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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
New Buttons FL
Just Received. s r.,

The stocks embrace the most unique and novel
designs in Rhinestone, pearl, Jet, bone, etc.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

shades OF plain satin, which perfectly har-
monte. The undulating basque starts
from the hips.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26
Flannelette
Mark=DoWn.

GOOD ENGLISH FLANNELETTE-"f
on both sides-thick and warm-you usually
pay 121ac-desirabie figured patterns in pink
tan, blue and maize. This week only Sc yard
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

Euchre and pedro are being much more
played in the East, and it is predicted
that pedro will rapidly gain in favor here.
Progressive euchre" is much in vogue,
cards having been issued for two large af-
fairs during the past week.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

At very swell wedding down South a
few weeks ago the bride and groom knelt
on rug OF white roses. 1t may have been
effective, but could not have been espe-
cially comfortable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-26

WarEet-St- store
o1stp for Flannel
cites. Very special
indeed these.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
The carroll county Band Concert.

The concert by the Carroll County Band at
Odd Fellows Hall. this city, on FRIDAY night
of last week, was all that was promised, and
more. 1t was one of the most enjoyable
concerts ever given here, and the best of its
kind. This was the first appearance of the
Band in pulsic here, and it made most
favorable impression as musical organization
% high character 1t rendered high class
music with skill and expression only equaled
by military bands in the large cities.
The program was varied, and included two
vocal solos, by Mr.. Clarence Clemson, Of
Union Bridge, who sang Happy Days and
..Mv Pretty Irish Maid" to the delight of the
audience; a violin solo, by Mr.. George Byers,
of Union Bridge, well rendered; clarinet
duet. by Frank and Harry Snyder, aged and
wears. sons of Pierce Snyder, of Union
Bridge, which elected great applause cornet
solo. bv Layton Byers, son Of George Byers,
of Union Bridge, which also elected applausei
n skillfullv rendered clarinet solo, by George
Morelock. of Westminster, with band ac-
commandment; baritone solo, by George
Byers. of Union Bridge, also with band ac-
compartment, and saxophone solo,. by
Pierce Snyder, of Union Bridge, with piano
accompaniment, by Miss Billmyer, who also
played Accomplishments to the vocal and violin
solos.
The audience was not very large, owing
perhaps to the oppressive warm weather, but
a large crowd enjoyed the concert IRON re-
served seats on the nearby fences.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
ORPHANS Court.

Monday, April 2O-Charles R. Hesson,
administrator of Rufus W. Hesson, deceased
late administrator of Benjamin Hesson,
deceased, returned inventory of money, adj
ditiona list of sales, and settled first and final
account.
The Safe Deposit and Trust Company,
guardian of Theodore g., Minnie s., Florence
B. and Edgar c. Killer, settled first account.
Milton Chew, surviving executor of John
H. Chew, deceased, returned inventory of
stocks, and settled second and final account.
Jacob J. Weaver, Jr., administrator W. a.
of Sarah Dean Ferguson, deceased, received
order to transfer stocks.
Jeanette c. Jenifer, administrators of John
B. NJ. Jenifer, deceased, returned list of sales
of goods and chattels.
Tuesday, April 21.-Mary L. Hood, ad-
ministratrix of George w. Hood, deceased,
returned list of sales of goods and chattels
Report of sale of real estate of John Gar
Der. deceased, finally ratified.
Mary CARRIER, executrix of John CARRIER,
deceased, returned list of sales of wheat and
settled first account.
The last will and testament of Geo. Struth,
deceased, was admitted TO probate and letters
testamentary granted to Catharine Struth.
Irene c. Bennett, administrators d. b. H.,
of Margaret Bennett, deceased, settled first
and final account.
Irene c. Bennett, administrative d. b. N.
c. t. a of Benjamin W. Bennett, deceased,
settled first and final account.
Ira George Lawyer, executor of Levi fing-
ling, deceased, returned list of sales of goods
and chattels.
Ira George Lawyer, executor of Levi Wing
ling. deceased, late executor of Samuel Look
ingbill, deceased, settled first and final ae-
count.
Distribution among the creditors of Jesse
W. Haines, deceased, filed.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Samuel Nusbaum, deceased, were granted to
Caroline Nusbaum.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Ann Eliza Sanford, deceased, were granted
to Francis ID. Sandford.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Jurors for the MAY Term.

