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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
FrIZeIIburP Items.

The election for charter members for the
non -sectarian chapel and public hall to be
erected in this place, was postponed from
last Saturday evening to this Saturday )even-
ing at S. NJ. Bish's, promptly at 100 O. clock.
All stockholders are specially requested to be
present
The attendance at the public school ut this
place is gradually lessening on account of The
whooping cough.
Thomas Kaufman has rented his place and
mill property to Granville Coppersmith.
Weaver Wagner has purchased the buck
ster route formerly belonging to Harvey Free
man, this place.
Mrs, James Myers is still confined to her
bed.
We are coming in on the last round with
our hogology, but will no doubt beat the rec
ord in regard to heavy weights. Following
are the list of porkers slaughtered by Alfred
S. Babylon, one Of our boss butchers, the
past season, viz: John 7. Derr, one, 420,
and beef, 480; John Lampert, two, APO,
462; Alfred s. Babylon, two, 407, 421; Simon
Petry, five, 300, 80, 32l, 324, 332; Jesse
Babylon, five, 800, 328, $50, 402, 421, and a
beef, 500; Chas. Ecker, ten, 800, 228, 232,
246, 256. 281. 300, $40, 365, 480, and beef,
80; David Shorp, eight, 800, $780, 381, 395,
APO, 432, 480, 400, and two beeves, 480, 545,
Fred. Harver, seventeen, $50, 155, 100, I64,
l72, 1872, 1877, 800, 80, 3I9, 32l, 327, 1913;
33l, 333. 341, 347, and two beeves, 480, 725;
Harry Bankert, one beef $50; John Spiese,
a beef, 985; Mrs. DIR. Weaver, one hog, $50;
Samuel Mickey, IA beef, 500. New Windsor,
Jamse Lynch. one hog, 685; Plus Babylon,
fourteen, $50, 1856, 1872, 1913, 225, 238, 246,
272, 284, 297, 32O, 328, 332, BAL, and one
723, and beef. $50. The last two persons
named were contesting for the heaviest weight
on the two big hogs, but Mr.. Babylon took
the lead, and came out victorious. Quite a
number of people from New Windsor came
to see the big hog. 1t was matter of great
curiosity.
Mrs Ada Kaufman and son, Emory, spent
Saturday and Sunday last at Samuel Wagner's
near Roop's mil.
Charles Petry and wife, of Hanover, visited
relatives in this place over Saturday and Sun
day last.
Milton Study and family were guest at
Jacob Zahn's last Sunday.
Miss Gussy Brown, of Woodbury., spent a
few days in this place the first of the week.
Mrs. Catharine Brown, of this place, has
gone to Woodbury. to visit relatives.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
UniOntown ITEMS,

Miss Emma Erb of our town, will take
part IN the musical program at the firemen 5
fair, at Lttlestown, next week.
Morris, son of Mrs. Missouri Routson, came
home on Friday evening of last week from
Washington, d. c., where he was employed.
The firm has closed up part of their business
houses, thereby throwing him out of employ
ment. He has prospects of being employed
by Baltimore firm.
is visiting friends here.
Mr. Newton Kindley and Miss Emma
Brown. of Monrovia, were guests of his
brother, Rev. B. W. kindley, this week.
Rev. A. ID. Melvin, President of the Mary
land Annual Conference of the M. P. Church,
delivered very interesting discourse in the
NJ. P. Church, on Sunday night. He was
entertained at the NJ. P. parsonage while in
town.
Elder S. B. Crafts wife is quite sick and
expects to go to one of the Baltimore hospi
tails for treatment.
On Thursday last, at the NJ. P. Church, the
following were elected trustees for the ensu-
ing year George Selby, Benton j. Myerly,
Englar, William Shaw, Milton A. Zollick-
offer, Solomon Myers. William R. Zollickoffer.
Mr. Isaac Forrest, of Pipe Creek charge, was
chosen delegate and Mr.. George Routson, of
Uniontown charge, alternate, to the Mary
land Annual Conference, which meets in Bal
timore in April.
Miss Edna Gilbert, of Baltimore, was the
guest of her uncle, Mr.. Harry Cover, this
week
The C. +. Society of the NJ. 2. Church will
celebrate the anniversary of c. E. Day on
Sunday night, February 20, at 100 O'Clock.
A special program has been prepared.
Mr. Arthur Wright, of Virginia, visited his
cousin, Mrs. Marshall G. Shaw, during the
week.
Mr.. j. Newton Gilbert, of Annapolis, spent
the week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wes
ley Gilbert.
Quite pretty and attractive wedding took
place at the home of the bride on Wednes-
day afternoon. The contracting parties were
Miss Mabel LeFevre, daughter of the late DIR.
H. W. LeFevre, of Littlestown, Pa, and Mr..
Edwin Gordon Cover. of Narrows, Va, son
of Mr.. Harry Cover, of this place. The bride
wore green broadcloth, trimmed in braid, satin
and chiffon, with gloves 10 match. Rev. G.
w. Baughman, of the Lutheran Church, Off
ciated. The bride was attended by Misses
Belle Cover, sister of the groom, and Lorena
LeFevre, cousin of the bride, of Taneytown.
The wedding march was played by Miss Eva
Gilbert. The marriage ceremony was followed
10y refreshments, aftef Wnlcn the Drlual party
took the train for the Narrows. Virginia,
where the groom is in business. Among
those present were Grandma Hartman, Mr..
and Mrs. Nevin Hteshew, Beatrice Hiteshew,
Misses Lorene LeFevre, Mary Reindolar.
Mrs. Crapster and daughter, of Taneytown;
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cover, Misses Belle,
Elizabeth and Margaret Cover, Grandma
Fuss, Miss Edna Gilbert, of Baltimore; Mr.
and Mrs. James Smith, of Westminster; Mr..
Edwin G. Gilbert and family, Thomas Cover,
DR.. and Mrs J. T. Shreeve.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
GRAIN DEALERS IN SESSION.
Organize Themselves Into a State ASsOci-
alton.
From the Baltimore American Of =

