The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-08-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOcAL BREvTTIES.

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M. VIM. 1. McGinnis. of Minneapolis,
Minnesota. will accept our thanks for late st.
Paul papers.
Ex-J1stice Of the Peace William Moore, of
this city, has been appointed correspondent
of the Siin for CARROLL
James E. Shreeye, Jr., of Ellicott City, has
been awarded the scholarship in Western
Maryland College from Howard county.
William Null, living near this city, on Sun.
day last rode on his bicycle to Littlestown in
40 minutes He is open to challenges for
long distance rides.
Charles NJ. Murray represented Carroll on
the committee on credentials in the Republi-
can State Convention, and Ii. Nj. Clabangh
on the committee on resolutions
Mr.. Thomas Coggy, aged about 76 years,
died in this city on Wednesday night last.
He was native Of Ireland. His funeral took
place at ST. Johns Church yesterday morning.
During the storm last Saturday night light
ming struck the chimney Of the dwelling of
Mrs Susan Wilson, on Green street, this city.
The chimney was shattered and descending
the lightning shattered some of the rafters.
Prof William s. Grouse, son of Rev. VIM.
A. Grouse, of this city, has been elected prin-
cipal of the Denton High School, over twenty
applicants. Prof Grouse has been principal
OF the ST. Michaels High School for thirteen
years.
d. Uriah Kastner, aged years, months
and Is days, son of Mr.. John Kastner, OF
Pikesgille, formerly living near Ayondale,
died suddenly last Saturday, after an illness
of one day. His remains were inferred at st.
Johns Church cemetery, this city, on Mon
day.
On Monday Mr.. Jacob H. BTocher, at
Alesia. had busy day. The farmers learned
chat he was paying dollar bushel for
wheat and over 5000 bushels we're hauled to
him. At one time there were twenty-eight
wagons in line waiting to unload and it was
near midnight when the last load was taken in.
A terrific hail storm passed over parts of
Carroll and Adams counties last Saturday, be-
tween Harvey and Kingsdale. The storm
was about half mile wide, and il its path
corn was literally cut to shreds, even the
husks of the ears being injured; fruit trees
were stripped Of fruit and gardens suffered
greatly.
The Western Maryland Railroad will run
special trains to Waynesboro on August 81
and September / and 2, leaving Westminster
each day at o'clock in the morning, and re-
turning, leave Waynesboro at $50 at night
In ddufUOn the fdllTOdu Will Stil llChCAS AOl
regular trains from August 80 to September
2. good TO return until the 4th, at one fare for
the round trip. See program of centennial
celebration in another column.
The marriage of Mrs. Sarah l.. Sewell,
daughter of Mrs. NJ. e. Dietz, to Mr.. John G..
hiltabridle, trainmaster of the Western Mary
land Railroad, took place last Sunday even
ing. at seven OF clock, at the home of Mr.. Hill
fabridle, No 439 East 25th street, Baltimore.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Frank Lewis, of the Broadway Methodist
Episcopal Church, and only the immediate
members of the family were present.
A chiIdren's entertainment was given at
Mrs. Kent's. this city, on Wednesday night,
that was indeed delightful. The program con-
sisted of dialogues, recitations and tableaux,
and closed with burglary scene. The little
folks showed careful training and did remark
ably we'll Over fifty persons were present,
and after the entertainment refreshments
were sold. The proceeds go to the fund for
the improvement at the rectory of Ascension
Church.
The will of the late William A. Burk, of
Arcadia, was admitted to probate on Tuesday
in the Orphans Court at Towson. He directs
that his real and personal estate shall be sold
by his executors as soon as they deem expe-
dent, and directs that the proceeds shall be
equally divided among his wife and son, Geo.
A. Burk, and daughter, Florence A. Burk.
Mr.. Burk directs that the sum of $3.50 shall be
appropriated for the purpose of keeping his
family lot in ST. Paul's Cemetery in good con-
dition.
Carroll has contributed three persons to the
Hans,a of Correction this week. John Black,
roloreG. was taken down on Monday for
,,ndar commitment from .IuSfipa
j. Hoffman Fuss, for assaulting his mother
with a brick and carrying concealed weapons.
