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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18

General Horace Porter Tells What Has
Been Accomplished in the Way of Or
ganization-Gear's Pacific Railways Bill
favorably Acted Upon In Committee
Progress of Work on New Post office Build
ings-Other News from the Capital city.
Washington, Jan. 16.-General Hor-
ace Porter grand marshal of the in
augural parade. in speaking Of what
had been accomplished in the way of
organization, said:
There will be more crack corps in
the coming inauguration parade than
ever before appeared on a similar occa-
sion. 1t has been definitely decided
that the naval cadets from Annapolis
VIII participate. and the marines and
blue jackets will be represented In line
The West Point cadets will also come"
General Porter and Chairman Bell
have finally decided to carry out their
original intention, outlined several
weeks ago, regarding the formation OF
the parade. There will be two grand
divisions, the military and civic, and
the organizations forming, each will
be assigned to position in the order
that the states from which they come
entered the Union.
In Full Dres. Uniform.
The representatives from the thirteen
original states will lead off each di-
vision, and be followed by those from
other states in the order of their ad-
Military organizations will
march in full dress uniforms and no
a1.cre IL To-.
march unless its members are harmoni-
ously dressed. General Porter called |
on Major Moore, superintendent of po- |
ice, and had long conference with |
him as 20 police regulations on inaugu- |
ration day. Major Moore said that he |
Intended to have from 400 to 500 addi-
tional policemen on duty, and that 10c
Of these would be mounted. 1t is ex-
pected that the government will loan
Inc necessary equipment for these
men. General Porter and
Major Moore agreed that. in all prob
ability, the greatest need for the police
would be in the vicinity of Washing
.on Circle, where the companies will
De dismissed after the march.
Will Not Give the Luncheon.
President-elect Mckinley has agreed
lot to take lunch before going to the
eviewing stand in front of the White
louise. 1t has heretofore been the GUS
ON for the outgoing president to give
luncheon i'm honor Of his successor
fter the oath of office has been admin
stored, and this always delayed the
recession at least an hour. 1t is now
Understood by Grand Marshal Porter
hat the president will go direct from
he Capitol to the reviewing stand. .
e will be served with a lunch there II .
e desires it. This saving Of time will
lean great deal to the organizations
! the parade. q
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Laur,um property Fer sale.

One double tenement house on south
end OF Osceola street; easy terms.
One house and lot on..Tamarack street,
between Third and Fourth streets; bar
gain; easy payments.
One LOT on Tamarack street, south OF
Lake Linden avenue. This In q bargain,
either TO buy for nm inyes, ment or TO
build on.
JOSEPH r. MURPHY,
Laurium, Mich.
Real estate bought or sold.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18

The best salve In the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores. letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corus, and all skin eruptiops. and pos,.
lively cures piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price. % ceDcs per
box For ALE nv D. T. kerdoanid
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Conference ON the Tariff

Washington. Jan. 16.-The Republic
an ways and means committeeman had
their second conference on the tariff
bill Friday, continuing their work on
the chemical schedule. No rates were
fixed definitely, but most of the discus
sion was upon chemical dyes and a
subcommittee was appointed to inves-
tigate the borax production. etc.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Adam Schaaf Pianos.

highly crnamented ca-e-, double ven.
@ered inside and out. Made in all the
fancy Woods; ro>ewood, PLAIN mahogany.
iancy mahogany, figured mahogany,
OAK, walnut, birch, Hungarian ash AMI
nird eve mspie HIgh-grade in every
particular Every instrument warranted
or i've years. Prices $685., S245. s255.
s2e5 ana s215. 4 handsome stool and
scarf worth sl2, given away with each
instrument. Terms cash or time pay.
ments.
1 u E1Nrrr 20
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Notice 20 Taxpayers orCaIumet Town
shin

Having had the tax roll placed in my
hands for collection, shall, for the con-
yenience OF taxpayers, attend at the
Merchants X Miners Bank. during Office
hours, every Tuesday and Friday in the
the present month OF January for the
purpose OF receiving the same.
WILLIAM WALLS,
Treasurer OF Calumet Township.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Tall Lying.

IL once knew a man" said the i'm
aginative boarder, who was no fat that
he was actually taller lying down than
when he was standing ". What do
you think Of thstr'
lit strikes me-" said TIE cheerful
idiot "as pretty tan lying. "-hdian-
ar oils Journal
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Decided In Favor of Price.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE election
contest from the Third Louisiana dis
trict brought by Taylor Bette, the
Lilly White" Republican candidate.
tion against Andrew Price, Democrat
the sitting member. was decided ~ the
house elections committee Friday in ia
vor of Price.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
For the Next Thirty Day.

