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nRpER OF PUBLICATION.
Iu the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting
as a Court of Equity.
No oA1Q E0TTITY

u
In the Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting
as Court of Equity.
NO. 1928 EQUITY.
Mary Hahn, plaintiff, vs.. Elizabeth Ioepke,
Mary Never and - Meyer, her hus-
hand MAGGIE Smith and Josephine Smith,
defendants
The object of this suit is to procCfe-a de-
cree for the sale of the real estate, situated IN
Carroll and Baltimore counties, in the State
of MARYLAND. of which William Smith, late OF
the city of San Francisco, California, de-
ceased, died, seized and possessed, or so much
thereof as NAV be necessary for the payment
of the claim Of Mary Hahn, of Baltimore city,
MARYLAND, and the other creditors OF SAID
deceased.
The bill states that the said William Smith,
deceased, was, at the time of his death, IN
debted unto the said Mary Hahn in the sum
of S208. 90, with interest thereon from the 18th
day of December, 1885, as shown by the ac,
count or statement filed with said bill, and
that being so indebted unto the said Mary
Hahn and other persons in divers sums OF
money; the said William Smith died in San
Francisco. State of California, on the 18th day
of December, 1885, intestate, leaving no per-
sonal property but seized and possessed OF
two lots or parcels of land, one lot in Balti-
more county, and the other lot in Carroll
county, in the State of Maryland, and leaving
his daughter Elizabeth Toepke, and his grand
daughters, Mary Meyer, wife of - Meyer,
Maggie Smith and Josephine Smith, his only
next of kin and heirs-at-law, all of whom re-
side in the State of California, and are adults,
and to whom said real estate descended, and
all of whom are made defendants to said bill;
that the said Elizabeth Toepke, conveyed by
deed. fled with said bill, all her interest in
and to the lot of land in Baltimore county
aforesaid, to the said Mary Hahn; that said
Elizabeth Toepke, Mary Meyer and
Meyer, her husband, Maggie Smith and Jose
phine Smith are nonresident.
1t is thereupon this 2nd day of March, A.
D.. 1896. ordered by the Circuit Court for Car
roll county, sitting as Court of Equity, thai
the plaintiff, by causing copy of this order
to be inserted in some newspaper published
in Carroll county, once in each of four sue
cessive weeks before the 7th day of April
1896. give notice to the said absent defendants
of the object and substance of this bill, warn
ing them TO appear in this Court in person Of
by solicitor. on or before the said 9TH day o.
April next. to show cause, if any they have
why decree ought not to be passed as prayed
CHARLES B. ROBERTS.
True Copy, Test:
mar 7 st BENZ. F. GROUSE, Clerk.
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IN MEMORIAM-Dr. John Fuss
Burlington.

