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orphans, Court.

Monday, October 3rd. - Davis Myers,
guardian to Harvey E. Pfoutz, settled third
and final account.
Charles 7. Repp, Trustee of Mary E.
Myers, deceased, settled first and final ac-
count.
Marion ]. Lester. administrator of Abraham
Lester, returned list of sales of personal
property and settled first account.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Samuel Chew granted unto VIM. L. Richards.
J. Oliver Wadlow, executor of Lewis Ohler,
returned inventory of personal property, in
ventory of money, list of debts. and received
orders to sell personal property and to notify
creditors.
William L. Richards, administrator of
Samuel Chew returned inventory of money
and list of debts, and received order to notify
creditors.
J. Oliver Wadlow, administrator of Asberry
Johnson, received order to notify creditors.
Francis J. Shriner and Mary Z. Norris, ex-
ecutors of Peter Shriner, received order to
sell stock.
Tuesday, October 4th.-George Batson,
administrator pendente lite Of Joseph Arnold,
settled first and final account.
Final ratification of the sale of the real es-
tate of Jacob Nusbaum.
Edward E. Reindollar, executor of Samuel
Swope, reported sale of real estate.
Joshua w. Herring, executor of Richard
Manning, returned inventory of personal
property, inventory of money, list of debts.
and received orders to sell stock and to notify
creditors.
Jamez H. Myers, executor of Jacob Myers,
Jr.. received order to sell real estate.
Jabes G. Shreeve aud David NJ. Shreeve,
administrators of David Shreeve. returned re-
port of sale of personal property.
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Death of william whitmore.

The Libertytown Banner of Wednesday last
says: Mr.. William Whitmore. died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. John Stephens,
in Union Bridge, last Saturday morning, from
the effects of fall sustained on the previous
Monday. The deceased had up until last
summer made his home in this place, but
went to live with his daughter, where he had
since resided. Mr. Whitmore was so years.
4 months and days of age. He was born
near Keysville, Carroll county, but resided
in Libertytown for So years, where he was
greatly respected and admired for his sterling
christian character and upright walk in life.
His wife died about six years ago. For over
forty years Mr. Whitmore had been an active
member of the Methodist Protestant Church
here, during which time he had been hon
ored by the Sunday school as its superinten-
dent and by the congregation as steward.
class leader and in other posts Of duty in all
of which he put life, and faithfully performed
the duties devolving upon him.
Mr.. Whitmore is survived by one daughter
and one son, namely: Mrs. Sarah c, Ste
phens. of Union Rridge, at whose home he
died, and Mr.. George H. Whitmore, of this
place Three of his children are dead. One
sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Fogle, of Double Pipe
Creek, survives. The funeral services took
place on Monday morning from the home of
Mrs Stephens, Rev. j. j. Murray, d. D., of
Union Bridge, conducting the services at the
house, previous to the removal of the remains
to this place, where general services were
conducted in the NJ. P. Church by the pastor,
w. J. Floyd DR.. Murray also made some
remarks; Rev. J. T. Cross, of the NJ. Z.
Church also assisted in the service
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Personal NOreS.

NJ. Louise, daughter OF Mr.. John l.. Ref
snider, is attending the private school of Mrs.
A. A. McCulloh, at Glencoe, Nd.
Mr.. VIM. A. Cunningham and wife lie ave
today for Pittsburg, Pa, to visit his daughter,
Mrs. DIR. George B. Fundenburg. Mr. Gun
bingham will also attend the Triennial Con-
clave of the Knights Templar of the United
States.
Postmaster Milton Schaefer, State, Fire
Marshal Edwin J. Lawyer, and Mr.. Charles
V. Wantz are in Pittsburg, Pa, attending the
Knights Templar Conclave.
Mrs. Charles E. Herring and daughter are
visiting her parents at Camden, N. J. Mr..
Herring will join them next week.
Mr.. f. E. Schneider, DR., of Baltimore,
paid visit this week to his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. F. E. Schneider, of Shipley.