AT Richards art studio, Laurium. cahi-
net photos 81 per dozen. Card size 81 80
per dozen.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
F0r the Babiea.

Four very fine assortments OF baby
cutters can be found at our store
=. OLSON.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18

WANTED-A girl to do general house.
work. Apply at the corner Of Portland
and Eighth streets.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Something s :ss Times.

we nave recently started an up -to-date
.aiioring establishment. in McDonald's build
ing on Firth street. and are prepared to do
everything In the line Of tailoring, cleaning,
repairing etc. Our stock is new and complete
ana the prices lower than anywhere else.
first-class Workmanship and exact At ia auar-
anteed. Give us a trial and you will aIwavs
deal with us. always
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF HoUGHToN. ss
We, John Blomqvist, president and Alex
Lelnonen secretary, OF said company do, and
e . Ior hlmself doth depose and say, that
they have read the FOREGOING statement, and
know the contents thereof, and they have
good reason 10 believe and do believe said
statement Ia be true.
JOHN BLOMQvIsT President.
ALEX LEINONEN, Secretary
sworn and subscribed TO before me, at Calu-
ment, in said state and county. this 9TH day OF
January A. ID. 1897. 5 SILVOLA
Notary Public,
Houghton Co., Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
Huron County

is situated $50 miles from De-
troit, 20 miles from Port Huron,
and 6S miles from Saginaw, on
what is known as the Thumb of
Michigan.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-01-18
PARADE
Many Crack Corps Will Be Seen
i'm the Line.
MILITARY AND CIVIC DIVISIONS.

General Horace Porter Tells What Has
Been Accomplished in the Way of Or
ganization-Gear's Pacific Railways Bill
favorably Acted Upon In Committee
Progress of Work on New Post office Build
ings-Other News from the Capital City.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06
Meeting of tine School Board.

At the meeting of the School Board on
Monday, all the members were present except
Mr.. Prugh, who was detained at home by
sickness;
Mr.. David Hess and other residents of the
neighborhood presented petition for school
house at Harvey, and Mr. Emory Zepp and
others petition for new district and school
house at Eastview Both petitions were filed,
to be considered at the next meeting OF the
Board.
Various bills were passed and ordered paid.
The following were unanimously adopted +;
Ordered, that the spring term of school close
on Thursday, 18th of April, that the Board
meet on Tuesday, Goth, to audit the teachers
reports fof the term, which must be sent to
the Examiner by Friday night following the
close of the term, and further, ordered that
the annual examination Of public school
teachers and ether persons seeking positions
as such. or scholarships at the State Normal
School, be held at Central Hall schoslh ouse
in Westminster on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, II. y aud % Of April, under such
regulations as the Examiner may prescribe,
in conformity with law and that no other
examination be allowed during the year eX-
cept by special consent Of the Board for cause
to them made known.
The secretary was directed to notify all as
sistant teachers that their services will not be
needed longer Tan the required average OF
forty pupils is maintained.
The Board will meet on Tuesday, 10th of
A nril
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nrnnans, Court.

Monday. March 1.-Caroline C. Long, ex.
ecutrix of George W. Long, deceased, re.
turned inventory of goods and chattels, in
yentory of money and list of debts, and re-
ceived order to notify creditors.
Geo. E. Hughes, administrator of Samuel
Huges, returned list of sales of goods and
chattels.
The last will and testament of Daniel l..
Shoemaker, deceased, admitted to probate
The last will and testament OF Emanuel
Wantz, deceased, admitted to probate and
letters testamentarY granted to William ID.
and Romanus j. Wantz.
Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Baltl-
more. guardian of Bertha George, settled fifth
account.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
John w. Croft, deceased, were granted to
Mettie ]. Croft.
Tuesday, March Laura L. Gorsuch and
Harry K. Gorsuch, administrators OF Thomas
J. Gorsuch. deceased, returned list of debts,
list of sales of goods and chattels at private
sale, and settled first account.
David P. Smelser was appointed guardian
of Jesse Kester Myers and Samuel Z. Myers.
Mettie ]. Croft, administrators of John W.
Croft, deceased, returned inventory OF goods
and chattels, list of debts and inventory OF
money. and received orders to sell goods and
chattels.
The last will and testament of Philip My
ers, deceased, admitted to probate.
George E. Richards, executor of Susan ma
Houck, deceased, returned Inventory of goods
and chattels, inventory of money and list OF
debts and received order to sell goods and
chattels.
Davis Myers and Charles T. Reifsniderr,
administrators of Daniel j. Geiman, deceased,
returned list of sales of cooks and chattels.,
Distribution among the creditors of John
Stuller, deceased, finally ratified.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06
Eldersburg Items.

