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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-05-02
BirthdaY PARTY at TaneYtown,

On Friday evening of last week, merry
throng of little folks met at the Elliot Honse
to enjoy birthday party given by Grace
Elliot, in honor of her cousin, Kate Magee,
of Smallwood.
After congratulating little Miss Kate on at
tanning her ninth year, they amused them
selves with various games. AT nine o clock
all were invited to the diningroom to partakc
of refreshments, which were evidently APP
preciated. Those present were Grace Elliot,
Kate Magee, Nellie Yount, Eliza Birnie,
Nellie Birnie, Josephine Reindollar, Mary
Weaver, Bernice Bowers, Nellie Fringer,
Mary Reindollar. Clay Englar, Gussie Hemler,
Plus Hemler, Frank Roberts, Eddie Reid,
Rein Motter, Robert Elliot, Charles Elliot
and Joe Elliot.
Numerous presents were received as tokens
of friendship and remembrance.
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MARRIED.

In Baltimore, Nd, on April IS, 1896 by Rev A
S. Weber, w. Clinton Stephan and Miss Lussa v
Utz, all formerly of Westminster Nd.
AT the Lutheran parsonage, in Manchester, Nd.
on April 26. 1896, by Rev. c. N. Eyster. Harry S
switzer. near Hampstead, Nd, and Miss Lena A
Clas, near Manchester, Nd.
At the brides home, on April %, 1896, by Rev. C
NJ. Eyster, DR.. John T. Ruby and Miss Meta G. Ours
Ter, both of Manchester Nd.
On April %, 1896, at Freedom parsonage, by Rev
W. A. Mcdonald, pastor Of Freedom circuit NJ.
Church South, John NJ Reynolds and Miss Armand,
E. Buckingham, both of Carroll county, Nd.
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Died, at Gambler, Carroll county, on April 2Srd,
1896, after lingering Illness Kison Kermon Knox,
son of Lewis H. and Mary Z. Knox, aged q years,
10 months and days.
The deceased was for ten years q member of
Mount Pleasant NJ. E. Church. having been con-
verted in his fourteenth year. He was a young
man of fine natural ability and had added to this a
considerable degree OF culture, being graduate OF
the State Normal School, and was a successful
teacher for several years. As principal of the pub
lie school at Finksburg he very successful, and
was loved and respected by the entire community.
his personal magnetism easily gathered about him
many warm friends. His death seems untimely but
he lived well the brief years given him. and has left
the impress of his excellent character upon the
communities in which he lived and labored and
by the influence of his good example and conse-
Grated young life, "he being dead yet speaketh."
His closing days, though attended with extreme
physical suffering were days of great spiritual joy
He tested. in the hours Of his extreme pain, the
strength of the promises of Gods word. Not long
before the end came some one asked him if he was
dying, and he answered: mo am too happy To
die, am just crossing over" Thus his pure noble
spirit passed triumphantly into the everlasting
Kingdom.
The funeral was preached at Mount Pleasant NJ.
E. Church before large and sympathetic congre-
CATION by Rev. S. W. Coe after which his body was
laid away in the cemetery near the church.
The pall-bearers were d. Roby Herring, ]. d. Arma-
cost Chas. r. Woods, F. L. Herring, Jr., Glen W.
Horner and Harry H. Herring, all members of the
Finksburg Orchestra, of which the deceased was al
one time member. These young men placed q
beautiful floral offering on the grave as token Of
their love for this departed friend.
The grief stricken family have the sympathy of a
large circle of friends.
sw Coz
Finksburg Nd, April 2sth 1896
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Miss Hattie Roberta Keen, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs John Fl. Keen. of Baltimore.
formerly of this city, was married on Thurs
day, at her home, 1881 West Lexington street,
to Mr.. William X Tubman. The service
was performed by Rev. II. d. Mitchell, of
Exector Street Church. The bride wore a
gown of blue French novelty cloth, trimmed
with lace and carried white ivory prayer
book, with spray of lilies of the valley in it.
Her ornaments were diamonds. A luncheon
was served, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Tubman
left for q trip North. They received many
nresauts
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weather RECORD for the week.

