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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
silver Run Items.


Farmers are about through cutting grain
and some have commenced hauling in.
Mr. John 7. Koontz lost a valuable horse
Wednesday morning. Mr. Koontz had just
hitched his horses to his binder and was about
ready to start when the animal fell dead.
Mr. Roy Keefer, of Baltimore, spent Sat
urday and Sunday with his uncle, Mr.. Jonas
Frock.
Mr.. Samuel Cover and family, of Hanover,
visited his mother, Mrs. Alice Cover, last
Sunday.
Mr. Joseph Eckard and wife, of fancy
town. spent last Sunday with his brother, Mr..
T. G. Eckard.
Mr. John N. Mark started up his cigar
factory Thursday. working three hands, and
intends working a few more in the near fu-
ture.
Mr.. Harvey Formwalt, of Baltimore, was
home again last Sunday, visiting his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Formwalt, near this
place.
Mrs. H. C. Fultz and children, of Bridge
ton, n. J., are visiting relatives here.
Rev. W. II. Ehrhart and wife spent several
DAYS this week with relatives at York.
One day last week while Mr.. Josiah Myers
was working about his premises he heard a
bell ringing, paying no attention to it at first,
thinking it was a bicycle bell, but a few min
utes later he noticed buzzard flying around
above him with bell tied to its neck about
the size Of a sleigh bell.
While Mrs. Frederick Bankert was driving
home from the creamery last Monday morn
ing, she drove over large root in the woods
near her home. This gave the wagon sud
den jar and threw Mrs. Bankert ont. The
horse became frightened and ran towards
home, upset the wagon and broke the fom
wheels to pieces. Mrs. Bankert escaped I'M
hurt.
On June 80, Carroll Castle A. o. K OF NJ.
c., elected the following officers for the en-
suing term: Chaplain, Charles Nusbaum;
Commander, John I. Copenhaver; V. c.,
Wm H. Study; First Lieutenant, VIM. E.
Frock; r. S., A. W. Feeser; Assistant K. s.,
Eli NJ. Boose; F. S., J. R. Lippy; Treasurer,
o. A. Haines; c.. of S., Abraham Bankert
Asst. C. of s., Henry TroXel; |. g., Louis
Haifey; 0. e., John Frock; Trustee Dr. }
j. Stewart; Representative, i. 4. Leppo
Alternate, H. W. Reinacker; Janitor, A bra
ham Baukert.
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BrummeI Items.

Quite large crowd gathered at the resi-
dence of Mr.. George Hosfelt last Sunday to
celebrate the Goth birthday of Mr.. Hostelt.
Those present were Mr.and Mrs Henry Hosfell
and son. Mr.. Charles Hosfelt. Noah Hosfelt,
Henry Polk and daughter, of Baltimore; .Jere-
mah Shaffer, Jacob Sharrer Mrs. Mary Ham,
Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Rhodes and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reaver and two daugh-
tiers. Wm. Sharrer, Daniel Sharrer, John
Black and Charley Discher;
Miss Sophia Polk, of Baltimore, is spend :
ing some time with her aunt, Mrs. George
Hosfet.
Mr.. Lewis Myers has put new root ON his
barn. He lost fine young horse re
MI. Amos Benedict aud Mr.. Howard
Harsh, of Lancaster, Pa, are spending some
time with Jeremiah Shaffer.
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weather Record for the Week.

July 3-mercury 10 at a. m. and 80 at ,
p. M; generally clear. July 4-mercury 76
at a. m and 80 at 2 p. m; heavy fog, fol
lowed by clear weather. July 5-mercury "A
at a. m and 81 at 2 p. M; clear. July
6-mercury "a at a. m. and % at 2 p. m. {;
generally clear. July mercury IS at Z a.
m. and II at p. M; clear until p. m. !;
showery afterwards; heavy thunder gust be-
tween $40 and $50 p. m. July S--mercury
76 at a. m. and a at = p. M; generally
clear. July 9-mereury % at : a. m. and 80
ot !, N, clear
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
Do You Violate This Law.