FROM the Baltimore American of Tuesday.
A number of grain dealers met at the
EutaW House yesterday, with the view of or
ganlZlng themselves into state association.
They met at the call and invitation of the
dealers of Frederick and Carroll counties
The purpose of the meeting was to form a
mutual protective league, through which the
members therereof can shield themselves
from losses by. means of impositions or other
schemes at the instance of rival interests.
One of the principal complaints lodged
against Baltimore by these dealers is the al
legged lack of elevator facilities for the accom-.
notation of neighboring trade. Unnecessary
losses, they claim, have been entailed by de-
lays which proper elevator capacity would
have made impossible. A committee of
three, composed of Messrs. Charles G. Cor
such, of Carroll; }. E. Hargett, of Frederick,
and Joseph Engler, of Carroll, as represen-
tatlves of the association, will meet the board
of the Produce Exchange today, and submit
to that body several of its causes for protest.
The committee will ask for proper and reli-
able welgher at the elevators, SO as to guar
antee protection from losses by shortages,
from which they were made to suffer last sea-
son.
The association also declared its purpose
to forward no shipments to those commission
from the farmers, instead of through the pro-
vided channel of the grain dealers.
The meeting decided to form itself into an
association. The following committee was
appointed to draft constitution and bylaws;
j. L. W. Hargett, J. Fenton Thomas and
Joseph Engler. They will report at the next
meeting, which will meet in Frederick on
March 2
Mr.. A. D. Birely will continue as president
of the association until the permanent officers
are elected, and Mr.. E. Z. Reindollar will
act as secretary.
Those who participated in the meeting
were W. H. d. Warfeld, Charles C. Cor
such, J. NJ DeLashmutt, Joseph Engler,
I. H. Eckenrode, Willis Zumbrum, l.. F.
Miller, J. Wright Barrick, c. A. Runkles,
P. NJ. Weist, d. Z. Buckley, E. E. Reindol
lar, E. o. Cash, of Carroll county; j. F.
Armacost, P. G. Zouck, of Baltimore county;
Charles A. Benjamin, of Cecil county; J. II.
Keefer, of Chambersburg; w. H. Richard
son, of Philadelphia; Edward P. Steffey, +.
H. Darby, Benjamin F. Charles, Isaac En-
inert, of Washington county; John E. W.
Hargett, G. T. Kohlenberg. E. NJ. Mercer,
Brook J. Jamison, George W. Miller, w. H.
Turner, J. Fenton Thomas, of Frederick
county; Charles L. Crum, Of Winchester, Va.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
GOOD ROADS IN CARROLL,
A Meeting of Those Favorable to Good
Roads.