Miss Fanny Bloom, of Baltimore, is visiting
the Misses Lester, on Belle Grove Square.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCardell, who have been
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. w. Baldwin, have
returned to Wilmington, Delaware.
Mrs. Harry Allison and children will leave
today for visit to Frederick.
Mr.. c. D. Barnltz and family have returned
to Baltimore for the winter.
Mr.. G. w. Frizell, of Baltimore, was in
town this week.
Mrs. James A. C. Bond, Mrs. E. B. Taylor
and Mrs. Irene Bennett are in Washington,
D. c., in attendance on the convention of the
Womans Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church.
Miss Maud Horner, of Baltimore, is guest
Of Miss Cora Miller, East Church street.
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Mite Society Meeting,

Reported tor the Democratic Advocate.
The Ladies Mite Society of Stone Chapel
held their monthly meeting on Saturday, 0c-
tober LIST, at Mrs. Charles Manahan's. The
president, Mrs. E. j. Mammalian, being absent,
the meeting was called to order by the vice.
president, Mrs. G. Harris After reading of
the minutes and business attended to, a very
good program was rendered "A Scriptural
reading by Mrs R. Owings, and two select
readings by Mrs. A. Duval and Mrs. G.
Harris. Refreshments were served, consist
ing of cake, ice cream, lemonade, coffee and
cocoa The next meeting will be held No
vember 5, at Mrs. R. Owings'. The follow
ing PERSONS were present: Mrs. R. 0wings,
Mrs C. Cook. Mrs. Jesse Robertson, Mrs. c.
Banner, Mrs. Ed. Stoner, Mrs. D. D. Town
shend, Mrs. j. Brown, Mrs A. Duvall, Mrs.
G. Harris, Mrs. G. Phillips, Mrs. H. Zile,
Mrs. Washington Robertson, Mrs. Harry
Summers, Mrs. Scott Lloyd, Mrs. l.. Sell
man, Mrs. Charles Manahan, Misses Susie
Killer, Gladys Townshend, Anna, BuelaL,
Laura, Lois, Grace and Olga Robertson,
Myrtle and Edith Harris, Clara Duvall, Mol
lie Saffel. Lizzie Danner, Nettie and Anna
NJ. Brown, Effie Owings, Lena Summers,
Stella Cook, Anna. Mae and Eva Stoner,
Maud and Ethel Manahan, Messrs. Price
Robertson, Benton and Grant Stoner, and
Raymond Brown.
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Manchester Items.

Charles II. Everhart, as administrator, sold
the personal and easehold property of Ann
Ganmere, deceased, last Saturday at public
sale. The leasehod property which lies be-
side the Dug Hill Fire Insurance Company's
Office, is improved by a two story frame dwell
ing house, was bought by the Manchester
Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
for $3.50. The fire company propose to fit
up the first floor for the engine and truck,
and the second floor will be fitted as library
aud assembly hall
Trinity Reformed congregation have erected
a new porch in front of their parsonage much
larger than the old one, and are putting in
new windows and making needed repairs to
the building and will paint the outside.
Reese P. o. base ball team played the
Manchester club on the latter's ground last
Saturday resulting in score of Sto Bin favor
of Manchester The success of the Manches-
ter team was due in large measure to the
effective work of the battery, Wells and Sny-
der, of Hampstead.
Mr.. Noah Shaffer, of near Manchester,
with Mr.. John c. Denner as alternate, was
elected as lay delegate to represent the Nam
chester Lutheran Charge at the Synod to be
convened at Taneytown from October 20-25.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bergman, of Manches
ter, celebrated their wooden wedding on Mon
day evening. Many presents were received,
and an enjoyable evening was spent by their
guests. A supper was served.