When a life of unselfsh usefulness is ended.
checked in the fullness of mental and moral
strength-there is in the event cause for regret and
tears And when the presence, so gracious and
gladdening, potent for good, goes out into sud
den darkness we can only wonder at the dark prob
lem of earthly life, whose inscrutapie secret SO
absolutely eludes our quest.
Is the life then, to be reckoned imperfect incom-
pete thwarted? Aye If this life on earth be all.
But to those who have faith in the life to the
time of the transition is of little moment Meas
ured by the ratio of performance to preparation
the longest earthly life is seen TO be utterly dispro-
pOrtionate in its results.
fancy some such reflections may well have re-
friends and acouaintances, who were but recently
met by the sad intelligence OF the demise OF Dr.
John Fuss Burlington. Gods finger touched him
and he slept" We deeply deplore the transition OF
a life which was so serviceable to the community
and so gladdening to the circles in which he moved.
His uniform kindness and generous sympathy were
shared by ALL In the alienation of suffering, incl
dent to his profession, no trial was too great for
him to undertake; and in this he served alike the
rich and the poor with the same honesty and in
tensity OF purpose. If all whom he has dealt out
kindnesses without thought of reward were each to
drop one flower upon his bier the conservatory Of
power, his varied acquisitions, his high sense OF
duty, his public spirit-shown in the interest he
modestly took in all efforts, both to uplit the pro-
fession he honored, and to ameliorate suffering
wherever and whenever found-his activities in
charitable and church work all characterize him as
man Of mark. The death of such citizen is II
public loss.
Courteous to all in his daily intercourse 1t in
the relaIlOnk OF Us anu idtneh
that the depth, tenderness and devotion of his
character were most clearly shown. All who were
privileged to know and to understand him were
impressed by his depth of thought and character,
his aectionate and winning nature and his gentle,
refined and unassuming manner
In the assurance that no true life is ever lost that
duties done, that sorrows borne, that temptations
overcome, bring a commensurate reward; that an
earnest life, whether ended at midday prolonged
far into the evening shadows, is always worth the
living We leave all that was mortal Of our friend
TO rest under the grassy sod, and in the very
shadow of the murmuring pines which he so oft
told me that he loved. The tomorrow's morning
has come to him by
THAT great and grave transition
Which may not king or priest or conqueror spare,
And yet a babe can bear"
Neip Windsor, Nd. T. J. ID.
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On Sunday trains will leave Hillen Station al go
a. m. and 2.S5 p. m Westminster II. - u. m 4l6 p
m, arriving at Union Bridge at III a. m and 40
p. m. Leave Bruceville at 6.35 a m. and Union
Bridge at GIG a. N. and AS p. m Westminster 10
a. m. and 4i5 p. m, arriving at Hillen station at
9.l0 a. m and 6.15 p. m.
Frederick Division Pennsylvania R. r. DAILY eN
cept Sunday. )-Trains for Frederick leave Bruce
vile at $40 am. and $40 p. Trains for Taney
town, LittlesTown and York leave Brueeve ~
a. IN. and 3.45 p. m.
Through trains for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on Baltimore and Harrisburg Division leave
Baltimore, daily, except Sunday at ~ a. IN. and
3.32 p. m. Through cars for Gettysburg and inter.
mediate points leave Baltimore also daily, except
sunday, ut 10.17 a. IN.
Passengers for and from Cherry Run, Williams
port, r. V. and intermediate points from and ioI
stations east of Hagerstown, change at HageHI0En.
Emmitshurg r. r. Trains East will leave En-
mitsburg daily except Sundays at 80 and 1900 s.
IN. and 255 and $50 p M. arriving at Rocky Ridge
at $50 and 1880 a. III. and 325 and ). % p IN.
Trains west viii leave Rocky Ridge. daily, except
sundays, at S.26 and 1910 a. and 3Sl and Ga \.
m, arriving at Emmitsburg $50 and lll0a. n. and
4.0l and 7.0l p. m.
Orders for baggage calls can be left at Ticket
ollice, No, 20J East Baltimore street, Baltimore.
J. NJ. HOOD, General Manager.
Oct1 Il. H. GRIsWOLp. Geu'i Passenger Agent.
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Hints for Beginners.

Glycerine does not agree with dry
skin.
If you use powder always wash it off
before going to bed.
When you give your cellar its spring
cleaning add little copperas water and
salt TO the whitewash.
A little ammonia and borax in the water
when washing blankets keeps them soft
and prevents shrinkage.
Sprinkling salt on the top ano at the
bottom of garden walls is said to keep
snails from climbing up or down.
For relief from heartburn or dyspepsia
drink little cold water in which has been
dissolved teaspoonful of salt
For hoarseness beat fresh egg and
thicken it with fine white sugar. Eat OF
it freely, and the hoarseness will soon be
relieved
IF milts are folded or rolled tightly after
washing, then beaten with rolling pin or
potato masher, it lightens up the cotton
and makes them seem soft and new.
Chemists say that it takes more than
twice as much sugar to sweeten preserves,
sauce. ETC., if put in when they begin to
cook as it does to sweeten after the fruit
is cooked.
Tar may be removed from the hands by
rubbing with the outside of fresh orange
or lemon peel and drying Immediately.
The volatile oils dissolve the tar so that it
can be rubbed of.
Moths or any summer flying insect may
be enticed to destruction by bright tin
pan half filed with kerosene set in dark
corner of the room Attracted BY the
bright pan, the moth will meet his death
in the kerosene.
Essence of quassia will drive away flies,
and cucumber peel is detested by cock
reaches.
A small bag of sulphur kept in drawer
or closet that is infested with ants will
quickly disperse them.
A brilliant black varnish for iron stoves
and replaces is made by stirring ivory
black into ordinary shellac varnish.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-03-21

