ObItz
idure, bic ben SIP bes elettriihen
Stromes abgisbt; man t0nnte ipp6l
aud nit 5tpDlf SdiiFeln @urtenialat
eine 9atterie beritelIen. 9as ,Saure
nit bsm gliibli9sn" su psrbinben. 1T
ieoenfalls iaiionsemGB unb bic faure
@urtenaeit tGme 10 gu ibrem Redt.
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genpdrtig iiber pier5ig farbise &naben
unb WfGbden, bic aus benz gonspgez
biste na6 8sleien gebrd9t pprben iinb,
auf Soften bes Gongoftaates ersogsn
unb ssigen fid in bobem Mdbe Biz
bungsfdbis. ga9 beenbster 4usbilz
bung psrbsn bieie Regertinber na9
slfrita suriidbefDrbert, tpo iie tbeils uls
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in ben fir bic Graiebung BON Hsger=
tinbern errihteten Golpnien bem gons
scitaate tpeientli4e 9ienite leiiten.
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feiner 5rau bat Der S9IoTer Mar
gatIdobdp in Berlin bieie, feline stpei
&inber unO itd ielbit erbdnst. Sn els
mem binterlafenen 8riefe bat Der
Wfann feline eigene unbeilbare &rdnfs
belt (2unseni9pinbiu9D unb bic
8rdntlidteit Dpn Srau unb Sinbern
als bic urIade Der entiebliden Sbat
ange9eben.
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idbri9s bilbbiibihe &sllnerin SoTefine
SoItaric aus @ifsriu9t. na4bsm iie
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stpei Sdiiiie ab unO IdoB iid bana
felbsr brei 8useln in bic 8ruit. 8sibe
Durben lebenssefdbrlid perlebt in bas
Spital Der 9armbsrsissn S4psitern
iiberfiihrt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1894-09-07

seffin. Sn 2usano Farb aft
StGnoerath SiirIpre9 tirolbi.-8om
prddtisiten Wetter besiinitiat. fanb
bonn 5. Bis 7. 9lusuit in 2usano bas
etbsenOifii@e SurnfeIt ftatt.
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Gomansborn Itarb bieIer Sage I'M "a.
2ebensiabre 2ebrer Sobannes Dobn'
lid5. Sc Sabre Itanb er nader i'm
Oienite Der Shule.
3Irid. 9ier 1T i'm Otter bon 43
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for bonor. am polptednitum, geItors
ben. Der 8erItorbene gait als Iutos
ritdt auf benz @ebiete Der tehnii9en
@bemie.
Seiterreid.
Wien. Ser Gomptoiriit 9lb.
@rupIdl aus &irbbeim in Wiirttemz
berg, Der ipegen 8eruntreuung bon
1900 %. fliidtis mar, 1T bier per<
bdftet porben. = Gin pabrbaft fiiritz
licAes GeIdsnt 1T bieisr Sage Der
Stabt Dien gu Sbeil 9etporben. Ser
reqiersnbe SSiirIt gu 2ie6tenitein, berz
borronenb aud bur9 feline 2iebe uno
fenntniBreitbe SbGbung e6ter &unit,
bat Der Sauptz unb Reiiben5itabt
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Ieinen foItbaren Sammlunqen gum
bcuernben @iaentbum gegeben. Die
Sammlung beitebt aus 27 @emdlben
uno umfaBt @erte ppn 4merling,
9annbauier, Senbi. Gibl, ,9auermann.
@eor9 Muper, Ranftl. Sdinoler unb
Wdlbmiiller.
Grimm. Ser gum tT6ediffen
&atbolifentag bierber gefommene 8iirz
eermeiIter BON Wacpipice, Martin
&osI9fa, lit pdbrenb Der Rudt aus
einem Seniter bes 8apusinertloIters,
in bem er logirt bate. geitiirst unb
auf Der SteIIe toOt getpeien.
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6ael Bel S6Dnitein iollten brei fir bic
bortige Stride beItimmte neue @loden
eingepeibt iperben, gu tpel6em 3tpede
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bcrtbin begeben bate. Die @loden
follten gu BEN S6urmfenitern emporges
number uno bann auf bas innere
@lodengeriiIt gsbradt tperben. Die
ti6lihen 5eierlihfeiten nabmen ibren
9lnfans. Der SiirItbii6of beeann Die
s5efprebigt, als ii9 bic bereits BEL ben
@lodenfenItern bes Sburmes ibpez
benbe mittlere Der brsi neuen @loden,
bic Elm @eipi6t BON 13 Gentnern aufs
fpies, bon ibrer Srone trennte, nieberz
itiirate unb babel bic er0bte @lode 5erz
triimmerte, ausleid aber ben nit ben
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bic bieIer nngliidsfall berOorrief mar
eine grobe.
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Shat tit in 2ubibumora periibt pprz
ben. Ser 20iGbrige @runbtpirtbIobn
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barmerie bic 4nSeige, bab fein 9ater
Hd6ts bur6 un6etannte Sbdter erz
mcrbet unb zines grDBeren, fir perz
fouftes 8ie6 erlDiten 8etrdges be-
roubt tporben fei. Die grbebungen
ergaben, baB Der gtnseiger felbit Der
MDrper lei. Der RaubmDrber fpurbe
pcrbaftet unb bat elm @eitdnbnib obs
gelegt.
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bon 81 unb % Sabren ftebenben SDds
ter bes grager 8rdnatpaarenbdnbz
lers 9(uer eemsinIhaftli9 in Der Wiolz
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miiIGrs 2iebiId. gl0BIih ipurben
ale brei BON einem 0irbel erfabt uno
qinaen unter. Wltt idperer Wliibe
puroe sFrau 2iebiid serettet; bic beis
ben Mdbhen ertranfen.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
sYKEsvrLLE ITEMS.
Extensive Glass Works to be Established
Minstrel Shows Personal and Other
Matters.

