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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-11-24
Fountain Valley Items.

A very pleasant birthday party was given
at ]. Harris Heagy's residence near Frizell-
burg. Friday of last week. it being the ami
versary of his 34th birth day. Refreshments
we're served by his estimable wife, assisted by
Mrs. Haifley. Mrs. w. H. Heagy and Mrs.
Chancey Z. Jerome All did justice to the
good things spread before them. After din
ner the guests repaired to the parlor. where
Prof. Geo NOEL, of Baltimore, rendered some
splendid music on the piano, assisted by the
celebrated vocalsts, Lewis Row and VIM.
Heimiller, also of Baltimore. In the evening
refreshments were served-ice cream. cakes,
confectionery. etc.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harris
Heagy. DR.. Jacob and Mrs. Rinehart. Mr.
and Mrs. VIM Author. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. o.
Handley, Miss Flora Frizell, Mrs. Haifiey and
son John. Mrs Ida Babylon and son. Mrs. c.
Stevenson and three daughters, of Frizellburg;
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Heagy, Mrs. Harry
Babylon, Misses Molle, Fannie and Willie
Babylon, of Fountain Valley; Mr.. and Mrs.
Chaneey T. Jerome and daughter Nellie,
Miss Thomson and Edward Hoppe, of West
Minister; Professor Geo, NOEL. VIM. Heimil-
Ter, Lewis Row and Charles Harris, Of Bal
timore city.
Lewis Nicholas killed two hogs this week
that weighed 276 and 3l6 pounds respectfully.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-11-24

During the trial of the Kerville lynchers at
Memphis, Tennessee, con Wednesday, Judge
Cooper ruled that Butch McCarver, who
refused to testify on the ground that he was an
infidel, was competent witness. This prob
ably means hanging for the defendants if the
Supreme Court susiains the decision
The National Womans Christian Temper
ance Union, which has been in session at
Cleveland Ohio, for asweek, adjourned on
Wednesday. No place was selected for the
next meeting, but Miss Frances E. Willard,
the president, said it looks like Baltimore.
W. J. Fl. Traynor, National President Of
the american Protective Association, has
issued letter to the Order claiming that the
great Republican victory throughout the conn
try is really one of the A. p, A.. S, and con-
graduating the members.
The Secretary of the Navy will, it is under
stood, ask Congress TO authorize the construc-
ton of at least two new battleships, one cruiser
and several torpedo boats.
Secretary Of State Gresham has received the
reply Of The Japanese government declining
the offer of mediation Of the United Staiesto
end the war with China.
Harry Whorl died IN York, Pa, last week
from an attack of deIirinm tremens, produced
by excessive use Of cigarettes.
Diphtheria is epidemic at Detroit, Su aver
age Of 20 new cases being reported daily. A
number Of schools have been closed in conse-
quence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-11-24

Mr.. Charles A., of Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Mr. j. Newton, of Annapolis were guests in
the family of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Wesley Gilbert, the past week, Mr. Charles
has not been home for four years. His re-
turn was quite a surprise TO his old friends all
of whom were glad to see him locking so
WE'LL
The Lutheran C. E. Society accepted an
invitation from the C. L. Society of the Metho-
dist church, and attended their sociable at
Mr. Cover Routson's on Thursday evening,
22d
Mrs. Jacob Rinedollar, of Fairfield, Pa,
and Mrs. Milton Rinedollar, of Taneytown,
were in town the past week, guests of Mr.
Harry Brough's. family and Miss Julia Har-
man.
There will be a Union Thanksgiving service
in the Lutheran church in the morning at 10
o'clock. The sermon will be preached by
Rev. James T. Lassell, of the Methodist Prot
estant Church. All the singers of either
church are invited to be present and assist in
the musical part of the service.
Mrs Eva Devilbiss Lemon, of Baltimore,
aud daughter Blanche, and Mr.. William
Anders, Of Westminster, were guests of Mr.
VIM. II. Segafoose'e family on Wednesday.
The Methodist Protestant c. L. Society
will unite with the Lutheran c. Z. Society on
Sunday evening, 25th, at $50, in a public
service in the Lutheran church.
The funeral service of Mrs. Uriah Eekard
was conducted by Elder J. W. Seilhamer in
the church of God, at ! p. M, Wednesday.
Interment was in the Hill cemetery.
Mr. John Eckard and wife, of Emmitsburg,
were guests at Mr.. Wesley Rodkey's on We'd
nesday.
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Union Mills Items.

