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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
BY a canYaS of the Stn.

J By canvas Of the State lair PATRONAGE
was at length obtained. ami in ISL t5o
number of pupils, male and female reached
one hundred and forty-one But in 1sz-
1t again declined to eIghty-iiye studants
rising again in 1878, however. to the f,nro
OF ninety eight. The MARYLAND LegisI,
ture at its session that year sent twenty.
six students whom it was edncatino for
public teachers by free scholarship" to
the college, and this addition sweIled tbe
roll Of pupils. After this until 1896
when Mr.. Wards administration closed
with 115 students enrolled. there WAS EttIo
variation in the average attendance The
debt of the college meanwhile Auctuatad
year by year, decreasing some Years TO ,
comparatively modest sum and rising again
In other years to quite heavy amount as
buildings went up and necessary improve
ments were made. When lir. Wards
lncumbency closed the debt was about
$11, 900.
His successor was Rev. Thomas H.
Lewis, ID. d., native Of Dover Del
born December II, 1852, and graduate
Of this college in the class of 1875. when
he finished his theological studies and be-
came minister of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church. He is a historian of note
having published a most valuable record of
all the meetings of the Conference of his
church In Maryland from 1929 to 1879
In December, 1877, he married the daugh
ter Of his predecessor Rev. Mr.. Ward.
(who had also been his teacher. Miss
Mary NJ. Ward, of Westminster. Under
his presidency since 1886 the Western
Maryland College has attained distinction
as the leading institution of its kind in the
State The old buildings have been reno
waited and remodeled, the college has pros
pered financially. although by reason of no
endOwments, it is not yet ON the enduring
basis which its hosts of friends desire.
The first aim of Rev. Mr.. Lewis admin.
lstratlon was to cancel the original debt.
and by carefully outstanding the resources
Of the college, this he finally did, Deem
Der, 1889, when the last notes representing
its long standing debt were paid. the pay
ment, exclusive Of interest. aggregating
SO, 1872. 0S. Since then various new
buildings have been constructed. Among
the most generous gifts bestowed on the
college In recent years were tho>o extended
by Baker Brothers, of Buckev,JoNn, Nd,
in 1889, and by Miss Anna t. Yingling,
A. NJ, Of Westminster, a member of the
first class graduated from the Institution.
The former firm built "a Presidents
house on the college campus, While Miss
Yingling, an elegant gymnasium.
Rev. DIR. Lewis takes high rank among
the first educators of MarylauI his life
being literally wrapped up in til. success Of
this institution. Indeed, ton2ls the
matter of its veal and prospert he spares
neither time nor energy, and tie superb
buildings which he has already SEN raised
promise to remain for ages as b. s4uments
of his efficiency.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08

have "Pass-Key'' to unlock his private
box, and, unless they act conformity
neither the renter nor the keeper of the
receptacle will be able to scrutinize its con-
tents. This, indeed, is the very acme of
security, for with the intricate locks upon
them, the boxes are impervious to mortal
tampering and the treasures in their depths
as safely stored as by any system which
human ingenuity has devised
The "safe'' department and that re-
served for banking purposes will be sepa-
rated by steel screen. through which the
renters OF boxes may pass at any time dur
ing business hours. The vaults of the in
stitution will be eight by twelve feet in
side dimensions, solidly constructed of
steel, with modern automatic time locks of
the most approved pattern The whole
structure will be fire and burglar proof.
Too much cannot be said of the enter
prise OF the above gentlemen in placing
such an institution at Westminster some
thing that in merit and value would grace
even the largest city of the world. 1t is
a thorough local company, comprising bus
mess and professional citizens whose names
have long been the synonym of strength
in the community. The president Mr..
Stem, is leading capitalist, owning con-
siderable lands in the county, while the
two vice presidents, Messrs. Roberts and
Blocher, share his popularity and infu-
ence, the former being head of the Car
roll Flour Mill here, and the latter a mer-
chant at Alesia, Carroll county. Mr..
Parke, the secretary and treasurer, is we'll
qualified for his task on account of having
filled previous posts Of trast at the Court
House, having been Register of Wills for
two terms, and deputy register of wills
since January, 1868. Mr.. Fink biogra-
ply appears in this issue. Such are the
men who have undertaken this enterprise;
thorough scholars of finance, as well as
business men, whose integrity for years
has never been questioned, but shines be-
fore the world bright and unsullied
When the new quarters are opened in a
few weeks, ample facilities will be at hand
for the steady prosecution and enlarge
ment of their work, which embraces not
only the care of valuables, but also the
settlement of estates, the execution of
deeds OF trust, act as guardians, the fur
nishing of bonds, and all things else that
usually devolve ON such an institution.
In fact the Company will do il general
banking business, pay interest on deposits
just as it is doing now at the building ON
Court street. And in speaking Of this
tiducial enterprise, The matter of is worth
to the community cannot be too strongly
emphasized. The benefits it will confer
on Westminster people through future
years, are inestimable
1t may be added that the Company has
arranged to distribute among its customers
and friends Il patent Savings Bank Safe, >
which is IA small nickel plated steel rolled
receptacle with combination lock and of an
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
A. S. BURKHOLDER.