1t is a pretty well recognized fact that
Sykesville is on the boom. Several capital
its, aided by local business men here, are
endeavoring to perfect plans for the establish
ment Of extensive glass works at this point.
1t is understood that negotiations are in pro-
gress for the purchase of the large brick store
and warerooms formerly occupied by Messrs.
Zimmerman 4 Schultz. The location is an
excellent one, and the railroad facilities first
class the property being situated directly upon
the line of the Baltimore and Ohio r. r., and
only two miles from the Hoods Mill flint mills.
There seems to be little doubt that the under
taking will be successful.
A first class minstrel show is upon the taps
for the holidays, to be given under the auspices
of Springfield Orchestra. We have some
first-class local talent and a creditable enter
tainment may be expected.
The Christmas holidays are very near and
our merchants are doing phenomenal bust
ness. the sales this season being unprecedent-
ed At one of our emporiums you can pur-
chase anything from tin horn to q New Year
resolution.
We learn with pleasure that Mr.. Penning
ton 7. Bennett. who met with such a painful
accident some time ago, is rapidly progressing
toward recovery.
Mr.. Shriver Brandenburg has re-entered
Co., and his seductive smile and persuasive
voice are once more cutting figure in the
sales of that establishment
One of our prominent milk shippers was un
fortunate enough to have an accident happen
to one of his best cows the other morning.
The sucker wore out.
With the Sunday School Christmas tree in
view the small boy will attain an average of
100 per cent for attendance.
Notice has been given that Springfield
Presbyterian Sunday School viii hold their
annual entertainment for the benefit of the
children on Thursday afternoon, December
9th, at o'clock.
Miss Belle Brooks, of Eutaw Place Ex
tended, Baltimore, is visiting the Misses Ben
nett at their home. ''The Heights. =
Richard Williams, colored Familiarity known
as Dr. Dick, died on Wednesday afternoon of
this week, pulmonary trouble being the cause:
Our Ebony brothers gave concert and
minstrel show at this place on Thursday night
of this week. Everything taken in consider
alton the performance was very good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Personal Mites

