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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-23
The M. P. Oyster Supper.

hepOfteO LOT the DeluOCldt1C <ANFOSotC'
The oyster supper given by the ladies OF
the Methodist Protestant Church, during four
evenings of last week, was success, fnanci-
ally and otherwise By otherwise, we
mean, in the general arrangement and manage
ment of the entire affair. The Photograph
presided over by Mr.. Edwards, gave novelty
to the festival, and delighted both old and
Young, and was constantly surrounded by a
a crowd of eager and appreciative listeners
The concerts given at intervals during the
evening, for the benefit of all in the room and
by the use of the horn. were greatly appreci :
ated, SCI Captain" by Sousa's band, and
baritone solo, by Myers, being the favorites.
The general manager, Mrs. E. O. Grimes
was untiring in her efforts to make the testl-
val a success in every particular, and was
ably assisted by IN agreeable and energetic
corps of ladies who presided over the tempt
ingty and tastefully arranged tables. One
table was in charge of young ladies OF the
Christian Endeavor Society of the Church,
and was decorated with the crimson and white
eolors of the society and the monogram Z. h.
over the table, whilea corps of Juniors. did
a thriving trade III home made caramel and
tafy. But if any one thinks art is not appre-
ciated in Westminster, he had but to pay a
dime, and step into the artistically draped
and decorated alcove, curtained off at one
end of the room, when his aesthetic eye could
feast upon an array of art treasures. seldom if
ever seen in Westminster before. This room
was presided over by Mrs. W. R. Graham and
Miss Kittie Noel who were untiring in their
efforts to explain the motley array of sticks,
stones, old shoes, &c, designated as TART
treasures and the many good hits brought
peals of laughter, especially when peep at
the ''great living curiosity revealed only the
reflection OF your own face, in looking glass,
concealed in the bottom of the box. But no
one who entered the room, for the fan, left
without admiring the graceful and beautiful
arrangement of the draperies which gave the
room the appearance of a real studio, in spite
of the fun and nonsense, it contained, and
which we're kindly loaned by Mr.. W. F. Derr,
and arranged by his skilfnl decorator and
window draper of his Model Emporium, Mr..
HarWood
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-23
Business Locals.

A unique entertainment will be given by
the ladies of the NJ. E. Church, in the room
of the 0rndorff Building, on February 11th
18th and 18th. Watch for further netice.
If you want an Auctoneer of long expert
enee. and one who never fails to give salts
faction, send for P A. Gorsuch, Westmin-
ster. Terms low.
Many merchants are well aware that their
customers are their best friends and take
pleasure in supplying them with the best
goods obtainable. As an instance we mention
Perry & Cameron, prominent druggists
of Flushing, Michigan. They say: 1--WE
have no hesitation in recommending Cham
berlains Cough Remedy to our customers, as
it is the best cough medicine we have ever
sold and always gives satisfaction For sale
at 25 and so cents per bottle by Joseph D.
Zepp, Westminster, Md.
Many men of many minds-but all agree
that the Rand McNally Guide is invaluable to
any one having business in connection with
Railroads.
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TaYlorSYiIIe Items.

