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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
Tavlorsyille Items.

Mr. Renben Couoway has purchased OF Mr..
A. Wilson. of Baltimore, formerly OF Tins
place. a large fodder shredder and cutter
Mr.. N. S. Wood our huekster, has about
completed his fine residence, which ne mas
replaced where the former one, winch was
destroyed by fire stood. The piasle,s are
now putting on the last coat. DE VIII nave
house warming when 1t IS completeu, wneI
our young people will have an opportunity to
show their grace.
Mr.. Edward Powers is quite busy at present
with his two saw mills. He has all the work
he can attend to.
Mr.. Willie Zile. of Winfield, is quite poorly
at this writing. He is confined to his bed
Mr.. A.. L. Crawford is making some marx,
ed improvements around the old CRAWFORD
mansion, which he recently purchased. !,
Mrs. Mamie Gum spent New Years wit
friends in Ellicott City. Her daughter, MISS
Elsie, will visit Baltimore at an early date.
Miss Ardene Davis is still in the city pu'
is expected home in a few days.
Mr.. Albert Devilbiss, of Uniontown, was
in town last Saturday.
Miss Eva and Bessie Keefer spent the great
err part of the vacation with their grand
parents, near West Falls
DIR. Mahala was in town ON Monday.
Henry Dorsey is clearing away the timber
from around his new house, and making
other needed improvements.
During the revivals which are now IN pro
gress at the Taylorsville NJ. E. Church, Prot.
Heapes has decided TO postpone the course
of lectures. They will be resumed as soon as
the meetings close and the next lecture will
be one of the geological lectures at st. Paul
Lutheran Church. 1t will be announced IN
due time in The Advocate.
Work at the Normal Institute was resumed
on Monday last, and will continue until the
close in June.
Mr. Geo. Grimes, Sr., has accepted the
agency for the Chicago World and will here
after be our local newsboy.
There is strong talk of continuing the tele'
phone line from Winfield to this place. 1t Is
a good move and deserves the support of oul
business men,
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Mr.. L. B. Ham, steward OF ths Aims
House, has resigned, 10 take effect April lst.
He has made an excellent steward.
Mr. Gordon Fisher, of Sykesyille, has ac-
cepted position as travelling salesman with
the American Tobacco Company, of New
York. He will travel in the South.
Mr.. James E. Smith, agent for the North
British Insurance Company, on Thursday
paid Mrs. Irene Bennett S1S 03, the amount
Of damage to tenant house ON farm near
Dennings, that had the roof burnt off on De-
cember Is.
Mr. Joseph D. Zepp, druggist. at the West
End, Westminster, had one of his show win
dows ornamented with a Christmas scene,
with cotton representing snow. Last Satur-
day in striking parlor match the head few
off and ignited the cotton, causing considera-
bic blaze and doing damage to the extent OF
$50. The property is insured in the North
British and Northern Company, James E.
Smith, agent. The property is owned by Mr..
John L. Reifsnider.
Mrs Catherine Ellen Stoner, wife of Mr..
William Stoner, near Warfeldsburg, died on
Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
William Hemming, Philadelphia. She went
to visit her daughter on December 26. The
next day she was taken sick, and she gradually
grew worse anti death relieved her. Besides
a husband she leaves seven children-Mrs.
Hemming. Mrs. John Diehl, of Westminster;
Mrs Peter Cover, of Marston; Mrs. Biggs, of
Baltimore; Ed Stoner, Rash Stoner and
Theodore Stoner. Her age was Y years.
The funeral viii be held at Stone Chapel on
Sunday Friends and relatives will meet at
the house Mt 10 o. clock
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
McKinstry,s Mills Items.

S. B. McKinstry was in Baltimore Monday
on business.
G. NJ Zumbrum was the guest ofhis brother,
W. R. Zumbrum, on Sunday last.
Richard Bohn and family, of Beaver Dam,
were the guests of NJ. 0. Repp and wife on
New Years day.
Miss leila Fuss was the guest of Mrs. John
Keefauver Saturday afternoon.
Miss Edna Koontz was the guest of Miss
Carrie Frebeit, Clemsonville, on Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Solomon Pfoutz and son Robert, of
Loys, were the guests of John Keefauver and
wife, on New Years day.
Mrs W. R. Zumbrum spent Thursday with
her sister, Mrs John Engle, Middleburg.
Mrs. John Black has been on the sick list
the past week.
Susie, Minnie and jamie Lambert and Mr..
Cramer, of Greenwood, were the guests of
Frank Lambert last Friday.
Harry Hollenbaugh, while shopping, had
his robe taken out of his stick wagon, and he
has not recovered it.
Mrs. John Keefauver, whose illness has
been mentioned heretofore, is somewhat bet
ter at this writing.
Mrs. John Yingling is able to be up and
about in the house. Her daughter, Miss
Rosa, is on the sick list this week
Mrs William Zepp and Warren Hollen-
baugh, of this place, visited their parents,
near Denuing's, on Sunday.
Miss Fila Forrest, near Union Bridge, and
Miss Edna Koontz. of this place, were the
guests of Mrs. William Zepp on Thursday
afternoon
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chrfstmas at Pheasant GROVE chureh.