His Honor, Chief judge Roberts, on Mon
day last drew jurors for the May term of Court
as follows
Taneytown district-Hiram F. Leppo, DIR.
George 7. Motter, Bradford 0. Slonaker.
Uniontown district-Nelson Boyd, John d..
Jordan, Charles Stevenson, Ezra O. Caylor,
DR.. Jacob J. Weaver.
Myers distric;-John Sholl. ST., John Rim
ner, Emanuel Study.
Woolery's district Geo. L. Shamer, Joshua
Magee, Marshall Buckingham, Henry War
denfeit.
Freedom district-Chas. H. Brown, Jesse
+. Albaugh, Peyton E. Buckingham, John
Harrison, Vim. p. Baker.
Manchester district-Jesse w. Wentz, Aaron
Hoffman. VIM. Eisenbrown, Theodore Wine.
Westminster district-Nelson Gilbert, Fred /
er;ck Haryer. Lincoln W. Rinehart, VIM. y.
FREEMAN. Joshua Ditman, Aaron Shaffer,
Henry Hymiller, Chas. N. Mitten, Fred u.
Miller. ~ ..
Hampstead distriet-Wm. H. Armacosf'
Jacob Richards, Frederick Hoffman.
Franklin district-Geo w. Baker, John
Rinehart -, Nh.
Middlebnrg district-Micaijah J. Myerly,
Geo. W. Shank.
New Windsor distriet-Samnel l. Lantz'
David e. Stem, Frank J. Devilbiss.
Union Bridge district-Chas T. Reck, j.
Wesley Little. -.
l.. Gosnell.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
New windsor Items,

A concert was recently given in the Odd
Fellows Hall by the Linwood Band. The
music was under the direction of Mr.. John
Englar, who proved himself to be an efficient
leader The entire program was well exeeut-
ed. II consisted of number of selections
by the Band, solos and duets. The even
ing was closed by dance, in which quite
number OF young people from Union Bridge,
Linwood and New Windsor participated.
Miss Eva Englar is on a visit in Balti-
more and Ellicott City.
Miss Mary Martin, of Thurnent, has been
spending the past week with Miss Elsie Smell
ser.
DR.. W. H. Purnel and DR.. Frazier of the
College, attended the meeting of the Presby-
terry, held this week at Twelfth Presbyterian
church, Baltimore.
The spirit of improvement still continues.
Mr.. John Hawk is having his residence near
the depot freshencd up by new coat of paint
On the second of May we expect to have
the rare pleasure of hearing Gilbert Walden,
the celebrated elocutionist, at Odd Fellows
Hall. Mr.. Walden is from the South. Tie
has been in town several times before and
every one speaks highly of him especially Of
his stories Of a.Way down in Dixie.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Haight Items.

Rev. Mr.. Newberry, junior pastor of Free
dom circuit, is expected TO preach at New
Oakland tomorrow Sunday at 1870 a. m.
and at the Mills on Sunday evening.
Miss Jennie Shipley, of this place, has be-
gun a summer school at the Mills, with fair
attendance.
Last week is said by old inhabitants to he
the warmest week they ever knew in April.
The thermometer lowering around thenineties.
On Friday it registered $50 in the shade.
Horses suffered severely in consequence of the
extreme heat.
Grain and grass is looking well in this sec
ton as usual, despite the late spring. The
peach crop is reported badly damaged.
We were sad TO learn of the death of Jesse
Brandenburg, second son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Brandenburg, formerly of this place.
but for several years resident in Howard
county, which occurred on Tuesday about y NJ.
at his home. The deceased was taken down
with infammatory rheumatism, which later
developed into typhoid, and sank so rapidly
that only portion of his family who reside
here. reached his bedside before he died. He
leaves a wife and two small children to mourn
their loss. The deceased was a member of
New Oakland Church, and one of the trustees.
He was kind and indulgent to his family, and
was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
Funeral took place at McKendree NJ. f..
Church on Friday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Hoods Mills Items.