A few days ago Mr.. Jes. Butler passed
through town accompanied by the constable.
We wonder what Jes. has been getting HIM
self into.
Picket Host G. A. r. of Winfield, gave an
oyster supper on Saturday night at which a
number of our young people report a good
time There were a number of the State
officers from Baltimore present.
Mr. n. Franklin, at this writing, is con-
fined to his bed. He has been quite poorly,
but is somewhat improved.
The protracted meetings at the N. Z.
Church are still in progress and are still well
attended.
Mr.. Rodney Davis, Mr.. Peter Davis and
Mr.. B. Penn, have finished harvesting ice at
the ellis mill dam.
Mr.. Amos Davis has erected very COM
Portable home on the property which he lately
purchased from Mr.. Chew of New Windsor.
He now occupies the house.
Mr.. Thos Wood is negotiating for the sale
of part of his farm. When sold he will build
for himself a new house opposite the Gosnel
shop.
Messrs. Len and Al Connoway, of Win
field. are getting out number of railroad ties
on their property, which adjoins the property
of Rodney Davis. They will clear up the
ground IN the spring.
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The Baltimore, Nd. Iron, Steel and Tin
Plate Company has asked for a receiver. 1t
was started January IL, 1894, and few weeks
ago it was said to be in fourisning condition.
The capital stock was originally $50 900 and
in betterments and, work was continued up
to about February, 1896, when the factory
was shut down until just before the last cleo
ton.
Abrahamson & Dublin, manufacturers OF
mems and children's trousers, Baltimore,
Md. have assigned.
The Peoples Fire Insurance Company,
through its directors, has applied to the Su-
preme Court of New York for voluntary
dissolution of the corporation.
The Gloversville IN. Y Daily Standard,
a newspaper established in 1890, suspended
publication.
Levin Bros, grocers. San Francisco, have
been declared insolvent.
The steel rail plant in South Chicago, Hi
nois Steel company, has closed for an indeh-
mite period. Twelve hundred workmen who
came to the mill for their usual daily work
were surprised to find the notice posted on
the big gates. The cut in the working force
of the company follows a readjustment OF
wages of employees except skilled workmen,
amounting to a decrease of from 10 to go pei
cent, from the president down to water car
riers.
Best & Keppler, dry goods, &C., Frederick,
Nd, have made deed of trust.
The Metropolitan West Side Elevated
Railroad was placed in the hands of re-
ceiver by the Federal Court at Chicago We'd
nesday, on the application of the New York
holders of $4,000, 900 of the company
mortgage bonds. The company admitted its
insolvency and made no objection to the
bondholders' action.
receiver has been appointed in Louisville
for the Germania Safety Vault and Trust
Company, the stock of which is practically
all owned by the stockholders of the suspend
ed German National Bank.
The Youths Temple of Honor of Minneap-
oils, Mimi, life insurance organization,
has assigned. The liabilities may reach
500, 900; assets small.
Application has been made for a receiver
for the Russell Milling Company, in Federal
Courts at Fargo, N. D., and Madison, Wis,
the trouble is disagreement of the stockhold-
ers
The Dodson- Hills Manufacturing Company
of st. Louis has filed chattel mortgage for
SST, OO0 to secure creditors.
William Reiman, New York, dealer in dia-
monds, has assigned.
An attachment for $50, 600 has been issued
against the property of the John Good N. Y. }
Cordage and Machine Company.
A special from Des Moines, Ia, says it is
almost certain that there will be a big miners
strike in that district. 1t is the result of the
coal war, which has compelled operators to
reduce wages. The price of coal has been
advanced in the east over $l.00 per ton.
The German Savings Bank of Des Moines,
Iowa, closed on Thursday.
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Surprise Party.

Misses Gertie and Minnie McClelland, of
Locust Grove farm, near Union Bridge, were
given delightful surprise party on Wednes-
day, January 9th. The guests were received
with cordial welcome. The parlor was well
filed by 9 Q clock, and conversation and dane
ing were INDUCED in until late hour, when
ali we're invited to the dining room, where
they found table laden with Refreshments,
consisting of all the delicacies of the season.
The evening, so pleasantly spent, passed rap
idly and the time came too soon for saying
goodnight Those present were Mr.. aud Mrs
McClellaud. Misses Gerlie and Minnie Nc
Clelland. Emma Trite, Ida Strine, Annie
BONN, Mr.. and Mrs. Stem, Elsie Bohu, Clara
Stem. Clara McClelland, Edna Stem, Emma
Bohn, Mary McClelland; Messrs. John o.
Wilson, George Boston, John BONN, Emory
Stoner, Bradley 0gle, Charles Barnhart,
Frank Wilson. Murray Bohn and Chas. Reck.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