A. Frank Grouse and George Smeaeh,
hucksters of Mt Pleasant, are building
creamery at this place, on Geo. W. Yeiser's
lot. adjoining his store. They expect to have
IT completed and ready for operation by jan
nary LIST, next.
The Electric Road from Gettysburg to Lit
tlestown and to the Maryland line, seems to
be a certainty, hut what of the Westminster
and Union Mills road? We have heard notf-
ing of it for the past few weeks. Has it been
submerged by the great political landslide, or
are our people mapping while others are active
to secure the prize?
Mr.. Noah Wareheim, who resided with his
son at this place, died rather unexpectedly on
Thursday night of last week. For several
years Mr. Wareheim had poor health and for
the last week or two his condition seemed TO
be worse, hut nothing serious was apprehend-
ed by his family. Heart-failure was the cause
of his DEATH His remains were inferred in
the cemetery at Bachmans Church on Satur-
day. He was about Go years of age.
Miss Beryl LeFevre, of Uniontown. is visit
ing friends and relatives at this place.
number of weddings are expected in this
vicinity in the near future.
Our farmers are taking advantage of the fine
weather, by blowing their corn ground.
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Green spring valley Hunt Club.

The Green Spring Valley Hunt Club came
to Westminster ON Friday evening of last
week, with their hounds and horses for q hunt
across the country on Saturday. They put up
at the City Hotel and had hop Friday night
and merry time generally. Joseph MAJ
ziotte of Baltimore furnished the music. The
dancers were Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Whiting
Mrs. Owen Norris, Mrs. VI. Painter, c. Lyon
Rogers, Jr., Dr. W. p f. Wyse. Kennedy
G. Rogers. Mrs. S. NJ. Shoemaker, Mrs. John
McHeny, Miss Poe, Miss Whitridge, Miss
Nicholas, Messrs. Redmond C. Stewart, Plum
kett Stewart, Frank Baldwin, Snowden Mar
shall. William Lee, Arthur Brogden, John
McHenry, of the hunt club; Misses Rockwell,
Nancy Roberts, Gussie Shriver, Bette Shriver,
jamie Thomas, Mrs. Joseph T. Herring, Mrs.
Philip c. Kennedy, Messrs. Charles I. Ref
snider, Jr.. George j. Parke, Guy W. Steele
and Francis Neal Park of Westminster.
On Saturday morning rain began falling,
but the club took hunt across the country,
accompanied by Mr.. John Z. Stonesiier and
Mr. Percy Shriver of the Westminster Riding
Club Only one ady-Mrs. John MeHenry-
went on the hunt The club went up the
I.ittlestown pike for about two miles and then
across to Wakefield Valley, but the hounds
did not find trail. The club returned about
noon. dined at o'clock and departed for
home
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The protracted meeting at Bethel Church
is still in progress. Commencing last Thurs
day night week, the interest has been much
increased, resulting in nine conversions and
fourteen seekers at the altar.
Messrs Matthews 4 Myers, paper hangers
of Westminster, have just completed a very
neat and artistic job of work in papering the
rooms in j. Z. Evans new house.
David Sharrer, who had his hand injured in
the conveyor of Drechslers mill, has so far
recovered the use of it that he has been able
10 resume his duties as assistant miller.
George Stull had the misfortune to lose a
valuable horse on last Tuesday. The team
became frightened and ran off, and one of the
horses was thrown against a tree with such
force that it was killed instantly.
Mr.. Jacob Arbaugh met with quite an ac-
cident on Wednesday last. As he was de-
cending the stairs of his house his foot in some
way slipped. throwing him upon his back.
which he injured severely enough TO ineapaei-
tate him from attending to his duties at the
store of Mr.. j. f. Evans
John Arnold died at the residence of his
son Emanuel on Tuesday last, aged 81 years.
He had Stroke of both apoplexy and paraly-
sis on Sunday night. His remains were taken
to Pleasant Grove for interment on Thursday
afternoon.
Lewis Green, Jr., has just finished thresh-
ing ont 800 bushels of wheat which he has
sold to the roller mill of our enterprising
townsman, A. Dreschler, whose mill is doing
very extensive business, running day and
night. in order 10 supply the demands for
their excellent -four. They ship on an aver
age carload every week, besides supplying
the farmers in the vicinity with flour and feed.
Some idea may he gained of their grain bust
ness, when it is known that they have now on
hand in the mill 5000 bushels of wheat, be-
sides quantity of corn and rye, and also have
1000 bushels of wheat stored on the threshing
floor in the barn of Mr.. Dreschler. We want
to see some other country mill getup and beat
us.
Miss Annie Houck. Carrie Green, Gertie
Evans and Winfield Lord spent Sunday last
with George Long, near this place. Mr..
Michael Walsh and wife visited his parents,
near Shiloh park, last Sunday. Mr.. Henry
Arbaugh and Franklin Houck visited some
friends near Shiloh last Sunday.
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Butehering season is here, and some of the
porkers have been slaughtered. VIM. IL.
Snyder killed two hogs, weighing Dos and 22S;
Peter Retz, two, 297 and 227. and three,
five-months old. l16, us and 100.
George A. Leister killed n bull on Tuesday
that dressed GlS pounds.
Mrs. Smith, of Woodberry, Baltimore spent
some time with her daughter. Mrs. Mary A,
Walker. near here.
Dallas p Albaugh and wife visited their
cousin, Mrs. Mary Bixler, of Bixler's church,
on Sunday. They also stopped TO see their
uncle, Mr.. Elias Bixler, Of Bixler. p. o..
who is greatly afflicted with paralysis.
John II. Lester and wife spent Sunday ip
the vicinity of Eburgs.
Misses Eve and Lizzie Basler of Wesley
Chapel, visited their cousin, Mrs. Lena leis-
Ter. on Sunday.
Charles Gunlacht, of Hampstead, now oc-
cupies the house lately vacated by Mrs.
Amanda Sellers and owned by David H..
Lester
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Thanksgiving day, Thursday, 29th, will be
lagal holiday--banks. schools and public
offices viii be closed.
A black horse and piano-box buggy was
stolen on Saturday night last from James A.
Seabrook, of Union Bridge.
Thomas Rodgers was taken in by Officer
Buckingham of Westminster on Tuesday, as
suspicious character. Justice crapster dis
charged him on Wednesday.
The dwelling of the Misses Cassell, at the
intersection of Pennsylvania avenue and Main
streets, Westminster, was entered on Sunday
night. Only some provisions were missed.
Samuel Everhart and his sister, Miss Sarah
Everhart. have bought lot. % feet front, on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, this city, from James
Doyle for $500. They intend building honse
ON the lot.
The Shut-in- Friend. a little monthly edited
and published by Charles I. Zepp, al invalid,
of Melrose, has met with generous response
from a sympathising public, and he has been
enabled to enlarge it.
Mrs. NJ. Kexel died in Baltimore ON Thurs
day at the residence of her son, P. L. Line
weaver, 800 n. Gilmor street, in her seth
year. Her remains will be inferred at Man
chester. this county. this Saturday morn
ing.
Miss Mamie Stem, daughter of County
Commissioner John H. Stem, was married
Thursday afternoon TO Mr. Richard r. Ben
nett, son of the late John Bennett, of Free
dom district. The ceremony took place at
Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church, near
Winfield The bride wore a travelling dress
of dark green broadeloth, with hat and gloves
to match. The ushers were c. Edward Stem,
Thomas Bennett, John Dorsey. Larkin A.
Shipley. Rev. Thomas J. Gross, of New
Windsor, officiated.
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MILLER s ITEMS.
Mysterious Poisoning case other Items of
Interest.

