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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04
Cold Weather in the North and West

The most severe cold wave of the winter
has made its appearance over the Northwest.
The wave is fast coming down from British
Columbia The temperature over the DakOtas,
Montana, and Minnesota has dropped on an
average 800 in twenty-fou hours, and the
thermometer registered 10 below zero Thurs
day at St. Paul, 1Go below at Helena, 1so
below at Williston, 200 below at Bismark and
St. Vincent, and 2so below at Qu'Appelle,
Canada. This wave is backed by an an area
of very high pressure, which is likely to force
it rapidly eastward. The snow chart of the
United States Weather Bureau shows fhe
depth of snow on the ground up to p. m.
Monday to have been from three TO nine inches
over Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, and from
three to six inches over Missouri, Iowa, Min
nesota, and Wisconsin, and about three inches
over Montana.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04

Half of the business part Of West Palm
Beach, Florida, was burned Thursday after
noon by a fire which started from gasoline
explosion. The loss on the building is
estimated at 100000, while the loss on the
contents will add $500 more. The insur-
ance is very small. Many people are made
homeless by the destruction of buildings.
Several structures were blown up by dyna.aite
in order to check the fire, and one explosion
seriously injured E. NJ. Wheeler and slightly
injured several others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04

At Schenectady, n. Y. early Sunday morn
ing Twomey's Hotel, three-story brick
structure was entirely consumed by FIRE.
Forty boarders had narrow escape and saved
nothing One boarder, James Foster, was
seriously burned. The fire was caused by one
of the guests going to bed with lighted cigar.
The damage. it is estimated, will amount to
$50, 900; insurance, $4,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04

President Cleveland has selected Judge
Alvey, of Maryland, Prof Gilman, of Johns
Hopkins University; Judge David ]. Brewer,
of Kansas; Andrew d. White, ex-President
of Cornell University, and Frederick R. Cou-
bert, an eminent lawyer of New York, as the
commission to settle the boundary line be-
tween Venezuela and British Guiana. The
commission is regarded as a particularly strong
and impartial one.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Farmers Fertilizer
company of Carroll County are hereby noti-
ned that the annual election, for the purpose
OF electing Board of Directors to manage
the affairs Of said Company for the ensuing
year, will be held at the Company Office,
on on TUESDAY,, the 18th day of JANUARY,
1876, between the hours of 10 a. m. and IL
CLOCK, m. By order of the Board.
JOHN T. DIFFENBAUGH,.
decl4-te Secretary.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

Office Westminster Water Co.,
=, Westminster, Nd, Dec. q, 1895. )
There will be an Annual Meeting of the
stockholders Of the Westminster Water Com
pany, at the office of the Company, in West
ii muster on Tuesday, January IA, 1896, be-
re'weeh the hours of IL and ~ o'clock, m. :
for the purpose Of increasing the number Of
directors in the board and electing same.
A. H. HUBER,
ueczi Ut Secretary
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During the four years of Governor Browns
administration the state debt decreased ST.
G23, 1856, or over 100000 year. -Four
years more of the same strict business admin
istration and the debt left by the Republican
party in 1867 would have been eXtinguished.
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A despatch from Wagner, Indian Terri
tory, says that the rain of two days, duration
week. which melted has caused an overflow in
the Grand, Verdigris and Arkansas rivers,
which has flooded hundreds of farms and
forced the inhabitants to take refuge in the
LII.
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S. W. Greer, agent of the Southern Express
Company at Roseboro, station on the Cape
Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad, in Cum
berland county, North Carolina, was held up
early on Saturday morning by two masked
men, who compelled him to open his safe and
deliver to them a package containing $3.50.
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There will be a meeting of the Stockholders
of the Baltimore and Harrisburg Railway
Company, at the Hanover Saving Fund So
ciety's Bank in Hanover. York county, Pa,
on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of JANU-
AIRY, BEING the sth day of JANUARY.
1896, at 10 O'Clock, a. M, for the purpose of
electing President and ten Directors of said
Company to serve for the ensuing year, and
for the transaction of such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
jan4 II r. NJ. WRIT, Sec'y.
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Rough A. P. A. Initiation.