The Presiding Elder, Rev. ]. st. Clair Neal, D. d.
will preach at Patapsco NJ. E. Church on next Sun
day, January 24th, at 230 p Lovefeast at Pleas
ant Grove NJ. E. Church next Sunday January 24th
commencing at 10 a. m. revival service will fol-
low in the interest of the children of the Sunday
School. Revival services at night and during the
coming week. C. E Dudrear, Pastor.
Sunday morning, at 10 O'Clock, and at Westminster
at Z O'Clock, p. IN.
St. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy, PASTOR
Sunday-Low Mass at 7l5 and High Mass at 10 d.
m. Vespers at 7.S0 p IN. During the week-Mass
at 80 a.
Centenary NJ. E. Church.-Sunday School at 915
a. Preaching al 1870 a. m. and 7.30 p. IN. Ep-
worth League Service at 645 p. M. Junior League
at 8 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday, at 7.9O p m.
Joel Brown. Pastor.
st. Paul's Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
9.15 a. Divine service at 1890 q. m. and p m.
Catechism at 6.15 p. m Calvin s Slagle. Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Sunday School at 9
a. m. Holy Communion at 1890 q. m. and 7.30 p.
m. Y. P. s. c. E. at 6.45 p. m.
P. H. Miller, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. w. R. Graham,
D. D., Pastor.-Sabbath Services-Preaching at
TO- 80 a. m. and 100 p. m. by the pastor. Sabbath
school at 9.15 a. m. Junior Y P. S. C. E. at $50
p. m Y. P. s. c. E. at $50 p. m. Mid-week SER
vice in the lecture room Wednesday at 7.3O p. m.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. - Benjamins
Church-Bible class at 100 p. M Preaching at
p. Y. P. s. c. E. at p. m. St. Johns Church
Preaching at 10 a. m. S. A. Diehl, Pastor.
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Benjamin'S
Chureh-Divine Service and Holy Communion at
10 a. m. Preparatory service this Saturday, at p.
m. Jerusalem Church-Divine Service at 2 p. m.
Holy Communion Feb I. st. Matthew's Church
Holy Communion January 81.
H. J. Macalister Pastor.
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THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Annual Election of Offlcers-Banquet
Speeches, &c.

The beautiful rooms of the Fire Depart
ment's new building were ablaze with light on
Wednesday night, the occasior being the an
nual meeting Of the organization, and BAN
quet of good things for both the physical and
mental appetites.
The parlor and library on the SECOND floor
were filed comfortably, and few minutes
after 8 O'Clock the assembly was invited to
the third floor where the meeting was called
to order by President E. j. Lawyer in few
well chosen words of greeting, and then the
procession was formed for the dining room;
but words here are needless. A splendid as
sortment of good things had more than ample
Justice done them, and the assembled COM
pany seemed in very fine humor with itself
and all the world.
An adjournment to the assembly room fol-
lowed, and there was held the annual cleo
ton OF officers, the reading of the annual re-
ports, and responses to numerous toasts.
The election resulted as follows: Presi-
dent E. j. Lawyer; 1st Vice President, J. H.
Mitten; I'd Vice President, John F. Ecken-
rode; secretary and treasurer, Amos w.
Hahn; assistant secretary, Percy H. Shriver;
chief, Frank X. Herr; assistant chief Frank
X. Schaeffer; foreman hook and ladder truck,
F. NJ. Eckenrode; assistant, j. Harry Cootes;
foreman hose reel, Harry K. Schaeffer; as
slant, Henry Himler; marshal, Joseph D.
Brooks; assistant, VIM. II. Bair, Jr. librarian,
Morris Schneeberger; Janitor, Luther l.. Long.
President Lawyer read a very interesting
report for the past year, year of unusual in
terest and value to the Fire Department, and
at the end of his reading called on DIR. L. I.
Shaw to respond to the toast duty to the
citizens" Though feeling very much indis-
posed, Dr. Shaw made very witty and tell
ing speech of few minutes duration.
DIR. J. w. Herring, State Senator, responded
very happily to the Future of the Company"
Mr.. B. F. Grouse paid glowing tribute to
''The Ladies, and stated that large part
of the success of this organization was due
to the faithful and jealous work of the ladies
of the town.
Hon. j. A. C. Bond made a bright and
witty response to ''Fhe Mayor and City Coun-
ell, and Col. W. L. W. Seabrook spoke for
"The Press.
Hon. VIM. A. Hamilton, of Hagerstown,
President of the Volunteer State Firemen's
Association, gave some entertaining facts con-
corning volunteer fremen, and was followed
by COL E. NJ Mobley, of Hagerstown, who
is proud to be known as the Oldest volunteer
fireman in the State, having been such for
fifty. three years. His honor, Mayor Joseph w.
Smith, spoke on behalf of "0ur City," and
then the meeting adjourned
1t was most delightful entertainment in
every sense; and when the Fire Department
looks around at the handsome building, splen-
did equipments of furniture, books, etc. it
should certainly feel thrill of pride; aud
though in possession of so much should not
be content until the city has responded to the
cry of more Hose
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East Indian Plague.