Samuel Ecker has moved TO the farm of
Hammond Bros, at this place, and is busy
with the spring work.
DIR. ]. W. Lace has located here and is
ready to practice the healing art upon the
afflicted who may desire his services. Mrs.
William Brown is under his care at this time.
Mrs. A. J. Cullson is building dwelling
on the site of the one destroyed by fire few
weeks ago.
Hammond Bros. have had fifty acres cleared
and grubbed the past winter and had 1900
cords of wood cut.
The assistance of the County Commissioners
is needed to locate a new road through the
farm of Hammond Bros. and others to this
place, so as TO make the railroad here more
EASY Of access The Howard County Com
missioners are ready to meet them.
A new mill will be bnilt in place of the one
burned about year ago. 1t will be done by
a stock company and will be flour mill. Its
establishment will create a market for grain
and farmers will be able TO get city prices for
their wheat
Hammond Bros. are rushed with spring
trade, and are up-to-date hustlers.
Mrs. Jane F. Hammond is home again,
after visit of several weeks to Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Shower-Otto.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
A pretty home wedding was celebrated
Wednesday, April Is, at the home of Mr..
Frederick A. Otto, 1918 Barclay street, Bal
timore, Nd, when his daughter, Miss Marie
Elizabeth Otto, was married to DR., Edmund
Geiger Shower, of Baltimore, son OF ex-Judge
Adam Shower, of Manchester, Md.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Joel
Rossiter, pastor of the First Reformed Church,
of Baltimore, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Stuart, OF
Christ Reformed Church, and Rev. II. j..
Macallister, of Westminster, Nd.
Miss Ella Otto. sister of the bride, was maid
of honor, and Mr.. J. Edmund Dehoff, was
best man. The bride wore a travelling dress
of gray novelty cloth, trimmed in green velvet
and white brocade satin, and carried a cluster
of violets and lilies of the valley. The maid
of honor was similarly attired. After the
ceremony luncheon was served to the many
guests present. o..
DR.. and Mrs. Shower left for Atlantic City
and a trip North On their return they will
reside at No 1924 North Avenue, Baltimore,
Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Personal Notes.

Rev. H. c. Goodwin, of Governors Island,
New York, and former rector of Ascension
Church. this city, was in Westminster on Mon
day.
Miss Ida Moore, of this city, is a guest of
Mrs. George F. Wysham, Baltimore.
Miss Ella Lamotte, daughter of the late
Lewis A. j. Lamotte, of Finksburg, was mar
rled on April 18th, to Mr.. David N. Wolf, of
the mercantile firm of J. George Wolf s Sons,
of Gettysburg, Pa. The wedding took place
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. L. l.. Billingslea, of Philadelphia, a
former citizen of Westminster, was taken sick
at Worthington, Minnesota, about two weeks
ago, and was quite i'll. His many friends
here will be glad to learn that he has suffici-
emily recovered to be able to come east
shortly.
Miss Josie Martin and Rose Weaver, Of
this city, visited friends at Littlestown this
week.
Mr.. Charles E. Fink was in Norfolk, Va,
several days this week, on business of the
Southern States Telephone Company.
Edward N. Rich, sou of the late Dr. Rich,
of Reisterstown, was married on Wednesday,
at Mount Vernon Place NJ L. Church, to
Miss Annie Louise Baldwin, daughter of Mr..
Summerfeld Baldwin, of Baltimore. The
bride and groom have gone on a short wedding
trip, and in June next they will sail for Europe.
Mrs Katherine Winters, of Washington d.
c., was in Westminster from Monday until
yesterday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
ShipleY Items.

Nearly all our farmers and truckers have
sown peas, oats and clover seed, and many
have planted their potato crop. Some are
preparing their corn ground. The earliest
sown peas and oats are up and look we'll. The
grain fields look unpromising, as compared
with other years, but the grass fields never
looked better so early in the spring.
The fruit trees are in full bloom, indicative
of another good fruit year.
Many are improving their land with agri-
cultural lime. Some are putting out one and
some two kilns of lime
Mr.. Jacob Frizzell. OF Shipley, cut his left
foot on the instep a few days ago, while
chopping wood near Bloom, in Mrs. Catherine
Frizzell's woods.
A prominent widower of Gist neighborhood
paid one of our estimable widow ladies cor
dial visit on the 18th inst. His driving pony
seems to understand the signs of the times and
he carries his master along, day or night, per-
fectly safe.
The Rev. G. j. Hill, our new pastor, is ex-
pected to arrive this week, and preach at Zion
and Deer Park on the 26th.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25