PADUcAH, KY, Dec. 31.-J A. Galloway,
a farmer, began in the Circuit Court yesterday
a suit for damages against seven members Of
the American Protective Association. He
SAYS that he went through an initiation of the
order and was handled so roughly that his
right leg was broken.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04

Dr. James A. Hearne was acquitted at
Bowling Green, Missouri, on Saturday, of the
murder of Amos. J. Stillwell, in December,
1880. Mrs. Hearne, who was Stillwelrs
widow, is awaiting trial on a similar charge.
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Miss Mary Cook, who died last week, at
her home, near Glenwood, Howard county,
was the owner Of extensive real estate 1t
was for her family name that the village of
Cooksville, that county, was called. She died
from the infirmities of old age.
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800. THE SUM 1895
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The Sun publishes al the news all the
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degraded by unclean, immoral or purely SEN
sational matter.
Editorially, The Sun is the consistent and
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1t is for good laws, good government and good
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year.
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The improvements are a large brick dwelling
with basement and cellar, pump
in yard, and cistern in kitchen; 1 :,A-.S
large bank barn, with stabling 81 ~
and pump in the yard, black az asssEskA
smithshop and all other necessary buildings;
orchard of choice fruit in full bearing, together
with variety of other fruit; fencing good.
The land produces well and is all arabic.
This property is located on the old Liberty
road, and adioins the village ofMarston, is q
miles from New Windsor, station on the
Western Maryland Railroad Its proximity
to railroad, postoliice, schools and churches,
render it very desirable. Possession given
April LIST.
Terms -0ne-third of the purchase money
cash on the day of sale or on the ratification
of the same by the Court; one-third in one
year from the day of sale, and the remaining
one-third in two years from the day of sale;
the credit payments to be secured by the bonds
or single bills of the purchaser. bearing in
terest from the day of sale; or all cash at the
option of the purchaser.
DAVID L. STEM,
jan4 Is Executor.
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Robert King, of Yellow Springs, Frederick
county, has shipped TO New York dealers over
twelve hundred rabbits, which he has trapped
and shot in the mountains in the past few
months.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04

Corn is being rapidly shelled and shipped
from Queen Anne's county. As much as
$4,000 bushels daily is being shipped by
steamers from Centreville.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04

At Aitkin, Minnesota, on Thursday, the
mercury was from Is to % degrees belo zero.
In parts of Nebraska there was blizzard with
40 degrees below zero.
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OBJECTION OF DIRECTORS.

Union National Bank of Westminster,
December 9Th, 1896,
An election for Ten Directors for this Bank
will be held on TUESDAY, the l4th day of
JANUARY, 1896, between the hours of IL
o clock a. M, and II o'clock, M. of said day,
at said Bank.
dec7 tie j. W. Herring, Cashier.
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DEBORAH SIMPLIFY,

late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having. claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the sub,
scriber, on or before the 2lst day of July.
1896; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit Of said estate. ..
= Giyen under my hand this 10th day oil
December, 1896. fl.a-.r.
FRANCES V. PEARRE,
dee21 At Executrix.
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MO. 1868 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Emma s. Dieets, vs.. Marguerite Dieets and
others.
Ordered this End day of january, A. D.,
1896, that the account of the Auditor fled in
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed, un-
less cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
or before the 10Th day of January, inst; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted for two
successive weeks before the last named day in
some newspaper published in Carroll county.
BENZ. f. GROUSE, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
jan A 2t BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
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Samuel Dix, of Modestown, Virginia, last
week killed hog that weighed 9S7 pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-01-04

There was an earthquake at Metropolis
Illinois, on Wednesday.
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conneetieut iaiIs are filed with trampg.

Utah will be made State today By Presi
Dental proclamation g.
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dividend NO 15e.