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TRUSTEES SALE
Il OF VALUABLE
CREAMERY PROPERTY.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
for Frederick County, sitting as Court of
Equity, passed on the 26th day of August,
1898, III No. 6687 Equity, ON the docket of
SAID Court, the undersigned Trustees will sell
at public sale on the premises hereinafter de-
scribed, situated in Frederick county, about
of mile from Englar's Mill, on the Liberty
and New Windsor Turnpike, on
SATURDAY, the 22nd OF OCTOBER, 1898,
nt o'clock p. w., all The easehold estate of
The Cold Spring Creamery Company in and
to all that tract or parcel of land, situated in
said county, containing 86f PERCHES OF
LAND, more or less, adjoining the lands of
George w. Devilbiss and Abdon Carlisle, and
particularly described in the lease to said
Creamery Company, recorded in Liber D. H.
II. No. !, folio III, &C., one of the Land
Records of said county, together with the
buildings and improvements and The rights,
ways and appurtenances thereto belonging.
Said lease runs for 80 years from April LIST,
1876, the rent reserved being 81 per annum.
The improvements consist of a HISTORY
CREAMERY BUILDING, about 30x4O feet,
an Ice House about 20x30 feet, Stable about
1920 feet, with good hay loft aud sabIing
for two horses, and all the appointments of q
well equipped creamery, consisting in part of
a horse-po boiler and 4-horse power en-
gine, an Engine in ice house for making ice
cream, Milk Separator, Ice Cream Freezer,
Churn, Butter Worker, Butter Prints, ii large
number of Milk Cans, Tubs, &c, u Heavy
Spring Wagon and many other articles of per-
sonal property too numerous to mention will
also be sold.
Terms of Sale One half of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale
or on the ratification thereof by the Court; the
residue in six months from the day of sale;
the purchaser or purchasers giving his, her or
their notes with approved security and bearing
interest from the day of sale or all cash at the
option of the purchaser. Conveyancing at the
expense of the purchaser.
WILLIAM H. Kinks,
HAMMOND URNER, Trustees.
r. Cratvford Auct octQ te
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A boxing Contest at Manchester.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
/ Edward N. Green, of Westminster, met
Snyder, the clever fighter of Hampstead, on
October 4. Green used Snyder for punch
ing bag in the five first rounds, and lost the
decision in the 9th round by foul.
In the first round Snyder rushed Green
with an upper-cut; Green cleverly stepped
aside, landing a heavy blow on Snyder's
heart, and left on face; round second Snyder
led four or five upper-euts, but did not land
them; Green lead right and left on Snyder's
nose, drawing blood; third round, Snyder
lead right on Green's forehead; Green re-
covered and landed two on Snyder's eve and
nose; round four, Snyder landed one on
Green's nose; Green landed two or three on
Snyders eyes; round five, Green lead fight in
fifth round, landing two or three on Snyder's
eyes. closing one eye completely; round sixth
Green landed hard ON Snyder's body and
face, as Green rushed Snyder, Snyder dropp-
ed, Green let hard left just as he dropped
to the floor. Snyder jumped up declaring
foul. Green loosing the decision on a foul III
the sixth round
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proceedings Of the school Board.

At the meeting of the School Board, on
Monday, all the members we're present.
Mr. George r. Gehr presented his creden-
tials as a member of the Board in place of
Milton Schaeffer, who recently resigned to
become postmaster of Westminster. Mr..
Gehr was unanimously elected President to
fill the unexpired term of President Schaeffer.
A number of reports from various COM
mittees on repairs and improvements in sew
eral districts we're accepted.
Mr. Shaw reported that DR.. Reindollar and
he had inspected the new Pine Hill school
house in the first election district, and had
found it up to the contract, and the house
was accepted on his report.
Mr.. Reuben T. Shipley, contractor for new
Lawndale schoolhouse, reported it ready for
inspection and acceptance, and Messrs. Gehr
and Grimes we're appointed a committee on
same.
Mr. Lewis C. Franklin, contractor for new
house in ninth election district, reported that
the building was ready for acceptance.
-Four Corners was adopted as the name of
the school, and Mr.. Nicodemus was appointed
committee to inspect the house.
