The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-05-19

Governor Brown visited Springfield on
Sunday last, and concluded to summer here
with his family. The old homestead will be
repainted and the outbuildings whitewashed.
The Governors friends here were glad to hear
of his election to the presidency of the Balti-
more Traction Company, for they think that
under his management rapid transit will snSn
extend from Baltimore city to Freedom. The
Governor has always been moderated, he
has disappointed the knowing ones and sur
prised the politicians. He plans well and is
bold in execution. When his term shall
have ended as Governor of the State, those
who condemn him now will commend him
then, for he always has had the best intents
of the people at heart; he never forgets his
old home and the people of this neighbor-
hood, (although some of them have forgotten
hlm) he takes lively interest in all public
improvements and contributes literally. He
is not out of politics by any means, for he is
too deeply interested in the success Of his
party both in the State and nation to allow
him to stand idly by; he soon will be called
to broader fields.
The County Commissioners of Carroll and
Howard counties met here on Wednesday to
consider the construction Of new bridge
across the Patapsco. The wants of the peo-
pie were made known by representative citi
they will listen to them remains to be seen.
Our commissioners were disposed to favor
building high bridge, provided the Balti-
more d Ohio Railroad built the stone abut
ment on this side-if not, they propose to
build low wooden structure similar to the
old one and in the same old place. If the
latter project is followed we will be in worse
Tx than we were before, as the stream has
been widened some twenty feet by the recent
food, and every rise Of the water would make
the approaches too dangerous to cross. a
meeting of the citizens will be called to take
action in the matter, as Sykesville is too i'm
portant place to be left behind in this pro
gressive age. We are striking for high
bridge and don't intend to land on low one.
We want n substantial and ornamental iron
bridge, one in keeping with the improve
ments and surroundings of the place. The
Importance and anticipated the growth of the
village when it gave us one of the best depots
ON the main stem. Sykesville is growing
daily in wealth and Importance, and yearly
adding to the taxable basis of the county.
Our District Road Commissioners were
here also, and together with the two Boards
inspected the other crossings where the bridges
were swept away. AT Gathers, Mr.. Jno. Il.
Gather was ordered to rebuild that bridge
and the one at Hoods Mill Mr.. James X. p.
Brandenburg was given supervision of Hen
ryton bridge will be rebuilt from the timber
left from the one at Gorsuch's switch. The
Commissioners having decided not to rebuild
at that point, so TO cross at Gorsuch hereafter
the traveller must come prepared to sink or
swim.
Our roads are being slowly repaired. They
will cost considerable money, necessilating
al inaraaea If onr Iiatriot road toy This is
the effect of our "Home Rule law. Home
Rule may do for the Irish, but it won't do for
Freedom district.
SyKesville is getting to be quite a musical
place. There is music in the air here all the
time. Every spare moment of the most of
our young men is given to practice. We have
an orchestra now that is credit to the place.
Part of them play during service at st. Paul
NJ. L. Church, and every Sunday Weer, the
undertaken, who is not afraid to undertake
anything, can be seen vending his way TO
church with his big bass viol, he manages to
get in the front door and tuned up in time for
services. Our Cornet band, under the skillful
leadership of Mr.. Henry Theile, is making
rapid progress and will be ready for the next
political campaign. On Monday night last
they paraded with torches through the town,
as they passed up the Main street playing
Marching through Georgia. even the dogs
stopped barking to listen to the sweet strains.
They serenaded the scholars at Springfield
Institute the same night. They will give an
entertainment or two during the summer and
expect to be uniformed by September.
Lizzie, the four-year old daughter of Mr..
Asa Hepner, fell from wagon driven by her
brother and had her right arm broken be
tween the elbow and wrist. DIR. ID. B.
Sprecher reduced the fracture.
Wheat is heading, promising an early har-
vest and a big yield.
Schultz is rebuilding his barrack which was
destroyed by lightning last summer.
Mcdonald & Co. are painting one Of their
large stores; it is reported they intend to de-
molish the old Berret warehouse, well
known eye-sore, in from of the depot. Trains
are now running regularly on the b. u o..
and passengers from this point increasing.
Mr.. J. Frank Shipley who never was much
of drinker, is said to be spending most of
his time at a well known Baltimore distil-
cry, and talks malt and mash as fuently as he
talked four years ago.
Some of our farmers were greatly disap
pointed not be drawn on the jury for the May
term Of Court. They will have to pay their
taxes out of their wheat crop.
St. Paul's Sunday school is prachcing for
"Children's Day"
dozen mechanics are working on the
Warfeld College.
Barnes Bros. have an awning before their
store which makes a good loa6ng place for
the village Coxeyites.
Postmaster Hyatt waves the weather flag
daily over the rostofice;-he will fly the name
of the next Democratic presidential candidate
from the same pole.