The spread of the East Indian plague into
European countries has given rise to fears
that it may find its way into the United States
by means of trading vessels, and Surgeon
General Wyman, in charge of the United
States quarantine department, has given ord
ers that strict quarantine laws be enforced at
ports where such vessels enter.
Health Commissioner McShane of Balti-
more, says there is no danger of the scourge
entering Baltimore through its port Since
the abandonment of the St. Charles quaran-
tine station by the national government the
quarantine laws have been strictly enforced
by Quarantine Officer s. o. Heiskell at the
Hawkins Point quarantine station. DR.. Heis-
kell boards every incoming foreign vessel and
every coastwise vessel trading south of Cape
Henry. Every suspicious case will be prompt
ly quarantined.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1897
Sale Register.

Notices of Sales, for which bills are printed at
this office, win be published under this head until
day of sale for so cents. When bills are printed
elsewhere 81 90 will be charged. Terms cash.
February H. at II O'Clock a. m.--Good Brown
Mare colt cows fresh by day of sale; hefer fresh
in March, 6 fine shoats, phaeton, wagon farming
implements and household goods &c Charles W.
Arnold ST. one mile south of Bird Hill and mile
from Gambler p A. Gorsuch auctioneer
Wednesday, March 8, at 10 a. m.-2 horses, ?
mules colt. cows, 3 heifers, bull, shotes, l
brood SOW and full stock of farming implements
and some household goods S. F. Waniz, near
Bixler p o. Jacob Hoffman, auctsoneer; Nm. U.
Marker, clerk.
March O. II m.-Farm OF 9S acres. Horses, Cows,
Farming implements, Household Goods. &c, in
HAMPSTEAD district, one mile east of Maple Grove
Station Bait. 4 Harrisburg Division OF w. Md. X.
r. Mary Fowble and VIM. 0. Fowble, executors;
Jacob Hoffman, auctioneer.
March 10. at 10 a. MT young horses, colt cows,
some fresh by day of sale heifers, of them Jer-
seys. one 2-yearling bull, shoats, brood sowss,
3 of them Berkshire, one Berkshire Boar, VIII
farrow by day of sale, full sock of farming nipple
ments, lot of corn and some household goods Geo.
w, Brown, near Cranberry p Q. Jacob Hoffman,
auctioneer, Chas Z. Lippy, clerk.
Thursday, March 49, at II O'Clock, m.-Horses,
Cows, Farming Implements. etc. George W Phil
lips, on the Nicodemus road, about one mile from
Warheldsburg.
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Sale of the Lynch Property.

