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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
Next Tuesday, October 5, is
the last Registration Day. If
you did not register last year
or have become of voting age
this year, get registered.
MverS-ROyer.

The prettiest wedding seen in Westminster
for a long time was that of Miss Edith Myrtle
Rover, daughter Of Mrs. Sarah Roger, of this
CITY. and Mr.. Frank Thomas Myers, of the firm
of Matthews & Myers, also of Westminster,
which was solemnized by Rev. Calvin s.
Slagle at ST. Paul's Reformed Church on
Wednesday, the both instant, at 4 p. m. The
church was beautifully and lavishly decorated
with asparagus fern, ivy, goldenrod, palms
and plants. A wedding bell of evergreen and
goldenrod was suspended from an arch of the
latter flower, and festoons of the same rich
coloring were all about the chancel, and the
effect OF these added to the varied hues of the
dresses of the immense crowd in the church,
was beautiful in the extreme.
As the minister came forward, the wedding
march from Lohengrin, was sung by chorus
of white-robed young ladies lead by Mrs
Slagle. consisting of Misses, Carrie Stouch.
George Franklin, Helen Grouse, Ada Schaef-
fer, Carrie Gehr Bessie Herr, Test Bucking-
ham, Mamie Rinker and Mollie Shriyer, and
as the last strains of their voices died away
the bridal party entered. Messrs. Ralph j.
and William B. Roger brothers of the bride,
David Witter and James Mitchell ushered in
the bridal couple, who advanced to the chancel.
and we're made man and wife, The bride
was gowned in dahlia beaver cloth suit, with
hat to match, and oarrieda magnificent bunch
of La France roses.
During the ceremony, Miss Annie ShriveI
plaved the soft strains of ''0h Promise Me, .
and the party left the church to the wedding
march from Mendelssohn. The newly mar
ried pair left on the 4.30 p. M train for trip
TO Eastern cities.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
McKinstry's MINIS Items.


We have had much rain here the past week
and it stopped the farmers from emitting corn
and seeding wheat.
Miss Maggie Engler was the guest of Mrs.
c. F. Myers, of Union Bridge, on Tuesday
Mrs Chas. B. Simpson, of Clemsonville,
was the guest of her son, Mr.. Geo. Simpson
the past week.
Mr.. Peter Pearre has pullet which was
hatched the first of February last, and has
layed u eggs and is the mother of nine little
chicks.
Uncle Bonnie Jones, our old and ndustri-
GUS blacksmith, is still on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Simpson spent Sunday
last with Mr.. STAIR of near townsville,
Mr.. 5. N. Keefauver paid flying visit to
Woodsboro on Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Engler, of New Windsor, was
the guest of Mrs. Geo. Simpson on Tuesday
past.
Mr.. John Erb's two little children have
been sick the past week.
Mrs. John Yingling has been suffering with
a swollen jaw.
Mr.. John R. Keefauver was the guest OF
Mr. John CRADLES, of Beaver Creek, on Mon
day last
Mr.. Edward Richter, of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of Messrs. Joseph and William Me-
Kinstry.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Yingling were the guests
of Mr.. Joseph Eppertt, of Carter's Cross
roads Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Rits, Of Baltimore, visited MFR. Adam
Fuss on Saturday.
Messrs. Fl. B. Ecker, J. Harry Yingling and
Geo. Koontz all spent Sunday with II. Elton
Keefauyer and S. n Keefauver.
Revival meeting will begin at the NJ. P.
Church at this place next Sunday evening at
7.3O.
Mr.. r. c. Bale and family and G. NJ.
Zumbrum and wife were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. William Zumbrum on Sunday.
Mr.. S. N. Keefauver has gone to Washing
ton, d. c., where he expects to receive a
position.
Mr.. Roy Bale spent Sunday in Union
Bridge. with his cousin, William Zumbrum.
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Sales of Real Estate.