Charles Smith, who pleaded guilty to being
a tramp. was committed for sixty days by
Justice VIM. H. Baer, and John Langley, for
unlawfullY riding on the Western Maryland
railroad, for thirty days. Smith and Langley
were taken down on Wednesday.
Mr.. E. Gregg Eichelberger, who was struck
by train at Graeeham, Frederick county, en-
August 2, as reported in the ADVOCATE at the
time. died at the Baltimore City Hospital on
Friday of last week His mother, who lives
at Union Bridge, was with her son when he
died. Mr.. Eichelberger was SO years old and
unmarried and had just returned from tour
of Mexico when the accident happened. He
was driving in buggy at the time of the ac-
eident in company with Mr. Frank thinner
man aud the latter's 3-year old daughter.
The little girl was instantly killed and Mr..
Zimmerman was painfully, but not seriously
injured.
Contributors to the Flower Mission this
week we're Mrs. Ezra NJ. Bish, Mrs. l.. S1lii-
van. Mrs. WIN. r. Wilson, Mrs. Nelson Gil
bert. Mrs. Elizabeth Roop. Miss Laura Crouse,
Mrs. Thomas Babylon, Mrs. CHARLES Cassell,
Mrs. Barbara Bitzel, Miss NJ. Myers, Miss
Kate S. Bser, Mrs. f. W. Sniver, Miss Laura
Nygen, Mrs. Skunk, Mrs. J. Utz, Mrs. Ella
Ra1ghman, Mrs Wm Coon, Miss Nellie Al
bayeh, Mrs. John Diehl, Miss Mary Anna
Albaggh, Mrs. T. W. Matier, Miss Nan Hepp,
Miss Laura Mobley, Miss Emma Reese, Mrs.
Theo. DerF, Dr., Mrs. J. F. RinkeF. Mrs. M.
Z. Tracey. Mrs. j. T. Roger, Mrs. John
Daley, Mrs. JOS F0utz. Receivers for next
week-Misses Irene Woodward and Helen
.Horsueh.
Several itinerant photographers, who have
hoe,, i'll Westminster for several weeks, have
ma . disagreement. One of them hired a
house ero,n Harry Harbaugh on Wednesday
10 oo IA In, iontown, to return the next morn
mo- He took his wife with him and o lot of
finished pictures for delivery. He did not
return Thursday morning, and one of his part
ners went to Union Bridge TO look for him,
and went on and came across him in Freder-
lex county. He got in the carriage and rode
With them. Presently he was sent out to de-
liver a picture, and then the man with the
buggy whipped up and went Off The man
who got left made his way back 10 westm'n-
ster and Informed Mr. Harbaugh, who went
to Frederick county and got his team Thurs
day night.
The big annual tournament given by the
business men OF Reaaerstown was held on
Wednesday, afternoon ON iiss grounds OF the
Hiteshse Hotel, at the junction. Of the Reis-
terstown and Hanover roads, and ika town
was in holiday attire for the event. The hotel
and grounds were gaily decorated with bunf-
ling and many colored lanterns, and Il large
crowd was in attendance. The contest was a
close and exciting one, and vas won, after
some pretty fitting, by Mr.. VIM. i. Shirley,
kRigSd of Jacksonville. At the coronation
exercises, which were held Immediately after
the Tournament. this knight crowned Miss
Rosa Never. of Baltimore, as queen of love
and beauty. Mr. George P. Beasman won
second honOFs, aaA crowned Miss Catherine
Denges first maid Of honor, and Mr.. Grant
Beasman, who was the third successful knight,
crowned Miss Mabel tFelapd second maid.
Miss NJ Beasman was eFowped thigd maid by
Mr.. Eldridge G. King. The coronation adj
dress was delivered by Mr.. Harry Goodwin.
N bali was held after the tournaTentin Good
wins Hall.
FOuntaiR Valley Items.
Mrs. Uriah J. Babylon, of this place, is
lying critically i'll at this time. Dir. Jacob
Rinehart. of Frizellburg. is heR physician.
Mrs. Matte Fresh, of Baltimore, who has
been visiting in Carroll county for some time,
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