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The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
uninntOWn Items.

The ladies of the Lutheran Church are
completing their arrangements for their lawn
supper to be held at the home of the Misses
Merring. at Clear Ridge, on Saturday after
noon and evening.
Mr.. William Bankard, Of Hagerstown,
formerly of this place, was the guest of Mr..
Frank Eckard's family this week.
On Sunday morning at 10 clock at Pipe
Creek Methodist Protestant Church Rev.
William A. Grouse, of Westminster, will fill
the pulpit on account of the pastor, Rev. b.
W. kindley, being on his vacation at his par
ents, in Fredericl; county, Md. Rev. Jesse
Shreeve will preach in the NJ. ?. Church at
this place for the same reason, on Sunday
night at o'clock. The public are requested
to note these appointments.
Mrs. Jennie Wilson Byron, wife Of Liet.
Joseph Byron, on the staff OF Gen. Swan, at
Mobile, received Il telegram on Wednesday
stating they had been ordered to Florida and
will very soon be pushed to the front and into
more active service. Mrs. Byron has her
children, Elsie, Joseph, William and Blanche
with her, and are entertained by MIR. Ihos.
H. Routson's family.
The childrens' day service i'll the Church
of God on Sunday last was well attended.
The offerings were for Findlay College. in
Ohio.
Rev. b. W. Kindey will hold a Harvest
Home service in the NJ p. Church on Sunday
morning, July 3. and at s p. m. there will be
Il patriotic service held in keeping with the
Fourth of July.
Mrs. William McCollum and Mrs. Scott
Roop, of Westminster, were here on Wednes-
day calling on their friends.
Mr.. Arthur Orrson, of Virginia, was the
guest of Mr.. Marshall &. Shaw family during
the past week
The personal property Of the late Ross
Danner was sold on Saturday. John, the only
surviving member of the family, was present,
but left on Tuesday morning for his home III
Ninton, Iowa
Mrs Clotworthy Rodkey and daughter, of
Baltimore, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Rodkey.
Miss Louisa Eckard on Monday visited
Miss Sarah Formwalt, who was in very del
icate condition She died on Tuesday and
was buried on Wednesday. H. H. Weaver
& Co., undertakerS.
Walter Grimes, of near Stone Chapel, visited
Thomas Haines during the past week.
Mr. Charles Hanes' family, Mrs. Shoe,
maker and Mr. and Mrs. John Wolf attended
the funela Of Mrs. Lydia Morelock on We'd
nesday. She was a sister of Mrs. Frank Slime
Hanes.
Mrs. b. W. Kindley attended the com.
mencement exercises ut Western Maryland
College, Westminster, last week.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Personal NO1eS.

Gen. Edward Bragg, of Wisconsin, was a
guest of Canon Taylor from Saturday until
Monday. Gen. Bragg went from Westmin-
ster to Geneva, New York. Canon Taylor
accompanied him as far as Philadelphia, and
then went to Atlantic City. He will return
home today.
Rev. Mr.. Lancaster, of Berkeley, Va, near
Norfolk has taken the house for the summer
on Court street this city leased by Mr. Kane,
who with his family has gone to England
Mr.. Lancaster and family arrived on Tuesday
and will remain several months.
Among the late arrivals at Winchester
Place are Mr. George H. Steckney and fami-
ly, of Baltimore. Mr.. Carlos H. Sanchez and
family, also of Baltimore, are expected today.
Mrs. Edwin W. Shriver and son, of this
city, have gone to New York to spend the
summer
Mr.. Sipe and wife, of Saginaw, Michigan
are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Shipley, at
Gambler. Mr.. Sipe and Mr.. Shipley were
comrades in the late war and were in Ander
sonville prison together.
Mr.. Charles f. Fink spent several days in
New York this week, on business
Mr.. and Mrs. William f. kuethe, of Glen
Burnie, Anne Arundel county, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon p. Weaver.
Miss Lillian Fink, daughter of Mr.. Charles
f. Fink, has returned home from Providence,
Rhode Island, where she has been attending
school.
Mr.. Wm b. Stevenson, of Roanoke, Va,
is visiting his parents, near this city.
The engagement is announced of John
Barring, Baron Revelstoke, to Princess Vic
toria, second daughter of the Prince of Wales
Baron Revelstoke is cousin to Mrs. c. E..
Wincote, formerly Miss Mae Blackman, of
Baltimore, who was guest of Miss Mary B..
! Shellman several summers.
Mrs. Margaret Lockard has returned home
from CentrevilIe, where she has been teach
| inc school,
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Before the Justices.