April 25-nercury so at I a. M and &C at
= p. M; generally cIoudy. April 26-mercury
so at a. m. and rs at . p. M; cloudy,
followed by generally clear weather. April
27-mereury 40 at a. m. and Sc at p. IN. I:
generally cloudy. April 28-mercury SO at
I a. m. and 70 at p. M; cloudy and show
cry, followed by partially clear weather.
April 29--mercury SO at Z a. m. and rs at
? p. M; heavy fog, followed by generally
clear weather. April s0-mercury &C at a.
M and 81 at ? p. M; generally cloudy. May
1-mercury Sc at a. m. and GO at ] p. M;
light rain.
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Carrollton Items.

Mr. Richard f. Shaffer, with the assistance
of George Houck, is busily working at his
barn which he had erected last week.
Mr.. Adam and Edward Diehl, of Hamp-
stead, and Charles Glass, of Greenmount, are
engaged building foundation for barn for
Mr.. William Long, at this place.
Mr.. Joseph Leppo is hauling stone from
Mr. Michael Walshsquarry for a barn foun
dation, which he will have erected IN the near
future
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Melrose Items.

Mr.. VIM. Walker, Of Black Rock, was in
town one evening last week.
VENTS Union Sunday school will be re-
organized on Sunday, May Sd, at a. m.
Messrs. Samuel Matthar and Peter Sellers
are on the sick list
MIR. Ephraim Bish and Miss Lizzie Ever
hart, ofnear Union Mills, spent Sunday with
Mr.. Jas. c. Myers and family.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-05-02

Mrs. Johanuah Henkel, of 1913 South
Charles street, Baltimore, was married on
Wednesday at her home to Mr. Ernest Rausch,
near Patapsco, this county. Rev. Carl IL. f.
Frinclse, pastor of st. Martin S German Evan
gelical Lutheran Church, performed the Ger
emony. The bride wore brown broadcloth,
with pearl trimmings, and carried Marechal
Neil roses. Mrs Mary Haas and Mr.. George
Henkel attended the bride and groom, re-
speetively. After the wedding a reception
was held and Mr. and Mrs. Rausch left for a
trip North.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-05-02
Drought in Spain.

MADRID, April 29.-The crops throughout
Spain, especially cereals, have been almost
destroyed by drought, and the government is
about to organize public works fer the pur-
pose of furnishing employment to large num-
Der of farm hands who are without work. 1t
is calculated that unless there are heavy rains
within fortnight the losses to the farmers
will amount to 900, 600, 900 pesetas. IA peseta
is equal to l6 cents of United States money.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-05-02
A Town wiped Out of Existence

BY Mondays cyclone. Epiphany, South
Dakota, was wiped out of existence. Not a
building was left standing No estimate of
the damage to crops, live stock and property
has been given, but it is known TO be large.
The storm was headed for Madison, but on
its arrival had spent itself and the damage
was slight The number of people injured is
rapidly growing and will probably reach thirty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-05-02
Fountain Valley Items.

Mr.. Emanuel Wantz, near this place, was
improving from his illness, but was taken
worse again and had to call in his physician,
DIR. Jacob Rinehart.
Mr. Upton Decker and Mr.. Forney and
wife, of Littlestown, Pa, paid Miss Lucinda
Diffenbaugh visit this week
Mrs. Jeinima Warfeld has been very i'll the
last few days, but at present writing is some
what improved.
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A pretty home wedding was celebrated
Wednesday, April 23rd, at the home of Mr..
Edwin 0ursler, Manchester, Nd, when his
daughter, Miss Meta Grace 0ursler, was mar
ried to Dr. John T. Ruby, also of Manchester,
and son of Joseph Ruby, ticket and freight
agent at Lineboro. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. C. NJ. Eyster, pastor of the
First Lutheran Church of Manchester. After
the ceremony luncheon was served to the
many guests.
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GILBERT WALDEN.
Wholesale Prices by E. o. Grimes.
FRIDAY, May [, 1896.

Under the auspices of Salem Lodge. No.
60, /. o. O. f., viii give an EVENINGS
ENTERTAINMENT AT ODD FELLOWS
HALL, ON MONDAY NIGHT, MAY 4th.
Admission, Is and 25 cents. Reserved seats
35 cents. On Sale at Huber's and Boyle's,
Drug Store. Doors open at O'Clock. Per
Torrance commences at O. clock. See Post
ers. maya 1t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-05-02
Cranberry Items.