A public meeting of all who are Interested
in the improvement of public roads will be
held in the hall of Babylon's New Building,
Westminster, on Monday, 2lst instant, at p.
IN. All who desire better roads for this coun.
ty are urged to attend and perfect ALI organi
cation of permanent character, and to select
five delegates to the Good Roads Conven-
ton" to be held in Annapolis on February
"a. Legislation on the matter is now Icing
formulate by the leaders of the movement in
Maryland, and it is time to discuss the bills
now before the General Assembly and make
known Carroll's attitude toward them Every
body knows how deplorahly bad our roads are
in the winter and spring; but if there are any
who do not, they need only drive off the turn
pixies to discover it at once.
The movement to improve the highways is
general throughout the State, and has result
ed in numerous theories which have in turn
resulted in some practical remedies which are
before the present Legislature. Mr.. Conway
W. Sans, Chief Consul for Maryland, l.. A.
W., and Mr.. Harrison of the Good Roads
bureau of the U. S. Government, will address
the meeting on Monday; and every person
who uses the public roads should be there, as
also those who do not. for these latter will
participate in the benefits which good roads
bring to community.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
Local Legislation.

The bill requiring the County Commls-
sioners of Carroll county to pay to the Mayor
and Common Council of Union Bridge one
half the amount of road tax levied on property
within its limits to be used for repair, mann
tenance and improvement of its streets, has
passed both Houses and only awaits the Gov
ernor's signature to BECOME law.
The bill incorporating the Westminster De-
post and Trust Company was passed by the
Senate on Wednesday.
The judiciary committee made an uniavora'
BILE report on the bill relative to amending the
local laws of Carroll county relative to gam
bling. Upon motion of DIR. Norris the bill
was substituted for the unfavorable report and
passed its second reading.
Senator Herring on Thursday offered a petll,
ton from citizens of Mount Airy, Carroll
county, asking for special election to decide
the question of the sale of liquors in the dls
trict.
Dr. Norris presented petitions from resi-
dents of the twelfth district CT Carroll, one
favoring and the other opposing locil option
Both papers were referred to the temperance
committee.
The bill to amend the charter of Western
Maryland College has passed both Houses.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
Good Roads.

The question of matchmaking the public roads
is at present. foremost in the minds of great many
people i'll the State of Maryland. Meetings have
been held in some of the counties of the state, the
outcome of which has been that communications
have been sent to certain gentlemen of the several
counties of the state requesting them to call meet
ing of the citizens of their respective localities to
select delegates to attend state convention that
will be held in Annapolis i'll the near future. The
object in holding this convention, us far as the
writer learn, is to discuss the ACCESSIBILITY OF
matchmaking the public roads Of the state and no
doubt frame a bill which will be presented to the
Legislature The feature of the bill which will likely
be presented will be to create offices, which
means more ex pense, viz State engineer of roads
proposed salary So OO0 assistant engineer secretary
etc. Their most aborious exertion will be to pre-
sent their checks at some bank and pocket their
salaries; while our roads will remain in their pres
ent condition.
Macadamized roads are luxury which would he
very acceptable indeed The question is, can we
afford to have them? Let US see. The cost per
mile of good macadan road is from s., 0oO 10 $1,000
There many miles of roads in the state To ma
cadamize them would cost millions Of dollars
Some enthusiast would say 'macadamize only
portion of our roads time" To do that II
would take many years to macadamize all the
ROADS Ill the state. we nave
i'll our commonwealth. How many taxpayers OF
twenty-five counties wish to pay the expense Of
improving the roads i'll the twenty Third county
which in all probability they would never see
Should the roads be macadamized, the debt OF
county and state would be increased. As the debt
increases likewise the interest In order 10 pay
the interest heavier taxes must be levied, and then
how the taxpayers would kick Every taxpayer
thinks his taxes are heavy enough ut present Tn
der the present road system the thOroushiarcs Of
Carroll have been much improved within the past
ten years.
The farmers who constitute the greatest OF tax
payers are the men who complain the least about
bad roads 1t is the sporty young man with
bicycle who is continuously clamoring about the
terrible condition of the roads. He would like TO
take century runs i'll mdwinter with the same ease
as he does in summer. In order to do SO he wishes
to impress the farmer with the idea how much
benefited he 1.-THE farmer) would be, if the roads
were in good condition the entire year. The
bicycst a rule pays very little tax. 1t is to be
hoped that the gentlemen who received the letters
to call meetings will do So and that delegates will
be elected to attend the Annapolis convention and
vigorously oppose the submitting of any bill to the
legislature pertaining to the Improvement OF the
public thoroughfares. TAXPAYER.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
Personal NOIeS,