Inebriety which has placed some liquor
dealers in disfavOr, has been an oat 4rowth
of the sale and consumption OF impure,
adulterated liquors, previously tampered
with by the "middleman = Mr. Burk-
holder has in every way possible iabored to
surmount these obstacles, and during his
long experience with the business has
worked to this end. To prevent any i'm
purity in his liquors, he sells nothing but
bonded goods of his own manufacture, and
his brand of pure rye whiskey sold as 1t
flowed from the worm,' takes high rank
among the products of the best distiIIeries
There is nothing cheap about it except
the price 1t is brand established some
twenty five years, which has wide rePu-
tation, being chiefly noted for purity and
strength, and highly recommended for
medicinal use.
The distillery is located at Cranberry
Station, near Bish' Mill, about mile
from town, where the business was found
ed by Mr. Burkholder in 1897. He Is
native of Lancaster, Pa, where his father
established the liquor business in 1873,
and where the firm has three hundred bar
rels of the Burkholder Pure Rye con-
stantly aging in an extensive warehouse.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
DEVICES L. FAIR AR.
Our Esteemed and Worthy County
School Examiner.

The biography Of this gentleman stands
prominent as as example for young men to
follow. Born at Lawrence, Mass, he was
educated at the public schools of Lynn,
where his father, Rev. J. p. Farrar has
long labored in the ministry, being we'll
known over the New England States, and
afterwards at the Blackwater Academy,
Ludlow. Vermont, where he graduated
from the classical department. He then
took a course at the Eastman Business
College, and a course as student OF OBJ
servation at Westfeld, Mass. State Nor
NAL school and became a teacher in the Nor
NAL department of Shaw University.
He came to Carroll county, and took
charge of an academy at Finksburg, which
post he filled for three years. He re-
signed his position and returned to Lynn,
Mass. where he lived for three years,
and was connected with Il large house fur
nishng establishment, and was directo
of this concern. He also served two
terms ON the Lynn City School Board.
Tie returned 10 FlIlkSouIS anu was again
placed at the head of the Finksburg
schools. He was book keeper during
the next decade in the wholesale depart
ment of f. o. Grimes grocery store here,
and was then appointed by the School
Commissioners Of Carroll, Examiner for
this county, assuming the office August ,,
1898. He is also secretary and treasurer
of the Board
Mr. Farrar has for years taken deep
concern in the subject of education, and it
is certain that his connection with the
school system of Carroll county will result
to its advantage. He is a citizen highly
esteemed, whose pattern may we'll be en-
ulated by the rising generation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
JAMES E. SMITH.