Frank Thomas from Baltimore spent Sun
day last with his parents in this vicinity.
Mr. Noah Miller, wife and son spent Sun
day with Mr.. Henry Riggle and family, in
Bachman's Valley.
Mr. Geo. w. Merkel and family spent Sun
day last with his parents, Mr.. VIM. Merkel
and wife.
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No charge for Marriages and Deaths Obituaries and
Verses cents a line.
In Adams county Pa, on April s. 1896, George
Belandis Wintrode, aged months and % days son
of Belandis and Wanna Wintrode.
This lovely bud, SO young, so fair,
Called hence by early doom.
Just came to show how sweet flower
In paradise would bloom.
Ere sin could HARM or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud TO heaven conveyed,
And babe II blossom there. BY HIS MOTHER
Suddenly, near Brmmel, Nd, on April 9, 1896
George Struth, aged ~ years, months and q days
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-05-02

A LECTURE will be delivered in the
"A NJ E. Church at Patapsco, on Friday
night, May Is. by the Rev. T. E. Peters
Subject "Courtship and Matrimony," Come
and hear it. maya "
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SATURDAY, MAY ,, 1896.

THE date on the label on your
.aner shows the time to which
ronr subscription ~ paid.
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A FEW SPECIALS
FOR THIS WEEK:
DRESS GOODS.

We have told before Dress S and have started
special We
have added sweek
piece inchB Serge yard soc yard
piece 2inchB crepOn yard yard
pieces Novelty sung sold SOC yard ssc yard
piece Serge yard SOC yard
quality prices offerings should the attention of
lady in this vicinity All spring house clean
sodw that will
it. Each day shows special bargain.
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MILLER BROS.
A CROWDED STORE

compliment and recommendation Composition healthy competition
good for the community and Westminster full Of Dry Goods Stores So means
eirg you always service goods and
prices are about right anyone make them.
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DIED.

IlsrSes cr1ls a line
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Watch our great whitMonday attractions You
will be interested.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
Damon and Pythias

Tickets for this play, to be given at
Houghton, under the auspices OF Column
bia Lodge, No. 144, X Knights OF Pythias,
by the James H. Browne theatre com
papy, on March 18th, are now on sale nj
Cartons hardware store. Reserved
seats can be also pro .ured there, and sc
cents will be charged. A special tram
will he run for the accommodation oI
Calumet people who may wish to attend
and 10 cents will he charged for round
trip tickets. The special will leave the
Red Jacket depot at 7:15, returning after
the play.
It has leaked out that the net proceeds
will be devoted to sick brother. A
large attendance from Calumet and Red
Jacket is anticipated. The Browne com.
pany will be assisted in the performance
by the members OF the Hancock and
Houghton societies, and much of the
paraphernalia Of the two societies will be
also used
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
Race This Evening

The last race al the tournament takes
place q the Park ice rink this evening
and promises to beInterestlpg. The win
ners oil the fret three medals, Thomson,
Swykert and Kohlhaas. will be barred.
as will also Davey, England, Distel and
Saitz Tor not skating Ia one Of the previ-
Gus contests. The races will probably
he skated az follows: First, Gechel and
Ericsson; second, Lean and Fredstrom:
Archer IL the only ore remaining aud
someone will be allowed to pace him ia
this race. The Fifth Regiment band will
furnish music during the evening.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07

Presbyterian church next Monday even
ing. commencing at o'clock, on the per-
secutions to which his countrymen are
being subjected at the hands OF the Turks
and will relate many incidents which
have occurred there during the recent
massacres. Mr.. Beshpetoor speaks from
personal experience, as he IL an Armen-
ian himself and all his relatives live there,
many of whom suffered severely in the
recent troubles with the Turks. and his
address cannot fail to touch the hearts
OF all true christians.
The reverand gentleman doesnot come
here under the auspices OF any church in
particular, but it is intended for all inter
ested in the cause OF suffering humanity
aud it is hoped thatthe meeting will be
largely attended. Mr.. Beshgetoor will
illustrate his lecture with maps of Armen-
ia and will give brief history OF the Ar
menian race, their country and the rea-
sons that have led up TO the present hos
tile feelings harbored by Turks and Kurds
which are now finding expression in a de-
ternined effort TO utterly annihilate
them. The 500 Demo rat in speaking Of
an address he gave lately ut Sault Ste.
Marie, said "1be speakers words were
uttered with touch'ng eloquence. pre-
emptied by heart that was fairly bleed
ing for the widows and orphans, muir
dered and dying, in the land OF his birth,
and the scenes OF Joyous boyhood and
youth" An offering will be taken at the
close of the address 10 aid OF the Armen-
ian sufferers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
johnson, the JeweIer.
Uglincss Has No Place In Real Art.