1t may not be known generally that the
throwing of acks, nails, glass, hedge thorns-
or anything that will puncture tires, into the
streets or roads is forbidden by the special
law of last session. The fine is from IS to
$50. Section one says ''Be it enacted by
the General Assembly of Maryland, that who
ever wilfully places or causes to be placed in
or upon any avenue, street, alley, road, ligh-
way or public way, any nail, piece of iron,
broken glass or other substance which may
injure, cut or puncture any pneumatic tire,
shall be guilty of misdemeanor, to be tried
before justice of the peace, and shall be
fined not more than fifty dollars nor less than
five dollars.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
An ovation TO a FORMER Pastor.

The ladies of the Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of Grace Lutheran Church,
Westminster, gave a reception to DIR. and
Mrs. H. w. Kuhns on Monday evening, July
g. in the lecture room of the church. DIR.
Kuhns at one time served as pastor of the
Westminster Charge, which comprised Grace,
Krider's and Testers churches. 1t was dur
ing his ministration that the charge was dl-
vided and that the church in town became
separate. The DR.. now resides in Omaha,
Nebraska, but is no longer engaged in active
ministry. Quite large crowd of friends and
members of the church and Sunday school
were already assembled when Rev. p. H. Miller
escorted DIR. Kuhns, followed by Mrs. Miller
and Mrs. Kuhns into their midst. The re-
ception was an entire surprise to the DIR. and
his wife, but some manoeuverlng was necessary
on the part of the ladies to make it so. Rev.
Mr.. Miller made a beautiful and touching ad-
dress in behalf of the society, 10 which Mr..
Kuhns responded in hearty manner. The
work so well begun during the ministration of
the former pastor has been so ably conducted
by his successor that the membership is
almost doubled. The evening was most en-
joyable one. An impromptu program was
rendered. Misses Bessie Herr and Carrie
Rinehart gave an instrumental duet, Miss
Herr also sang several selections; vocal solos
by Miss Ada Schaefier, Miss Helen Zepp and
Master Clearance Slouch; also an instrumental
solo by Miss Annie Schaeffer. There was no
formality; every one seemed determined to
make every one around them have good
time, thereby increasing their own pleasure
many fold. Refreshments were served dur
ing the evening.
On Tuesday evening at eight o clock DIR.
Kuhns delivered lecture on his trip to the
"Holy Land" He opened with his depar-
ture from New York, taking his listners with
him. The lecture was full of pleasing and
instructive descriptions, and notwithstanding
the high temperature, the interest of his hear
ers continued throughout the entire discourse,
and he had the attention which both he and
his theme deserved Miss Carrie Stouch sang
a solo before the lecture. Miss StOuch needs
no words of commentator. She has her
place in the hearts OF the people of Weslmn
ster as a soloist. The silver Offering, amount
ing to SIG. co. was for the benefit of the Sun
day school library.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
neath of a nnce Eamnus H0rse.

Prince" the bright bay and well known
horse of Mr.. Samuel Roop, of Meadow
Brook, died on Thursday last. Prince was a
Virginia bred trotter and came into Mr..
Roop's possession dnring the period when
Westminster gave promise of fast horse head
quarters He was part consideration and the
biggest part, too. for 'Flash, who used to
''clean up ambitions importations on the old
race grounds al the east end. Prince him
self was trotter, covering his mile with ease
in 2.30 He was kind animal and a great
fav0rite, He was 80 years of age.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
New ADVERTISEMENTS.

Second Week of Our Occasion Extraordi-
nary Sale-Wm. F. Derr's Great Model En-
porium, Westminster, Nd. First page.
Assignee and Mortgages Sale of Valuable
Real and Personal Property-Wm. ID. X.
Leese, Assignee.
Bank Stock at Public Sale-Davis Myers
and Charles r. Reifsnider, Administrators.
We Don't Lay Claim, &c-J. II. Krchton,
II Liberty street, Westminster, Nd.
Derr, Westminster, Md.
We Do Not Claim Everything &
Cover, Silver Run, Md.
S7.50-Miller Bros. Popular Stores West
minister, Nd.
Legal Notices. Pie Mics and Festivals.
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Linwo0d Camn.

Linwood Camp will commence August 9th
and close August a. The meetings will be
conducted by Rev. DR.. Tyler, of Frederick,
present pastor of Uniontown Church, assisted
bv emminent ministers from Pennsylvania,
MARYLAND and Virginia. The song service
will be led by Prot. Bilmyer. assisted by
Prof Birely, of Frederick. Organist Mrs.
Carrie Messler, assistant Miss Steinheiser, of
Columbia. Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
FrizelIburg Items.