The evening of February 23d will long be
remem bered by the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
A Brook Gallon, as being the occasion OF
the most pleasant social of the season, held
ut their hospitable residence. About clock
the ouests began to arrive, and were received
and welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Gallien in
cordial manner The evening was pleasantly
spent in various games and conversation.
About IL O clock all were invited to the an
inq-room, where refreshments, consisting OF
ice cream, cakes, fruits, nuts, confectionery,
etc, were served. The guests returned 10
the parlor where social chatter was again
predominant, and too soon the time came 10
saw GOOD might. The host and hostess were
untiring in their efforts to make each one feel
of home and enjoy the evening. Those pres
emit we're Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Golibart, Mr..
and Mrs. S. D. Shipley, Mr.. and Mrs. Eaw.
Iauterbach. Mr.. and Mrs H. Marriott Ship
lev. Mrs. VIM. D. Slack, Misses Ella Gallon,
Florence and Julia Crook, Ida l.. CauthoTn'
Annie l.. Baseman, Mamie and Carrie De
vries, Lou f. Dorsey, Maud Slack, Lula Ken
nedv and Miss Louise Lynch, of Westminster;
Messrs. Roles Peddicord. E. Pindel, Charles
and Herbert Crook, Geo. P. Baseman, Ben
Dorsey, Harry, Ollie and Herbert Devrles,
VIM. Diggs, George Gallon, John and Harry
Bushey.
Mr.. Dorsey Brandenburg has moved from
Mr.. D. L. Farrar's farm, in Oakland neigh
borhood, to our village. He has rented the
farm of Mrs. Emma V. Steele, lately de-
ceased, which he will farm, and continue
huckstering also.
Messrs. Marshall Selby and Asa Hepner,
two Republican politicians of Freedom dis
trict. started for Washington Wednesday to
take mart in the inaugural parade.
Mrs. James George aud Miss Eugenia Ber-
ret. of Freedom, are visiting their uncle, Col
James Berret, of Washington.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06
Melrose Items.

On Thursday evening of last week large
number of young people gathered at the home
of Mr.. James G. Myers to give the family a
surprise pound party ere they leave for their
city home Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. James C. Myers and children, Ger
tie, Elite, Clayton, Hilda and Lloyd, Misses
Emma Shaffer, Laura Shaffer, Lizzie Geiman,
Ella Feeser, Lille Yingling, Hattie Mase-
more, Leaviaa Crumrine, Clara Starner,
Rachael Utz, and Messrs. Geo. I. Crumrine,
Harvey Rhodes, Tilden Zepp, Geo. and Jacob
Sterner, Louis Stufle, Spencer Shaffer, Noah
Sellers. Milton Resi-, Miles Staner, George
Horich, Charles W. Mace, Grant Bish, Jam es
P. Zepp, Harry Chester, John Geiman and
Chas. Houich.
After spending the evening in social con-
versation, games, ETC., refreshments were
ahundantIy served.
Mr.. Jacob H. Zepp and wife, of Bachman's
Valley, spent Sunday in this neighborhood.
Last week Mr.. Yingling, OF near Black
Rock, slaughtered a hog that weighed over
500 pounds.
Mr.. Peter J. Geiman slaughtered four 6
months old pigs that weighed 1879, l463, lS5
and 164 pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06
Presentation of a Flag.