A very beautiful and pleasing Christmas
entertainment was given by the Sunday School
of Pleasant Grove NJ Z. Church, Sandyvile,
on Thursday night, December 81. A main
feature of the program was ''New Years
Dream, which brought large part of the
schocl on the platform at one time. The
church was deliberately and very attraetively
trimmed. Two graceful trees, one on either
side of the platform decorated and festooned
and studded with wax candles, we're the chief
parts. At the close of the program, Which
delighted the audience that packed the house,
the annual treat was distributed to the school.
But Immediately preceding that was a part
performed that was specially interesting to the
pastor. Rev. c. E. Dudrear. 1t consisted of
a presentation to him by Miss Bessie Lockard,
on behalf Of the school, of beautiful and
comfortable study chair and also a very hand
some gown for the study. After few words
in response by the pastor. expressive OF his
surprise and his appreciation Of the gifts. the
treat was distributed a1d the audience dis
missed in good frame to greet the new year.
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Enterprise Items.

Many ice houses are filed and there is not
much stir.
There will be a great many changes be-
tween this and spring. S. S. Foutz will move
to Winfield in the house vacated by Elmer
jenkins; Herbert Baker will move in the
house vacated by S. s. Foutz; Reuben Grimes
will move in John Bakers house, near War
feldsburg; Jesse Butler will more in the house
vacated by Mr.. Grimes; George Turner will
move on the lot he bought of Mrs. 2. j. Ben
nett; Asbury Horton moves in the house va
Gated by Mr. Turner.
The home of S. S. Foutz and wife was made
happy few days ago, it being the thirty
second anniversary of their marriage. The
children and grandchildren of the couple
came home and all had a good time. The
parents received many presents, some very
useful. The old man was as jovial as ever,
and said when he looked around at his grand
children that he was not spring chicken any
more. Those present were John ID. Foutz
and wife, Warfeldsburg, William Harmon,
New Windsor; Jacob Holmes and wife, Fen
by's; William Foutz, Medford; Robert Foutz,
Dennings; Sadie Foutz and Harry Foutz,
Warfeldsburg; Earl F. Harmon, New Wind
sor; Oliver Morrison, Emmitsburg.
Rev. Andrew Long has bored new well
and got water at so feet.
Charles Bond Is improving MS property ny
erecting new buildings.
Harry Stem, who went West year ago:
has returned home. He says that Maryland
is good enough for him.
There will be change in the postoffice at
Winfield; there are several applicants for it.
Who will hold the lucky number is hard to
say. But one thing we do know that it will
go south.
Our school is in a good condition under the
management of Mr.. Grove ]. Shipley.
Manro Yohn lost SO hogs of his fine herd
of Poland China by cholera since he returned
from the Fair His loss is over $1,000. He
will quit farming in the spring and devote his
time in raising hogs.
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orphans, Court,

Monday, January 4.-Ihe last will and
testament of Jacob Sellers, deceased, was
admitted to probate and letters testamentary
were granted to George Sellers.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Robert E. L. franklin, deceased were granted
to Isabelle L, franklin.
Letters of administration on the estate of
William Houck, deceased, were granted TO
Mary J. Houck
Tuesday, January 81, Frank Shipley,
executor Of Florence A. Shipley, deceased,
returned inventory of goods and chattels,
and settled first and final account.
Edward ]. Stuller, executor of John Stul-
Ter. deceased, returned list of debts and set
tied first account aud received order to give
notice to creditors.
Sarah Engleman, guardian of William Rev
erdy Engleman, settled fourth and final ac-
count.
The last will and testament Of Susanna
Houck. deceased, was admitted to probate.
The last will and testament of Caroline
Weller, deceased, was admitted to probate
and letters testamentary were granted to
Reuben 5. Weller
Michael L. Walsh, administrator of James
DOYLE. deceased settled first and final account.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
proceedings of the scbool Board