Mr. Samuel McKinstry has nearly complet
ed new store building at McKinstry's Mills
opposite his present place. The building is
of large dimensions
Mr.. NJ. w. Babylon. of Westm,nster vii
discontinue the wine and LIQUOR business The
first of May, and devote himself exclusively
to the grocery and queensware business.
Mr.. Arthur F. Smith, of Westminster who
was an applicant for Land Commissioner. will
be appointed to a elerkship in the Office by
Commissioner W. o. Mitchell. The new
Commissioner will assume the duties of his
office about the LIST of May
On Saturday last the Western MARYLAND
College base ball club defeated the Johns
Hopkins club, on the formers grounds Inv a
Miller; Swaine and Pindell. On Thursday
the second team of the College defeated the
first by score of to 8.
The Ice and Cold Storage COMPANY of
Westminster have had their ice manufactorv
put in thorough order and will start up next
week. The Company had about 100 ions of
ice on storage, but the supply has been great.
| ly reduced, the recent warm weather created
a strong demand. The price of ice is abont
the same as the rates first established. and
much less than is charged in New York and
Philadelphia, where the rates have been adj
vanced for the present year. The Company
is running one wagon regularly, and will start
tie other as soon as there is a demand for it.
The fourth annual convention of the Mary
land State Firemen's Association will be held
in Cumberland on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, June 10, l and u, and the Queen
City is making great preparations to Hospitality
entertain the delegates. On the first day there
is to be street parade and band concert at
night; on the second, steam engine and hook
and ladder contests, prize drill and another
band concert. The amusement committee
has not completed the program for the third
day, but 1t will be attractive, no doubt as
Cumberland expects to outdo itself on this
occasion. The ADVOCATE acknowledges an
invitation to attend the convention and enjoy
the amusements, and will be represented on
the occasion.
There was large congregation at Ascen-
sion Church, this city, at 4 O'Clock on Tues
day afternoon, on the occasion of the official
visit of Right Rev. William Paret, Bishop
of the Diocese of Maryland At Of clock
the Bishop, accompanied by Rev. Jesse Hig-
gins and Father Allen, of the Order of the
Holy Cross, went to the County Home, near
town, and confirmed three persons, two white
and one colored, who had been prepared and
instructed by Father Allen. At the service
at the church the Bishop administered the rite
of confirmation to twenty-one persons, nine
white and twelve colored. The total confir-
nations were twenty -four, the largest number
at any one time in the history of the parish.
After confirmation service the Bishop delv-
cred strong and forcible address from the
words of Collective have no power of
ourselves to help ourselves" He was enter
tanned while here at Mr.. John l.. Reifsnider's,
and returned home on the 6 o'clock train.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Louisville Items.

A Sunday school was organized at Mt.
Pleasant NJ. E. Church on last Sunday. The
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:-Obadiah Buckingham, superintendent;
assistant, Frank Gorsuch; secretary, R. W.
Barnes; assistant, Nathaniel Gardner; libra
rian, VIM. II. Conway; assistant, Lloyd
Barnes; treasurer, G. A. Barnes; organist,
Miss Ollie Knox; president of Missionary
Society, Miss Lidie Wilson; assistant, Sadie
Gorsuch; secretary, Miss Effie Bennett; treas
drer, Miss Melvin A. Shipley. Teachers will
be appointed next Sunday; school at a. M
Mrs. X. Williams and Mrs. John Boone
have been visiting friends at Linganore, Fred
erck county.
Mrs. Thomas Beasman is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
Mr.. Grant Harden, who had been home
to visit his parents, has returned to Baltimore.
Mr.. Robey, who moved to this village few
weeks ago, has moved away to parts unknown.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Business Locals.

During the winter of 1898, f. NJ. Martin,
of Long Reach, West Va, contracted a severe
cold which left him with a cough In speak
ing Of how he cured it he says: Il used sew.
eral kinds Of cough syrup but found no relief
until bought bottle of Chamberlain Cough
Remedy, which relieved me almost instantly,
and in short time brought about a complete
cure When troubled with cough or cold
use this remedy and you will not find it neces-
sary to try several kinds before you get relief.
It has been IL the market for over twenty
years and constantly grown in favor and pop
ularity. For sale at % and so cents per bot
tie by Joseph D. Zepp, Westminster, Md
A refined girl wishes position as useful
companion. Address IN. Med, care Mil
bourne Advertising Agency, Baltimore, Md.
ais at
FnR REET-A Store and Dwelling IN Wake
field. Nd; rent cheap; possession at once
Aaron Bixler. 1885,
Every business man should have it in hi'
office; it is an invaluable companion The
Rand Mentally Railway Guide.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. G. W. seilhAmer will preach in Uniontown
sabbath morning and evening, and in Frizellburg
at p m. Sunday School at $50 a. m.
The Benevolent and Aid Society of Benjamin's
Reformed Church viii hold its regular monthly
O'CLOCK at the church. Should the weather be nm
favorable it win be held the first clear evening
afterward-
Carroll Charge Reformed Church.-Benjamin
Church-Sunday School lat 80 p m. Divine Service
at go p m. St. Matthew sChurch-Sunday School
at 9 a. m. Holy Communion at 10 a. IN. Prepara-
tory service THIS Saturday, at 20 p m
St Johns Church. Rev Father Cassidy PASTOR
Sunday-Low Mass at Tia and High Mass at 10 a.
M. yespers at 100 p. m. During the week.-Mrs. at
: a. m
St. Paul's Reformed Church. Sunday School at
O. TX a m Divine service at 1890 O. IN. and p. m.
CALVIN s slagle. Pastor.
Centenary NJ. +. Chprch.-sunday School at 9.l5
a. m Preaching at 1880 a. m. and $50 p. IN.
Junior League at p. M Rpworth League at Gas
p. m. Prayer Meeting "Wednesday. az 80 ?: m.
Joel Brown. Pastor.
BOYS Meeting at Carroll Hall this Saturday after
noon at $50 O'Clock.
Methodist Protestant Church.-Sunday School at
ei5 a m Preaching at 1880 a m and 7.30 p. m.
Y.P. s C. E at6S0 p. m Prayer meeting wednesday
at 80 D. M w. K. Graham, Pastor.
Ascension church-ApriI 2eth. Third Sunday
Service and Sermon at 1880. Evensong and Ser
mon at 7.s0 Daily--Holy Communion az T. Even
song at 5. Friday -aItany at noon The sermon
sunday morning wIIl be preached by Rev. Fathel
Benson, OF the Society Of st. John Evangelist.
Jesse Higgins, Rector.
Grace lutheran chusph. Sunday School at 9 a.
M Preaching al 1880 q m by Rev. I. H. Lewis
Y, r s. D. E. at 6.45 p. m, p H. Miller Pastor
salem Charge Lutheran Church. st Benjamin.
Church-sunday school at p. N. Preaching al .
D m Cateehise on saturday at p. m Prepar-
atory service May ID Communion service May ~
ing At 10 a. m. Subject, Third Commandment
Communion service May 10th. Preparatory service
saturday previous s 4. Diehi, fasiof
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Silver Run Items.