The eight European universities which
have the largest number Of students are
Berlin, Vienna, Madrid, Naples, Moscow,
Budapest, Munich and Athens.
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-ArrTmoRE. CHESAPEAKE &
R ATLANTIC RAILWAY co.
va,er and Ran Routes to Ocean City and all points
"1'e' -'' on the Chesapeake Bay.
FOR HEALTH; FOB PLEASURE
FOR BUSINESS

FOR HEALTH. FOR PLEASURE.
FOR BUSINESS
unexceled facilities for both passenger ana neish'
traffic.
CLOSE connection with the trunk line railroads,
inSnring convenience to the traveller, ana quick
despatch of all heights. , a,+o5 ont
Fifteen commodious and nanusoihSiy n ltSsI Si, ~
steamers Comfortable State Rooms Goou Culslne- ne
Polite attendance Schedule in efeet SO;
Steamers leave Piers 8, and ~ Light street
Wharf, Baltimore as follows: .. co+,,r-
RAILWAY Division-.30 p daily, except s9Iur lai
day and Sunday; Saturday only, 3UO p h- lot Siai-
borne and stations to Ocean City. daily except
Sunday for Easton, Oxford Cambridge anu la59 NJ eo
ings to Denton Returning leave peaaon a. nv \,
Oxford 100 p. m; Easton, $50 p m, arriving III
Baltimore at a. m. . -,,,asda,
rbnrSday and Saturday for Wingate's Point,
Deals Island and landings to SALISBURY. ,9 het9In
ing leave Salisbury at 10 P m; every M aLonuay
wednesday and Friday, arriving IN baitllnore ~
Nanticoke River Line-5 p m; every Monday
Wednesday and Friday for Deals Island ana ana-
mos to seaford Del. Returning, leave Seatord at
70 O'Clock noon Tuesday, Thursday and sunday
arriving in Baltimore at q. m.
treat Wicomco and Piankatank Blver Lines
\ n m every Tuesday and Friday for Great Wlcom-
leo River Dividing Indian i5 - @
,olf Retnrning. leave Ffeeport at a. IN. every
| Monday and Thursday, arriving in Baltimore at D
a. M.
Steamers from South Street Pier:
Pocomoke River Line.-53O p. m, every Tuesday
and Friday for Crisfeld Tangier Island, Onnncoek,
and landings to Pocomoke City and snow Hill.
Returning leave Snow Hill at a. M, Criseld, ?.
M every Monday and Thursday arriving IN baiu-
| more at 6 a. m. ,,,,o
| dav for Foriis Crisfeld Harborton, Evans, Boggs,
Hunting Creek and Messongo. Returning, leave
| NessonSo every Friday at a. M, Crisneid b p
| M ARRIVING in Baltimore at 6 a. m
| 0ccohannock River Line-5.S0 p. m, every sun
| day for Fords Crisfeld, Harborton, Evans Boggs
| Cedar View. Nandua Concord, Reads, Davis
| Shields Rues Returning, leave Rues every Tues
day at $50 a. m, Crisfeld p M, arriving in Balt
'-Oie " WILLARD THOMSON,
ian11 General Manager, Baltimore, Md.
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The gifts to colleges, churches, libraries
and public charities in this country last year
amounted to $28, 943, $40, against sl9,
967. 116 in 1894.
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TNRUSTEBS SALE
L Of
Life Estate Interest in a Valu-
able Farm,
In Mt Airy and Franklin districts, Carroll
county. Maryland, also
Valuable Personal Property.

