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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Silver Run Items.

O. A. Haines attended the meeting of the
Potomac Synod at Hagerstown this week.
Rev. J. G. Moss, of New Holland, Pa,
formerly of this place, preached i'll the Re
formed Church here last Sunday morning and
evening.
VIM. Slime and wife and Daniel Bittinger
and wife, of Hanover, spent Sunday at A. w.
Feeser's.
Nelson Study, who had been very i'll with
typhoid fever, is slowly improving.
Rev. H. C. Fultz, of Bridgeton, N. j.,
spent Sunday with relatives at this place.
Jacob II. Bemiller and son Cleveland spent
several days at Frederick this week, attending
the fair and visiting relatives.
English communion services will be held in
the Reformed Church Sunday, October 3lst,
at 10 o clock a. m.
The best yield of corn heard from thus far
in our community was raised by George +.
Bowman. From field of 154 acres he raised
1900 bushels, an average of nearly II barrels
per acre.
The burial of the late VIM. J. Feeser, who
died last Sunday, took place Wednesday
morning. The funeral services were con
Quoted in the Reformed Church, of which the
deceased was a member Rev. A. F. Dreis-
bach officiated The funeral was well at
tended. His age was IS years, 10 months and
5 days. The pail bearers were Henry +.
Smith John N Mark, A. Bankert, Martin
Beachte, J. R. Lippy and j. T. Legore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
orphans Court.

Monday, October 1S-William H. Wantz
and Romanus j. Wantz, executors of Eman-
uel Wantz, deceased, returned list of sales of
goods and chattels and reported sale of real
estate.
Letters of administration ON the estate OF
Joseph Wilson, deceased, were granted to
Catharine NJ. Wilson.
Morgan G. Clary, administrator of James
A. Clary, deceased, returned list of sales of
goods and chattels and received order TO notify
creditors.
Mary Fowble and William o. FOwble, exec
utors of Richard Fowble, deceased, settled
first and final account.
Joseph Gosnell, administrator of Aaron
Gosnell, deceased, settled first and final &C
count.
Adam P. Yingling, executor of Sarah
Yingling, deceased, settled first and final ac-
count.
Tuesday, October l9.-Petition of David
K Brown, Jr., surviving husband of Ida May
Brown, deceased, finally ratified.
Catharine Cootes, acting executriX of Peter
Lingenfelter, deceased, settled first and final
account.
John Milton Reifsnider, administrator will
annexed of Anthony S. Diller, deceased, re.
turned inventory of goods and chattels, and
received order to notify creditors.
Report of sale of Daniel Utz, deceased,
finally ratified.
Report of sale of leasehold property of An
drew F. Stephan, deceased, finally ratified.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Business Locals.

FoR SALE-A Handsome Oak Buffet, with
Circular Mirror. Apply at THE ADVOCATE
Office.
WANTED so Young Ladies to learn shirt
making. Apply on Tuesday, October 18th,
between II a. IN. and , p. m. at the factory
on John street, Westminster, Md.
REMOVAL have moved to my new store,
east of City Hotel, and will sell Boots and
Shoes at the lowest cash prices ever offered n
Westminster. New work made to order.
Repairing promptly attended to. Give me a
call and be convinced j. I. Zahn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
A Midnight Fire.

An alarm of FIRE was sounded at ll.45
o. clock on Wednesday night, caused by the
burning of Miller's grocery store and Plum
ley's photograph gallery on Liberty street.
Strenuous efforts bv the Fire Department
we're required TO subdue the flames, which
Quilted the building badly.
The stock in the grocery was badly daal-
aged, but the most Of it was rescued, while
the Photographic outfit on the second floor
was totally destroyed.
The building was recently erected by Mr..
VIM. B. Thomas, near the corner of Liberty
and Green streets, adjoining B. F. Shriver L
Co.'S Canning Factory. Mr.. Plumley, new
conner to this city, had photograph establish.
ment on the second floor, where he also had
has sleeping apartment.
The lower floor, beside the grocery store,
was occupied by Mr. Miller, his blind wife
and niece, and the fire seems to have been
discovered by Mr.. Miller who gave the alarm
at once. Investigation by the insurance
agents show that the fire must have originated
in the clark ROOM on the second floor,
where Mr. Plumley was in the habit of keep
ing a small oil stove.
The building was insured for $500. Mr..
Plumley had $500 on his outfit, while Mr.. Mil
ler was uninsured.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Death Of Alfred H. barnes.