Miss Maggie McKellip, of Washington, D.
c., was in Westminster on Saturday last
When in the depot at Washington the day be-
fore TO come to Westminster, she was robbed
of her pocket-book, and had to postpone her
visit for day.
Miss Bertha Menchy, of Westminster, is
visiting friends in Baltimore.
Miss Lottie H. Gore, of ''Shady Lawn,
Finksburg, has gone to Baltimore TO spend
the holidays with her brother, Mr.. William
Fl. Gore, 1928 W. North avenue.
Miss Matte May Miller, daughter of Mr.
l.. +. Miller, of Union Bridge, and Mr.. Elmer
L. Buckley, of Frederick county, were married
at the Lutheran Church, Union Bridge, on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. r. S.
Patterson, of Woodsboro, officiating The
ushers were W. G. Buckley, of Frederick, NJ.
F. Miller, of Philadelphia, Chas. HI. Duttera,
and Mr. d. Princeton Buckley, of Middleburg.
The pages were Roy l.. Miller and Martin
Shorb, of Double Pipe Creek The flower
girls were Edith Leeds, of Union Bridge and
Valley May Shorb, of Double Pipe Creek.
The brides gown was very becoming cream
MORE silk, trimmed with lace and pearls, and
she carried satin bound book. As the bridal
party entered the church and approached the
altar, passing through the floral gates, Miss
Susie R. Wolfe, of Union Bridge, rendered
Tannhauser's wedding march, and after the
ceremony Memberships.
Rev. W. L. Seabrook is spending a few
days in Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Wedding at Union Mills.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
A brilliant wedding took place at Union
Mills at the residence of Mr.. Vim. H. Bankert,
on December 18th, 1894, at 9 o'clock. The
contracting parties were Mr.. Richard II.
Stewart. son of Mr.. John Stewart, and Miss
Annie Bankert. eldest daughter of Mr.. Bank
ert The bride looked charming in a cream
eolored wedding dress, richly trimmed in
white satin ribbon, and hat and gloves to
match. The happy event was followed by
largely attended reception. The parlor deco
ration were quite handsome, and consisted OF
potted plants and flowers.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Bank
ert, Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, Mr.. and
Mrs. Josiah Bankert, Mr.. and Mrs. Be-
niah Bankert, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Z.
Baumgartner, Mr. Theodore Bankert, Mr..
and Mrs Frank Bankert, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah
Bankert, Mr. and Mrs. jeremiah Jones, Mr..
and Mrs. Milton Crowl, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bish. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bankert, Mr. and
Mrs. Addison Stonesifer. Geo. Stewart, Ed
ward Stewart, II. C. Wisner, H. Bish, L. F.
Bankert, Murray Bankert, H. W. Reinecker,
Charles Crawford, Misses Jennie Stewart,
Hester Lowe, Amanda Sell, Ida Feiser, Susie
Stewart, Annie Bankert, Berthe Bankert, Clara
Froek; Mrs. i. Stonesiier, Mrs. Bloom. Miss
Sallie Bloom, Mrs. P. Frock, Mrs. W. Bank
ert, Ellen Wagner, John Matthias, Harvey
Tagg. Miss 0renia Bankert, I. E. Stemer,
Joseph Bankert, Mr.. and Mrs. Wash. Ieiser.
The presents were costly and numerous.
consisting of glass and chinaware, silver, lin
ems and many useful things.
AT night there was dancing and music and
a pleasant time generally.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
POrkOlOgy.

Westminster and Vicinity-John Marsh.
FIVE, 800, 1871, 1875, 1911, 100; Herbert Fowler,
two, 439!, $50.
Bachmans Valley-Dentou S. Warehime
FIVE, 32l, 293, 243, 232, go; II. b. Reigel,
three, 4SS, 429!, 390l; Raymond T. Stonesi-
sifer, three, 2ST, 2509, 236.
Cranberry Valley-,John T. Yingling, SEVEN
352, 1861 800, SIT, 3219. 45G and 5O4, and
one beef, 49S.
Dennings-Mrs. Margaret Jordon. two, S75
and 39l.
Frizellburg and yicinity-Ephraim and
William Haiiley, four, 100, 20S, go, 49l;
Oliver Handley, three, 2S2. 362, 374; Wash.
Dickensheets. two, 4l0; Jacob Null, three,
80, 345 aud one spring pig, 145; Howard
Welk, two, 1874, 305; Harry Black, two, pa,
four, 276, 1913, 334, 344; Vim. Brown, three
spring pigs, Cos; Robert Fleagle. one, AIS;
John Koontz, two, 4lG; Robert Frizell, six,
400; Jacob Fisher, two, 314 $40; James N.Y.
ers, seven, POI, 24l, 243, 253, 267, $50, 344:
John Derr, four, IA, 254, 259. 2SS; Milton
Shriner. one, 240; Harvey Freeman, three,
334, 366, 430; Frank H. Willet, four 234 27T,
800, $40 and beef. 365.
New Windsor and Vicinity-Charles VIII
helm, three, 326, 316, 224; Samuel Harris,
two, $50, 260; Francis Lambert, six, 1880;
Jacob Routzan, four, 1874; Gustavus Barnes,
three, s45; Chas. Otto, four, $40: John West,
four, 372, $40, 1886, Sl2; Walter Barnes, three,
oil; VIM. Frownfelter, nine, S5s, 23s, $50,
2GS, 35l, 3l9, $50, 220, 222; John Geiger,
eleven. 1851; Mrs. Lindsay, two, I'D. 2S2.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Miller's Items.