Union National Bank of Westminster,
Westminster, Nd, Dec 81, 1895.
The President and Directors of the Bank
have this day declared semi annual dividend
of FIVE PER CENT. st
upon the capital stock of the Bank, clear of
National, State and County Taxes, payable
on and after Tuesday, January I, 1896.
]. W. Herring,
jana st Cashier.
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NO. ssle EQUITY.


In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Chauncey E. Jerome, VS. John Harris Heagy.
To the Honorable, the Judges of said Court.
Ordered this nineteenth day of December,
A. d., 1895, upon the prayer of Charles E.
Fink the receiver Of Chauncey Z. Jerome and
John Harris Heagy, partners, trading as Jerome
and Heagy, that the said receiver give notice
to all persons having claims against said firm
of Jerome and Heagy, to file paid claims
properly authenticated, with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court for Carroll county, on or before
the twenty fifth day of February, 1896, by caus-
ing copy of this order to be published in
some newspaper published in Carroll county
once week for four successive weeks before
the twenty seventh day of January, 1896.
.a CHARLES B. ROBERTS.
True Copy,-Test
dec21 At BENZ +. GROUSE. CI.RRK.
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nRUsTEES' SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE,
Near the town of Manchester, Carroll county,
Maryland.
unrrnnrs SALE


.By virtue Of a deed Of trust from George L..
Reagle and his wife, to CharlesF. Reifsnider
and James A. c. Bond, dated the second day
of December, 1895, and recorded among the
Land Records of Carroll county, the under
signed, trustees therein appointed, will offer
at public sale on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Doth, 1896,
al 2 O'Clock, p. M, all that valuable farm
consisting of
Sc ACRES OF LAND,
more or less, situated in Manchester district.
Carroll county, Maryland, and bordering on
the town Of Manchester, being the land which
the said George l.. Reagle acquired by deed
from William Bachman, executor, dated the
Bird of August 1878, and recorded among the
Land Records of Carroll county, in Liber j.
B. B., No. 43, folio 5s, etc.
This property is improved by large two
story dwelling house with brick A<SNCl
bodybuilding, bank barn, 1QH
forty by sixty feet, new brick IL IL ~
smoke house, hog pen and all
other usual outbuildings IN frst-class con-
dition and repair The soil is of good quality
and has been well lined, water at the door
and an orchard of choicest fruit This is one
of the most desirable little farms in Manchester
district.
Terms of Sale are.-0ne- third of the pur-
chase money to be paid cash on the day of
sale or upon the ratification of the sale by the
Court, the balance in two equal payments of
Q and IS months to be secured by the notes of
the purchaser with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale, or the purchaser
has the option to pay cash on the day of the
sale or the ratification thereof by the Court.
CHARLES 7. REIFSNIDER,
JAMES A. C. BOND,
Trustees.
Jacob Hoffman. Auctioneer. jana is
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The Stockholders of the Ice and Cold Stor-
age Company of Westminster are hereby mott
fed that an election for Eleven Directors to
manage the affairs of the Company for the
ensuing year will be held at the First National
Bank Building, in Westminster, Nd, on
Tuesday, January Z, 1896, between the hours
of 8 and 10 o'clock a. m.
JOS. W. SMITH,
dec Il 1t Secretary.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber.
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Carroll county, in Maryland, letters tesla
mentary on the Personal Estate of
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And unless cause to the contrary be shown
in writing on or before the 18th day of
January, 1896, the license applied for will be
issued, provided the said applicant complies
with the requirements of Chapter 6, Acts of
1894, requisite thereto.
BENZ. F. GROUSE,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
ian 4-2t
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DUBLIC SALE
A DESIRABLE FARM,
Near New Windsor, Nd.