George W. Albaugh, trustee of Edward
Lynch, sold on Tuesday last, part of the
property of Edward Lynch as follows: To
S. X. Herr, pasture lots on old Fair ground,
about II acres each, at $50 and $64 per acre;
to George Noel, lot with house, at $91. rs per
acre: to Milton Chew, four lots $50 per acre;
to c. Gloyd Lynch, three pasture lots, two at
$50 and one at SIS; Miss Florence Crabbs,
two building lots, $1,000; W. F. Hunter, lot,
40 feet 'front.' $50; Charles B. Hunter, two
lots. at SIS and .S57; Grove A. Shipley, one
lot, SGT; Milton Chew, three lots. at S51, SAC,
SAG; J. !. Raqmgartner, three lots, two at
81 and one at SIG; to Grove 4. SAipley, the
Montour House, at Ss7O0; Milton Chew, one
building lot, S66.67, Mrs. J. D. CFowl two
lots, at Sl33. 80; house and lot on Green street,
to Mrs. Cora Lynch, for $4,000; two lots on
Liberty street, to Mrs. Catherine Hollinger,
at $4,000
The rem aiuder of the property will be sold
on Tuesday and Saturday next.
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Personal Notes.

Miss Risley, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Miss
Risley, of Media, Pa. and Miss Ford, of Bal
timore, are guests of the Misses Bennett, this
city.
Mr. Tolley A. Bays, of Baltimore, who is
to take part in Pinafore, spent this week with
Mr.. P. C. Kennedy.
Miss Leulah Brown, of this city, is visiting
at Centrevlle, Nd.
Miss Emma Case, of this city, is spend
ing few weeks in Baltimore and Ellicott
City, Nd.
Miss Annie Beaver, of this city, is spend
ing several weeks in Baltimore with friends
aud relatives.
Miss Agnes Mcdonald and Mr.. Edward l..
Amman, of Baltimore, spent Sunday last
with her parents, this city.
Miss Lena Dieman, of New Windsor, has
gone to New York on an extended visit.
Mrs, Frank W. Fouke, of Baltimore, visit
ed her mother, Mrs. Louisa Smith. on We'd
nesday and Thursday,
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IN MEMORlAM.

Near Bird HILL and inferred at Deer Park Chapel
mily j. Arnold, wife Of Charles W. Arnold, Sr.
eparted this life, after four weeks Of suffering Of
ctober 90 1896. She was in her Goth year. Sh'
.aves, to mourn the loss of a loving mother, fou
)ns and one daughter. Ex-Sherif E. B. Arnold i
lie oldest son. The youngest. Harry T. Arnold
as been policeman In the city OF Baltimore sine
Law, 1887. She was kind to all and ever ready t.
md helping hand.
More deeply grieve for thee, dear Emily,
As pass the lonely days;
Memories of thee, sweet and tender,
cherish through my tears.
Each dav miss thy Loving ways,
Since thou vast called away.
The loss is mine-thine the gain
And can only pray
Comfort to me, o Lord. be given.
BY HER HUSBAND, CHARLES W. ARNOLD, sR.
Our mother now has left u.s.
From suffering passed away
To Join loved ones in heaven,
In the realms of endless day
on. wife and mother, must we give thee up,
You whom we loved so well;
How can we drink the bitter cup
And say a last farewell.
Farewell, my children and husband too,
NY heart was sad to part with you
But since il was the Saviours will
Trust him-he doeth all things well.
Forbear dear husband. to mourn and weep
whist SWeetly III IDe uusL Sleep
And when you come my grave TO see
Prepare yourself TO follow me.
But we will strive and daily pray
To meet thee in eternal day;
Prepare in time, make no delay.
For was quickly called away.
BY HER DAUGHTER, E. J. LocRARD.
Come nearer to me. children, nearer,
Life is ebbing fast away;
Naught on earth to me is dearer.
For you / m praying day by daY.
soon will cross the chilly water
The waves are dashing round me fast;
soon shall stand before the altar,
Safely landed home at last
Draw nearer to me, children, nearer,
And let me press you TO my heart;
Naught on earth TO me is dearer,
Jesus calls me, we must part.
Promise. now to meet your mother,
Trust in God and do the right;
Meet me over Jordan's waters,
For the bark is now in sight.
Be kind and loving to each other,
Putting all your trust in God,
And he never will forsake you,
He has said so in his word.
Now leave a world of SORROW
And all on earth to me so dear
Nv eyes will ope to q glorious morrow,
For angel bands are drawing near.
Draw nearer to me, children, nearer,
For am very feeble now,
That may once more cares you
And print kiss upon your brow,
A kiss to seal your hearts for heaven,
That you may know mothers love-
Humbly pray your sins forgiven,
And meet me in that land above.
BY HER GRASDcHILD EsTELLA 3 ARNOLD.
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GiSt-JOneS.