The School Board met on Monday All
the members were present except Mr.. Lam
dis, who was detained at home by sickness in
his family.
Various bills for repairs and fuel were
passed and ordered paid.
i The following was adopted
Ordered, that the winter term of school
close on Friday, January 29th, and that the
Board meet on Tuesday, February I'd, to
audit the teachers reports which must be
sent to the Examiner by Saturday night fol-
lowing the close of the term, and that the
Teachers Association convene at the usual
place and hour on Friday, February 9TH.
1897
Edward Wink was appointed trustee at
Miller's in place of Mr.. Richards, resigned.
Moses A. Costley was appointed trustee at
Winfield colored school in place Of Richards,
resigned.
The resignation of Noah Peterman. at Mil
ler's and Hanson o. Harner, at Harvey, as
teachers, were accepted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of the Montour House, Build
ings, Building and Pasture Lots--George
W. Albaugh, Trustee.
Hammond Little Pipe Greek NH for Sale
DIR. NJ Hammond, 80 n. Paca street,
Baltimore, Nd.
Mortgages Sale of Valuable Small
Farm-John w. and Luther II. HofackeF,
Mortgages.
Public Sale of Valuable Farm-Jas. !.
c. Bond, Attorney and Agent of Thomas NJ.
Ireland. r.
Assignee of Mortgagee's Sale-Charles T..
Reifsnider, Assignee of Mortgage.
s. r. White, dealer in Books, Stationery,
&C., Advocate Building.
For Sale Cheap-George W. Aibaugh,
Westminster, Md.
Notice to Firemen-E. J. Lawyer, Presi-
dent.
Miller Bros. Popular Stores, Westminster,
Nd
Dividend No. ial-J. W. Herring, Cashier.
Auctioneering- G, Smith, Tyrone, Nd.
Public Sales-Wm. Delphy, Auctionssr,
Public Installation and Camp Fire.
Legal Notices. Entertainments.
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Course Of Lectures at the college.

Beginning with Friday, January 9Th, the
usual course of lectures will be given in Smith
Hall auditorium on Friday evenings at 8
O'Clock. The course will comprise the fol-
lowing lecturers January Sth-Rev. B; A.
DUNN, of Brooklyn. Nd 15th-Rev. W. s.
Hammond, D. d., of Washington, d. G.
22nd-Prefessor Richard Burmester, of the
Peabody Institute, Baltimore. Nd. Professor
Burmeister will give piano recital. and to
this an admission fee of % cents will be
charged. 29th-Professor B. L. Gildersleeve,
of the Johns Hopkins University; an illus
trafea lecture on ''Athens," the result of n
recent visit. February 5th-Mr. Percy Mere
dith Reese, the distinguished Archaeologist, of
Baltimore, Nd. an Illustrated lecture en- an
eient and modern Rome. 12th-ProfessorJ.
W. Reese. 19th-Professor H. c. Adams, of
the Johns Hopkins University. 26th-Miss
Beulah Gilbert. March bth-Music recital
by Miss Lewis and Miss Westlake. 18th
President Lewis. The College extends a
cordial invitation to the citizens of Westmin-
ster to attend these lectures No admission
fec yill be charged to any of them except
the recital Of Professor Burneister, and to
this the charge is made nominal to place 1t
within the reach of any who really desire to
hear this great pianist, and prevent their be-
ing annoyed by any who might come to free
entertainments
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A Pleasant Party.
n I INtLotlAAt 7 u VI
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.

reported for the Democratic Advocate
A surprise pound party was held at John
T. Shuey's, near New Windsor, on Thursday
evening, December 31st The guests were
received with cordial welcome. The paror
was well filed by o'clock, and conversation
and games were participated in during the
evening At late hour all were invited to
the diningroom, and seldom do we find in the
rural districts more tasteful and prettily dec
grated table than met our view, and 1t was
laden with refreshments, consisting OF all the
delcacies of the season. After thoroughly
enjoying the delightful viands the company
returned to the parlor and sought amusement
in various ways. The evening, SO pleasantly
spent, passed rapidly and the time came all
TOO soon for saying good night.
Those present were Misses Allie Owings. Ada
Lindsay Lille Ensor, Barbara Ensor, Ellie Devil
bliss, Eta Snader, Ella Smith, Minnie Summers,
Daisy Townsend; Grace Frizzell, Bloom; Jennie
Roberts. Lille Franklin, Sans Creek; Ada Dixon,
Bessie Snader, Florence Hartman, Mamie Smith,
Doretha Smith, Linnie Zile, Gertie Hartman, !da
Snader, Pauline Smith. Carrie Hartman Dellah
Ensor Ohio; Ollie Snader; Messrs. Harry Petry,
Charles E. Eekenrode. George r. Babylon, Frank
Dfffendal Frank Miller, Charles Wilson, Westmin-
Eter; Edward Booth, Baltimore county: Carvlile
Nieodemus Preston Ecker, Oden Snader, yohn
Snader. Harry Qwings, Samuel knsori Charles Kop,
erts Illinois; Richard Smith, David SnadeF, harry
Hartman David Lindsay, Marsh DsyIlblSs. harry
Smith, Jesse Dixon, Harry Nusbaum Aubrey stem,
Denning's; John and Albert Cover, Leo Franklin,
Thurman Smith, John Owings, Joseph ROBERTS
Warren Snader Roy Cover Carl ZIe and Carl smith
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09

