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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
j. THOMSON.
Pion eer Liveryman Of Westmin-
ster-Oldest in Our Limits, Etc.

When a man has cast out his lines to
serve the people of his native county with
the best of his ability, the people are apt
to encourage, and, indeed, do applaud,
such a citizen endeavors to please and
benefit them. Such is human nature.
Take as an example of constant efforts to
serve the travelling public, Mr. Jacob
Thomson, the pioneer liveryman of this
city, whose wagons and wagonettes have
run so long through Westminster s charm
ing thoroughfares that fruits are being
worn in its stones He is the right man
in the right place; having been born in
Carroll county, where his years have
passed away as valuable citizenr being
just now a member of our School Board,
and prominently connected with the socie-
ties of the Royal Arcanum and the indie
pendent Order of Mechanics An ad-
mirer of the equine stock, he not only
knows good horse when he sees one, but,
like the Emperor of Rome in ancient
times, he treats his poor, dumb animals
with all the kindness which their useful
lives of service require His farm, a few
miles from Westminster, reveals the in
dustry of its owner. In the matter of
equipment, Mr.. Thomson shares with
others in the same line large patronage;
his stable being replete with every sample
of irst-class carriage, buggy and similar
vehicle, up to date He makes speciality
of boarding horses, and, it is perhaps SUI
fuous to state that he gives this branch
his special attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
A. H. VENT.
Jeweler With An Extensive haJron-
age.

Personal adornment of some sort has
been popular with the human famliF as lar
back as history dates; even the uncihtured
savage manifesting this innate wish to
please his tribe by the promiscuous use OF
beads, shells, rude stone ornaments ana
the more painful method of tattooing. As
civilization has advanced, the various ar
ticles used for personal adornment nave
become more and more artistic, until al
present many of them are marvels OF IN
genuity and beauty.
A fine assortment of jewelry, as well as
chinaware ETC., is most temptingly DIS
played at Mr. VENTS store, 81 East
Main street, he having been engaged at
this special occupation since 1880, ana
meanwhile building up a trade that any
jeweler would prize He is also an oPti-
clan of prominence. Just now his stock Is
the largest of the kind in town, and must
be seen to be thoroughly appreciated
His long experience and artistic tastes en-
able him to make selections of jewelry;
&C., unexcelled for elegance of design ana
loneliness of finish. He also gives special
attention to repairing jewelry, watches
and every thing in his line.
A native of Hanover, Pa, Mr. Wentz
is connected with the NJ. P. Church, ana
belongs to the Mystic Circle OF Masons'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
CITY MEAT MARX EFT.
An Innovation Which Has Merited
Success-Its Enterprising Mana
ger, Etc.

In this review of the business enter
prises that represent the best interests of
Westminster. we cannot fail to mention
with pleasure the store of Mr.. f. b. Stull,
% +. Main street, who located here
only last January, but has since been dis
pensing meats, fruits. vegetables and
canned goods to an increasing trade.
With a stock fresh, neat, pure and we'll
chosen, the courtesy he shows customers
is certain to gain not only their good will,
but also their permanent patronage For
the convenience of the people, he runs
wagon regularly to various outside points
in the country.
Mr.. Stull may be styled close buyer
and good salesman; for while he pays
the highest possible prices for the best
country produce, he endeavors to sell the
same at the cheapest possible rates, leaving
to himself just modicum of profit. This
accounts, in a great measure, for his pop
ularity with the ''eating' public; and, 1t
is supposed, that the term implies every
body around as.
The proprietor belongs to Carroll county,
and affiliates with the Mutual Aid Society
of Baltimore, which has branches seat
tered all over the country.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
T. K. SHAW.
Up-to-Date Druggist, Etc.