The many friends throughout Western
Maryland viii regret to learn of the death of
Alfred H. Barnes, on Friday night, the 10th
instant, near Warieldsburg, this county, after
an illness of about one week. During the
hot term in September Mr.. Barnes was over
come by the heat and laid off for week or
so. and returned to his work in the Custom
House, but never fully recovered. The week
previous to his death he complained of being
unwel and his physician was called, and after
making an examination found that Mr.. Barnes
was a sick man. On Sunday of last week the
disease, typhoid fever, attacked his brain, and
from the first his physician gave no encourage
ment to his friends. Mr.. Barnes was in his
Gath year and leaves wife, two sons and two
daughters, an ag.d mother and sister, Mrs.
Hobbs, of Baltimore As husband, father,
son or brother Mr. Barnes had few superiors.
For a number of years he was an active mem
Der of Stone Chapel church; as friend he
was true 20 those who sought his confidence,
and to the poor or afflicted he was more than
generous. Politically Mr.. Barnes was pro-
nounced Democrat. He never held any office
until year or so ago when he was appointed
to position in the Baltimore Custom House.
His funeral took place on Monday at Stone
Chapel and was largely attened, the bearers
were Isaac Forest, Richard 0wings, James
Robinson, VIM. Roop, Alvin Duvall and Al
fred Mitten.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Haight Items.

There will be no services at the church j,
New Oakland, on Sunday, as the church
remains unfinished. There will be preaching
at the Mills on Sunday morning at L o clock:
On Sunday night Children's Day service will
be held at the Mills, beginning at 7.30.
A child from Baltimore, name unknown,
visited at Michael Schmidts, near Haight, a
few days ago, and was taken sick with dph-
liberia and only lived few days. 1t was
taken back to Baltimore for burial. MIR.
Schmidt has two children who have diphtheria
also.
Scarlet rash has been prevalent at the Mills
recently, but no cases of diphtheria have &C.
Cured yet
A much needed big ice house is being dug
at the Mills at last, and when completed will
hold enough ice to supply the town if the re
is enough to fill it,
Mr. VIM. Kefkhoff has purchased of Mr.
I. s. Clark u tract Of land directly in front
of Old Oakland Church.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
IN NIEMORlAM.

Samuel Marion Harden, second son of Jesse
Marion and Mrs Halle c. Harden, was born March
90 1875 He was widely known through baltimore
and Carroll counties through his connection with
his father in the threshing and saw milling busl-
ness He was young man universally respected
and esteemed for his high moral character, ana his
cheerful and obliging disposition. He was con-
sistent Christian and an aectionate son and broth
err He was popular among all his acquaintances.
During his early boyhood, well as after his pro-
fessio of religion he noted for his refusal to
stoop to any of the petty misdeeds of boyhood. lie
was injured in the collision of the trains OF the
Western Maryland Railroad at Chewsville, on the
afternoon of october H. 1897 and died the following
morning without having regained consciousness.
He had been fireman on the road for about SIX
weeks His body was brought to the home OF his
ualents on the 10th, and was inferred at Mount
pleasant Church, in Carroll county, on sunday,
18th Funeral services were held at ii a. IN. in the
lutheran Church at Reisterstown and were con-
Quoted by Rev G. II. Beckley, his pastor, assisted
nv Rev G. s. Stanton A large coneourse OF people
had gathered, many of whom could not gain al
mittance When the funeral had reached the bury
ing ground another large crowd of acquaintance
had gathered and desired to see the remains OF the
deceased The body was taken into the church,
and short services held after which the casket was
opened and for nearly an hour the vast multitude
passed through the aisles viewing the body. The
entire community was plunged in gloom and sym
pathy with the stricken family. and they have the
PRAYERS of all Christian people that God may sustain
Them under this terrible stroke. Thus has passed
suddenly to his eternal reward, young man whose
life was full of promise and whose future was sup
posed by all TO be only bright and snecessIni;
None knew him but to love him; none named
him but to praise. FRIEND.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Berret Items.