About Y o clock on Friday night of last
week rhe large steam Touring mill Of VI. i.
II Zollickoffer, at Taneylown, was totally
destroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is
unknown, but it is supposed it originated from
the engine.
Destroyed with the mill were $500 bushels
of wheat, 80 barrels of -four ready for the
market, four or five tons of bran; also the
cooper shop, with 300 new barrels and some
thousands of hoop-poles, slaves, &c.
The lumber yard of Z. E. Reindollar was
in great danger one time, but close watching
saved it from destruction.
The Zollickoffer mill and contents were in
sured for $11 $3.50, as follows: In the Mutual
of Carroll County for $1,000, in the Mont
gomery County company for $1,000, in the
Farmers and Planters of Leitersburg for
81 900, and in the following companies rep
resented by Mr.. James Z. Smith-North
British and Mercantile of Toronto $1.665,
Western Assurance of Toronto 81, 665, Orient
of Hartford, Connecticut, 81, 1000, Fire As
ISOLATION of Philadelphia $1,000, and Penn
sylvania Fire ms. Co. of Philadelphia 81 900.
The representatives of the several COM
panies met at Taneytown yesterday Friday
to adjust the losses.
Mr.. Zollickoffer proposes to rebuild at once
and will be ready to start his mill with the
maturing of the incoming wheat crop.
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Hin Memory of Isaac Brilliant.