There is no department of trade that
calls for the exercise of so much care and
discretion as that required of the druggist,
for not only are the cardinal business virtues
called for, but also an intimate acquaintance
with and knowledge of every drug passing
through his hands The public have a
right to demand that this line of business
should be followed by only the most capa
BILE and efficient representatives That the
gentleman above mentioned possesses in an
eminent degree all of these qualifications
none will dispute. His premises, corner
Main and John streets, are fitted with all
the drugs and chemicals essential to a we'll
kept "apothecary shop supplemented
with minor attractions, both useful and
ornamental, including perfumeries, rubber
goods, etc., often required by the general
public. A leading speciality, of course, is
doctors prescriptions and recipes, in which
department care and accuracy must 90 to-
gether in compounding the ingredients, the
purity of which, besides, must be unques-
tionable
Mr.. Shaw is not only proficient drug
gist, but an accomplished and pleasant
gentleman as well, and the trade which he
enjoys is due in great measure to his own
efforts. 1t is a pleasure for anybody to
deal at his store. He is native of Car
roll county and conducted the drug bust
ness at Washington, d. c., before coming
to Westminster. As matter of interest
it may also be mentioned that he affiliates
with the fourishing order cfr . tie ffRIliates
Arcanum and sons ;ls. fiiisember otellows, the
fraternity and t:.s Independent Order Of
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
A POPULAR MERCHANT AND
WORTHY CITIZEN.
E.. o. GRIMES,
Wholesale Dealer in Groceries, Con-
lection ry, Woodenware, Tobacco,
Crackers, Grain, Flour, Drugs,
F ed, Etc.

s.Great oaks from little acorns grow
and so very often in this progressive age
do we see the little ''corner grocery OF
other years develop into vast and wealthy
concern. In 1867 we find the above
gentleman conducting ii credltable but
small business; today we find him large
wholesale dealer, finding his present quar-
tiers almost inadequate to the stock he Is
obliged to carry, as we'll as to successfully
cope with his ever-growing and extensive
trade. The man who creates lucrative
iobbing business is one of the city fore
most builders and advertisers, for he who
draws the attention thus forcibly to COM
mercial resources of his city extends It's
glorious possibilities into quarters which
would have otherwise only vague geo
graphical knowledge of its existence. 1t
is certainly an eloquent tribute to the
natural resources of Westminster and sur
rounding country to find in its midst not
only extensive wholesale houses, but sue
cessful ones as well. No one man has
added more lustre to the high commercial
rating of Westminster than +. o. Crimes
For more than Quarter OF century has
he toiled and striven to reach his present
nroportion. The usual obstacles that be-
fall the early and struggling travellers
upon the stony road of commerce, he met,
braved and conquered, and today is firmly
established in a building which stands
near the r. R. track, and, which meas
ures 4Ox12O. The stock comprises all
articles usually found in frst-class whole
sale grocery house. A few special lines
for which Mr. Grimes is agent, are Chase
& Sanborn' famous coffees; Louis Horpel
Cos. Products; Parrish Bros. Army and
Navy Baking Powder; Genesee Salt Co. 4;
Standard Oil Co. pennsylvania white stone
ware; d. NJ. Ferry & Co.'S. Seed; }. NJ.
Philips & Sons Seed; Rusts Condition
Power and Egg Producer; Latin & Rand
Powder, and other noted brands of goods.
Mr.. Grimes is a native Of Carroll county,
and for 81 years he has been prominent
figure in her commercial, social and public
affairs, welding an influence that extends
far beyond the limits of his own county
His life is busy one, of restless activity,
and charged with great responsibility,
Mr.. Grimes is agent for the Western Md.
Railroad and Adams Express Company
is President of Westminster Savings
Bank, and director Of the Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of Carroll County.
For fourteen years he has been a
School Commissioner, and for fourteen
years was honored with the position as
President of the Board. Mr.. Grimes is
Mason and a Trustee of Western Md.
College. He is held in high esteem for
his virtues as gentleman, his loyalty as
citizen and integrity as business man.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
MICHAEL e. WALSH.
A Worthy Member of the Legal
Profession