Thomas Monroe Ward, whom Mayor Nal
ster nominated for Chief Engineer of the Bal
timore Typographical Survey, is related ts
several Carroll county families, and has fire.
uuenty visited here. Mr.. Ward is we'll
equipped for the place, being not only com
petent and accomplished engineer, but a
draughtsman of talent and skill He is {
nephew of Mr.. A. Warfield Monroe, of Balti
more.
Mr.. Thomas Shaw, Of Washington, d. c.,
was in this city a few days this week, on bust
ness and also to visit friends.
Capt. Albert Billingslea, of Evanston, Hi
nois, former citizen of Westminster, spent
several days here this week.
Ex-Gov Frank Brown is at Los Angeles
California.
Mr.. Ernest q. Stoner and family, Of Car
thage, Missouri arrived in this city last week
and will make this county his future home
assisting his father Mr.. Emanuel Stoner, in the
nursery business.
Mrs. Peter Boose, of York, Pa, visited
relatives and friends in this city. this week.
Among the recent arrivals in this city is
Miss E. o. Neal, of Baltimore, a weIl-known
literary and scientific woman.
Mrs. P. J. Bennett and Miss NJ. Bessye
Bennett will leave today for Baltimore tt
spend several weeks at the Hotel Rennert.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
ShipleY Items.

Rev. Geo. j. Hill, of Deer Park circuit,
on the 9th inst, preached very able and
instructive sermon at Zion Chapel to the P.
o. S. of A. A large and appreciative au.
dience was present, Notwithstanding the bad
condition of the roads. Textile chapter of
Psalms and 9th verse, '.rhe lines are fallen
unto me in pleasant places; yea, have a
geodly heritage" There were As members
Of Gist's lodge. No. 20, present. Our steward
took occasion on that day to raise the balance
of the pastors salary, and by cash and sub.
scrption, raised $2l out of the $29 yet unpaid
for the year; our assessment being $67.
The 9th inst. will be day of much I'M
portance at Zion and Deer Park chapels. as
it is the me set apart to elect the various
officers of these two churches for the ensuing
year, delegate to the 4th quarterly confer
ence preparatory to the annual conference,
which meets in Baltimore in April.
During the recent spell of cold weather our
ice-men succeeded in getting their ice-houses
filled with choice ice for the summer.
Mr.. Charles II. Wagner has been on the
sick list for several days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
Rirthday Surprise PARTY.

A very enjoyable birthday surprise party
was given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Troxel, at Deep Run, in honor of their
daughter Beckie. The guests arrived about s
o'clock and were cordially received. The
evening was very pleasantly spent, especially
by the young folks, who participated in all sorts
of games until late hour, when they were IN
vited into the diningroom to partake of all the
delacacies and substantials of the season.
The young hostess received many gifts which
were highly appreciated by her. At a late
hour the guests bid the happy family adieu
and wished many happy anniversaries to the
young hostess. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Troxell, Jacob R. Lippy and
wife, Samuel Null and wife, of near Westmin-
ster; NJ. j. Troxell, wife and daughter Hilda,
Edward Wantz, wife and sons Vernon and
Carroll, VIM. Belt and wife, George Erb, wife
and daughter Emma, Jonas Lippy and wife,
Albert Leese, Misses Carrie Myers, Clara
Humbert, Cora Ebaugh, Reckie Troxell.
Sarah Wentz, Emma Yeiser, Maggie Leese,
Irene Petry, Annie Leese, Laura Becker,
Messrs. l.. E. Starner, Harry Croft, William
trock, Herbert Lippy, Orlandus Hump, Den
ton Petry, Charles Koontz, Jesse Kump,
Wellington Yeiser, hurry Miller, Jacob,
hurry and How ird Erb, Clinton Gephart,
Charles I.ippy
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
OrphanS' Court.

| Monday, February 14.-Elzabeth j. Bale.
executrix of jeremiah Bale, settled LIST and
I final account.
Mary r. Armacost, administrators pendente
! lite of COrnelius ArmacOst returned inventory
of personal property.
Catherine Redmond, executlix of John
Redmond, returned inventory of personal
| property.
Letters of administration on the estate of
! Emanuel Lambert granted to j. Henry Lam
| bert.
| Letters of administration on the estate of
| William ID. Slack granted TO Emma X. Slack
and j. Oliver Wadlow, who received orders
to notify creditors.
Cora j. Lester, administrators of Jesse NJ.
| Lester, settled 1st and final account.
Hannah S. Garner and Jasper C. Garner
executors of Jacob 7on, reported sale of real
| estate.
Cynora Feeser, executrix of Cyrus Feeser,
returned list of sales of goods and chattels,
list Of notes, accounts, &c, and settled 1st
and final account for said deceased, as exec
utor Of William J. Feeser, deceased.
Last will and testament of Sarah A. Carr
admitted to probate and letters tesiamentary
granted to Levi L. Lee.
Cynora Feeser, executrX Of Cyrus Feeser,
returned inventory of goods and chattels and
real estate anu llSL Oh ueDlS anu received Ofuef
to notify creditors.
Jacob H. Feeser, administrator d. b. II. c.
t. a. of William }. Feeser, received order to
sell grain.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Hanson O. Harner granted to Carrie Z.
Harner, who returned inventory of money and
list Of debts.
Last will and testament of Henry thinner
man admitted to probate.
Tuesday, February l5.-M. Eugene Green
wood, administrator of jeremiah Greenwood,
returned inventory of goods and chattels and
money and list Of debts and received orders
to sell goods and chattels and to notify credi-
| tors.
Martin l.. woodward, executor of Andrew
woodward, returned inventory of personal
property and received orders to sell personal
property and to notify creditors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
Observation-Disclosures.