Reported for The Democratic Advocate.
Washington Camp No. q, P. o. S. of A.,
Sykesville, presented flag to the public
school this place today. The order was met
at their hall on Main street by the school and
formed into line headed by the Sykesville
Cornet Band, and marched in due form to the
schoolhouse where they we're received by the
teachers, Misses ellis and franklin, and
Mr.. f. @, Merceron, trustee. The exercises
opened with prayer by Rev. W. E. Curley.
After which the following program was rend-
cred music by band, singing America by
school, presentation of the flag by the Presi-
dent of the Order, Mr.. D. K. Herring. Ad-
dresses of acceptance were made by Mr.. f.
G. Mereeron and Miss ellis. Reading,
Place Flag on every Schoolhouse, By Mrs,
Lou Weedow Belt; singing, Star Spangled
Banner by School; address by Mr.. A. a:
Forthaman. After which the flag was raised
to position, amid cheering and waving of
hauderchiefs. The School and Order marched
around the schoohouse singing Rally Round
the Flag, closing with prayer. The commend
able behaviour and well rendered program
of the children reflects great credit upon their
teachers who we hope will long preside over
our school to train the youth in the principles
nf true DatriOtiSm.
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Death of Mrs. ]. NJ. Gill.

On Friday, February 26, after a lingering
illness Emma c., wife Of Rev. }. NJ. Gill,
died in Chestertown, Nd, aged 81 years and
6 months. She was devoted wife and
mother, and an untiring worker in church at
fairs.
Mrs Gill was native of Westminster, and
was daughter ofthe late Joshua and Margaret
YingIing. She resided here until after the
death of her father, in 1881, when she moved
to Baltimore Mrs. Gill was graduate of
Western Maryland College, and married Rev.
Mr.. Gill in June, 1885; she was the mother OF
two children, one of whom, Robert, survives
her. Mr.. Gill is at present the pastor OF
Christ Methodist Protestant Church, Chester
town. and the church has been remarkably
successful under his care.
Mrs ellis remains we're brought to this
city on Monday, and were taken to the resi-
denee of her sister, Mrs. VIM. Coons, on
Liberty street, and the funeral was held at the
NJ. p. Church on Tuesday morning. Rev.
DR.. j. T. Murray offcated, assisted by Rev.
DR.. Graham. The interment was in West
Minister cemetery. The pail bearers were Dr.
Charles Billngslea, Prof R. Watts of Yves
tern Maryland College, Frank K. Herr, +. o:
Grimes and Jesse Shreeve of this city, and
Messrs. S. Frank Smith, James W. Chapman
and Charles L. Dodd, who accompani ed the
remains from Chestertown.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06
EDEN ITEMS.
Sueden Death of Lady-Property Sales
and Other Items.

Mrs. Christina, wife of VIM. Masner, died
suddenly near Tannery on Sunday evening.
She had been slightly complaining the week
previous, but no serious results were appre-
bended. On Sunday evening, while sitting
ON a chair, she fell over and life was extinct
Her remains were inferred at St. Johns
(Leister's) on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. ). A.
Diehl officiating. Mrs. Masner's age was
about 65 years. The pallbearers were Messrs
Lockard, Hook, Tawney, Merryman, sias and
Gorsuch.
Jacob A. Lester has returned to Wnghts-
vile. after spending some time with friends
in this vicinity.
Henry E. Zepp has sold his personal prop
erty and will start with his family for Spring
field, Ohio, on Monday.
John T. Albaugh has purchased OF hattie H.
and Joshua A. Murdoch their property, STU
ated one mile east of Mexico, and containing
As acres, 2 roods and 81 perches, for
Sl2O5. 90. Mr.. Albaugh will occupy his newly
purchased property in early spring, and Mr.
Murdoch will move to Hampstead.
John S. Lester has purchased OF Ellen ano
Henry Zepp property in Roseville, contain
| ing 10 acres, for $500
Henry Urine and John M. Reese visited
Washington this week to witness the Inaugural
tiOn
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06
Big Christian Endeavor Rally.

A Christian Endeavor rally was held last
Sunday afternoon and evening at Pleasant
Valley. 1t began with a prayer service at
o'clock, led by Miss Maggie Stoner. Rev. w.
Il. Erhart, of Silver Run, made the welcome
address, to which response was made by Mr..
Harvey Tagg, of Union Mills; County Presi
dent Charles R. Woods delivered . short ad
dress, and an open parliament, "A Christ
ian's Right Place, - was led by George w.
Yeiser. of Union Mills Miss Ida NJ. Diffen-
baugh, of Westminster, read paper on ''Our
Future Inheritance and Ex-County Presi-
dent Geo. H. Birnie delivered an address on
How the Holy Spirit Develops Character
The afternoon session closed with 9 confer
ence on :'The Need of Stricter Separation
From the World. led by Urbanus Bowsrsox
and VI. Archer Burgoon: At the evening
session prayer and praise service was led by
Miss Lydia Starner; Rev. W; b. Erhart
preached conservation sermon, and the rally
closed with conservation service, led by
County President Charles R. Woods.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06
GAIETY IN CARROLL.
Surprise Parties-Dances- Oyster Suppers,
Etc., Etc.