Miss Minnie Bish, of Ibis place. returned
with her uncle to ms home in Dayton, Ohio.
They went by way of niagara Falls, at which
place they expected 10 spend some time.
Miss Minnie will return by the first of Sep
TENDER.
Harvest will be finished in this vicinity this
week
Miss Manda Wolf, of Taneytown, is visiting
relatives in this vicinity.
Henry Sander intends TO build new barn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
Mount Pleasant Items.

Mr.. Harry Burgoon, of Ellicstt City, Wis
tied bis parents here on Saturday and Sunday.
The Mt. Pleasant Sunday school will hold
a festival on July 10.
In match game of croquet last Saturday
between Frank Miller, of this place, and Dr.
J. J. Stewart, of Union Mills, the former
won.
Mr.. Jacob Warelime lost valuable horse
last Saturday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
Business Locals.

An all day picnic will be held in Testers
grove, near Iinksburg, July 10, by the Ladies'
Aid Society of Finksburg NJ. P. Church. Adj
dresses by Prof Simpson and others; vocal
and instrumental music See bills.
On Saturday, July II. commencing at 10 a.
M, Washington Camp, No. 7, P. o. S. of A.,
will hold picnic in Yinging's Grove, near
Pleasant Valley. There will be a festival at
night. Speaking, music and refreshments.
Losr-In Westminster on Thursday, July
8, gold neck chain with heart, cross and
medal attached Finder will be suitably re
warded by leaving it with DR.. Il. D. Wells.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
DIED.

Near Sandyville, Md, on July g. 1897, Olive, ageC
years and mopths child of Mrs Warehime.
Our Olive sleeps calmly now,
Adorned with sweetest flowers;
But death is on her snowy brow
And she is no longer ours.
The Saviour called her to her home
In the bright realms above,
That she with angels e'er may roam
In purity and love.
BY HER GRANDMOTHER WAEEHIME-
Close the white casket, lock il with care,
As little Olive is an angel over there.
BY HER GRANDFATHER WAREHIME.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
i,rnhans, Court.

Tuesday, July 6,--Phe last will and tesla
ment of jeremiah Bale. deceased. was ad-
mitted 10 probate, and letters tsstameniary
granted TO Elizabeth j. Bale, who received
order TO notify creditors.
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MARRIED.

Near Franklinville Md. on July 4, 1897 by Elder
VIM. II. Franklin, Charles c. Young, of Carroll
county, and Miss Daisy G. CARRIER, of Frederick
county, Md.
At the Lutheran parsonage, Manchester Md, on
July T. 1897, by Rev. C. NJ. Eyster, George NJ. Resi-
and Miss Ellen NJ. Feeser, both of Baehman's Val
ley, Carroll county, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10

The volcano on Douglas Island, in Alaska,
is in state of eruption.
Several thousand teachers are attending
the National Educational Association at Mil
yankee, Wisconsin.
John Henry Barker, colored, was executed
by electricity at Sing Sing, New York, Tues
day, for wife murder.
More prostrations and deaths from the ex
cessive heat have occurred during the past
few days then for many years past
At Lockport, New York, Tuesday after
noon, several negro prisoners at the county
stone pile overpowered their guards and es
capped
Thomas Morgan and wife, of Youngstown,
Ohio, were driving on Tuesday, the horse be-
came unruly and backed the buggy over II
precipice go feet high. Both were instantly
killed
Josephine E. Shaffery, IA young girl of New
ark, New Jersey, died on Tuesday at the home
of relatives in Kearney, N. j., as the result of
an accident at the display of fireworks at
Newark Monday night, when a falling rocket
struck her.
At Arnettsviile, West Virginia, on Tuesday
Curtis Miller, young man, was struck by
lightning while walking along the street.
The bolt tore his clothing from his body
even to his undergarments-and removed his
shoes. Singular as it may seem, he was only
stunned a little, and ran a square TO his
home.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10