The undersigned, intending to decline farm
ing, will sell at public sale on the premises, on
SATURDAY, the 25th of JANUARY, 1896,
at O. clock, D. M, his farm, containing
1870 ACRES OF LAND, MORE or LESS.
The improvements thereon are a large two
story brick dwelling house with
basement, large bank barn; I'm
with two threshing floors, sta "a s -
bling ample for horses and q =1 - 80
stock, double wagon shed with corn crib at
tached, also a corn crib that will hold over
100 barrels, hog house, smoke house, two
diaries, and all other necessary outbuildings;
water convenient to the house and barn; the
fields are conveniently watered, fences in
good condition. About 20 acres meadow
land, about acres in timber. The land is of
first class quality, is in good condition, and
produces excellent crops. This farm is on
the public road leading from Jewsburg to
New Windsor, about one and one half miles
from New Windsor, and adioins the land of
John Shuey, William Repp's heirs, and 9TH
ers, and is now occupied by the undersigned
Possession of the land will be given on
compliance with the terms of sale, and of the
buildings on the LIST day of April, 1896.
Terms of Sale.-One- third cash, third
in nine and the other one-third in eighteen
months from the day of sale; the credit pay
ments to be secured by the notes of the pur-
chaser or purchasers, with approved security,
bearing interest from the day of sale, or all
cash at the option of the purchaser, or one
half of the purchase money can remain on the
property on first mortgage, for any reasonable
time.
This property will positively be sold, and
upon the payment of the whole of the pur-
chase money, good and valid deed will be
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A ADMINISTRATOR OF MORTGA-
\ GEES SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
Near Franklinville, Carroll County, Nd.

BY virtue of power of sale in the deed of
mortgage from Lewis C.. jenkins and wife to
Jesse W. Haines, late of Carroll county,
MARYLAND, deceased, dated the 10Th day of
March, 1887, and recorded among the Real
Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll county, in
Iiber w. n. NJ, No. %, folio 1873, etc., the
undersigned, administrator of said Jesse w.
Haines. deceased, will offer at public sale, on
the premises, on
SATURDAY, 25th OF JANUARY, 1896,
at l o'clock, p. M, all that valuable farm,
described and conveyed in said mortgage,
containing
20 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situated a half of mile from the town of
Franklinvile. Carroll county, Maryland, and
improved by . 1-story weather.
boarded dwelling house, stable G.SA y
and other necessary outbuild- sttH6sA
ings The land is all under Eel1s5E esla3A
cultivation, is in good condition and borders on
the road leading from Big Bethel Church
to Betham Church. The farm is conveniently
located with respect to churches, schools,
stores and postotiice There is fine well of
water near the house.
Terms.-Cash upon the day of sale or upon
the ratification thereof
AUGUSTUS HAINES,
Administrator Of Jesse w. Haines, deceased,
Mortgage.
L. A. Crawford, Auctioneer.
jan is Francis Neal Parke, Solicitor.
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NEW YORK RARGAIN HOUSE
N SPECfAL6
) ~ % 81

Anew YoRKuRARGAIN HOUSE
IN SPECfAL6
! 81
81 a.
Ne do not propse 10 hav any dull season;
These greatly reduced prizes can hardly iaii
tobring in tie cFowds.S.
All our surplus Goods must be closed out
We throw all our Children's 25c Underwear
in one lot, and mark it l5c.
Lot ov Mems and Boys heavy knit Over
shirts, worth s9c, reduced to 25c.
We hav too many boots here tina go.
Lot ov Youths Boots worth, ST. 80, now s9c.
Lot ov Boys first quality, worth s. now
$l.59.
Case Mems Kid Boots, worth 1925, now
Sl.75.
Case MEMS heavy Boots, worth So, row
sl.59.
Lot ov Ladies' Shoes, would be cheap at
81, close out at 75c.
A fine assortment Table Oil Cloth 12}c.
Any ov our 50 Derby jHAtsfor sE5O. All
the latest styles.
Balance ov Holiday Goods at ] and regu-
lar prices.
Lot ov 81 Hand Painted Pictures, Sl.SS.
$3.50 Kid Body Dolls, 99c.
Lot ov Cups and Saucers, worth 39c, now
25c.
Toe Cups and Saucers, DC.
Toe Cream Pitchers, &c. tEIF
Etc, etc. A. -
Come early and often.
Yours to serve.
p@ NEW YORK BARGAIN 6s
HOUSE.
Department Store"
A w. Main street,
@ Wa
Westminster. Md,
paS| L. W. MATHER. dec21 dSe
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF
DESIRABLE LITTLE HOME,
In Freedom District, Carroll County, Nd.