Isaac s. Brilliant who died on Sunday. December
9th, 1896, was born In Carroll county, Nd, on the
2nd of December 1885, and was As years and % days
old at the time of his death. When Mr.. Brilliant
was quite young, he lost his mother, which oc-
CURED IN his sixth year rms event threw ms
he was married to Miss Maria Hoover, daughter of
the late Joseph Hoover, of Wakefield Valley. Soon
after his marriage he moved to farm near New
moved back to Wakefield Valley, to the Hoover
Homestead where he lived eight years more after
which he moved to his late home near New Wind
sor where he lived till his lamented end came. He
leaves widow and one son, George o. Brilliant,
who is now p years of age. Mr.. Brilliant was q
member of the Lutheran church for some years
prior to his death, although from his boyhood TIL
he joined the latter, he had been member of the
Reformed church, and was patient, quiet and
consistent christian all his life. About six years
ago he had serious illness, when his life was de-
SPARED of, and from which he never quite recov-
cred In his last illness he sick but few days.
and not considered dangerously i'll till the day
on which he died. His END was very peaceful, and
although now mourued as departed by his devoted
widow and affectionate son, they have the sweet
consolation that he acted well his part In life and
has left them most precious memory In the record
that he made as good and true neighbor, loyal
and devoted husband an af1eetionate and generous
Well NAV such memory lead every thoughtful
person to say LET die the death of the right
eous and let my last end be like his.'-Numbers,
% chapter and diverse Though modest and I'M
assuming in life, the goodness aud purity of char
acter which Mr.: Hrllhgrt Developed together with
the fragrance of his precious memory shall be cher
ished by his family and friends for many day, and
from all that we know of this good man we can
only say that he has gone before us, for he
prepared by his life and christian profession for
better and higher scene. His funeral took place
on Thursday, December 3lst. The procession left
the house little after 10 a. m. and went to VIM
ters Lutheran Church, near New Windsor, where
the services were held Rev. G. W. Bachman, the
pastor assisted by Rev. 2. H. Miller, pastor of the
Lutheran Church. of Westminster. who delivered
the principal address, and also BY the Rev; Dr.
James Fraser, of New Windsor College, who made
q short address. The SERVICES were concluded at
the grave Mr. Bachman reading burial service, and
Mr.. Miller pronouncing the benediction This
ended the last sad rites Of the earthly life of Isaac
s. Brilliant, and although he will always be missed
by his bereaved faniy, and the wide circle of his
friends bis memafy Is such as TO lead us to say
Take comfort christians when your friends
In Jesus fall asleep:
Their better being never ends
Why then detected weep?
Why inconsolable as those
To whom no hope is given
Death Ia tho messenger of God
And calls the soul TO Heaven"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
Sunrise PARTY on Clear Ridge.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate:
On Monday evening, January 4th, the home
of Mrs. Jane Pfoutz Wss the scene OF most
pleasant and ENJOYABLE surprise party. given
in honor of Miss Matte and Harvey Pfoutz,
her brother About TS0 O'Clock the guests
arrived and took full possession of the house
for their comfort and enjoyment The even
ing was very pleasantly spent games, music,
&C. About | !.30 o clock the guests were in
vited to the dining room where table was
spread with the many delieacies of the season,
to which all did ample justice.
The company was composed Of Mrs. Jane
PRoatz, Misses Rachel Ploutz, Matte Pfouiz.
Nj. Harvey Pfoutz, Misses Carrie Barr, Lula
Barr, Bertha Hail. Ida full, Grace Englar,
Lylia Englar, Carrie EGglar, Edna Fritz,
Laura Ayriey. Ida Simmer, Jennie Ecker,
Emma Ecker Bessie Ecker; Messrs. YIN,
Shaw, VIM Bowers. Joseph Bowers, Chas.
Rodkey, Edward Hull, WIN. Hull, DIN Gil
bert, Keener Bankard, Clotliwosthy Rodkey,
VIM. Hesson, Edward Lescallet, John Brach
and family
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-01-09
House Party.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
During the latter part of the holidays, Miss
Ella Schultz gave a most enjoyable house
party at her beautiful home IN Sykesvllle.
The guests arrived on the evening train, De.
cember 80, trimming over with gayety and
fun, bearing lunches of holly and mistletoe,
and armed with tin horns, with which they
made ''the welkin ring" Even the stick
ing'' powers of Sykesville mud failed to lessen
the spirits of the crowd, and when they filed
into the wide hall of the hospitable mansion,
Mr. and Mrs Schultz's cordial and hearty
welcome put everybody at ease, and, IN
creased, if possible, the merriment. After a
bountiful supper, at which the ''former resi-
dent succumbed to the charms of the maid
en- divinely tall" music, instrumental and
vocal, games and recitations, filled the even
ing until near midnight, when beautifully
served collation. of fruits, cakes, ices, nuts
and confectionery was served. A grand
promenade through the spacious parlors ter
minated the evenings festivities for the men
folks, who were so fortunate as TO be included
in this house -party-but far into the morning
hours occasional bursts of laughter from the
girls rooms showed that the girls OF the
period" were entirely and completely ire
pressible.
During the following forenoon Mr.. L. H.
Schultz, whose jolly auueu much W tue
pleasure of all concerned, took the crowd tor
a ramble over the picturesque hills surround
ing the village, and in the afternoon at five
o'clock, Mrs. L. P Schultz entertained the
party most charmingly at high tea.
Composing the party were Miss Hattie
Achey, Misses Irene and Estelle Warfeld,
Misses Grace, Florence and Mamie Lebber,
Miss Mamie Ireland, all of Baltimore; Miss
Lillian Hewitt, of Sykesville; Messrs. Duer
and Frank Schultz and Edward Ireland, OF
Baltimore; Mr. Jones, of Laurel; Mr.. D. 0.
Donovan, of Woodstock, and VIM. Stuart
Kearney, of Sykesville.
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A Surnrise PARTY,

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
On the 18th of December q pleasant sur
nrise party was given at the home of Mr. and
Mrs 4, d, Bowers, of Weist's Mill, in honor
of their daughter, Miss Elsie, and guest;
The evening was pleasantly spent in social
chat, music, games and other amusements.
In the midst of the enjoyment the dining
room doors were throwing open and the guests
found table spread with attractive refresh
;;ustjse. After bidding their host and hostess
good night they departed for their homes
Wishing ali "Happy New YeaF.n
Those present we're Ar: and Mrs; A. D,
Bowers, Misses Carrie p4tterer, Laura Hem
mon, Maggie Haiaey. Nellie CurTens, Matte
Marker Estelle Brown, Laura Croft, Lucy
and Fannie Zile, Cora Study, Ada Bankert'
Ada Myers, Estele Koontz, Gertrude Browns
Messrs. Elmer Halter Leslie Zentz, Harry
Bloom, Edw and Harvey Formwalt Jacob
Frock, Howard Weist, VIM, Ernest and How
ard ijankgr, job, Brown, William M Na ark r
Sherman,