The farmers of this community are about
through threshing their wheat. 1t was the
largest yield ever known, many making over
40 bushels per acre. We are busy husking
corn and fined it abundant. In fact we have
a bountifsl crop ofeverything, except potatoes,
which are almost failure, Mr.. Basil Dor.
sey having the largest crop, about 500 bushels.
Politicians are scarce, but there is a pre-
vailing sentiment in favor of the Democratic
nominees, which are believed will be elected
by good majorities. N. W. Steele is very
popular here and should be elected by 1000
majority.
The Ladies of Brandenburg NJ P Church
will dispense Oysters and Coffee on election
day with Chicken and Ham, and at night it
will be turned into regular Oyster Supper to
which the public are cordially invited.
Mr.. VIM. Baker and wife, of Monrovia,
Frederick county, were visiting relatives here
last week and had some lively hunts.
Rabbits are plentiful but birds are very
scarce and should not be shot.
Health of community fairly good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
weather record for the week.

October 16-mercury 81 at a. m. and So
at 2 D. M; clear. October l7-mercnry 56
at a. IN. and sc at p. m; clear cad blns-
terry October lS-mercury SO at a. m.
and So at p. m; ice formed; clear. October
l9-mercury AZ at a. m. and 65 at 2 p. m.
cloudy. October 20-mercury So at a. IN.
and So at 2 p. M; cloudy with light rains.
October 21-mercury SO at a. IN. and GO at
p. M; light showers and mist until l.3o p.
m. followed by partially clear weather.
October 22-mercury "a at a. m. and 60 at
l D. M; cloudy and misty, with heavy showers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Erizellhurg Items.

On Sunday evening, October oath, the
Young Peoples Society will dedicate their
new organ. The services will be conducted
by Rev. j. A. Weigand and Mr.. Townsend,
both of Westminster. All are invited to come
and you will be well entertained.
Mrs. James Little, of this place, is now on
a fair way of getting we'll.
Sterling Snader, formerly of this place,
but now Of Connelsville, Pa, was home on a
visit over Sunday and Monday; also to attend
his grandmother funeral.
Quite number of people of this vicinity
visited the Hagerstown fair last week.
Political matters in this place do not seem
to be very active, but no doubt by next week
the sparks will begin to kindle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
ShIpley Items.

Grain sowing is about over, and the early
sown grain is up and looking nicely.
Those who have threshed their buckwheat
claim that the yield is only ordinary.
few are making applebutter this week,
but we will venture that there was less cider
made in our community this summer and fall
than for many years past.
Since the game law is up our sportsmen
have been capturing squirrels and rabbits,
and many Il nice stew and fry has been in
dulged in
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Judge Jones Accepts.

ELK RIDGE, Oct. 10, 1897.
To Chas R. Woods. Basil w. Bowman, Stephen G..
Hood, Committee.
GENTLEMEN II am duly in receipt of your com
munication informing me of the action of the Pro-
hibition Judicial Convention of the 9TH judicial
circuit and thank you for the same and for the very
kind and court eous terms in which you have con-
veyed TO me the information of the convention S
action The spirit and tenor of the resolutions
adopted by the convention as expressive of the
unanimous sentiment of the body to which you
refer me; the high plane upon which they place the
judicial Office and the confidence and respect in
that connection which they express towards my
self makes the action of the convention of which
you inform me peculiarly gratifying and accept
il in the non partisan and public spirited manner
in which it was taken with high appreciation of
the honor done me. l can only promise that the
best of my ability shall be eXerted to deserve in
some measure at least so distinguished mark of
public confidence. With very great respect
/. THOMAS JONES.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
New Advertisements.

