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The herald., 1896-07-26
Licensed IN Wed

The following marriage license was is
sued by the county clerk yesterday:
Merton E. Keith, a native of Kansas,
aged 22 years, and Alice r. Nettleton. a
native of Ohio, aged % years. both resi-
dents of South Pasadena.
John Best native of England, aged
SO years, and Kate Newton, native of
Ohio, aged % years, both residents of
Los Angeles
There have been S29 marriage licenses
issued since the 1st of January.
The herald., 1896-07-26
Order Sons of ST. Georg.

On Monday evening last the Sons of
st. George gave smoking concert at
their hall, No. 227 South Spring street.
Among those who so kindly assisted in
the program Of the evening was Prof.
Grevelli, who sang twice during the
The herald., 1896-07-26

Wedding invitations or announcements,
either printed or engraved, fine in quality.
reasonable in price. II. NJ. Lee s. Bro,
140 n. Spring st.
The herald., 1896-07-26

Try our port Ind snerry wines at Is
cents per gallon. T. Vache g. Co., Com
mercial and Alameda str..ets Tele-
ph.u- 309.-
The herald., 1896-07-26

Thomas Slater has a message for
every man on page 10. Don't fail to
read it.
The herald., 1896-07-26

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom, 324 South Spring street.
The herald., 1896-07-26

The Van and Storage Company
Has removed to 140 South Broadway.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
rhe New Station Of the ". NJ. R. R.

On Monday the new depot of the Western
Maryland Railroad at this place, was thrown
open for business, and general smile ofcon-
tent and happiness distended the countenance
OF every railroad official in Westminster.
There is not finer station in the State;
built somewhat on the style of the Mt. Royal
station in Baltimore, of yellow brick with
brown stone trimmings, the building is n con-
spieuous feature of the landscape.
The waiting room extends the entire length
of the building, about so feet, the ticket and
telegraph Offices dividing the ladies' room
from that Of the gentlemen, narrow passage
connecting the two. Hardwood trimmings,
electric light and gas fixtures of handsome
and ornate design add much to the beauty Of
the room.
Toilet rooms for ladies aud gentlemen open
from each of the waiting rooms, and overhead
are storage rooms for the records of the sta
ton business. Entrances at each end and on
the front, facilitate the handling of crowds.
Handsome iireplaces surmounted with large
plate. mirrors are in each room, aud the mir
ror in the ladies' department is already in ae :
tive operation.
The spaeiouspess of every thing ABOUT the
station is particular feature, from the wide
covered platforms to the drive way around the
building, and there is no longer any inconve-
nience Felt from, the meeting of the arriving
and departing passengers which has so long
been the most conspicuously Objectionable
feature at this station. The building is Of
modern architecture and is heated by steam.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
Personal Notes.

Miss Rachel Buckingham, Of this city,
is visiting Miss Ids Dodd, at Carmichael,
Queen Anne's county, Md.
The College students have all gone home
to spend Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Horner, of this
city, will spend Christmas at Union Bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Buckingham, near
Mt. Alley. this county, were guests of his aunt,
Mrs. A. w. Buckingham, on Monday.
Misses Mabel and blanche Buckingham
will spend their vacation in Baltimore.
Mrs. Frank Six, of Pttsburg, Pa, yisjted
friends in this city several days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Staub, of Frederick,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Ecken-
rode.
Mr.. Frank Martin. of Rock Ridge, is visit
ing friends in this city.
Mr. George Fisher, of this city, is visiting
friends in Hagerstown, Nd.
Rev. and Mrs G. NJ Clayton, are the guests
OF bar parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon P.
Weaver
Mr.. John Anders. Of this city, has returned
to York. Pa, where be has been working for
the past year.
Mr.. Walter Helm, of this city, has rstqFped
from Norfolk, Va, where lie has been work
ing for the Southern Telephone Company.
Mr.. Walter Zepp. of Norfolk, Va, will
spend Christmas with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas ZepE.
DR.. Samuel Swope, Of Taneytown, was in
Westminster, on Tuesday of this week. He is
in bis 91st year, and with the exception of
impaired hearing, is in excellent physicas
condition.
Mr.. John Martin, of Frederick county,
visited friends in this city.
Prof. G. W. Ward. of Johns Hopkins Uni
versity. Baltimore, is spending the holidays
IN ibis city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
WeaYer-Warner.

The hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
F. Warner, Lineboro, Nd. was the scene of
pretty wedding on Thursday, 18th instant.
The contracting parties were Mr.. J. d.
Weaver and Miss Lydia Agnes Warner, both
of Lineboro. They were attended by Master
Ralph and Miss Hilda Hoffacker, of Manches-
ter, nephew and niece of the bride. The
bride was tastefully attired in steel novelty,
with cream silk trimmings and ribbons and
gloves to match. The bridesmaid wore cream
silk. with slippers to match. The groom wore
black, with white tie, as did also the grooms-
man. At 2 O'Clock the bridal party entered
the parlOr and were met by Rev. S. NJ. Roe
der, who spoke the words which made them
man and wife. The wedding march was
played by Miss Ida NJ. Roeder, of Manches-
ter After the beautiful marriage ceremony
had been performed, and the entire company
had extended their congratulations, the
guests were invited to fine dinner.
The bride was the recipient of many beau
tiful and useful presents.
Those present were Fl. F. Warner and wife,
Fremont Weaver; Rev. S. NJ Roeder and
wife, Henry Miller and wife, Charles F. Lippy
and wife, Willie Weaver, Mrs. H. j. Hofacker,
Mrs. Samuel Miller, Miss Tressie Miller,
Misses Ida, Miriam and Julia Roeder, Man
chester; Jonas Warner and wife, Eli Warner
ana wife, j, +. warner and wife, George Z,
Warner and wife, A. K. Wentz aud wife, ].
n. Wentz and wife, William Warner, Samuel
Warner, Edward Weaver, Miss Jane Dice,
E. j. Wentz, Charles and Harry Wentz,
Misses Elsie, Minnie and Maggie Wentz, Mrs.
j. l.. Hoffman, Leonard Kopp, Aaron Wolf
gang and son Charles, Misses Lizzie and Min
ME Warner, Lineboro; David Brown and wife,
Richard Warehime and daughter, Millers;
Miss Rosie Weaver, York, Pa; Mrs. George
W. Warner, New Oxford, Pa.
The bride and groom left on the 10. 10 a.
m. train on Friday, for bridal tour to Balti-
more.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
Gambler Items.

The entertainment given by Providence
Sabbath school on Thursday evening, Decem-
Der IL, was success in every particular, due
to the untiring efforts of the worthy superiu-
tendent, Mr.. J. NJ, Williams, and others, who
assisted in preparing the little ones for their
different parts. The church was packed to
its utmost capacity. The FIRST thing that
greeted the eye on entering was Stupendous
Christmas tree, whose branches lowered to
the ceiling, beautifully decorated and trimmed,
while on the chandelier and other conspicuous
places could be seen wreaths of evergreens
aud festoons Of ferns and flowers. The pro-
gram consisted Of Eeeitations by the little
folks, Scripture readings, vocal and instru-
mental music, an address by the pastor, Rev,
$. W. Coe, etc. The most notable feature of
the occasion was the presentation of a hand
somely bound Bible to the superintendent and
a fine cane to the janitor, W. s. Gambler.
Then while the choir sang merry, Merry
Christmas" Santa Clans appeared with
large package from which he gave nice
book to each scholar. On leaving the church
each one present was given large rosy apple.
After singing "a happy New Year all re-
paired to their homes feeling that they had
spent delightful evening.
Mt. Pleasant NJ. Z. Church will hold
missionary anniversary on Sunday, December
9th, commencing at $50 in the afteTnaqn.
Mr.. VIM. L. Gambler succeeded in catching
& large otter on Patapsco Falls some few days
ago Mr.. Gambler says the animal fought so
fiercely that it had to be shot before it could
be taken from the trap.
Many of our farmers are engaged ia hauling
straw and hay to market.
Nessrs Morley K. Farver and Ebert Will
son, and Misses Ada Paynter and Clara
Barnes, OF Porter's, visited friends at this
place on Sunday last.
Mr.. VIM. Foutz, of Warfeldsburg, took a
spin on his wheel to our village on Sunday.
The wheel is of the Emory pattern and ao-
cordng to the judgment of Nimrod and little
Will of our town is certainly A No. /.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
UniontoWn Items.