Byvirtue of deed of trust from zadock v.
Hood 10 james 4. c. Bond, dated the 18th
day of February, 1896, and recorded among
the Land Records of Carroll County, the un-
dersigned, trustee therein appointed, will Of
fer at public sale, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, the 21st of MARCH, 1896,
at II clock, a. M, the life-estate interest of
the said Zadock " Hood, in and to all that
valuable farm, consisting Of
90 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS,
situated on the line between Mt. AIRY and
Franklin districts, Carroll county, Maryland,
and lying ON the Ridge and Mt. Olive Church
Roads, and adjoining the lands of Mrs. Eliza
beth f. Baker, Jason p Hood, Thomas L.
Hood and others, being the same land which
was devised TO the said Zadock '. Hood
for life by John Hood, de-
ceased. The property is i'm Z az. Z
proved by large two-story sss IS sS5SA
Dwelling House, bank barn z sz.s?sassss ss:ssas.s
and all other necessary outbuildings.
Also at the same time and place the under
signed, trustee, will offer at public sale, all
the following Personal Property of the said
Zadcek V. Hood, to witt 4 good AS@
work horses, horse wagon and bed, GH
dayton wagon, Deering binder, NcsA~
pows, 4 sets of wagon harness, and other
personal property too numerous TO mention.
Terms of sale for life-cstate in real estate
are:-0ne- of the purchase money to be
paid cash on day of sale or upon the ratifi-
cation thereof by the Court; the balance in
two equal payments of 6 and II months, to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser, with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale, or all cash at the option of the
purchaser.
Terms of sale for the personally are:-Cash
on all sums ofS SO, and under; and on all sums
over $40 a credit of six months will be given,
to be secured by the note of the purchaser
with approved security, bearing interest from
the day of sale,
JAMES A. C. BOND, Trustee.
Rufus Hood, Auctioneer. feb22 IS
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The improvements are =!
story Log Weatherboarded 9 siA :
Dwelling with u story frame q ssszzSsSs
back building, there being II q sszlaasssssss s.assss
rooms, all of fine size and papered; cellar
under main building; well and pump at the
door, spring house with never failing spring;
large bank barn, two wagon sheds and two
corn cribs, smoke house, carriage house. hog,
tool and chicken houses, and other buildings;
apple and peach orchards in full bearing, to-
gether with variety of other fruit running
water convenient to all the fields; fencing
good; about Is acres of fine timber-oak,
hickory and chestnut; the arabic land is in
fine condition and has recently been lined.
1t borders ON the Baltimore and Liberty turn
pike, about four miles from Sykesville sta
ton ON the B. Il o. Railroad, and is conve-
nient to churches, schools, mills, etc. This
farm is located in Freedom district, Carroll
county, Nd, which is well-known for its hos
pitality aud social character, and those in
want of dairy farm and a frst-class home
are requested to attend this sale, as it is not
often that such property is in the market.
Terms made known on day of sale. A de-
post of $500 will be required from the pur-
chaser on the day of sale.
Also personal property consisting of every
thing necessary for first-class farm See
bills for particulars.
GEORGE W. SLACK
mar Is Jos. W. Berret, Auctioneer.
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DUBLIC SALE
OF
Real and Personal Property.

The undersigned will offer at public sale,
on the premises now occupid by him, near Ell
dersburg Nd, on
TUESDAY, the 24th day of MARCH, 1896,
at 10 o clock, a. m. prompt, the following Real
and Personal Property The farm contains
1877 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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STATE OF MARYLAND, !
Insurance Dept, Commissioners Office,
Annapolis, January 18th, 1896.
In compliance with the Code of Public
General Laws, l hereby certify that the above
is a true abstract from the statement of the
Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Baltimore
County, Nd, to December 31st 1885, now on
file in this Department.
THOMAS P. TOWNSEND,
Insurance Commissioner.
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~ REEN HOUSE, wESTMINSlht'
O CONSERVATORY.

Having completed my new green loS, II eut
l am now prepared to furnish any klna =, ear ar
flowers. / keep on hand choice roses ar am
nations, smilax, chrysanihemums, ete, General nj
also prepared to furnish any kind OF aduty at
or wedding design. Finest in the counS eome,ery
moderate prices. Greenhouses, oe'''''S'-
Gate, Westminster, Nd. .aee;yed
Flowers for sale and orders also reee''S
at A. II. VENTS Jewelry store. oors
MARIA A. BRQOho' Ma
oe,la Westminster Au'
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MARYI,ANyn
w ROAD Asall-
81 -:
CONNECTING 70 WITH