This Weeks Attraction-Wm. F. Derrs
Great Model Emporium, Westminster, Md.
First page.
An Appropriate Term-Miler Bros Popu-
lar Stores, Westminster, Md.
Horses and Mules for Sale or Exchange
Fl. A. Spalding
Lumber and Cord Wood at Public Sale
A. NJ Kalbaeh.
The Trade Palace, 987 W. Baltimore street,
Baltimore, Md.
Sheriff S Sale-J. Oliver Murray. Sheriff.
L n1.nl NnticaS
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For the Democratic Advocate.
MARSHALL. VIRGINIA. Oct. s. 1897.

MARSHALL, VIRGINIA, Oct. 5, 1897.
To the Editors of the Democratic 4dco-
cate Il have been informed that the enemies
of Mr. n. " Steele, who is candidate for
Register of Wills, are using it against him that
he is an enemy of all church enterprises and
interests. | want to say this for Mr.. Steele,
as one who was associated with him for three
years, that | have never known a man in the
church or out of it to be more liberal to church
enterprises and one who was more careful to
have the gospel preached in the community
where he lived and to his employees. l take
pleasure in making this statement in his be-
half. H. NJ. STRICKEN,
Former Pastor of Freedom Circuit,
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DIED.

September l6, 1897, at Mt. Pleasant, Nd, Mary
Pauline, daughter of Howard B. and Katie L.
Stitey aged / month and Is days.
October 8, 1897, at Frizellburg. Md, William
Yingling, aged "a years and Is days.
October II, 1897, at Silver Run, Md, William j.
Feeser, aged 70 years, 10 months and DAYS.
At Owings' MILL Md, on October B. 1897, Lucy
Eleanor aged month and Is days, only daughter
of James A. and Helen c. Lockarde.
As gently as the mist fades before the sunshine,
So did little sister fall asleep.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Pleasant Valley Items.

Mrs. Hannah Powell, an aged widow lady,
fell down stairs few days ago and fractured
her hip. Dr. J. Rinehart rendered surgical
aid.
Mrs. Rufus Starner received paralytlc
stroke on Mon. ay and second one on We'd
nesday. 1t is said she is in critical con
dItion. DR., C, W. Weaver, of Taneytown, Is
attending her.
Cider making and boiling apple butter is
the order of the day just now.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23

From the Raleigh IN. c. News and Observer
Things have greatly changed in Halifax
county during the past few years. Now we
have negro county commissioner, negro
postmaster at every important postotfice in
the county but two negro jailer and a negro
court crier The white people are getting
very tired of it. and, from general indications,
there will be strong effort for them to come
together again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Morpan,s Run Items.

The Louisville school has an enrolment of
forty pupils.
Protracted services have closed at Mt.
Pleasant and Providence. Rev. w. D..
Knight preached at the former place Sunday
night 1t was most stirring appeal couched
in the form of an ultimatum.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Warfieldsburg Items.

Over 100 rabbits were bagged by our sports
on last Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. T. j. Selman is visiting friends in
this community.
Politics are all one sided out here; we
hardly know the Republicans have ticket in
the field
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
MARRIED.

At the Grace Lutheran parsonage Westminster
Md, October 20, 1897, by Rev. p H. Miller, Harry
Schweigart and Miss Carrie May Shipley, both Of
Westminster Md.
On September &C. 1897, at Silver Run. Md, by
Rev. A. +. Dreisbach, Phi. d. Herbert n. Frock and
Miss Lizzie NJ. Grouse, both of Mt Pleasant, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
IN REGARD TO SILKS.

before displayed such an excellent
Of entng degh combinations of cors Pla
Checks collection that proud offer patrons Also
fnT will be hard the
the
Of been offered such complete
fall
of variety the of its styles and
worth suffered lag behind that of the large cities
andw invite comparison in style, quality and
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
Long Corner Items,

John B. Kidd is out again after long ILL.,
ness.
Their will be preaching at Stiltz, Pa, from
Tuesday night till Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zerlman started for trip TO
Kansas City, Missouri, to visit their sons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-10-23
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.