The subject of this sketch, Mr. Michael
E. Walsh, is a splendid type of the old
school counselor and advocate, for he has
been actively engaged in the practice of
the law at Westminster since May, 1888,
and enjoys the respect, as well as conf
dence, of an extensive clientage, and en-
joys, likewise, the emoluments of lucra-
tive practice.
He was born near Hampstead, Carroll
county, thirty three years ago, where his
ancestors have lived for more than one
hundred and fifty years. After having
read law with Reifsnider & Fink, he was
admitted to the bar in May, 1888, and
was elected to the Legislature of Maryland
in 1889, at the aye of "A years, being
the second youngest member at the session
of 1890. He has held the post of regu
lar examiner in equity cases in the Circuit
Court for this county since May, 1892,
and before that time filled the position of
examiner in law cases at the same court.
During the years 1886 and 1887 he held
the place of Mayor attorney, and was
also adviser to the common council of
Westminster, which Office he filed with
exceptional ability.
Mr.. Walsh was married in April, 1898,
to Miss Rosanna c. Doyle, and they now
reside at III East Main street, (next
door to his law Office, with their three
children. A Democrat in politics, MIR.
Walsh holds the most liberal views on i'm
portant public questions, and is, at pres
ent, engaged in selecting and preparing
material for the compilation of history of
Carroll county, extending back to its orig
inal settlement; besides pursuing the la
bors of his extensive law practice.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
MISS MAY C. GARDNER.
A Fashionable Milliner.

Fair woman has often been accused of
inordinate sense of vanity, and in no
other line, perhaps, is this weakness ST.
manifest as in her choice of headgeal.
The dawn of each season fills her mind
with visions of flowers, feathers, laces and
ribbons, SO arranged as to constitute the
browning item of dress, and with this con-
Germ on her part takes corresponding one
on the part of her milliner. At no season
of the year is the interest at such great
height as in the autumn where nature s
favorite shades are fast burning gold and
brown to the frosty touch of winter.
Here in this city st this particular time
our milliners are al busy preparing appro-
pirate headgear for the ladies of Westmin-
ster, and no where is there scene of
gab broctfyity than in the establishment
vstic Is May G. Gardner, who is no stran-
Nei6 the ladies of this city as she has
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
j. D. BOWERS.
Active Grocery Dealer--Large Stock
of Fresh Goods, Etc.

OF more than passing interest always is
the establishment that supplies the articles
of food needed for the homes of every city,
and no review of its business concerns
would be complete were such omitted
Upon entering the store of this gentle
man one finds veritable grocery store
worthy of the attention and just considera-
ton of housekeepers. Mr.. Bowers re-
ceives the best of patronage from the fact
that he supplies the people with good and
reliable groceries at the lowest cost, and
his resolution to deal fairly by all brings
daily evidence of the wisdom of his policy.
Those in need of pure commodities
sugars, coffees, teas, spices, condiments,
canned or preserved fruits, toilet goods,
flour, tobacco, cigars of every sort, or any,
thing else embraced in this line may find
it well worth their trouble to give Mr..
Bowers call. His large assortment equals
any in this county and enables buyers to
choose from the finest to the cheapest
grades. The reputation which he has
gained through honest and liberal dealings
is too firmly rooted for further comment.
His soda fountain, too, is blessing in
Westminster.
Mr.. Bowers's birthplace is Carroll
county, and he opened his present store at
46 Z. Main street about 1885, the bust
ness, it seems, having already existed there
from 1880. Besides selling every requi-
site in the grocery line, he also runs de-
livery wagon for the convenience of the
public. An influential member of the
Reformed Church. he is likewise citizen
whose earnest work has yielded him lucra-
tive returns.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH.