A mysterious poisoning took place here last
week. Of which Mr.. Samuel Hare, his wife,
hireling. Wesley Kexel. and hired girl, Laura
Rohrbaugh. were the victims. Early ON
Saturday morning Mr., Hare upon arising took
n drink Of water as was his custom, and also
drank water at breakfast, while the other
victims drank coffee at breakfast aud little
water afterwards. About o clock Mr.. Hare
was seized with violent pains and cramps,
whereupon he Immediately sent his hireling
for a physician, who, upon arrival and ex-
animation, pronounced the cause to be one oil
poisoning. Mr.. Kexel was taken onthe way
back from the doctors, and Mrs. Hare about
the same time, while the hired girl escaped
with but a slight attack. she not drinking
quite as much water as the rest. AT present
writing Mrs. Hare and Mr.. Kexel are able to
be.about again, while Mr.. Hare is still confined
to his bed vet, and slowly conyalescing. The
poison is supposed to have been placed in the
pump from which they use the water, as
powder of yellowish tint was found on top
of the pump and also on the rod, but not in sui-
ficent quantities as TO permit of an analysis.
As to who could have perpetrated the vile
act, still remains a mystery. 1t is supposed
the crime was committed on Friday night, as
Mr. Hare's dogs made a terrible noise abont
O'Clock DR.. Preston, of Manchester. rem
dered medical aid, and stayed with Mr.. Hare
from Saturday evening until Sunday about 10
o clock, at which time he entertained little
hopes of his recovery. On Sunday throngs of
people from every direction were callers at
the Hare residence.
Farmers are about through husking corn,
which was an unusually good crop this year.
Many had to build larger store houses.
Henry II. Miller raised barrels of corn on
less than of an acre of ground.
Samuel Hare raised a turnip that weighed
s pounds and measured 80 inches in circum-
ference.
John II. Miller has in his yard grape vine
that bore the second time this year. The
second growth had nearly matured when Jack
Frost put in his appearance.
The Halow E'ners brought goat here and
tied it on Mr.. Wesley Lawson's porch. The
goat had its habitation about here until last
week when some one killed it. Who appro-
priated the goat is not known, but it is known
that over the killing of it free fight took
place. which terminated in several black eyes
and as many cut heads.
The protracted meeting at Greenmount is
well attended each night. Up to this writing
they have had eighteen conversions and ten
are at the altar yet.
John p. Frank killed 30 opossums this sea-
son.
On Saturday evening the Y. P. 3. R. 5.
will convene in the church, and on Sunday
evening Mrs. Hudson of Baltimore, will de-
liver missionary lecture.
Since the election the 'I-believe-l-wlll-
stay-at-home- Democrat" Just begin to realize
the result. while the enthusiastic Republicans
are growing on every hand
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Personal.