The evangelistic services at Bethel closed
on Sunday night last. At the morning SER
vice Rev. Mr.. Seilhamer received three per-
sons into membership.
Rev. B. W. Kindley and family are visiting
relatives near Belair, Nd. Mr.. Kindley will
return on Saturday to fill his pulpits Sunday
morning and evening.
Ralph Bingham, a noted elocutionist and
violinist of Philadelphia, will give an enter
tainmeut on the evening of December 30, in
this place, for the benefit of the Methodist
Protestant Sunday School. Mr.. Bingham
visited Union Bridge some time since. and
gave one of his fine entertainments.
The bells on the churches in town were
rung on Christmas morning, at six O'Clock,
in honor of the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brough spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Reindollar, at
Fairfield, Pa, returning on Monday
Edgar Myers, Clinton Routson and T..
Clyde Routson, all of Baltimore, are spending
the holidays with their parents.
Miss Ella Smith spent week in New Wind
sor, to assist in nursing her brother, Charles
Smith, who was severely injured few weeks
ago by being thrown from the vehicle in which
he was driving colt, the animal being fright
ened.
Mrs. Ross Banner is having a lingering
spell of sickness at Mrs. Rodkey's, with whom
she is boarding.
Miss Ella Forrest, of Union Bridge, and
Miss Ada Senseney, of Linwood, returned
home on Thursday, after spending a week
with Miss Eva Gilbert.
We wish the proprietors and the employees
of the Democratic Advocate merry Christ
mas and II prosperous New Year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
Western Maryland's Report.

President John NJ. Hood, of the Western
Maryland Railroad, on Wednesday submitted
his annual report of the company for the fis-
cal year ended September 30 to the Mayor
and City Council of Baltimore and the stock
holders of the road.
Excluding earnings on the tracks of other
lines in Baltimore, the gross earnings were
81, 265, 689.97, a decrease of S12, 172.59 from
1895, The operating expenses were $780,
l77.4S, an increase of $25, 027. 16 over last
year, and the net earnings from operation
S420, 512.49, a decrease of $37, 1875. Out
of the net earnings there was expended the
sum of SS5, Az. 65, as follows :-Conslruction,
SS0,Sl5.29; equipment, $40, 69S.04, and bet
terments, Sl4, 427.3 80.
The Potomac Valley Railroad, including
the Baltimore and Harrisburg eastern extern
sion, shows increases, the net earnings exceed
ing those of last year by 81, 1877. 33, but the
other divisions display decreases Attention
is called 10 the fact that if the fiscal year had
ended on June 80 the net earnings of the en-
tire road would have decreased only 81, 1886. IL,
and the falling off in the next three months is
attributed to Generalization of business dur
ing the campaign.
The Improvement Of the line to York,
Pa, is noted, and the opening of its depots
in that city, Betterments at Hagerstown,
New Windsor and Westminster are also de-
seribed,
1t is understood that the autumn months
have shown decided improvement in bust
ness on the line, which is well maintained
and in good working condition. The outlook
is for the new year said to be promising.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
News of the Week.


Diphtheria Is epidemic In FrankLon and
other towns in the Indiana gas belt.
-Four large business blocks at Bridge, Mass,
were burned Sunday; loss, $4,000.
Sixteen or 20 stores and business places
in Fitzgerald, Ca, were burned Sunday.
A large number of families in Union coun-
ty, Ark, are in destitute condition, owing
to the failure of crops last season.
Five persons were murdered in Philadel-
phia, Pa, on Saturday night, two of whom
were children, and their Christmas money
box stolen from them.
Chief of Police j. Kuhn and Patrolman
John Budd were probably fatally shot in
Alton, ILL.,, on Saturday night, by negroes,
whom they tried to arrest.
The Ryan Hotel annex and the Schultz
block and adjoining group of business houses
in St. Paul, Minnesota, were burned early on
Saturday morning. Loss, $780, 900.
A fire occurred in the Missouri Peniten.
tiary, at Kansas City, at midnight on Satur-
day, but the convicts were all removed to q
place Of safety. Some of them helped fight
the FIRE.
Gen. William Cullom, for years Represent
alive of the Carthage, Tenn. district in Con.
gress, and at one time Clerk of the House of
Representatives, died at his home, at Clinton,
Tuesday morning. He was nearly 90 years of
age.
East Radford, Virginia, had a $50, 900 fire on
Sunday; partially insured. The fire started in a
negro clubhouse, and So stores and residences
were burned. The merchants saved most of
their goods, and will rebuild at once with
BRICK,
The Hamburg Germany. striking dock
laborers and their families are suffering ter
ribly from lack of food, clothing and shelter.
II is reported that the amounts contributed
by subscription from various sources to the
fund for the support of the strikers have either
not been paid or have been very iniudiciouslJ
distributed
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26