The Secretary reported that the new addi-
ton to Woodbine school was ready for inspec
ton, and Mr.. Nicodemus was appointed a
committee on same.
DIR. Reindollar reported that the removal
of the old Martins schoolhouse to the new
site was progressing rapidly, and on his sug-
gestion sHobson's Grove was adopted as a
name for the new school.
"McCaEdell'' was adopted as the name of
the school at Gathers.
The appointment of assistant teachers in
various schools was, after considerable dis
cussion, deferred until the next meeting.
Thomas Lowe was appointed a trustee for
Greenmount school. Various bills were or
dered paid.
The following teachers contracts were con-
firmed:-I. G. Reinhart at Hoods Mills; A.
W. Buckingham at Union Bridge; Lillian H.
Trayer at Four Corners; j. Frank Byers at
Pleasant Gap; Efie E. Hess at Black; G. NJ.
Copenhaver at Hpbson Grove; Virginia Price
at White Rock; Wallace L. Goodridge at
Charles street, Westminster; and j. Edward
Dotson at Winfield.
The Board decided that all bills for repairs
authorized by any Commissioner should be APP
proved by that Commissioner before being
presented to the Board for payment.
The following order was passed: That the
fall term of school close November 18th; that
the teachers reports be sent to this Office
promptly on the following day; that the
Teachers Association meet in Westminster,
November 25th at 10 o'clock, a. m.
The Board determined TO hold a Teachers
Institute on the completion of the Westmin-
ster High School building, but deferred fixing
the date.
A mass of routine business kept the Board
in session until nearly clock, p. m. when
it adjourned 10 meet again November 23rd.
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Silver Run items.

Jacob H. Bemiller has sold his property on
Church street to VIM. A. Leppo. Mr.. Leppo
will take charge of the property next April.
Mr.. Bemiler is talking of moving to Melrose.
The taps that were taken from Rev. Ehr-
harris buggy last spring were found this week
lying under the fence at the rear of Eli
Bosses lot, on Church street. about u hun
dred yards from where they were taken off.
Mrs. Amos Study who has been suffering
with cancer of the breast for sometime is dam
gerously i'll.
While Howard Koontz, u four year-old son
of franklin H. Koontz, was eating water
melon, on Thursday morning of last week, a
seed became lodged i'll his windppe. DR.. j..
J. Stewart was Immediately summoned but
could not remove the seed. He then advised
Mr. Koontz o take the boy 10 Baltimore to
have it cut out. Mr.. Koontz accompanied by
DR.. Stewart went to Baltimore with the boy
in the afternoon, and OH arrival at the hospl-
tai everything seemed to be all right again with
the boy. They brought him home and after
they were home few minutes, he began get
ting worse. 1t seemed as though the seed
moved around in his wind pipe and almost
strangled him at times. On Friday morning
Mr.. Koontz went to Baltimore again with the
boy and about p. M. they took the seed
from him by cutting into the windpipe. Mr..
koontZ returned home, OH Saturday evening,
but the boy will be kept there until well,
Mr.. Koontz receives word every day how the
boy is getting along, and says he is doing
nicely The operation was performed at the
Johns Hopkins Hospital
The members of Carroll Castle, Ancient
Order Knights of the Mystic Chain, are build
ing a new hall on the lot they purchased from
Mrs Cyrus Feeser in the centre of our vii
lage. The masons are expected to go TO work
next week on the foundation. The building
will be 24x40 feet, two stories (22 feet high.
The building is to be completed by January
LIST next
The remains of Mrs. Koonts, of Kump,
will be inferred in the new cemetery, Friday.
Mrs. Koontz was visiting in Hanover, Pa,
where she was suddenly taken sick aud died.
Funeral services held at Hanover
A number of our people attended the York
fair and the races at Pleasure Park. this
week.
Our farmers are about through with their
seeding, and some have begun husking corn
which is fair crop.
There will be great many people attend
the Walter L. Main Circus at Westminster.
Jacob H. Bemiller was at Melrose, on
Wednesday and purchased property of Mr.