Oscar Spurrer, as agent for the heirs, sold
ON September IL the farm Of the late Joseph
Spurier, in Mt Airy district, containing 2l6
acres, to Albert Jones, of Mt. Airy, at S37. 90
per acre. This property had been in the
Spurrier family for four generations.
On Monday last John f. Nelson, assignee
of mortgage from Basil H. Belts, sold a bus
mess property at Woodbine to Mary d. and
Julia NJ. Belts for S2495.
Charles 7. Reifsnider and Joseph D..
Brooks, trustees, sold on Wednesday last the
farm of VIM. VI. yeacb, containing l7li
acres, near Freedom, to William Wilson, for
S3800O0.
The Henry NJ Griffee farm, near Gambler,
advertised to be sold on Saturday last by Jas.
A. c. Bond, assignee of mortgage, was not
sold.
On Thursday, George w Albaugh, as as
signee of mortgage, sold the farm of George
G.. Marng, near Oakland Mills, containing
224 acres, to Mary NJ. Shoemaker for $500.
Sheriff j. Oliver Murray on Tuesday bought
at mortgagees sale the Daniel II. Hoover
farm, containing 4s1 acres, near Beckleys.
Vile. Baltimore county, for $1,000.
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Personal Nores.

Mrs John Skinner, of Baltimore, has re-
turned home after spending week with her
niece, Mrs. j. d. Crowl.
Mrs. Chas. S. Davis, of Morgan, this coun-
ty, and her daughter Dorothy and son Charles.
are visiting relatives at Tull's Corner, Somer-
set county, Nd.
Mrs. s. Z. Bartgis, of Baltimore, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. l.. A. Halter, this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Baughman, who
spent the summer in Westminster, returned
to Baltimore on Thursday.
The engagement is announced of Mr.. De
Courcey Wright of Baltimore, to Miss Mary
Eyre, daughter of Severn Eyre, Esq, of Vir
GINA. Mr.. Wright is the only child of Judge
D. Giraud Wright, of Baltimore, who is well
known in this city.
Mrs. Mary CARRIER, of Middleburg, spent
last Sunday on Clear Ridge with her sister,
Mrs. Jane Pfoutz.
Little Miss Elisa Wagner, of Manchester,
is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Englar, on Clear Ridge.
Mr.. John c. Shreeve, of Westminster, will
be married on Tuesday, October u, at Grace
Reformed Church, Taneytown, to Miss G.
Grace Hockensmith, daughter of Mrs. James
Shildt. A reception will follow the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Charles L. Herring, of this city, was
called TO Philadelphia last Sunday, on ac-
count of the extreme illness of her aunt, Miss
Vinton.
Mr. Elmer Orndorf and family spent this
week at Thurmont.
Mr.. Frederick Delman, the eminent artist
of New York, was on visit to his uncle, Mr..
Louis Eielman, at New Windsor, his former
home.
Mr.. C. d. Barnitz and family have returned
to Baltimore, after spending the summer in
Westminster.
Miss Hattie White, Of Hurloek. Dorchester
county is visiting Miss Mary q. Weaver, this
city.
Mr.. Ed Noel. Of Washington, D. c., a
former resident of Westminster, is here on a
visit
Miss Carrie Rinehart, of this city, who had
been visiting friends in Delaware and on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland for about three
months, returned home this week.
Mr.. VIM. Fl. Thomas and family are visit
ing relatives in St. Mary's county, Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
Adams County PA. Affairs.

From the Gettysburg Compiler. Sept Is.
Last Saturday afternoon the town of Big
leryille, about six miles north of this place,
was the scene of disastrous fire. The two
story planning mill belonging to G. P. X.
Walter, the dwelling house of Rev Daniel
Shank, and stable belonging TO Samnel NJ.
Bowers, were burned to the ground, and it
was only by the active efforts of the towns
people that the neighboring houses were
saved, The fire originated behind the boiler
in the planning mill, where the shavings were
stored for fuel. 1t is supposed TO have caught
from the CRATE. About 3 O'Clock p. M, as II.
NJ. Walter came cut of the barber shop across
the street, he noticed smoke coming from the
north side of the mill. He Immediately
gave the alarm to his father, who was working
in the mill. They attempted to put out the
fire, but in few minutes the whole building
was ablaze. 1t was but short lime until
Rev. Daniel Shank's house was also on fire,
and then the stable of Mr.. Bowers. The at
tention Of every one was called to the protec-
ton of the neighboring houses. The house
belonging to Hon. s. Nee. Swope, occupied
by A. Fl. Thomas, the Mrs. Henry Bitner
property, Charles Toot's house. occupied by
P. C. Miller, and A. H. Walters house were
all on fire at times and have large holes burned
in the roofs. Mr.. Bowers house next door
to Rev. Mr.. Shank was also badly damaged.
The bucket brigade which was hastily organ
lied was kept busy with these buildings, and
could do nothing with the main fire which was
still burning on Sunday morning. Mr.. Walter
estimates his loss at Sc, 800, on which there
was an insurance of So, 400 in the Mummas-
burg and in the Liberty and Independent In
surance companies. The planning mill was
60x94 feet and two stories high. The engine
was put in recently, as was one of the planners
and several other machines. About $500
feet of lumber which was stored beside the
mill was destroyed. Part of this was valuable
walnut stock. Tools to the value of $3.50, be-
longing to Gates Slaybaugh and H. NJ.
Walter, which were in the mill, were COM
pietely ruined. A number of instruments be-
longing to the Biglerville band were also de-
stroyed with the mill. The ballot box and
booths belonging to Butler township, which
were stored in the mill, were burned In fact
nothing was recovered from the mill. The
house of Rev. Daniel Shank, which was valued
at $500, was insured for $3.50 in the Liberty
and Independent Insurance Company. He
saved almost all his furniture. Samuel M.
Bowers stable and contents with the damage
to his house is valued at $3.50 and was insured
for $50 in the Liberty and Independent Com
pany.
Large shipments of apples will be made this
fall from Adams county. }. H. Bunker, of
Chicago, who is now at Biglerville, says that
he will get 100 barrels from the four orchards
owned respectively by Samuel Bream, J. V.
Garretson, j. W. Pricket and c. j. Tyson.
He will get about 4, 900 barrels in that neigh
borhood. He buys nothing but York Impe
rials, as they are the best for storing.
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DIED.