Monday, December 2l.-Charlotte v Mark.
err, administrative of Henry Marker. deceased,
returned inventory ofgoods and chattels and
received orders to sell goods and chattels and
notify creditors.
George E. Hughes. administrator of Samuel
Hughes, deceased, returned inventory of
goods and chattels and received orders to sell
goods and chattels and notify creditors.
Elizabeth Willet and Frank H. Willet, adj
ministrators of Abraham Willet, deceased,
returned list of debts and settled first and final
account.
Jacob Wantz, executor of John Wantz,
deceased, returned inventory of goods and
chattels, list of debts and received orders to
sell goods and chattels and notify creditors.
Jacob C. Hull, administrator of Emily Jane
Hull, deceased, settled first account.
Matthew T. Butler and William B Thomas,
executors Of Jane r. Butler, deceased, re-
ceived order to sell real estate,
Tuesday, December 22.-Report sale OF
real estate of William Stansbnry, deceased,
finally ratified.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
rarlnrsYil:. Iren,s.

Mr.. JEFF. d. Gum reports fourteen eggs
daily from his dozen I.eghorn hens.
Mr.. ID. w. Dudderar took two dozen large
dressed turkeys to Baltimore on Tuesday
evening. The turkeys were raised by Miss
Flora and Estella Dudderar.
There is quite good deal of talk about con-
thinning the telephone through Taylorsville to
Mt Airy. The present terminus is Winfield.
The examinations at the Institute were
held this week. School closed on Wednes-
day. Work will be resumed on January 4th,
1897. All of the old and several new students
are expected. Prof. Heapes is making an
earnest effort to establish school of high
grade in our community and should receive
the encouragement and support of our people.
Hog cholera is quite bad below here. Mr..
Jas. Powers, 3 miles east of here, lost this
week four fine hogs.
MIR. Reuben Conoway is negotiating for a
fodder cutter and shredder, and when he gets
his outfit complete will travel from farm to
farm, when desired, cutting and shredding
fodder
The members of the st. Paul's Lutheran
Church are planning to have the basement
excavated, SO as 20 have room for entertain
ments, festivals, &c.
Sickness, in the nature of diphtheria, is
raging in the region of "The Pines" two to
four miles south OF here.
Mrs. Campbell, wife of Rev. A. F. Camp
bell, is quite sick at this writing, having been
confined to her bed for several days. Mr..
Campbell has been holding successful re-
vival at Watersville. Quite number have
been added to the church.
The fourth quarterly conference of the NJ.
E. Church. of Taylorsville circuit, will be
held at Mt. Olive on Saturday, the 18th OF
January. Rev j. st. Clair Neal, of Balti
more, will be present and offieiate.
Mr.. Guy Albaugh, our little musician, is
kept quite busy with his music pupils in these
parts.
W. L. Crawford is all "sewed up" with a
bad cold.
Mr.. Neal Mullineaux will spend his Christ
mas in Baltimore. He will go in on Monday.
Miss Ardine Davis expects to go to the city
on Monday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
Brilhart-Bixler.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate

Reported for the Democratic Advocate
On Thursday evening, December II, 1896,
the spacious and beautiful residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Michael S. Brilliant, in Hampstead
district, was all aglow, the weather was all
that could be desired, the moon shone forth
in all its glory, while within doors lamps were
brilliantly burning, and everything was ready
for pleasant time. The event, which was
long looked for, was the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Jennie, to Harry, son of Mr..
Absalom Bixler, of Greenmount. The house
was neatly decorated with evergreens and
ported plants. Miss Addie Hoover, of Bach
mans Valley, cousin of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid, and David Brilliant, brother of
the bride, acted as groomsman. AT $50, TO
the strains of wedding march, rendered very
sweetly by Miss Wilella Brilliant, sister of the
bride, the bridal party slowly entered the par
lor, preceded by the pastor, Rev. s. NJ. Roe
der, of Manchester Reformed charge. who in
an impressive manner performed the cere-
mony. The bride was prettily attired in a
suit of dove colored henrietta, with white silk
and lace trimming, and wore white flowers in
her hair The bridesmaid suit matched that
of the bride and had cream colored lace trim
mings. The groom and his best man looked
their best in black, with white ties. After
congratulations an elegant reception was
given from 7 until 10 o'clock. The guests
repaired to the diningroom, where long
table was heavily laden with meats, fruits,
ETC., good not only to look at but sweet ard
delicious to the palate, which were served in
abundance, as the host and hostess are re-
nowned for their generous hospitality. We
think that on this occasion they exceeded
any time previous They seemed to know
Just how to make everyone feel at home and
to entertain with genuine royalty. The bride
received many handsome and valuable pres
ents The couple were given an old time
serenade, in which ''Jim, the Cowboy" with
his funny songs and witty sayings, was prom
inent figure.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Brilliant, Mr.. and Mrs. Bixler, Rev. and Mrs.
Roeder, David j. Lester and wife, j. Frank
Sweitzer and wife, James T. Yingling and
wife, John w. Lester and wife, Fred. Graffen-
slime and son Vernon, of Baltimore county;
Clark Bixler, wife and daughter Mildred,
George Hoover, wife and son Talmage, Mrs.
J. Babylon and son Leroy, of Wakefield;
Mrs. Sarah Nagle, George Sharrer and wife,
John G. Yingling and wife, William Koontz
and wife; Messrs. David and George Brilliant
Panl, Milford and Raymond Lester, Will and
Conrad Maggie, John Yingling, of Cranberry;
Misses Ella Brilliant, Coda Lester. Treva
Lester. Bette Bixler, Addie and Carrie
Hoover, of Bachman's Valley, Cora Maggie,
May Stuller, Lille YingliAg.
On the next day the bride and groom and
u number of guests were entertained Mt the
home of the groom's parents, MIR. and Mrs.
Absalom Bixler, near Greenmount.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-12-26
The Late Peut jury.

The petit jurors for the November term of
court, after being in attendance 80 DAYS. were
discharged ON Friday of last week Follow
ing is q list showing the age, number of miles
from Westminster, postofiice address, politics,
occupation and religion of each:
Isaac Belt, 81, II, Greenmouut, Democrat,
blacksmith, United Brethren.
William L. Kopp, S6, II, Lineboro, Demo-
crat, shoemaker, Lutheran.
P. R. Haight, 40, IL, Haight, Republican,
farmer and merchant, Methodist Episcopal
Edward H. Beard, AZ, I, Uniontown, Re-
publican, farmer, German Baptist.
J. c. Horick, so, IA, Melrose, Democrat,
farmer, Reformed.
Joshua Smith, so, 9, New Windsor, Demo-
crat, farmer, Methodist Episcopal
John E. Stonesifer, 80, q, Westminster,
Democrat retired farmer, Lutheran.
William H. Swartz, Al, 8, Finksburg, Demo-
crat, merchant, Catholic.
John W. Zile, 40, /, Westminster, Demo-
Graf, blacksmith, Lutheran.
Ephraim Bankert, 62, u, Westminster,
Republican. farmer, Reformed.
Elisha Nelson, So, Z, Bird Hill, Repub-
ican, farmer.
Noah Fowler, "a, l, Westminster, Demo-
crat, farmer. Catholic.
Cyrus Kump, of D., Al, II. Littlestown,
Pa, Republican, farmer, Reformed.
Rufus Study, "a, 9, Silver Run, Democrat.
retired farmer, Reformed.
Charles W. Allen, 81, 10, Gist, Democrat,
farmer, Methodist Episcopal.
Thomas B. Fleming, As, l73, Woodbne,
Democrat, farmer, Methodist Episcopal.
James NJ. Shipley, 81, IS, Eldersburg,
Democrat, farmer, Methodist Episcopal South.
Charles Darcus, SO, Is, Double Pipe Greek,
Democrat, farmer, Lutheran.
Milton Morelock. 80, 10, Silver Run, Demo-
crat, farmer, Reformed.
Wesley W. Bond, Al, 10, Lamotte, Repub-
lican, farmer, Methodist Episcopal.
William E. Cain, So, l6, West Falls, Fred
eriek county, Democrat, farmer and planter,
Methodist Episcopal.
William H. Roberts, A, 10, Mt. Airy,
Democrat, farmer, Methodist Episcopal
Samuel Brown, Sc, IA, Taneytown, Demo-
crat, farmer, Reformed
James W. Beaeham, 40, 8, Avondale, Re-
publican, farmer, Methodist Episcopal.
George A. Lester, Sc, 5, Lauver, Demo-
cratic Prohibitionist, farmer, Lutheran.