Wednesday evening, Feb. oath, at 8 o clock
was the occasion of pretty home wedding at
the residence of Mr.. w. a. Westaway. The
contracting parties were Miss E. Gertrude
Westaway, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. b.
Westaway. of Patapsco, and Mr.. Walter b.
Kelbaugh, of Baltimore City, Md; Rev. D. b;
Craft. pastor of the church of God, performed
the ceremony. The bride was handsomely
alfred in pearl brilliantine, with trimmings
of velvet and Lord Faunteroy. The bride car
ried bride roses and smilax. The attendants
were her brother, Harry Westaway. and Yer
non NJ. Ridgely, of Western Maryla1d College.
Those present were Rev S. B. Graft, Rev.
C. e. Dudrear, Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. West
away, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. R. Westaway, Mr..
and Mrs. John T. Westaway and family, Mr.;
and Mrs. Jacob Caple and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Shipley and family, Mr.. Harry
@. Westaway, Mr.. and Mrs. w. /. Ridgley,
Miss Louisa Ridgley, of Eldersburg, Mr.; Yer
non Ridgley, Mrs. E. j. Read. Misses Emma
aud Moliie Read, Mr.. James H. Copper, Of
Baltimore. Miss Nora Buchanan. Miss Flor
ence Read, of Baltimore, Mr.. Barton Taylor
Master Samuel Graft, Mrs. Lizzie Shilling
Miss Goldie Shilling and Mr.. w. Blizzard
reception was held from to IL, ant
ices cakes. fruits and confectionery were
served. -,
The bride received many useful and hand
some presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Kelbaugh let
the next day for Baltimore, where they vii
make their future home.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-03-06

The committee from the Lutheran and
! Methodist Protestant G. +. Society met at
the Lutheran parsonage on Monday night to
make some preliminary arrangements in view
of the C. E. Rally, which will be held in the
Lutheran and NJ. P. churches on Sunday,
March 81. An all days service will be held,
and speakers from the county are expected to
be present and make the occasion an interest
ing and profitable one,
At church meeting held on Wednesday,
March 3, the following persons were elected
trustees of the Methodist Protestant Church
for one year; George Routson, Milton A.
Zollickoffer, Morrison d. Smith. Geo, Selby,
Joseph Englar, VIM. R. Zollickoffer, John
F. Spies, Solomon Myers and Benton Myerly.
The Carroll County Savings Bank of Union
town, will hold its annual lection for ten
Directors, on Saturday, March 6.
Messrs Melvin Routson, Harry c. Merring
and Normand Eckard, went to Baltimore on
Wednesday evening, expecting to go to Wash
ington, D. c., on Thursday, March A, to wit
ness the Inauguration of Mckinley and Ho
bart.
On Tuesday evening about seven O'Clock,
Elder G. W. Seilhamer performed the mar
riage ceremony at the Church of God parson-
age for Miss Mary Newcomer of Copperville,
and Mr.. Samuel Clingan of Taneytown.
Mr. and Mrs. Odell, of Baltimore county,
Nd, were in town on Tuesday visiting the
families of Mr.. Thomas Merring and Mary
Weaver.
Messrs. Ed. and Harve Lewis, colored,
went to Washington on Tuesday to attend
McKinleys Inauguration.
Elder T. B, Tyler, of Frederick, Nd, filled
the pulpit of the Bethel last Sunday morning
and ght Elder Jacob h. Christ will preach
morning and evening, Sunday, March T.
We have been wondering and anxious to
know what had become of our brother chip,
toe ''Sentinel'' correspondent of Uniontown
Items. Now, C. and behold the problem
has been solved No wonder he could not
write any items As he was locked upon the
outside of his home, and his pen, ink, stamps,
eavelops and paper were on the other side of
the brick wall. We no longer feel like con-
demning his remissness nor neglect of such
an enviable pleasure and duty. But we are
ready to either give him place by our own
freside or provide him with some suggestions,
how he might get on the other side OF the
closed door or brick wall.
Mrs Willet and daughter Kate, OF Thur
mont, visited Mr.. Frank Palmer's family this
week on account of the sickness of grand
child of Mrs. Willett's.