James Skidmore, of Frostburg, Allegany
county, "A local hunter of experience, was out
hunting ground hogs on july ID, and used
piece of dynamite to blow out ii grounding
from his hiding place. The dynamite ex-
ploded in Skidmores hand, tearing the right
forearm off half up to the elbow. Skidmore
is 80 years of age, and has large family
Miss Mary E. Payne, aged rs years. died
on the I'd instant from the effects of burns re-
ceived few days ago. She in the
kitchen alone at the time, and is supposed to
have irOdden upon a match, which igmted
her clothing She tore the burning garments
from her, but not before her back and shoul-
ders had been seriously burned She was
lifelong resident of Frederick, and leaves sew
eral brothers and sisters.
Peter Gill, 20 years of age, on July I'd was
struck on the head by piece of stone thrown
by an explosion of dynamite on the grading
of the new switch from the CUNT and
Pennsylvania Railroad up 10 the new mines
being opened by the Consolidation Coal Com
pany, four miles south of Frostburg. One
eye was torn out, and his head was cut open
so as to let his brains protrude. Gill was at
work at The time of the accident His home
is at Homecoming.
The taxable basis of Talbot this year is
So, $4,000. The county commissioners have
HXeQ Inc lax levy Tor the HScal year
ended June 30, 1897, and have made the
county tax rate 81 cents on the 800, which
is 81 cents lower than it was last year, but
higher than it ever was until last year. The
contingent fund was reduced from So, 800 in
1896 to S2,375 in 1897. This reduction,
without the most careful management, is apt
TO leave debt. Last year 5000 was appro-
priated for reassessment and 81 800 for jHdg-
ment against the county in road suit for
damages-items which were saved this year.
The schools get $2l, 0O0again this year, which
is three elevenths of the whole levy.
Rev. DIR. Henry Hartman, professor emeri-
tus of Dickinson College and for nearly half
a century leading educator of the Ne hodist
Episcopal Church. died in Baltimore on Fri
day of last week, aged IS years. He was
born in Anne Arundel county, and was of
German and English ancestry. When II
years old he became an exhOrter and local
preacher of the Methodist church. In l845
he entered Dickinson aud early eyinced
marked proficiency in Greek and Latin and
Biblical studies. He was graduated in l848,
and the ten years following was professor in
colleges in that city. In 1868 he became pro
fessor of languages in the West Virginia Uni
versity, but a year later resigned and made
tour of the Orient, the result Of his travels be
ing several interesting works on Egypt and
the Holy Land.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
FALLS WISCONSIN, THURSDAY APRIL ~ 1897.

ment to private life, encountered by
Representatives in Congress is their
recommendation in the matter of
appointments of postmasters. In
each congressional district there are
many post-ofiices, and whenever
there is to be a change of postmasters
in each office there are usually from
five to ten candidates for the success
sion. But one can receive the covet-
ed appointment, and his selection is
recommended by the Representative.
Then, the other fellows, four to nine
in number, accompanied by friends
who were backing them for official
preferment, at once camp upon the
trail of that Congressman, that they
may be in readiness for action when
the time comes for nominating his
successor. The aggregate of this
disgruntled element is large, the dis
affection widespread, and when the
Congressional convention is held
the object of their wrath is laid off
and another aspirant given the nomi-
nation. In cases of this kind a
Representatives. efficiency, and fl
deity to principle, counts for naught,
and he is offered as a sacrifice to the
unjust wrath of lot of office seekers
whose demands it was utterly
impossible for any earthly power to
satisfy. From this it will be seen
that what is sometimes reproach-
fully termed "the cohesive power Of
public plumber" is an element of
weakness rather than of strength,
though an inseparable factor in
American politics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
Possibly Too MuCh DIqnity,

In the discussion of Cuban resolu-
tons in the United States Senate,
Senator Hoar strenously insists upon
that august body maintaining its
dignity. A proper degree'of dignity
is all right and should be observed,
but the distinguished gentleman
from Massachusetts, ought to know
that whenever any person, or any
body of men, assume so much dig
nifty that they pass the vertical line
and bend backward they are alto
gether too heavily loaded with that
commodity. In such instances
some of the load should be thrown
off, and due regard for the just rights
of others taken into consideration.
There are times when the Senate
should display more dignity than it
does, but at other times it seems to
have a surplus. Hoar's idea of dig
nifty is to protest against the killing
of man after he has been murder
ed, instead of trying to prevent the
murder by a warning against it.
We regard that as being an entirely
erroneous Interpretation, and more
theoretical than practical.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
PRESCOTT.