AS community increases In wealth and
population, the services of reliable and
trustworthy insurance agent becomes an
absolute necessity.
Mr.. James f. Smith has been meeting
the needs of the public for twenty years
past in this particular calling, and his
name is known far and wide as that of man
possessing the qualifications needful to per-
form any duties connected with his bust
ness promptly and accurately. He is the
largest insurance agent in Carroll county,
representing many of the oldest and best
fire and life companies in existence among
them the North British and Mercantile
Fire Insurance Co., the Fire Association,
of Philadelphia; the Orient, of Hartford,
Conn. the ST. Paul Fire and Marine, the
Commercial Union Fire and Wind Storm
of London; the British America, the
Western Assurance, and the Pennsylvania
and Philadelp hia Fire Insurance Compa-
MES, while in the matter of life and acct
dent insurance so popular with all
classes-he represents the New England
Mutual and the Fidelity and Casualty
Companies, New York. Here are numer-
GUS frst-class companies from which any
body wishing either fire or life insurance
can easily make wise and prudent choice.
Mr. Smith record as citizen of Car
roll county is something of which any man
might we'll be proud He was born at
New Windsor, Nd, July II, 1850. and
went to Warfeldsburg when an infant,
and afterwards settled at Wakefield village
when 26 years old, where he followed the
calling of butcher two years Then he
came to Westminster, where he has since
held many posts of honor. From 1873
until 1874 Mr. Smith had been consta-
BILE and road supervisor in Carroll county,
and after removing to Westminster he be-
came coroner in 1878; from 1880 to 1884
he was register of voters, from 1885 until
until 1889 public weigher at the Calver-
ton md. Stock Yards, and from 1892
until 1896 President of the Board of Su-
pervisors of Elections. No better proof
of his worth could be adduced than the
fact of his having filed so many offices
with singular fidelity, covering the long pc
Rod of a quarter of century, during which
Westminster has cast aside her swaddling
clothes and risen to the prominence Of an
enterprising city Mr. Smith as will be.
seen, has had much to do with this.
He has always been man of decided
religious, as well as political convictions,
and is now an elder of his denomination,
the Church of God, at War6eldsburg,
Nd, about four miles from Westminster,
and village which takes its name from
the Warfeld family, one of the first to
settls in this county. He afiliates with
the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Mystic
CirJe and t;.s Independent Order of Me-
charles.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
GEORGE w. ALBaUGH
A Well Known Citizen of Westmin.
Ster.

Among those prominent in the CONNER
cial field at Westminster, and whose life
work may we'll be chronicled in special
article is George w. Albaugh one of the
leading fnanciers and merchants Of Car
roll county He has truly been the archi
tect of his own fortune; his business ven
lures having been marked with an unos
tatious adherence to Il conservative, yet
enterprising policy. Sagacity and tenacity
of purpose are conspicuous traits of his
character, and they are evident in all his
undertakings.
On February %, 1857, which is known
in history as Washington birthday, Mr.
George w. Albaugh was born near Sam
Greek, this county Here he also ac-
quired his education at the public schools
and at the private academy of Prof. Rip
pard at Westminster, which he left in
1872 to accept a clerk ship at the store of
J. Yingling & Co., dry goods dealers of
this city, where he remained until 1873.
Then forming partnership with John I.
Orndorff in the dry goods and clothing
business. he continued at it steadily dur
ing five years, when he decided to start out
in business alone and opened "A general
merchandise store which he conducted
quite successfully until 1898.
The present Albaugh- Babylon Com
pany mentioned at length in this edition,
was then formed, the reputation Of which
is not confined to the limits of Carroll
county. The gradual expansion of his
business has enabled Mr.. Albaugh to do
much towards improving Westminster,
his present blocks Of elegant stores and
houses and the magnificent hotel which he
is erecting at great cost, are ornaments IN
the architectural line. A man OF keen
foresight, he is interested to IL great ex-
tent in its various enterprises; being now
president of the Westminster Water Com
pany and director in the Westminster De
post and Trust Company and connected
with many other enterprises. y Democrat
in politics, he takes an active interest IN
party affairs He never sought public
office, but was nominated for presidential
elector in 1896 and lead the ticket i'll
the state
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
JNO. MILTON REIFSNIDER.
JOHN MILTON REIFSNIDER.