Uglincss Has No Place In Real Art.
Art for arts sake, of course. For what
else, and why notS But do those who
make this phrase their shibboleth always
reflect that its prohibitions cut two ways
III art Is to be practiced for its own sake
alone, does 1t not exact from tho artist
that he shall use his highest and noblest
powers In that practice? If the art that
points a moral and adorns a tale Is In so
lar forth not true art, what Of the art that
exists for the purpose Of scnsationalism
ond yellow bookishnessf Art Is not 10 DO
moral and Instructive, agreed, but neither
shall 1t he immoral or instructive In vice.
Art deals with beauty, and the higher the
Kind of beauty 1t shows us tho hester the
art. The fours du nal arc not the lowell.
est blossoms. Art for arts sake, the work
for tho works sake, Is the motto of every
true artist, and no who follows IL truly
will do the noblest and purest work It is
In him to do and will shun the ugly and
the degrading, not because to dwell upon
them Is ~ crimo against morals, but be-
cause 1t is crime against ART. -Scribncr's.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
Another Membership Contest.

The contest inaugur ated few weeks
ago by the Junior Temple Of Honor for
new members, has already proven a
grand success and a number of new men,
beers have been added to the roll OF this
worthy society. The contest is run on
about the same plan ss the one lately
concluded by the Y. NJ. C. A. and al
though it will prd6ably not add as many
new members. Yet it will work much
good to the society, for people will be-
come interested and look up the aims
and objects Of the organization. The
pinks and the blues are hard at work and
new members are coming in nenrly every
day. At present the cintest IL a tie.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
Tables LIN Rnhllo.

1T seems to mo-" says an observer,
that one sees In the elevated and other
cars and In the streets fewer infants In
arms than formerly. a friend Of mino snys
that this Is due To the general growth OF
civilization; that more and more mothers
hesitate to take into public places infants
OF such an ago that they might he disturb.
Ing To other people or To the mothers them.
selves. How near right this Is for reason
wouldn't undertake 10 say, but l think
tnerc can be no doubt about tho general
fact that fewer babies are now seen I'm
public. New York Sun.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
All a Mtstake-Justice sowden VIII
stand.
The following letter explains itself:

CALUMET, Mich, March Z, 1896.
To the Editor Will you please allow
me space enough in the News to inform
those friends Of mine, Who have been 20
busiy informing the public generally,
that | am not candidate for reelection
to the office of justice of the peace, at the
coming township election. That report
is unauthorized by me az do offer N.Y.
self a candidate for reelection to the
Office of justice of the peace at the spring
election. JAMES SowDEN.
Justice Sowden has earned the reputa-
ton, since he held the Office OF justice, OF
being "A very pains-taking officer, and, in
stead OF making trouble, has been the
means OF making peace on very many oc-
casioDs, when it was against his interest
in financial way to do so. II it had
not been understood that Mr.. Sowden
did not want the office, there would have
been very little opposition against him.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
FIRST LAURIuM baptist.
Military Notes.

Colonel Lyon il IN receipt OF Special
Orders Nos. 81, 20 and %; the first or
dering elections to ill vacancies caused
by expirations OF the term OF service OF
severe majors OF the National Guard, to
take pace at the next annual encamp-
ment. The term of Major j. p. Peter
man, senior major OF the Fifth Regiment,
expires at this time. Order No. % il an
order discharging Capt. j. Everett Ball,
Lieuts. Jacobs and Wilson, of the Mar.
quette Rifles, from the State service, and
Order No. % is here given in full,
MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
LANSING, March 4, 1896.
SPECIAL ORDERS, No. %.
/. Upon the recommendation OF Brig
adler General Joseph Walsh, inspector
general, Michigan National Guard, ac.
companying the inspection report of that
officer, dated February 10, 1896 which
report shows general lack OF efficiency
want of care OF State property on the
part Of both officers and men, total dis.
regard for orders gov erning the drills and
meetings OF the company. internal dis.
sensons subseryise OF all discipline. and
total ignoring OF the recommendation
and orders OF the inspector general made
at former inspection, Co. q, Fifth In
fantry, Michigan National Guard ICON.
monty known M the Marquette Rhes) il
hereby disbanded and mustered out OF
the service Of the State, such disband-
ment and muster out to take effect
March 4, 1896
2. The commanding officer of the Fifth
Infantry will forward this order, toge-
Their with the accompanying papers q. o.
No. 23l and the discharges of the men TO
Capt. J. +. Ball. Marquette. Mich. Capt.
hall will at once ship to the quartermas-
ter general, Lansing Mich, all ST prop
erty in his possession. sending proper in.
voices ot same by mail. and the quarter.
master general will take such further nc.
ton as he may deem ne essary to secure
the State from lnss
BY order 81 the C.mmnnder-in- Cbief
WILLIAM ) GREEN,
Ohc'al: Adjntant General.
WILLIAM ~. Cook.
1t. Cd aud Asst. Adjt. Gen
To Conunr'ling Officer Fifth Infantry.
Michigan National Guard.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
For Justice.