Farmers have about finished sowing oats
and are busy preparing corn ground.
Mrs. Eli Hildebridle, Charles Hildebridle,
wife and two children, Charles Little and wife,
William Lghtner and daughter, all of Union
Bridge, visited at Andrew Wisner's on Thurs
day of last week.
Carroll Castle, No. Z, A. o. h, of the NJ.
c., at this place, is moving along. The boys
have had quite lot of sickness in their order
for the last two years, but at present there are
none IN the care of the order,
Rev. Mr.. Peightel and wife, Of Greencastle,
visited at Rev. DIR. Dreisbach's on Sunday.
Rev. DR.. Dreisbach held communion SER
vices in the Reformed church, in the German
language, on last Sunday. In two weeks
from last Sunday there will be communion
in the Reformed church, at this place, in the
English language. Preparatory service and
confirmation on Saturday previous at p. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25

The Cranberry Union Sunday school was
reorganzed on Sunday last with the following
officers: Charles Hunt, president; Henry NJ.
Snyder, superintendent; A. r. Ebaugh,
assistant superintendent; John Thomas Ying
ling, Jr., secretary; Eli Wesley Null, Jr.,
assistant secretary; Ed. Baker, librarian;
Geo. w. Snyder, assistant Librarian; A.
Snyder, treasurer, and Peter G. Wertz, d. j..
Brown and Noah Sullivan, managers.
John Fl. Barnhart, Jr., is on the sick list
with quinsy.
Mr. Peter c. Wertz and wife spent Sunday
last visiting friends in Pennsylvania.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
peal rstate Sales.

Clifton l.. Murray and David X. Brown,
Jr.. trustees, sold on Wednesday the late
Thomas j. Gorsuch estate in Manchester and
Hampstead districts, as follows:
Farm of As acres. rood and 50 perches.
near Manchester to John W. Benson. at S25
per acre.
Farm of 100 acres and 81 perches, three
fourths of mile from Manchester, to John
w. Benson, at S13 per acre.
Farm of 2G acres and roods, one and a
half miles from Hampstead, to Mrs David
X. Brown, for $2891
I4amotte Hotel property in Hampstead to
Daniel Seipp for $3.50.
Dwelling-house in Hampstead TO Francis
N. Ham for 1880.
Tyreli Mill property. and 2lb acres of land,
TO John w, Murray, for S45l,
Two building lots in Hampstead, one y
David Stansbury for $3.50 and one to John II,
McNeal for $3.50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-25
Melrose Items.

Mr.. Noah Peterman, teacher of Miller's
school, was presented by his scholars, the last
day of the term, with a fine watch chain.
A subscription school was started on Mon
day morning at VENTS schoolhouse, near
here, by Mr.. Charles W. Mace.
No. % Shut.in- Friend was mailed last week.
The publisher sent away to different parts Of
the country As packages of seed, which were
donated to him to sell for the benefit of the
l. Fl. N. circle.
On Sunday james P. Zepp, near Ebbvale,
assisted By some young men, killed black
snake measuring feet in length.