A pretty home wedding took place on
Thursday afternoon, January 14th, at the
residence of Mr.. j. G. A. House, on forbes
street, Pittsburgh, Pa. The bride, who IS a
niece of Mrs. House. was Miss Margaret A.
G. Jones, daughter of Oliver B. Jones of the
U. S. Mint, Philadelphia, and great-nece of
Hon. Simon Cameron of Pennsylvania. The
groom was Mr.. George Washington Gist, son
of the late Mordecai Gist of near Westmin-
ster, now a resident of Kansas City, Missouri,
where he is following his profession OF civil
engineer.
There were no attendants, and only mem
bers of the brides family were present, the
wedding being quiet one on account OF the
recent illness of the groom. The bride
father gave her away, Rev. Charles McClel-
land, of Pittsburgh, officiating. The bride
was handsomely attired in a bridal costume
of white satin, trimmed with duchesse and
peint lace, and carried bunch OF lilies OF
the valley. The ceremony took place at five
D. m. and Mr. and Mrs Gist left on the eight
O'Clock train for Maryland, arriving i'll West
minister on Saturday evening, ON visit to
the groom;s mother, where they will remain
about ten days, and then return to their home
in Kansas City. On Tuesday they were given
a dinner by Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Gist.
The bride is a great niece of Mrs: Katherine
Dl6llUan, Vi w cSJlulHstCl. 10y biiS h'A5N'
two old Maryland families, who were closely
connected in Colonial times and throughout
the troublous days of the Revolution, are
again united The bride, on her father S side,
is direct descendant of Philip Jones, Jr.,
who surveyed Baltimore Town, ''and of Judge
Thomas Jones, one of the judges of the
first Court of Appeals of Maryland; mem
Der of the COMMITTEE of Safety" and who
served as Major throughout the Revolution.
airy war; while the groom, is great-grand
son of Judge Jones friend, the. gallant
General Mordecai Gist, of Revolutionary
fame, whose name is so closely identified
with the early history of the country he
loved so well, and for which a number of his
descendants, following his example, bravely
gave their services, and their lives, during the
late civil war
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New Advertisements.

The Great Model Emporium F..
Derr, Babylon Building, near R. R., West
minister. Md See first page.
We VIII Meet Your Highest Expectations
Krichton's Cyclorium, Liberty street, West
minister, Nd.
Remarkable Bargains-Sharrer & Gorsuch,
opposite Catholic Church, Westminster, Md.
street, Westminster, Md.
Muslin, Sheeting and Linen Sale-Miller
Bros, Westminster, Nd.
Solicitors Wanted-f 629, Sun Office,
Baltimore, Nd
For Rent-Mrs, Chas. Henneman, "A Bond
street
Trustees Sale-Louis Schneeberger, Trus.
$4,000 Wanted-Jeremiah Flohr.
Legal Notices. Entertainments.
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Melrose items.

The creamery ice house is nearly filed, as
well as many other ice houses of smaller ca
pacity.
Your correspondent put sweet potato in
small crock last August, kept it covered
with water and now, when all is bare and
desolate out doors, he has a mass of green in
front of his table.
Miss Mamie NJ. Harchenhorn is convalesc.
ing, but there is not much improvement in
Mr.. John w. Kephart's condition.
Mr.. William Keefer is all in smiles. lisa
girl.
Mr.. Samuel Starner lost valuable COW re.
oanflx,