Fridinger, of that place.
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tournament and Racing at Pleasure Park.

The races at Pleasure Park, near this city,
announced to take place on Wednesday, were
interrupted by rain, and postponed. The
events announced for Wednesday took place
Thursday The riding in the tournament was
concluded, the following knights, out of nIne
entries, having succeeded in winning prizes.
in the order stated: James S. Crook, Knight
of Roselawn, first prize, $1,000; I. R. Petit
cord, Knight of Schley, second prize, 81. so;
George P. Baesman, Knight of Freedom,
third prize, $3.50; H. G. Amoss, Knight OF
Cedar Glen. fourth prize, So. The charge to
the knights was delivered by Guy w. Steele.
As the riding was concluding rain began, aud
the coronation festivities were abandoned.
The officers of the tourney were: Joseph
w. Berret, chief marshal, Harry C. Albaugh,
Bernard Gore, John Hiteshew and Walter
McCrea. judges.
There was slim attendance on Wednesday
because of the bad weather.
On Thursday large crowd was on the
grounds, the weather was perfect and the rae
ing was all that the most ardent could desire.
The racing was quite interesting, and in al
most every event the contest between the
winner and second horse in each heat was
close and exciting. The judges were Joseph
W. Smith, J. Milton Reifsnider and DR.. Jos.
7. Herring; timers, Harry c. Albaugh, John
w. Hiteshew; starter, State Senator Thomas
F. Grason, of Baltimore county. Summary :;
First Race-Trot or pace; mile heats; three
in FIVE; purse $3.50. Belle H., br. M, Robert
Hoppe, l, l, /; Ell Capitana, b. s., Harry
Thomson, 2, 2, 2; J. A. S., b. g., 1'hos c..
johnson, 8, 8, 8. Time, 1881.
Second Race-Running; mile dash; purse
$780, Dr. Jones, b. g., j. j. Roche, l;
Classic, b. M, John Wigfall 2; Wingale, s..
M, William NJ. Stansbury, 8. lime, 1.482.
Third Race. 27-trot; three in five; purse
5000. jamie S., b. M, Carlos NJ. De Gar
mendia, l. l, 1; Kelley, b. s., 0. A. Trow-
bridge, 2, 2, 2; Virginia Girl, G. M, Boston
Fear, 8, 8, 4; Yarra, b. S., Riverside Stock
Farm, A, A, 8. Time, 2.29f.
Fourth Raee-Running; halfmile heats;
two in three; purse 500. Kid Fox, en- g.,
D. White, l. 8, 2; Fisher, br. g., II: B. Bowie,
2, l, /; Jews Harp, b. M, A. c. Hayes, 8, 2,
Time, so.
The second days events are in progress as
we go to press.
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New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of Valuab eCreamery Prop
erty-Wm. H. Kinks and Hammond Urner,
Trustees.
Grand Formal Opening F. Derr's
Great Model Emporium, Westminster, Md.
Clipping Prices Makes Business Grow
New York Bargain House, Westminster, Md.
100, 900 Young Chestnut Shingles for Sale
F. Thomas Babylon, Westminster, Md.
Application for Liquor Licenses--Jas. H.
Bilingslea, Clerk
Their 10th Year-Krichton' Cyclorium,
Westminster, Md.
House and Lot at Public SaIe-James H.
Myers, Executor
Carload of Fine Mules-H. A. Smith,
Hanover Pa.
Notice to Tax Payers-Fred. D. Miller,
Mayor.
Dividend Notice-Wm. H. Starr, Treas
urer.
Legal Notices. Oyster Suppers.
A Great Day in Frizellburg.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Uniont9wn Charge. Lutheran. Communion
service will be held as follows: october at Mt
Unon October IL at Baust Church. Preparatory
services on the Saturdays previous.
q. w. Baughman, Pastor.