In Westminster, Md, on September "a, 1897 Allie
Nav aged Il years, months and days, daughter
of Elias Y. and Hannah c. Davis
Loving friends, weep not for me,
long TO be at rest;
Happy, happy shall be
When pillowed on my Sayiours breast
Oh, the hope, the hope is sweet
That we soon in heaven may meet;
There we all shall happy be,
Rest from pain and sorrow free.
Had she asked us-wel, we know
We should say; Oh, spare the blow;
Yes with streaming tears should pray
Lord, we love her, let her stay.
In love she lived. in peace she died.
Her life was asked, but God denied.
BY HER PARENTS AND SISTER, C. d.
Dear Allie YOU were with us in the home we loved
WE'LL
OF your presence death has robbed us-in sadness
here we dwell;
Wen miss you OH III miss you, when we gather
around the place
Where we used to see you with your bright and
smiling face.
Sweet rest at last last the hands are folded upon
a pulseess breast,
And soul worn with daily pain hath found sweet
rest;
Day after day we saw her fade and slowly sink
away,
Yet in our hearts we prayed that she might longer
STAY HER SISTER FANNIE
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
ROBBERY AT MT. AIRY.
Store of Charles A. RunkleS and Barber
Shop of Edward Browning Robbed.

The store of Charles A. Runkles and the
barber shop of Edward Browning at Mt. Airy
we're robbed last Monday night of clothing,
knives, razors, &C., and Harry Young is
locked up in Baltimore on the charge of com.
hitting the robbery. He will have a hearing
next Tuesday.
Young's capture was brought about by
William H. Stier, Jr., of the detective force
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Mr.
Stier was on the road in the vicinity of the
Viaduct bridge on Tuesday when he saw
Young bathing in Gwynn falls and also saw
him conceal a bundle under a stone. Young
then left the place, but was followed by Mr..
Stier At Wilkens avenue and Bentalou
street Mr.. Stier learned that Patrelman
Grimes, of the southwestern district, was in a
registration Office at 533 South Smallwood
street. He fastened there and told the police
man, who started after Young in a round
about way, and in few minutes later had
him a prisoner.
To Lieutenant Minor, Young admitted that
he had broken into the store and barber shop
at Mt. Airy and stole the articles found by
Mr.. Stier under the stone. In the bundle
were a lot Of razors, number of pocket
knives and one revolver, also a shaving
brush, shears, clippers and bar of soap.
He wore a pair of trousers which, he said,
he had taken from one of the stores.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
New Advertisements.