Miss Bell Brady is a guest of Mrs. William
H. Thomas.
Miss Lucretia Van Bibber returned on Tues
day from her visit TO Baltimore.
The young ladies of Westminster will give a
hop at the City Hotel tonight.
DR.. George s. Fouke, of this city, spent
several days in Baltimore this week, visiting
his sons Harvey, Frank and Prescott.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Terhune, of Pas
sale, New Jersey, visited Mr.. Charles c. Cor
such this week.
Mrs. Frank W. Fouke. of Baltimore, spent
several days with her mother, Mrs. Louise
Smith, Of Westminster.
Charles f. Smith and Thomas Smith, of
Taylorsyille. left this week for Sterling, Hi
nois, going by the Baltimore x Ohio railroad.
Mr.. A. j. Jordan, the well-known cutlery
manufacturer of st. Louis, Mo-, and Sheffield,
England. returned to America last week, after
an absence of about eighteen months in En-
rope Before going to st. Louis, he visited
his mother, Mrs. Margaret Jordan. near Den
dings, this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Markelland Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Staley Gambrill, of Frederick, were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. John NJ. Roberts from
Saturday until Monday.
Mr.. Fred D. Miller of the firm of Fred. d.
Miller & Bro, of Westminster, is in New
York
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For the Demoentcc Advocate.
A Criticism of the Advocate.


EDIToRs or THE Acknowledging TO
your local in this weeks ADVOCATE, in which
YOU say yon hope Mr.. L. o. Grimes, Presi-
dent of the School Board of Carroll county,
at the meeting of the School Examiners, will
oppose any increase in the State tax and free
hooks also, by so doing he viii accurately re.
present the sentiment of Carroll county, |
most certainly beg to differ with you and deny
the assertion. On the contrary, | believe ii
is the Judgment and desire of majority OF the
people of Carroll county that the public schools
have their efficiency increased, and that en-
enlargement be given to all children, and es-
pecially the children of poor people, to attend
school regularly, by not only furnishing them
with free books as is done in most other States,
especially North and West of us, but all other
necessary appliances for learning. /, with
many other citizens, am surprised at your con
racted views, ON this important question; and
although | am not patron of the public
schools, say, with what believe to be
majority of our citizens, let us take two steps
forward in developing and perfecting our
school system rather than one back. | trust
that you will give this communication place
in your paper, that it may be known that there
are some who do not agree with you on this
important question.
Very Respectfully,
CHARLES c. GORsUCH.
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Mr.. Henry Kemper is having his new honse
painted.
J. V. Eekenrode is relaying the pavement
in front of the store now occupied by ID. J.
Hesson.
The Harvey Band went to Emmittsburg last
Friday night to join in the Republican parade.
They reported the parade rather poor affair.
The choir of the L. B. Church of this place
went TO Taneytown on Sunday last to assist
the choir there at the dedication services of
the new L. B. Church.
The milwrights working at W. f. Myers
mill during the past week were hunting
several nights They captured two, weighing
10 and 10 pounds, respectively.
Rev. e. W. McShery and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Koontz, of Taneytown, and
Rev. W. G. Minnick, pastor of the Lutheran
church of this place, were the guests of W.
A. Snider ON Tuesday.
Mr. i. D. Hess slaughtered three hogs this
week that weighed S25, 277 and 2ds pounds,
respectively
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COUNTY Teachers ASSOCIATION.
The Late Examiner Remembered in compli-
mentary Resolutions and Presented
with Handsome Chair.