elaborate the cloths for Fall Wear
novelties plain Exceptional opportunities enable show
will hard duplicate elsewhere Our prices the
efore einceas OF
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NOTICE

n olio"'
Commencing October 18th, | will cut the
AXLES on your Buggy or Wagon tor one
dollar, if brought to the Anchor Hotel. This
is limited You have all heard of the Axle
Cutter. If not, ask any of the following
gentlemen:
DR.. j. H. Billingslea, Judge Roberts,
Senator Herring, Sheriff Murray,
Dr. Jos. Herring, Mr. Ephraim Halnes,
Z. O. Grimes, }. ii. Thompson,
PETER & Sons, Carriage Builders.
Shop rights and County rights for sale
J. NELSON BECK,
Anchor Hotel
octI6 II Westminster, Nd.
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oa23 WESTMINSTER MD Telephone No SCI
WE WANT YOUR TRADE,
And large selected quality
carefully selected
ewheecount for anything will
Ito YOUR interest o buy all
CLOTHING, OVERCOATS UNDERWEAR
AND FURNISHING GOODS from
SHARPER & GoRsUoH
Don't Buy until you have styles and prices
Buy Suit yourself boy until have our elegant Suits
e1uatO CT
Your Order for Suit made to order until you have seen our
excusi t o. fine Sutng
Underwear-The largest shown in Carroll county
of novelties COmed Shirts Neckte Gloves and Collars
received
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WANTED.

WANTED
A first class Farm Hand and Teamster;
married man preferred. Apply, with refer
ences, to -
GEORGE H. MERRYMAN,
Bosey,
octI6 ST. Baltimore County, Nd.
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vt REQUIRES NO HEAD TO SEE
Il THE BARGAINS
in our great stock of high grade
SHOES and HATS.
Good quality and honest merit are
in all goods we show.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
Had Money to Slice Up.

A woman puzzled Boston clerk con-
siderably few days ago. Her hus-
band is bank president in Newbury-
port. The national banks receive their
bills in sheets of ~. which are cut after
being signed. The generous president
gave one of these sheets to his wife, and
she naturally started at once for Bos-
ton. After making some purchases in
one of the large stores she drew the bills
out of her pocketbook and calmly said
to the clerk: Lend me your scissors and
I will pay YOU" thereupon cutting off
bill. The astounded clerk at first re-
fused to receive such money from so
open a manufacturer of currency. but
finally the matter was explained.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21
Lively Shooting for Hats.

A visitor in Pass Christian, Miss, the
other day heard some pistol shots, and
asked a negro boy what they meant.
"Oh!" was the reply, them fellows
dun be shootin' TO- hats" Shooting
for hats!" exclaimed the visitor; what
on earth do you mean" Sure, dere
is muffin strange bout dat; they's doin'
1t ebry day most. When de train is
comm dey jes' fires dem shots when
she gets good on to de bridge, an de
men dey sticks dere heads cut to see
what's up, an de wind jes' takes dere
hats off an drops 'em in the bay. Den
dey rows around an picks 'em up.
Sometimes dey gets a lot of em. Other
day Josh johnson got seben." What
does Josh Johnson do besides shoot for
hats?" was asked. "Ohl he fishes an
does odd Jobs an lives" ...
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-05-21

bridge" This is all the detail that Jen-
ME could give.
However, if some of the details are
missing, the main facts are clear
enough. Of the three girls only May
could swim. She was the youngest, the
coolest in danger, the bravest. 1t was
her body they fished out of the stream,
stark and silent.
The little heroine was born on Lam
ish lake, Whatcom county, Wash, No
vember 5, 1891, where her father was
employed by the Postal Telegraph COM
pany. She was strong, hardy baby,
wonderfully precocious, with big eyes
and with wealth of silken tresses. She
was tall and stout Of limb for her age,
and had learned to swim when only four
years old. For two years she had lived
with papa and mamma at Williams, and
it is no exaggeration to say that shewas
the favorite child of the town. Almost
the entire population of the vicinity
turned out to attend the funeral. 1t
was the largest funeral ever held in that
part of Arizona. And the beautiful lit
tie maiden, upon whose bier were
heaped scores of armfuls of wild noun
tain flowers, and whose memory will
enter into the sistory of Williams, was
the bravest little soul that ever won a
martyrs crown.