Elder Jacob Bricker will preach at Biggs Chapel
this Saturday evening at 7.30 O'Clock, and on Sun
day morning at 10 o'clock Also in Westminster
on Sunday evening at 7.30 O'clock
Uniontown Church of God.-Sunday School at 9
a. M. Preaching at 10.15 a. IN. In the evening
at 7.S0. On October % we will commence Pro-
trdcted meeting with the Church of God ut Union
town, because of the dedication at Frizellburg.
There wsll be no preaching on Sabbath at that
place. -
S. B. Craft Pastor
Centenary NJ. L. Church.-Sunday School at 9l5
a. IN. Preaching at 1880 a. M. and $50 p. M by
Rev. Nj. H. Courtney of the Baltimore Conference
Junior League at 80 p m. Senior League at 645
p M Prayer meeting "Wednesday, at 75Gp. IN.
joel Brown, Pastor
Grace Lutherun Church.-Sunday School at 9 a.
m Preventing at 1880 aud $50 p. by
Rev. L. T. NJ. Myers, of Frederick, Md. Y. p S. c.
?. H. Miller, Pastor
Salem Charge Lutheran Church = Benjamin's
Chureh-Sunday School ats 1t. m. Preaching and
9TH Annual report at IL a. m. Y. T. c. T. at
T.30 p. n. Catechise on Saturday, at , p. m.
Memorial services for the late Katherine Zahn
on the 10th at2p m. St. Johns Church-Sunday
School att p. III. Preaching and 9TH Annual report
at p. III.
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Benjamin's
Church-Sunday School at l.30 p. M. Divine service
at D. M. st. Matthew's Church-Sunday School
at 9 u. IN. Divine service and Harvest sermon by
10 a. IN. Holy Communion follows: Jerusalem
Church, october Is. Benjamins Church, October
% ST. Matthew's Church, November 6.
II. j. Macaister Pastor.
Ascension Church-Sunday, Oct. 9.-Hoy Eu-
charlst $50 u. IN. Mathis at 10 a. m. Second Holy
Eucharist at 1890 a. Evensong at4 and p. m.
Neutrality-suspicious. and Holy Eucharist at a. IN.
Evensong Except Fridays at . p. IN. Evensong
Friday, at $50 y. III. E. Ii. Taylor, Rector.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. W. R. Graham
d. d.. Pastor.-Sabbath Services-Preaching by
the pastor at 1890 a. M 500 p IN. Sabbath
School ut 9.I5 a. m. Christian Endeavor at 100
p m. Mfd-week service inthe lecture room We'd
nesday evening, at 500 o'clock
St. Johns Church-Sundays-Iow Mass at ECO
and High Mass at 10 a. IN; Vespers ut $50 p. M
During the Week.-Mrs. at a. M.
Joseph II. Cassidy, Pastor.
ST. Pau's Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
9.15 Il. m Divine service at 1870 a. m. and $50 p.
IN. Mid-week service Wednesday at 80 p. m.
Calvin s. Sagle, Pastor
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Meeting of the Lutheran Synod at fancy
f0Wn

The 10Th annual convention of the Evan
gelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland and the
District of Columbia will take place at fancy
town, on the Goth of October. The principal
officers of the convention are Rev. j. G. But
Ter, d. D., Washington, D. c., president;
Rev. V. Miller, Leitersburg, Md, secretary,
and Mr.. w. H. James, Baltimore, Md,
treasurer One of the principal acts of the
convention will be the selection of lay and
nine clerical delegates to the triennial con-
vention of the General Synod of the United
States, to be held at York, Pa, in the spring
of 1899.
The parochial report of the Maryland
Synod shows that in Maryland and the Dis.
trict of Columbia there are .143 Sunday
schools, with 1855 officers and teachers and
a total of 22,9l4 scholars; that $13, 294. 81
has been contributed for the. support of
schools and local objects, and Sc, $50 81 for
benevolent purposes. The total expenditures
for external objects amounts to S7,972.97;
total benevolence, S34, 517.72, with "a grand
total of expenditures OF Sl97. 322. 81. The es-
timated value of the church property is ST.,
551 ,297.