rowing band of Gypsies have encamped
near here and contemplate remaining until
after the holidays. Many persons visited
them last Sunday and had their future lives
revealed unto them.
Geo. @. Albaugh, of Greenmount, spent
several days recently with H. G, Frank,
Dunkard services were conducted in the
school house near here last Saturday evening,
Sunday morning, afternoon and evening. The
ministers were from New Widdsor.
John T. Albaugh and family, Of Green
mount, spent Sunday last, in this vicinity.
Miss Vertue Rabenstine, Of Hampstead, is
home ON vacation,
Mr.. William Bender, of Jersey City, has
purchased the store property here formerly
owned by Geo. W. Hoffacker.
Samuel HOfacker, of Alesia, contemplates
erecting another grist mill on the site of the
one burned last spring.
No pains are being spared to make the en-
tertainment which will be held in the church
next Monday evening great success. Rev.
Mr.. Rexrode will be present. All well dis
posed persons are cordially invited to attend.
Geo. Brown, a young man residing near
here, while engaged in cutting wood last Sat
urday, was unfortunate in accidently splitting
his great Toe. DIR. Preston was Immediately
summoned and arrived just in time to save the
young mans life; from a severed artery.
Johk X. Miller is remodeling and repairing
his cigar shop to some extent.
A merry Christmas and happy New Year
TO all, especially the editors and readers ofthe
ADVOCATE, is the wish of your obedient
scribe.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Orphans Court.

Monday, December 17.-Ptolomy S. Hill
terbrick. executor of Mary c. Hilterbrick,
deceased, returned inventory of goods and
chattels and inventory of money and list of
debts and inventory of real estate, and re-
ceiyed orders to sell goods and chattels and
notify creditors.
Isaac Winter, administrator of Levi Winter,
deceased, settled first and final account.
VIM. r. Zollickoffer, administrator of Alfred
Zollickofer, deceased, returned list of sales
of goods and chattels and settled first and final
account.
The last will and testament of John Stouffer,
deceased. was admitted to probate and letters
testamentary were granted TO David T. Stout
fer.
The last will and testament of Henry Mont
than, deceased, was admitted to probate.
Letters of administration on the estate of
James F. Fringer. deceased, were granted to
Calvin r. Fringer.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Harvey E. Study, deceased, were granted TO
Ella c. Study
Charles T. Fink, guardian of Emma l..
Bankert, settled first and final account
Annie L. Hilterhridle bonded as guardian
of Isabel S., Abraham f., Carrie H. and Jas.
II. Wilson.
Tuesday. December 1s.-Tabitha A. Sum
mers was appointed guardian of James L. and
Louis G. Summers.
Charles NJ. Hess. executor of William Bru-
baker, deceased, returned'inventory of goods
and chattels and settled first and final account.
The last will and testament of Jacob. +.
Beck. deceased, was admitted to probate and
letters testamenlary were granted TO l.alah Z.
Beck.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
A Surprise to a Pastor.

The parsonage, in this city, of Carroll
Charge, Reformed Church, was unexpectedly
invaded on Saturday evening last. When in
response to the bell, the door was opened.
quite throng of visitors poured in, represent
ing Jerusalem congregation of Baehman $
Valley, who took possession of the premises.
The visit was in the form of a donation party
to the pastor, Rev. II. j. Macalister, and his
family. The visitors were heavily laden with
good things, both of the necessaries and luxu-
ries of life, in which meats and fowls, pro-
visions and groceries, canned fruits and cakes
were i'll abundance, sufficient 10 supply the
harder for many days. These were in charge
of the ladies, while the gentlemen gave their
attention 10 the corn crib and DAT bin, leaving
behind them substantial evidence of their
good will for the pastor, and of their kind
remembrance of his horse,
After disposing in every available place of
these gifts Of friendship and love, and which
the pastor acknowledged in short address,
the company passed n pleasant evening in
social conversation, interspersed with selec-
tions of vocal and Instrumental music.
The occasion was surprise, not only to the
pastor but also to Mr.. W. w. Culbertson, who
was presented in behalf of the congregation
with a handsome divinity cover Teachers
Bible, rs a slight testimonial of their appre-
citation of his services so kindly rendered as
the leader of the new choir, and to which Mr..
Cnlbertsop responded in fitting terms.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Brummel Items.

Mrs. Thomas Green and daughter, near
Tannery, and Mrs. Jacob Brown, spent last
Sunday with Mrs. Jacob Matthias.
Miss Katie Bell Herd, of Westminster,
visited her grandmother. Mrs. John Gettier,
recently.
Miss Laura Lsister spent Saturday and Sun
day with her brother, Mr.. Harry Lester, at
New Windsor.
Miss Carrie Gettier spent several days with
her sister. Mrs. Hezeliah Morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reindollar visited at
Mr.. Peter Bowman's. near 1annery, last
Sunday.
Mr.. Jacob Morelock and family, of Cedar
Grove, visited at Mr.. Paul Giggard' last Sun
day. Mr. Irwin Taylor, of Patapsico, visited
his brotheriu-in-law, VIM. MeGee, the same
day.
Mr. Dallas Albaugh has sold his farm to his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Jacob Brehln. -
Mr.. Lee McGee, who has been i'll with
typhoid fever for ten weeks, is much better.
Mr. Vim. MCGEE is i'll at this writing with
the same disease. DIR. John Matthias is their
attending physician.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22
Melrose Items.

