The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-07-10
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL RREvrTIES.
n cooler IN Westminster.

The Warfeldsburg Sunday school will hold
afestiyal at the church next Saturday evening,
J4ly II.
A cat suffering from rabies was killed at
the residence of Mr.. Basil Smith, this city, on
Saturday evening of last week.
It was Mrs. Emily L. Wagner who pur-
chased the John Thompson house and lot IN
this city about two weeks ago, not Mrs. Eliza
L.cWagoner.
The Baltimore and Reisterstown Turnpike
Company have declared a semi annual divl-
dend If two per cent, clear of taxes, payable
on and after July Is.
Mr.. Thomas II. Spencer, near Sandyyille,
brought TO this Office this week samples OF his
timothy, the heads of which measured from 10
to l2l inches in length.
John NJ Roberts, trustee, sold on Saturday
list a tract of 3l4 acres, situate between Mt
Pleasant aud Union Mills, formerly owned by
Elias Bankert, to Susanna Bankert, for SI25.
Mr.. William Manning, of this city, is ex
trenely i'll at the residence Of his brother Mr..
Richard Manning, from complication OF
diseases. He is as years of age} and there IS
no hope Of his recovery.
The store of Himler Bros, this city, was
entered and robbed of a trade dollar and 81 90
in change on Friday night OF last week. How
the thief entered is not known, but the front
door was found aiar Saturday morning
There was pretty general suspension OF
business in Westminster on the Fourth All
during the day Young America was exploding
fire crackers, and st night sky rockets, roman
candles and other fireworks were set off all
over the city and number OF balloons were
sent up.
Suburban residents, who attend service in
Il. chOuid nlaPR
their teams in the sheds in the rear of she
church s, if possible, it is quite the thing
for some young persons to appropriate a
carriage, while the owners are attending SER
vice. and have an enjoyable ride.
Mr.. Nathan G. Franklin, a well-known
farmer, died at 4.30 O'Clock on Thursday
morning. at his home near Taylorsvile, aged
SO years, months and 20 days. His funeral
will take place on Sunday morning. Friends
will meet at his late residence at o'clock,
and interment will be at Sans Creek Meeting
House.
Samuel, aged twelve years, son of Mr.. Riley
Myers, of this city, was kicked by horse on
Monday night, while on a visit to hls uncle,
Mr. Philip Bitzel, near Smallwood. Sam was
kicked in the stomach, but fortunately was
standing close and did not get clear kick,
otherwise he would probably have been killed.
He was badly hurt, and could not be removed
home.
A very enjoyable Fourth was spent at Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. S. Selby's, at Freedom. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Mr.. Howard
Stuart, Miss Mollie Hopkins, Miss Sallie
Reese, Of Baltimore; Mrs. Matthews, of Phil
adelphia; Miss Lummie Yingling and Mr..
Eugene Reese. of Westminster; Mr.. and Mrs.
z. a. Lauterback, Mrs. Nusbaum and family,
Mrs. Veach, Mr.. VIM. Veach Mr.. Earnest
Yeaeh and sisters, of Freedom.
Mr.. Benjamin G. Harris. President of the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Baltimore,
died at his residence there, 600 st. Paul
street, on Wednesday night, aged rs years
Mr. Harris married sister of Mrs. W. ID.
Vanderlord, of this city, and had visited here
occasionally for the past twenty years. he
was an exemplary citizen, a prudent and
careful business man, and genial gentleman.
A wife and five children survive him.
The Undine Milling Company, of this city,
received the. first new wheat this season on
Tuesday The LOT contained 286 bushels, and
was brought in by Mr.. Joshua Gist, living
near We minister. The price paid was G5
cents bushel. The first new wheat brought
to Westminster last year brought SO cents.
On Wednesday n |. Gorsuch Il Son received
two lots Of new wheat-one of Is bushels from
William Reigle and one of l1S bushels from
VIM. Y Frizzel. The price was IS cents
bushel.
Contributors TO the Flower Mission for July
Sth. we're Mrs. S. X Herr, Miss Emma CrOut,
Miss Jane Woodward, Miss Lou Bixler, Mrs.
Hannah Hoppe, Mrs. B. Myers, Miss Emma
Reese, Miss Mamie Rinker, Mrs. j. Utz,
Mrs T. W. Mather, Miss Laura Mobley, MS.
Ed. Mobley, Mrs John Diehl, Mrs. Laura
Orndorff Mrs. Ella Baughman, Miss Mamie
Zepp, Mrs j. G.. Shreeve, Miss Sallie Herr,
Miss c. Rinehart, Miss Laura Grouse, Miss
L. Cassell and Mrs. l.. Bale. Receivers and
packers for next week, Miss Mary b. Shellman
aud Miss Ida LOckard.
On June 80 Mr.. William Armstrong, of
Chicago, lectnred at the Royal Academy of
Music, in London. England, on American
Song Composers. 1t is the first time that an
American has been so honored. His dis
course was illustrated by the singing of Madam
Nordiea. Mr.. Armstrong resided in this city
IN 1874. and his friends will be pleased to hear
of the honor conferred upon him by an Eng
fish audience. His mother, Mrs. Armstrong,
kept millinery store in the building now oc-
eupied by the Misses Morningstar. the
corner of Main and John streets.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs H. W. Kuhns, of 0ma-
ha Nebraska, arrived here on Friday night
of last week, and spent several days in this
city, About eight weeks previous Or. kuhns
had the misfortune to break leg, and he and
his wife are on trip visiting relatives and
friends in this state and Pennsylvania. On
Monday night reception was given 10 The
Doctor and wife in the lecture-room of Grace
Lutheran Church, of which he was pastor for
some years, and nearly all of his former par
ishoners were present. On Tuesday night
DIR. Kuhns delivered his highly interesting
g,.ot,,, 90, sfrba HoIv aud -
Mr.. Robert Wilson died at his home on
Wednesday cf last week, aged about 80 years.
A wife, who is sister of Mr.. Henry Pool, of
Westminster, and three daughters survive him.
Mr. Wilson left n considerable estate, includ
ing 81, SEQ in gold and lot of silver coins.
During the time the notorious Wells was
operating in Carroll, this coin, weighing about
l25 pounds, was hid in meat house by Mr..
Wilson, where it remained until his death.
Mr. Wilson left will, leaving the farm to his
wife during her life time, and the balance of
she property to his children. At Mrs. Will
sous death the farm goes to Mrs. Calvin Jor
dan.
In speaking Of the Democratic ticket in
Queen Anne's county, the Centreville Record
in abiding TO one Of the nominees for
the House of Delegates, says Mr.. William
i. Price, Jr., is the oldest son of William j.
tflce, Esq, one OF TIE pest Known ana most
prominent citizens of the county. Mr.. Price
Jr. the nominee, is junior editor of our es-
teemed contemporary, the Observer, hence is
known to the people of the county from the
Maryland and Delaware line TO Kent Point.
He was educated at Western Maryland Col
lege, the alma mater of so many of our young
men He will make n creditable representa-
tive.
DIR. John F. Burlington, Of New Windsor,
met with Il serious accident on Tuesday after
noon. He was speeding promising colt
near the town, aud the animal becoming
frightened at some object, slowed up sudden
ly. The Doctor was thrown violently for
ward, his head striking front wheel. He
was rendered unconscious and was taken to
the residence of Mr. Charles Repp, where he
remained until Thursday, when he was re-
moved to his home. DIR. Geo. H. Brown is
attending him, and on Thursday he had DIR.
Fair, OF Baltimore, in consultation with him.
The Doctor rested very well Thursday night
and yesterday morning was reported better.