Among The officials of Carroll county
none are regarded as more competent,
gentlemanly or accommodating than the
present States Attorney, who is now serv-
ing the third year of his first term in Of
flee. The Importance and responsibility
Of his position are best appreciated when
one considers his duties, so manifold and
often so perplexing. Indeel the man who
is called to such post of duty, may well
feel that he has earned no small recog-
milton from his fellow citizens, and an elo-
quent tribute was paid to Mr. John Mil
ton Reifsnider, when the people of Car
roll county elected him to the post which
he now graces. At the time of his cleo
ton, the fall of 1895, he was one of the
few successful Democrats in the County
campaign.
Born at Westminster, January 81,
1865, Mr.. Reifsnider obtained his ele-
mentary education at Glenburn Academy,
near Taneytown after which he entered
the Western Maryland College St
Georges Hall, and the University of Viz
ginia, at Charlottesville, SUCCESSFULLY 1t
the Latter his health failed him, and dis
continuing his s.udies before the first
year $ course had ended, he returned to
Westminster, and secured position at the
First National Bank of which his father
was and still is director. Until S53,
he remained at the Bank, gaining an i'll
sight Of banking and business methods.
but then ralinquished the post in order to
form IL partnership with his father IL
wholesale tobacco dealers The lirm con
tinued as John l.. ReifsniIer and Son un-
til April, 1884, when he concluded to be-
come lawyer. Entering the office of
Reifsnider and Fink, the rst-mentioned
his uncle, he soon mastered the intricate
problems of the profession and was ad-
mitted to the bar August, 1886. He
then commenced active practice with his
uncle, Mr. Charles T. Reifsnider, at 232
East Main street, which continued seven
years. 1t was dissolved in October, 1893,
and Mr.. Reifsnider opened a law office of
his own, which has since been in operation
with a large and lucrative practice. \
Democrat since attaining his majority, he
enjoys the distinction of having become
States Attorney of Carroll in an election
which placed the Republicans in power at
Annapolis and Baltimore, for the first
time in thirty years,
Mr.. Reifsnider is connected with various
here, among them the Water
Works, the Ice and Cold Storage Co., and
the Western Maryland Telephone Co,
He enjoys the respect of his fellow-mem
bers of the Bar, the confidence of the
general public and his conclusions upon
legal matters receive the considerate recog-
milton of any court at which he practices
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
JOHN LEFFERT.

\ worthy citizen of Westminster may
be seen any day in the person of Mr.. John
Leffert at his double store, where he CON
ducts with success both cigar factory and
a saloon. On its first floor large stock
of cigars and curious in the smoking line
are displayed, while the factory will be
discovered in the upper apartments, where
he has several trained workmen employed.
His leading brands of cigars comprise the
beats All, the First Pick, a very
popular one), and the "Mischief all
of them indeed meeting with heavy sales
Handling none but the best grades of to-
bacco as we'll as liquors, he has won the
regard of our citizens, owing no less to his
business methods than jovial happy dis
position, The saloon contains quite a
big stock of liquors, and is now supervised
by Mr.. c. T. Swinderman.
A visit to Mr. Leffert's attractive es-
tablishment recalls to mind the words of
some of our greatest thinkers, who from
time to time have paid tribute to the
tweed which inspires thought and slim
ulates action; one Bulwer Lytton, historian
of England, having cleverly said that ''he
who doth not smoke has either known no
great grief, or refused himself the softest
consolation next to that which comes from
heaven"
Judging from the success which has at
tended Mr.. Lefferts business here, one
would readily conclude that but few men
in Westminster refuse themselves this
''soft consolation in the smoking line.
And as regards his saloon branch, since
pure liquors in every community are indis-
pensable from medical stand point, our
citizens who imbibe the juice of the grape,
if not something stronger, may be congratu-
lated on having an adept in the task of
commingling decoctions right among them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
HARRY THOMSON.
Restaurant and Saloon Keeper-A
Popular Citizen.