Died, Friday morning, April is
Ephraim Harnesberger Sr., aged Z;
years. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at his late residence in
Clifton, the services being conducted
by Rev. James Evans. The interment
was in Pine Glen Cemetery.
Easter was celebrated in the several
churches rs Usual. In the evening al
the NJ. h. church the Sunday School
rendered hue program of songs
recitations, etc.
A sacramental service was held at
the parlors Of the Nj. e. church last
Friday evening.
Mrs. O. III. Clements and children
of Minneapolis visited with Mr.. and
Mrs. d. j. Dill last week.
Mrs. John A. Stirrat has moved out
to the farm in Oak Grove for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter White of
BrasingtOn, are guests OF Mr. and Mrs
John Colby.
The washout below here prevented
the trains running yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Firner return
ed last week from Daytonia, Fla,
where they have been spending the
winter months for IL benefit of Mrs
Firner's health.
Mrs. G.. p. Welch is visiting her
sister in Minneapolis.
G. w. Bateman of Ellsworth spent
Sunday in the city.
Miss Claribel Buschman is sick.
Mrs. Dennie Rogers and daughter
blanche spent a few days with her
brother, ID. III Eilkins of Oak Grove
The Messrs. Fasbroke of st. Paul
spent Sunday and Monday in the city.
Mrs. @. f. Nilsson visited her
daughter, Miss Emma in st. Paul
last Faiday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
RRASINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter White spent
last week visiting relatives in Pres
colt.
VIM. Mabin made two days sojourn
In Red Wing recently.
James Bordell and wife from Lown-
erville Sundayed with j. NJ. and Mrs,
Thorn.
Dollie Thorn commenced her spring
term OF school Ia the Lost Creek dis
trict Monday.
Charley Swenberg boasts Of catch
ing the largest trout Of this season.
1t tipped the scales at four pounds.
Andrew Peterson made a business
trip to Trimbelle on Wednesday OF
last week.
Roydie Lee is employed at Maiden
Rock helping repair the damage done
to the G. b. s. n. X. r. track by the
recent high water,
SIN. Thorn is slowly recovering from
severe attack Of Inflammation of
the bowels.
Geo. Zwiskey has rented his father 9
farm and mevsd 30 town
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
OAK GROVE,

Miss Hall commenced school in
the Stirrat district April u.
Maggie McKeeyer has gone to Da.
kOta, where she is TO teach this
Spring.
Mrs. Stirrat is moving onto her
farm.
Miss Dunseath commenced school
in the Corcoran district last Monday.
Ed. Fitzpatrick was in town Satur-
day and Sunday Of last week.
Mr.. Strive has raised his new barn
Seeding is delayed by the heavy
frosts.
Mrs. Rogers and daughter visited
d. II. Filkins last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Draws
a son.
Born, to Mr.. and Mis-. Fred Schil,
ling, a daughter.
Quite q num Der Of our young people
attic nded the dance at the CLIFTON
Town Hall last Monday night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-04-22
GERIRuQE.

School began Monday with Miss
Armstrong in charge.
Flossie eastman is staying with
Mrs. Jiles.
Myrtle Hanson visited at River
Falls last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Olson
of the town of Martell, Thursday.
April 8, daughter.
Married, April, I, 1897, by Rev. NJ
Thorson of Martell, Miss Hannah Os.
ness and Edward Olson, both OF this
place.
Miss Minnie Shella visited at hel
home recently.
Mr.. Rasmussen was pleasantly sur
prlsed April 10th.
Jim Tanning, having rented his
farm, returned 10 Minneapolis Fri
day.
Dena Bergeson went to Shell Lake
last Wednesday, TO engage in dress
making.
Wednesday, April 14th, a large mum.
Der of friends gathered at the home
Of s. Halvorsoa to celebrate his Goth
birthday: also the 9th birthday of his
brother Gunder and the 18th birthday
If his son Edmund. Those present
were afforded merriment to their
hearts content. S. Halyorson was
the recipient of a fine watch from G
]. Henriksen. Mr.. Halvorson is one
of the pioneers of Gertrude, and has
well earned the comforts that sur
round his declining years.
Ole Olson and Ole Nelson are nurs
ing felons.