On Wednesday, February 9th, Miss Cora
v, third daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Andrew
Drechsler, and Mr.. Frederick Neudecker
both of Carrollton, were quietly married al
Salem Lutheran parsonage, Westminster, by
Rev. S. A. Diehl, the brides pastor. After
the ceremony the bride and groom left on
the 4.39 train for Washington, where they
spent several days. The bride was hand
somely attired in steel henrietta cloth, trimmed
in pink silk chiffon and beads, with hat and
gloves to match. The groom wore black,
with white tie. A dinner was given them al
the home of the groom's parents on the 18th
instant. After dinner they returned to the
parlor, where music, singing, &C., were partic-
ipated in. Refreshments were served in
abundance during the afternoon.
Those present were John J. Neudecker
and wife, Frederick Neudecker and wife, j.
Jacob Basler and wife, Jonas Neudecker and
wife, Joseph Leppo, wife and family, George
Neudecker and wife, Jacob Neudeckcr and
wife, Mrs. Irwin S. Lester, Ada r. Drech
sler, Virgie Neudecker, Dolle Neudecker,
Cleve. Neudecker and Jacob Leister, Jr.
The bride and groom received many useful
and ornamental presents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
Teachers Meeting.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate
The Carroll County Teachers Association
met at Central Hall School, Westminster, on
Friday, February 4. In the absence OF the
president and vice president the Examiner
called Mr.. George W. Hess to the chair.
The exercises were opened with the singing
of America" by the Association. After roll
call aud the reading of the minutes an 'nstr4-
mental duet was rendered by Miss Ida Lock
ard and Miss Hida Grass. Mr.. Hymiler
made brief speech entitled "lntelieetpaI
Progress He was followed by Miss Ida
DiHenbaugh with a vocal solo and by Miss
McGirr with IL recitation.
The special feature Of the meeting was an
address by Mr.. Lynn B. Meekins, OF Balil-
more, entitled the 'Peor Boy OF the Nine
tenth Century" This was thoroughly eX-
cellent and was much enjoyed by all,
After Mr.. Meekins' address Mr. Davis
made n few remarks. Mr.. L. Il. Upton OBJ
iected to holding the examination Of pupils IN
March on the ground that the pupils IN that
case would expect immediate promotion,
which is contrary to law. His objections
were overruled by the examiner. The meet
ING adjourned ut l2.2O.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
Business Locals,

$4,000 to Loan, in sums to suit, on mort
gage. f. o. Weant. Attorney at Law, West
minister, Md. b.
TO CURE COLD IN ONe DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to Cure.
25c
If you want your farming implements, stock
and household goods sold to the best advaut.
age, get P. A. Gorsuch, Westminster, TO auc
ton your sales. Terms moderate; best OF
references.
HORSES AND MULEs.-Car load will be re
ceived on February %. Call and see us.
Schriver Il Son, Hanover, Pa.
Lot of Horses, for Sale or Exchange.
John Toddes, Marston, Nd.
MILLER Bros. of this city, have purchased
the Stock and Fixtures of the Eutaw Furn
ishing Store, under the Eutaw House, Balti-
more, Nd. and have moved same to this city,
the sale of which will be announced in this
paper next week. This was one OF the finest
furnished stores in Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-19
New Advertisements.

Now Surfing Goods-Willam f. Derr,s
Great ee" Model Emporium, Westminster, Md.
Chambers New Cure for Headache anu
Nenralgia-Jos. b. Boyle, Westminster, Md.
Two Ways, &c-A. II. Vent, Jeweier
and Optician, Westminster, Md. ,,,
To Our Friends and DEMONSTRATION
Cyclorium, Westminster, Md. n,
Furniture, Carpet, &c.-Theo. Derr ~ Son.
Westminster, Md.
Keeping Comforiable-New York Bargain
House, Westminster, Nd; D,.
Quilting Party = Miller Bros. Popular
Stores, Westminster, Md.
Special Half Price Sale-sharrer d Cor
such, Westminster, Nd. ..eo T
Application for Duplicate Certificate
legal Notices. Oyster Supper Festival