No place in Westminster is or ought to
be, better known than the restaurant and
lodging house of Mr.. Harry Thomson at 6
and West Main street, because he is
gentleman thoroughly acquainted with each
detail of this business, untiring in his eff
forts to please, and who personally sees
that his tables are supplied with the best
the market affords. His rooms are pleas
ant and excellently supervised, good, square
meals being given for the small cost of %
cents, which in some cities would be cheap
at twice that sum- A favorite resort with
all our citizens; it is gratifying to know
that Mr.. Thomson aim to give Westmin-
ster "tip-top' restaurant and saloon are
appreciated, and that he enjoys a lucrative
custom. His saloon discloses all the
famous brands of rye and malt beverages,
among which the barley Park lager
beer may be mentioned He is native
of Westminster and was formerly in bust
ness with his brother, Mr.. Jacob Thorn
sor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
WESTMINSTER DEPOSIT AND
TRUST COMPANY.

Of recent years, fduciary institutions
under the title of ''Trust and Deposit Com
panies' have been founded at some of our
larger cities, among them both Baltimore
and Washington, modelled somewhat on
the lines Of Banks, but yet containing Ger
tain features which no Bank possesses.
1t is pleasant to be able to state in this
industrial edition that Westminster like
wise enjoys the benefits of one these insti-
buttons, as whoever gazes on the site where
its new quarters are being built, f. Main
street, will readily perceive, Its title
''The Westminster Deposit and Trust
Co., already appears on the structure,
part of which will be used for a first class
hotel
On May 81, 1898, four months ago,
the Company was founded here on Court
street, with a capital stock of $50, 900
and the following officers, all of whom
rank among Carroll most prominent citi-
zens: David f. Stem, president; III.
Stewart Roberts, first vice. president; ia
cob H. Blocker, second vice. president;
George Nj. Parke, treasurer, and Charles
+. Fink, general counselor, while the
directory includes, besides these gentlemen,
Messrs. L. Herbert Shriver, John E. Ma
senhimer, John Mcdonald, William G.
Rinehart, George w. Albaugh, Edward
Z. Reindollar, John d. Roop and Milton
Schaefer It is their intention and de-
sign to have the appointments of the COM
ing institution absolutely up-to-date, I'M
excelled anywhere for safety or thorough
security. They will have ''Safe Deposit
Boxes to rent at nominal figure, where
all valuables may be kept as securely as
though buried in the earth under concrete
aud cement, and SO perfect will these boxes
BE-, that even their owners cannot open
them unless in conjunction with the custo-
II - ~ - - So
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
MILLER BROS.
A Large Dry Goods and Clothing
Emporium.

Different men have different character
istics, according to the mental, moral and
social plane upon which they exist. Some
times a man environments affect his dis
position, and more rarely he possesses
enough strength and character to influence
his surroundings and stamp his individ
uality not only upon his business, but upon
the community in which he lives. When
we hear of a city being prosperous and
progressive, we may feel certain that in
that city live men who are acknowledged
interchangeable characters of pro-
gressive age. Such men are not only
leaders in business, but are public benefac-
tors, leaving their impress upon all walks
of life.
Here in Westminster we have our lead
ers in trade, manufacture and profession,
and prominent among them is found the
name of 'Miller's, as the Store of Mil
Ter Brothers at 8, l l and ID East Main
street, is Familiarity called.
Both are young, enterprising business
men who have pushed to the front ranks
of their line through sheer force Of merit.
Possessed of energy and determination,
with clear insight into the best and most
approved business methods, they have
steadily pushed ahead since inaugurating
their earliest clothing business here eleven
years ago.
The firm consists of Messrs Fred. d.
and Frank H. Miller, who were born at
Richmond, Indiana After their parents
death they removed to Westminster, June,
1880, and resided here with their grand
mother, Mrs Jesse Reifsnider, until her
death. While attending school, Fred.
d. Miller also gave his attention to bust
ness, for which, it is said, he showed re-
markable aptitude He acted as salesman
in a drygoods store for some time, and then