Mr.. P. J. Geiman and wife, and niece,
Sarah j. Trone, of near here, started for
Crow Springs, Chesterfield county, Va, on a
visit. Mr. and Mrs Geiman will return the
letter part of this week
There are rumors of three weddings In the
immediate neighborhood.
Mrs. Reuben Shatier is ON the sick list
We hear number of teachers Of Carroll
county will treat their pupils at Xmas, They
are reviving an old custom.
Miss Sadie @. Sullivan, who was living in
Cranberry, is at home now.
Mr.. James c. Myers and family, spent
Saturday and Sunday near Union Mills,
Where are all our heavy porkers? We
only heard from few this week. jeremiah
Yingling, three, 379, s07!!, 3634 pounds.
If you have any items for publication, hand
it to .'Elick, : the mail carrier, and he will
be responsible that it is printed, if it is worth
printing.
Christmas is soon here-why not make
your friend Christmas present of this paper
year, and your friend will remember you
for 50 weeks, and perhaps longer.
Edward NJ. and Maurice NJ. Harchenhorn
spent day last week, near Abbottstown,
Mr. Albert Wentz, wife and daughter Elsie,
of near Hanover, spent Sunday in this neigh
borhood.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-12-22

The Union National Bank of Westminster
has declared semi-annua dividend of five
per cent.
The Christmas entertainment at Bethany NJ.
Z. Church, South, near Franklinville, will be
held on Friday evening, the 28th.
Mr.. Harry Lambert, well-known citizen,
died suddenly at his home in New Windsor
on Monday afternoon ofapoplexy, aged about
81 years.
Among the marriage licenses issued at Tow
son on Tuesday, was one to Jesse H. Mace,
of Beckleysville, and Amanda ]. Ruby. of
Hampstead.
On Christmas day the Westminster post
Office will be closed from $50 to Las a. m,
from 1.30 to 400 p. M, and will close at Z
p. M, until the next day.
The State Board of Health and States
Attorney Fink, of Carroll, met at the Patapsco
Flint Mill, at Hoods Mill, on Wednesday.
A number of deaths of employees have occurred
the past two years, and the meeting was to
examine into the cause.
The little daughter of Mr.. A. P. Marsh, of
Frederick. formerly Of Westminster, met with
a painful accident on Wednesday. While
playing she fell and ran stick into the roof
Of her mouth Chloroform had TO be admin
istered before the stick could be removed.
J. Luttrell Murphy, of Chicago, and John
S. Connely, of Philadelphia, both interested
in electric roads, and particularly in under
ground trolley, drove over the route of The
proposed road from Gettysburg to Baltimore
last week, and they believe that it will be one
of the best paving rural electric roads in the
country.
At the annual election of officers held by
Door-to- Virtue Lodge, No. 49, A. F. 4 A. NJ,
Thursday night, the following were chosen for
the ensuing term: j. Milton Reifsnider, W.
NJ. Charles E. Herring, S. W.; John W.
Baldwin, J. W; Charles Z. Goodwin, Secre
tary; Rev. James w. Reese, Treasurer, and
Jno. H. Mitten, Tiler.
Central Hall School, Westminster, closed
for the holidays yesterday afternoon with an
elaborate musical and literary program, APP
propriate to Christmas, and afterwards there
was an exchange of presents between teachers
and pupils. Two handsomely decorated
Christmas trees prepared by the pupils added
interest to the occasion.
Prof A. II. Merrill, of Vanderbilt Univer-
sity formerly of Western Maryland College,
will give readings at Odd Fellows Hall here
on Thursday evening, January 3. Prof. Mer-
ril has always been n favorite in Westmin-
ster. and no doubt he will be greeted by a
large audience The Westminster Orchestra
will likely assist at the entertainment.
The boys carried off the chewing gum slot
machine from the front of Mrs. Mary Wilson S
store, this city, on Monday night. Officer
Buckingham was near and started in pursuit.
The boys carried the machine to the rear of
N l. Gorsuch 4 Sons warehouse, and were
proceeding to break it open. AT the approach
of the officer the boys disappeared in the
darkness