To the Electors Az It appeared to be
generally understood that Justice Sow
den did not wish for n reconciliation, i,
at the wish OF many friends, determined
TO offer myself as "a candidate Tor fhe
nomination IA his successor, and l hope
the way business was conducted by me
during the very manv years | served at
jus ice in this township, will warrant
you in giving me your support on nom
ination night, and remain
Yours respectiully,
ID. L. MACDONALD.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
Election Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the next an
INuual election for the village OF Red Jacket
will be held on Monday the 9th day OF March
neNi, Mt the Engine House in said village, at
which election the following officers are to be
elec ed, tu-wit:
one III President
Three J3l rrustees for two years
ore IN Trustee for one year
one n Clerk.
one ~ Treasurer.
one III Assessor, and
One III Constable.
The polls OF said election will be open ut
seven u O'Clock in the forenoon and remain
open until five l5l O'Clock in the afternoon OF
said day. WILLIAM w. ELLIS
Village Clerk
Red jacket. Mich. February % 1895.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
Registration Notice.


NOTICE Is hereby given that meeting OF
~ the board of registration of the VILLAGE OF
Red Jacket will be held In the council room at
the Town lla | in said village on Saturday, the
sevt nth day of March next, for the purpose OF
regi tering the names of all such persons as
shall be possessed of necessary qualifications
OF 81 ectOrs In said village and who apply for
that purpose and that said board will be in
sess on on the day and place aforesaid from
nine 1877 o'clock i'm the morning until eight Is
o'clt ok in the evening, for the purpose afore-
said MILAN w ELLIS,
Village Clerk.
Re 1 Incknt Mich Enhrnnrv % ISan
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07

The Red Jacket fire department il al
ready practicing, individually. for the
contests which take place at the annual
meeting OF the Upper Peninsula com.
panies next summer. The next meeting
VIII be held at Sault Ste. Marie and the
local department has practically decided
To attend in body. The company
made a fair showing last summer. bu,
expects to do considerably better mex,
season.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07

Mrs. Michael Gregoric died at her home
at the Tamarack Junior mine this morn
ing at 10 o'clock, after au illness of some
time. The deceased leaves a family of
three children and husband to mourn
her loss. The funeral will be held Monday
morning, with services at the Austrian
church
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07
Tb~r-...s..-Americans Won.

The long-looked-ior bowling contest
between the Columbian and Englsh-Am.
erican bowling clubs came off last Thurs
dav evening in Winners alley and the
latter organization established it super
iority by defeating the Columbians by AZ
points. FIVE innings were played and
the English Americans won four OF the
five by score of 36S to 321.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07

The members of the Finnish Glee club
will give concert at the Finnish Hall on
Eighth street this evening, Tor which an
interesting program has been prepared.
Good local talent will assist the glee club
and first-class concert Is anticipated.
The concert il given principally in honor
OF the contributing members OF the club
and all such are invited to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-03-07

At meeting Of the 81. John Baptiste
Society held last evening the following
officers we're elected for the ensuing term:
President Joseph ouillette.
First Weep resident--J Trudell.
Second Vice Presidential. vanchastauiger.
Secretary Arohev iste-A. Gareau.
Asst. Secretary Archeviste-F. Lamarche.
Cor. secretarv-E. s. Lanctot
Treasurer--Joseph Desjardins.
Com. Ord. Ed Arshambault.
Sert. dArme-Joseph Barney.
Directeurs-Fir Paul Primeaui second.
Louis Trudeau third. Francis Valliere.