By VIRTUE of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Carroll county, sitting as Court of Equi
", passed in cause No. 324s Equity, wherein
Elisha II. Bennett, assignee, &c, is the com
plainaut, and Lemuel j. Phillips and Annie
K. Phillips, his wife, the defendants, the I'M
dersigned, trustee, will offer at public sale.
on the premises, situate on the county road
running from Oakland to the Liberty turnpike.
about one-quarter of mile from the Liberty
turnpike, ON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th, 1896.
at one o'clock, P. NJ, the farm which the
said Lemuel J. Phillips now possesses, con-
tanning
8 ACRES AND SQUARE PERCH or
LAND, MORE OR LESS.
There is a small log house on
this property with well of water Aeds& ~
near the door. This property ssst4eH
adjoins the lands of James NJ. s ~ 81 8
Carter, Milton Bennett and others.
Terms of Sale.-All cash on the ratification
of sale, or one-third cash on day of sale or
upon ratification thereof; one-third in one
year and the other one-third in two years
from the day of sale; the credit payments to
be secured by the notes of the purchaser or
purchasers, with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale.
JOHN N. ROBERTS, Trustee.
John 7. Diffenbangh, Auctioneer.
Clabaugh & Roberts, Solicitors.
dec PITS
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4 QIIf1s5 LI4LILI[ NUT
SPECIAL EFFORT FOR THE NEW YEAR u

H4Dl1
n We will offer for full line of New Goods CON-
siaing of
an Robes Fur Robes Blankets 500 Sure
fitting Shirts Nobby Neckwear Silk and Satin Suspenders
Updergraff's GLOVES and Imported Hosiery stetsons
Hats and Hess Shoes Albums and Writing Paper
Embroidered Slippers for men and women
Stylish Feather Boas Silk Linen
and Cotton Handker-
"a IA ~ chiefs. Per-
fumeries Toilet
ters Smelling Salts. Bay Rum.
Soaps. Porterres Chenille, Tapestry and
Damask Covers Fancy Linens. Natty Umbrellas
Jewelry Hand Bags and Satchels Rugs of every
kind-Smyrna Moquette Logria, Goat Angora Javanese
Oriental Japanese and Royal Wtons from so Gents to $1,000
OIdIk3 TN
TRULY A WONDERFUL COLLECTION
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T EMPERANCE AND PROHI-
Il BITION MEETINGS will be held at
Carrolton, ton the pike Friday night, Janu-
airy 10, in the interests ofthe Local Veto Bill to
be presented to the Legislature of Maryland
during the present session through the Mary
land State Temperance Alliance. Dr. Charles
Billingslea and DIR. d. F. Shipley are ex-
pected to be present to address the meeting.
The voters of the community of all parties
are urged to come ont and hear the claims of
the bill. c. Z. DUDREAR.
A meeting in the interest of the Local Veto
Bill will be held in Carroll Hall. Westminster,
on Tuesday evening, January 18th, at 100
o'clock. An explanation of the Local Veto
Bill to be submitted to the Legislature will
be made by those who address the meeting.
REV. w. G. HERBERT,
Jana 1t Secretary.
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A UCTIoNEERING.
Ny services as auctioneer can be obtained
on reasonable terms, and guarantee entire
satisfaction.
JOHN w. REAVER.
Cranberry, Carroll County,
jana At Maryland.
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DosTER PRINTING a specially at the
Il ADVOCATE Office.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
DAVID FowBLE.
DAILROAD ELECTION.

jan At
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OBJECTION NOTICE.

dec21 At BENZ. F. GROUSE, CLERK.
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Jacob Hoffman, Auctione