Dress Goods. Cloaks and Milinery-Wm
F. Derr's Great Model Emporium, Westmin-
ster. Nd. First page.
Executors Sale of Very Valuable Resi-
dence-Matthew F. Butler and William b.
Thomas, Executors.
Opening of Subscription Books of the
Washington Westminster and Gettysburg Rail
road Company.
Mortgagees Sale of Extensive and Valua-
bic Real Estate-Frank T. Shaw, Mortgage.
Assignee of Mortgages Sale of Valuable
Real EState-Harriet Bollinger, Assignee.
Mortgagee's Sale of Two-Story Dwelling
House-John Wagner Mortgage.
Oehm's Acme Hall, Baltimore and Charles
streets, Baltimore. Md.
Trustees Sale of Good Farm-Guy w.
Steele, Trustee.
Fall OPENING. T. Orndorff' Sons, West,
minister, Md.
County Statement of Expenses. Fourth
page.
". L. Douglas Shoe Co. First page
Legal Notices.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Services in the Bethel at Uniontown, on Sunday
at 10 A. m and z .. M Sunday School at a. m
Prayer meeting Wednesday at p IN.
Thomas B. Tyler Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. W. r. Graham
D. d. Pastor-Sabbath Seryices-Sabbath School
al Q l5a M Holy Communion and sermon at 1890
a. III. Preaching by the pastor ut 100 p. m. Junior
C. + at 3 p. IN. Y. =. 5. C. f. at go p. m Mid
week service in the lecture room Wednesday even
ing at 80 O'Clock.
Grace Lutheran Church.-Sunday School at g
a. m Holy Communion at 1920 a. m and 1.3D p.
~ p H. Miller, Pastor.
St. Johns Church. Rev. Father Cassidy, Pastor
Sunday-Low Mass at 7.15. High Mass at 10 a. IN.
Vespers at 80 p. IN. During the week.-Mrs. at z
a. m.
Ascension Church-Sunday, Oct. 2.-Holy Eu-
charst ut 80 a. III. Mathis at 10 II. M. Second Holy
Eucharist at 10 30 a. m. Evensong at and p. M.
Neutrality-suspicious. and Holy Eucharist at II. III.
Evensong except Fridays at p m E peaiS
Friday, at 7.30p. m r. b. IayIof' rector.
ql5a m Holy Communion at 1890 a. m Prepar-
atory service Friday, October LIST, at p. m
Calvin 5. slagle. Pastor.
Centenary NJ E. Church.-Sunday School at 9.15
a. m. Preaching at 1890 a. m. and 7.SO p. m.
Iunior League at 80 D. m Senior League at 6,lj
Joel Brown. Pastor.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. = Benjamin )
Church-Sunday School at p. Preaching at
p. IN Y. p. :. c. f. at 80 p. IN. ST. John 5
Chureh-Sunday school at Il. m Preaching at III
a.. m. Y. p. NJ. s. at $50 p m Catechlse on Satur-
day at p. ). A. DiehI Pastor.
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Benjamin' S
Church-Sunday school at 9 a. IN Divine service
at 10 a. m. Jerusalem Church-Sunday School
at p m. Divine Service at 80 p. m. Holy Com
munion-St Matthew's October 10; Jerusalem,
October Il; Benjamin's, october "A.
H j. Macalster, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
Along M0rgan'S Run.

An all day meeting was held at Providence
NJ. p. Church. Mechanicsville, Sunday, Sep
TENDER 2e. There was love feast at a. M,
preaching at IL a. m, and again at ; p. M,
by Rev. Mr. Benson, of Westminster His
discourse was a scholarly one, and was heard
by large audience. Young Peoples meeting
was held at night. Some interesting exer-
cises wore given followed by talk on
Eternity by Mr.. Coe. The house was filled,
this being an exceedingly popular place with
the youth of the locality.
Mr.. Harry Shipley, of Baltimore, spent
Sunday with his parents at Louisville.
Miss Bond is the guest of the Misses Knox
at Gambler.
Mrs. Larkin Bennett had visitors from Refs
terstown on Sunday
Mr. William Devries, Of Freedom, has
made several visits to this locality recently,
for the purpose of inspecting farms, etc.
A party of young men from this vicinity
went 10 Baltimore on Monday to witness the
much talked of game of bali. ooh! what a
difference in the morning.
The kodak iend is in evidence-look out
for a snan shot,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
Missionary Meeting.

[Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
A very interesting meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Society Of Grace Lutheran Church,
this city, was held at the parsonage on Thurs
day, September 80. The purpose of the
meeting was the report of the amount each
member had gained in the use of talent of
a nickel each, given out some months previ-
Gus. The program was as follows Open
ing service from manual; prayer by the pas
tor, Rev. P. H. Miller; duet, Mrs. Joseph
Stouch and Miss Ida Diffenbaugh; report of
talents; reading, Miss Florence Miller; duet,
Mrs Joseph Stouch and Miss Ida Diffenbangh;
report of talents; reading, Miss Diffenbaugh;
solo, Miss Diffenbaugh.
The program was well rendered and very
much enjoyed. The talent money, together
with donation of several dollars by an inter
ested member of the society, amounted 10
49, so. How great and grand a work these
ladies are doing eternity alone will reveal.
They are doing the work to which Jesus calls
them. Why does not every member of Grace
Church hear the Masters call-''Go work to-
day in my vineyard?'' The day is passing
and the Master warns as, ''rhe night cometh
when no man can work.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
HOTEL MAN SUED.
He Refused to Permit a Colored Man
to Eat in His Place.
From York lPa Gazette Of september ..

From York PA } Gazette of September 3d.
The next quarter sessions court will in all
likelihood have to deal with a criminal suit
that will be alike interesting and unusual.
The facts in the case are these Yesterday
noon when the Grand Army post of Lancas-
ter was going to take dinner at the Pennsyl-
yania house, Landlord Haas noticed that one
of the number was q colored man. he i'm :,
mediately refused to give him dinner and
offered to give him back the money he had
paid for the meal ticket. The eolored man
refused to adhere to Mr.. Haas demands,
whereupon he claims, he was forcibly elected
from the hotel Being offended at the treat =
ment he received be went before Alderman
Wilhelm and swore out a warrant tor Mr.
Haas arrest on two charges. The one charge
was assault and battery and the other is the
peculiar one According TO an act OF assem-
bly, it is provided that any person shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a line
not less than $50 or more than 500 tor re-
fusing to accommodate a person asking for a
meal regardless of race or color The man
name is Proctor.
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Allowable Character Gone.

The untimely death of Miss Rose Agnes
Hemler, daughter of Mr.. Louis J. Hemler of
Taneytown, at ST. Joseph's Hospital, Balti-
mere, cast deep gloom over the many who
knew and loved the young lady for her ad-
mirable traits of character.
Her popularity was attested by the large
coneourse of friends and relations who came
not only from the surrounding country but
from New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, York, Westminster, and other
distant cities to attend her funeral. This
took place from St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Taneytown, on Monday last. Rev. Plus P.
Hemler, of New Oxford, Pa, an uncle of the
deceased, sang solemn mass of requiem, and
the Rev. Theodore Mead, pastor of St. Jo-
seph's, gave the final absolution and preached
an eloquent sermon, paying a high tribute to
the character of the deceased.
Her remains we're inferred in the old Gem
etery attached to the church, where five gen
eratiOns of her kindred are buried She was
in her twentieth wear
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-02
nneninr at Derr,s ..Model Emporium. !,

The centre of attraction during the last three
DAYS of this week has been the anniversary
opening of fall and winter goods at 1.-THE
Model Emporium, in the Babylon building,
few doors west of the railroad, which
eclipses any given by Mr.. Derr in the past.
Not only has he displayed much taste and
Judgment in the selection of his STOCK, pre-
senting everything from the finest grade to
that which comes within the means of those
of his customers who are obliged to practice
economy while at the same time they are
pleasing the eye-but the arrangement of the
display reflects equal credit upon the artistic
taste OF his decorator, Mr.. Frank HARDWOOD.
The handsome show windows first attract
attention, and deserve special mention. The
first represents forest scene with fair mai
den, attired in the latest style, reclining under
q maple tree, brilliant with autumn foliage,
while the figure of boy in natty fall suit
offers basket of luscious fruit. The other
window is filed with handsome display of
fall millinery and novelties in trimming,
dainty and beautiful in effect. The entire
first floor is given to the display OF dress and
household goods, both Of foreign and home
manufacture, in all the leading styles, arranged
in most attractive manner. Following the
sweet strains of music which attract to the
second hoor-where an orchestra is concealed
in beautiful grotto, with roof of autumn foil
age-we come suddenly upon beautiful
allegorical group representing Commerce.
In boat drawn by two large white swans
stands beautiful female figure, gracefully
handling the ribbons with one hand while
with the other she holds to her lips gilded
trumpet. An archway of pale pink and green
separates this department, which is devoted
to fine display of wraps and coats, from
the millinery department, which is still in the
hands of Miss Stone, who needs no introduc-
ton. The decorations of this department are
yellow and white, and the hats and bonnets
embrace everything new and stylish and
suited to the tastes and pocketbooks Of every
member of the fair SEX Taken all in all the
display is one of the finest and most attract.
i've ever shown in Westminster, and is well
worth a visit