dlebrook, - 'Eiderdown, - Temptation,
''Pride of Carroll" "Choice Family
and extra, and their goods find ready
sale in home and foreign markets.
Mr.. H. S. Roberts has the active man
agement of the mills, and the success the
firm has attained and the excellence of its
product is traceable to his thorough knowl.
edge of the business. He is native OF
Carroll county; has been closely allied
with the commercial growth of this section
and was for many years engaged in manu-
featuring fertilizers. His associates,
Samuel Roop and Thee. F. Englar are
numbered among Carroll county most
substantial farmers and capitalists.
Mr.. Roop is Director of the First Ma
tional Bank. Both of these gentlemen
are representative citizens, who are always
found taking an active interest in every
effort to advance the material welfare OF
the city of Westminster, or Carroll county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
CARROLL FIGURING MILLS.
ITS PRODUCT UNSURPASSED.
Equipped With Latest Machinery
Known to the Milling Art-Ca-
pacity 800 Barrels Storage Ca
pacity $4,000 Bushels-Manage-
ment Alert and Progressive.

The Carroll FIGURING Mills are strik-
ing illustration of the marvellous advance
ment of modern science in mechanical
lines or the improvement made in milling
machinery.
A great writer has said-'When the
morning Of science dawned upon the world,
it found agriculture blowing with stick
and reaping with a sickle, with commerce
at the mercy of adverse winds.
In no one line has that same science
done more than for agriculture. Every
mechanical device has been brought to its
aid; and what once required a week $
time and hard work, can now be accom-
plished almost in the twinkling of an eye.
With the growth of our agricultural
area has come the birth of kindred indus
tries, chief among them that of milling.
In an agricultural country one is neces-
sary to the other-the mills to the former
and the former to the mills. There is no
class of manufacturers which administers
so much to the necessities of the people as
the makers of breadstufs, and there is no
more enterprising class of men than those
belonging to that industry.
We use the word "enterprising' in its
truest sense, for what development of en-
terprise has made greater progress than
theirs? Only short time ago-so short
that it is within the recollection of our
growing generation, the millstones,
which seem to us SO primitive, were the
only means of reducing wheat to an article
of food. How does this compare with the
roller process, by means of which the out
put is doubled in one-half the space of
time, and is of SO much better quality?
All this has been accomplished and more;
and no review of our city's industries and
and commercial attractions would be COM
plete without the Carroll FIGURING Mills.
The mills were built by w. S. Myer &
Bro. in 1880, who operated it until 95, at
which time the present gentlemen pur-
chased it, Ell. s. Roberts, Samuel Roop
and Theo. F. Englar
The building is substantial BRICK, four
stories high and is situated by the railroad
track of the Western Maryland
The mills have daily capacity of 300
barrels, and employment is given to 80
men. It is equipped with the most mod
ern, convenient and labor-saving ma
chinery. Their leading brands are Mid
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
A Notable Industry of Carroll
County-Its Prominent Members.