The County Teachers Association met AT
Central Hall School House, Westminster, ON
Friday morning, Nov. %, 1894.
After prayer by Mr.. Angel the Secretary
called the roll and read the minutes of last
meeting. The committee appointed to draft
resolutions on the resignation Of Prof Diff
enbaugh reported as follows
In the resignation of Prof. Jas a. Difenhaugh as
Examiner and Treasurer of the Public schools OF
Carroll county, the teachers of said county lose n
prominent energetic and efficient officer.
Therefore ResaRrcf That we, the teachers, eN press
our sincere regrets at having lost not only first
class educator, but man who was deeply interest
ed in our welfare and who spared no efforts To
conduct the affairs pertaining To the legislation and
uanoeHyering of the schools
Resolrcd That we rejoice in the prosperity Of the
Public School System of Carroll county largely due
10 the careful and systematic manner in which he
conducted all the departments connected Herewith.
Resoired That We appreciate his earnest, persist
ent and untiring efforts to bring the teachers up To
higher standard of the profession by repeated ex-
hortatiOns and lectures all of which had tendency
to promote and elevate the schools of Carroll coun.
ty and place them among the first of the counties OF
the State.
Restred. That copy of these resolutions he sent
to Prof Difenhaugh; that they be spread upon the
minutes of the Carroll County Teachers Association
aud he published in our county papers.
GEO W. HESS
LEVI d. REID, Committee.
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Go. ". HE'S,
LEVI ID. REID, c
:. T.. WEAVER.

After the resolutions Miss Norris, of Lin
wood, recited college Oil Cans in a very
eredtable manner. Prof Simpson, of the
Western Maryland College, gave a very in
structive and practical talk on the introduction
of chemistry in the public schools.
Miss Mabel Buckingham gave in charm
ing manner a recitation entitled s'Fhe Devon
shire Fiddler.
The Examiner made same remarks in regard
10 visiting the schools. During the last term
he has visited As schools andreported them in
a very good condition. He gave some instrue-
lions in regard to vaccination.
very handsome chair by the teachers to Prof.
Diffenbaugh. Mr.. OTTO, president of the As
ISOLATION, made the presentation speech on
behalf of the teachers, and Prof. Diffenbaugh
responded in his usual happy style.
Miss Lockard presided at the piano.
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The Oldest Married Pair.

PorTsTowN, Nov l4.-George Gilber., of
Gilbertsville, Montgomery county, celebrated
his 9lst birthday anniversary on November
sth, and the same day was the 69th anniver-
sary of his marriage, which took place No
vember sth, 1926. His wife is still living and
will be 81 on the 9th of March next. She has
been confined TO her room and bed over 10
years.
Ii is claimed that Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert are
the oldest married pair in Eastern Pennsyl-
vania. Old George Gilbert, who is a staunch
Democrat, went 10 the polls and voted the
full Democratic ticket at the recent election.
as he has done regularly for 20 years. On the
same day his grandson, Monroe H. Knlp, Of
Shamolin, Pa, went to the polls and voted
the full Republican ticket, and was also elect
ed TO Congress from the Seventeenth District
of Pennsylvania by large majority over Hon.
Charles r. Buckalew, Democrat.
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new Advertisements.

Morgagee's Sale of Very Valuable Prop
erty-David Stoner. Attorney aud Agent;
Public Sale of House and l.otin New
Windsor-D N. Henning, Trustee.
Statement of the Public Schools A.
DiHenbaugh. Secretary, ske.
New York Bargain House, "A west Main
street,. W. Mather
strayed or Stolen--Ephraim Haines, Med
ford, Nd.
Notice-Auguss Deppe, near Westminster.
Legal Notices
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Church Dedication.

The new church of the United Brethren in
Christ, Taneytown, was dedicated ON Sunday
last. The services were conducted by Rev.
J. p. Anthony. Of Chambersburg, Pa. pre-
siding Elder of the district, assisted by Rev.
]. Il. Hutchinson, of Baltimore, and Rev. T..
Wagner. the pastor. Services were held
morning and evening. at which the attendance
was greater than the church would hold. Al
the close of the afternoon service the church
was given to the worship of Almighty God.
The building is on Middle street, is a frame
structure SO by A feet. with pulpit recess, j
by 20 feet, arched ceiling, gothic windows,
cathedral rolled glass and cost 5000. A large
double window adorns the front of the build
ing. The pews are circular, and of hard wood.
Beautiful carpet covers the floor and large
reflector furnishes light.