VUNNEUIING WITH
T. \ K. K. at ISShippensburg and Ga,,r.,
Norfolk Y Western R. 4. At HIoeauys0urg
b. & .; Railroad at Hagerstown "a asSSiSSSlOSni 81
Run; Penna. R. R. at BrnoaauS:nV aaS Vherry
Hanover; P. W. d B., n. G veIi6e ana y and
Railroads at Union Station. BaIt;maD. fu !. 4 :
Schedule in effect September % 100,
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OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
President. GEORGE II. MERRYMAN. Bos-
ley p. o., Baltimore county.
Secretary and Treasurer, MILTON DANCE,
Cuttings, Baltimore county.
Clerk, JOSEPH A. WAESCHE, Westmin-
ster, Carroll county.
DIRECTORS.
James W. Ayers, Parkton, Baltimore county,
Ed. S. W. Choate, Randallstown, Baltimore
county,
John f. Bull, Eklo, Baltimore county,
George Prechtell, Upperco, Baltimore county,
H. d. Richardson, Owings Mills, Baltimore
county,
F. H. 0rendorff, Westminster. Carroll county,
Joseph Englar, Linwood. Carroll county,
VIM. L. Richards, Patapsco, Carroll county,
james S. Biggs, Rocky Ridge, Frederick
county,
Joseph NJ Street,, Bel Air, Hartford county,
S. Dashiell, Jessops, Howard county,
John J. Reese. Westminster, Carroll county,
VIM. H. Busteed, Centreville, Queen Anne's
county. mar14 81
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ASSETS.

ASSETS.
Unpaid Assessments. SIS, 75l.9O
Stocks and Bonds abso-
lutely owned by the
Company market
value) ............-..-..- l4,5oo.OO
Cash in Company
principal office and
belonging to the Com
Bank 40437
conrse of collection. 3s7. 80
Premium Notes in force
$312, ,531.72 ............
All other admitted As
sets detailed in state
ment on file in this
Office ................... 100000
Total admitted Assets. $34, ,9l2.07
LIABILITIES.
Losses reported, ad-
justed and unpaid. Sl,5OO.O0
Premium Notes in force
1912, ,531. y ............
Borrowed money!. 26, 10000
Total Liabilities. S27, 10000
Surplus as regards policy holders. S7,Ol2O7
Total lncome............- S4I ,62S.39
Total Expenditure. 47,5702G
Amount of Policies in
force in Maryland on
31st Dec, $780,. 1868, 151.25
Amount of Policies
written in Maryland
during the year 1895. AGO, ,69s.00
Premiums received on
Maryland business in
1895 5................ 1s,669s7
Losses paid in Maryland
during lS95.---........ 15,59l.lI
Losses Incurred in
Maryland during
1895 ........ 17,09l.I7
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PURE VINES AND LIQUORS
FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES.

Patent Medicines, Horse and Cattle Powders,
&c. A fine assortment of STATIONERY.
B6Physicians' orders promptly filed and
Prescriptions carefully and accurately COM
pounded. mar17 If
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A call is solicited.