While speaking of the great industries
which now exist around Carroll county,
and tend to make it "a garden-spot' IN
the old commonwealth of Maryland, 1t
would surely be amiss not to embrace tins
corporation in the number of Westmln
ster's enterprises. Established just thlr-
teen years since, to meet long-telt want
in this neighborhood, the Farmers Fer,
tilizing Company has already achieved
great success in its chosen field And 1t
might properly he asked how this could
be otherwise, considering the character OF
its officers? With men like ID. j. Roop,
a Director of the First National Bank, as
it's President; John T. Difenbaugh, county
constable, as its secretary, and f. Nj. blsh'
Superintendent and treasurer, who by the
way, has entire charge of the premises
their trade really extends over many sec
lions of the state of Maryland, as we'll as
PENNSYLVANIA, and is constantly increasing.
The firm, indeed, has a large wholesale
business perhaps the major part OF which
is transacted over four leading counties IN
MARYLAND, and the counties OF Adams ana
York in Pennsylvania. 1t is evidently an
extensive concern, employing numerous
trained agents scattered through all this
fertile section, which tourists have often
declared while speeding through fowerS
hills and dales, takes rank among earth S
loveliest scenes.
OF recent years quite trade bias
sprung up in the matter of supplying fer
tilizing material to farmers since the
quantity of their crops devolve uporti the
quality of the fertilizer used. 1t 81 lands
without saying, that the articles brought
into requisition by this firm of energetic
business men predominant amid the stead
lily augmenting output of so-called "fertil-
izers' which are, at times, no fertilizers
at ALL Farmers who have wasted money
on useless material to develope their ce-
reals, and cause their orchards ito bios
som as the rose, appreciate this fact bet
ter, indeed, than the ordinary Citizen, and
evince their appreciation by dealing with
firms of honor and rectitude, like those
which Westminster luckily possesses. In
relation to Mr.. E. NJ. Bish,i few words
may not be out of place, Since attaining
his majority he has been known among
his friends and cquaintanccs, and they are
legion, as a man we'll liked, both in the
church and in the State( Born in Car
roll county, he has turned his hand at va
rious pursuits farming, huckstering, car
pentering, and in the mercantile line, until
the year 1885, when lie became identified
with his present bu siness. A staunch
church member, besides, is connected
with the German Baptist pursuasion,
as secretary of the }IIome Mission Board,
he was deemed by mis- brethren the most
suitable committee man to look after the
building of a Baptist temple at Washington,
D. c., which promises to be classified
among that noble city gems. Altogether
Mr.. Bish may jbe entitled one of those
favored mortaEs whose presence in com.
munity rebounds to its credit and advant,
| ace
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
NEW YORK BARGAIN HOUSE.
THOMAS w. MATHER & SONS.
Successful Department Store Filled
With Fresh and Elegant Goods.

One of the browning glories Of any conf
munity is the marts of mercantile enter
prise which wise heads have reared amid
clustering homes; for they contain the
material that tends to develop town or
city, and cause its very name to be re-
spected whenever seen From worldly
stand point, of course, we are speaking;
as next to the churches and schools, surely
nothing merits so prominent mention or
encouragement as the mercantile con
Germs of city. And as these columns
plainly show, Westminster has an album
dance of them, rising like sentinels Of
industry upon every side, among which
the attractive emporium of Thomas W.
Mather & Sons is by no means the least
of the number.
Entering its doors at 81 E. Main street,
you are at once impressed with the taste that
pervades it. So every visitor notices. To
know where to buy cheap is a question
that concerns them, as it does a majority
of our population, who have to consider
closely the matter of expense in every ar
ticle of wear or consumption they use.
Recognizing this all-important fact, the
Bargain House of 7. W. Mather 4
Sons, comes before the public prepared to
meet its wants in supplying goods, which
for excellence of quality and cheapness of
price are unexcelled by any other estab-
lishment in Carroll county.
The business dates from 1890, when
the elder Mr.. Mather came from Garland,
Hartford county, and founded his store at
Westminster, which has since gained a
popularity that accrues generous patron
age. Since 1897, the present firm has
existed, when his sons Geo. K. and L.
w. Mather, Jr., became co-partners, and
since have assisted their father in conduct
ing the business and replenishing its stock
month by month, which, to be concise,
embraces an innumerable collection of bar
gains in dry goods and notions, gents fur
nishings, shoes, hats and caps and house
furnishings, all of which are open to minute
inspection. 1t would be impossible to emu
merate the variety, much less to quote the
prices; but a visit hither usually calls
forth the question as to chow such deslra-
BILE goods can be sold at so little cost?
A business of this sort requires tact and
ability on the proprietors' part in keeping
up the variety and general completeness
of the stock. and for this reason its sue
cessful opponents may well be classified
among Westminster wike-awake mer-
chants. 1t is evident, indeed, that the
success which attended Mr.. T. W. Mather,
ST., in Hartford county, has followed hin
hither
The present firm was established in
March, 1897, and the premises now cover
ground 22x1OO feet, the building itself
embracing two floors. They are agents
for the celebrated Crescent Bicycles
the equals of any in the market. The
senior Mr.. Mather has affiliations with
several societies; while his sons George K.
and Thomas W. Jr.. belong respectively
to the Knights of Pythias and the Sons OF
Temperance.