EYES
Eyes of black-what is't yon back?
Have you not the magician's knack.
That lovers never shall be slack,
Oh, eyes of black
Eyes of gray-what is't you say,
In your still, stern and modest way?
You are too clear to e'er betray.
Oh, eyes of gray.
Eyes of blue-well, how are you?
Sometimes you're false, sometimes you re
true,
How oft yon win when you do WOO,
Oh, eyes of blue?
Eyes of brown-why look you down?
When did l ever see you frown?
Are you not still my true loves crown
Oh, eyes OF brown?
Browne Perriman in Yankee Blade.
No matter what the color, if they
trouble you, go to A. H.Wentz, West
minister. Nd, who will examine them
and if necessary fit them with the
proper glass. He has them from IS
cents up.
s@- Watch his windows for
bargains in Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, &c.
SOC pocket Knives, for Csc.
A. H. wENTz,
Jewler and optician,
feb 8 Westminster, Nd.
John E EoKENRoDR,
MANUFACTURES OF
COACHES. CARRIAGES. JAEGER WAC
oNs. BUGGIEs, PHEToNs, &C,
&C. &C.
SPECIAL ATTENTION
GIVEN TO REPAIRING.
All Orders Promptly Filled and Work of
Every Kind Warranted.
A LARGE STOCK OF LIGHT 4 HEAVY
HARNESS.
I&FACToKY- Corner of Liberty and
&c erge Streets, Westminster. Nd, where |
have Just erected new and large Shops, giving
me better facilities than heretofore. A call
IS solicited mays
yNAKEFIE1D RoLLER MILLS
Manufacture and keep constantly on hand,
FLOUR, FEED, HoMINY, MEAL AND
CHOP OF ALL KINDS.
s@Hghest Cash Prices paid for Grain,
Longberry specially.
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DLAcKsMITHs AND CARPEN-
d TIERS,
Your attention is called to the opening OF the
NEW YELLOW HARDWARE
STORE,
Opposite Catholic Church, you can be bene-
fited Give us call.
A great financial depression in prices at
ARNoLD's
YELLOW FRONT HARDWARE
STORE.
You will find prices down with the times,
cheap.
To get Rock Bottom Prices call at the
YELLOW FRONT HARDWARE STORE,
Opposite Catholic Church.
Receiving new stock every day to sell to
the consumer at way down prices.
If you are going to paint your house or
barn, do not make a mistake, get our prices.
All kinds of Wood and Willowware you
will find at the Yellow Front Hardware Store,
at low prices.
A full line all size ofFencing Wire, Poultry
Netting, all sizes, cheap.
Every one is invited to the Yellow Front
Hardware Store. Make it your headquarters
when you come to the city.
Paints, Oils and White Lead. The yellow
Front is right in it. Give us a call.
Ladies call and inspect the new Waffiel
Iron and lots of other utensils used in the
household.
All kinds of Scoop Shovels, Forks are com
ing in, &C.; at low prices.
Come and see the Star Cook Stove, the best
and cheapest on the market.
Blacksmiths call to see u.s. We will be
glad to quote you low prices.
Rims, spokes, Shafts, Wheels, you will
find full line at low prices.
The Democratic advocate., 1896-03-21
CTATRMENT

Showing the condition of the Mutual Fire In-
snrance Company in Baltimore County,
Nd, December 31st, 1895.
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DArIFIcATIoN NOTICE.

RATIFICAT1oN NOTICE.
In the Orphans Court of Carroll County.
FEBRUARY TERN, 1896.
Estate of Mary Bixler, deceased.
On application it is ordered this 2nd day of
tate of Mary Bixler, late of Carroll county,
deceased, made by Aaron Bixler. Jonathan
Bixler, Peter Bixler and Uriah Bixler
Executors of the last will and testament of
said deceased, and this day reported to this
Court by the said Executors, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause be shown to the con-
trary on or before the lst Monday, 9th day,
of April, next; provided a copy of this order
be inserted for three successive weeks in
some newspaper printed and published in
Carroll county, before the 5th Monday Both
day, of March, inst
The report states the amount of sale to be
eighteen hundred dollars, ($1800.00.)
JACOB RINEHART,
ALBERT SCHAEFFER, Judges.
WILLIAM Y. FRIZZELL,
True eopy,-Test:
GEo. NJ. PARKE,
mar 3t Register of Wills.
ESTABLISHED 1914.
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BOLTON BROS
PAINTS, OILS, GLASS,
PRIZE MEDAL
READY-MIxED PAINTS,
ELAINE, the Family Safeguard Oil,
MACHINERY OILS, TAR,
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Engineers, Machinists, Steamship and Rail
way Supplies.
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febS ly
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REPORT OF ANNUAL COMMITTEE.

REPORT OF ANNUAL COMMITTEE.
Baltimore, Nd, February 10. 1896.
To the Members of the Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company in Baltimore County. J
Your committee, appointed by the Board
of Directors December 20th, 1895, to exam
inc the records of the Company for the past
year, have performed the duty assigned them
and beg leave to submit the following report ::
M. of Policies in force - 2,544
RlskS IN tzJ; io1' 20
Premium Notes in force..... 49,. 1852, ,604. So
The losses paid during the year
Leaving balance to be paid of $685. 10
The officers of the Company have afforded
us every facility in making thorough exam
nation of their books, vouchers, &c., and,
having gone thoroughly over the work, we
take pleasure in stating that we believe the
Company's finances TO be in a sound and
healthy condition aud perfectly safe to the
patrons. Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. REESE,
jos. NJ. STREETT, Committee.
B. RUSH RIDGELY.