Mrs Mary Bricker and a girl named Biddle,
living with her. on Pennsylvania avenue, this
city. have not conducted themselves i'll ac
cordance with the ideas of propriety i'll that
locality, and the neighbors made complaint.
They were arrested and taken before Justice
Fuss. who adiudged them guilty and the fines
and cost OF each was S12.70. They paid their
bills and were discharged.
Justice Wm H. Baer had two plain cases
before him this week. On Monday he gave a
hearing in the case Of the State against John
Woolery, charged with the larceny of five
gallons of wine from Louis Winkler. }. NJ.
Reifsnider represented the state, and Reitsni-
der and Reltsnider the accused. After the
evidence was heard, the attorneys did not
care to argue the case and Woolery was
promptly discharged.
The other case was that of alleged plain
assault by David Byers upon Mrs. Rebecca
Cohen. The parties live on the farm OF Mrs.
Pinkney }. Bennett, in New Windsor district.
The evidence showed that whatever assault
there was was committed by Mrs. Cohen upon
Bvers and the accused was dismissed. }. NJ.
Reifsnider for state; F. Neale Parke for ac-
cused.
Mary r. Fisher, daughter Of VIM. Fisher,
of this city. was on Monday committed to the
House of the Good Shepherd by Justice Fuss,
ON the oath of her mother, charging her with
being incorrigible, &c. The girl is about lG3
wears old. The police have their eyes upon
two other girls Of about the same age, who
also may be sent to the same institution
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
GlSt Items.

Most farmers have finished picking their
pea crops, which were reasonably good, and
are now engaged harvesting wheat and grass;
The people of this community were shocked
last Monday on hearing of the death of Geo.
W. shipley, an aged and highly respected
citizen. His funeral took place at Bethesda
NJ E. Church, on Tuesday. A wife and six
children survive him.
Camp No. 20, P; o. 5, of A., have ahan,
doned their old place of meeting and held
their first meeting in their new hail last Sat
urday night.
Miss Lula Williams, of Baltimore, is the
guest of Miss Ellen Reardon.
Mr. j. w. Shipley raised his new wagon
shed last Thursday. Mr.. r. H. H. Shipley
& Bro raised their new barrack last Saturday.
One of the most successful Chidrens day
services ever held at Bethesda NJ. E. Church
took place last Sunday afternoon. The
church was beautifully decorated and the
program was rendered without single mis-
take.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
New School Building for Westminster.

Central Hall public school building, this
city, is too small for the ever increasing num-
Der of school children. The five rooms are
crowded, aud one at least Overcrowded.
Even if the rooms were not too small, the
building needs IA new roof and better ventila
ton and better facilities for heating. As to
ventilation there is none, without exposure OF
children to colds by draughts, and the stoves
used for heating cannot supply an even heat.
While some children may be too cold, others
nearer the stoves, may be too warm, and both
are exposed to colds.
Plans have been made by j. A. Hunter, a
Hagerstown architect, for an entirely new
building and also for altering the present one
and adding a second story. Work will begin
at once, so as to have the building ready for
occupancy in the fall.
The school board and the local trustees
rather fully discussed the matter on Monday,
and decided to have "a new building rather
than alter and enlarge the old The differ
ence in cost, it is said, would be about 81, 900
in favor of changing the present building.
Upon this matter public sentiment in West
minister is much divided. W tn ever increas-
ing taxation, tendency to higher salaries and
increase OF public debts, government is get
ting very expensive for tax payers. OF course
a better school house can be obtained, with
more comfort TO both pupils and teachers. by
putting up an entirely new building, but with
a school debt of perhaps S25, 200, which the
County Commissioners eventually must as
sumo, and certain increase for this new
building, the committee in charge should well
consider if the $1,000 difference in the plans
can be saved. and the proper school facilities
be secured at the same time. The building
should be put up so as to be ample for some
years to come.
The building committee is composed OF
Examiner Davis, E. o. Grimes, and Milton
Schaeffer of the School Commissioners. and
John j. Reese, Jacob Thomson and }. Milton
Reifsnider, trustees of Central Hall school,
and the committee will doubtless decide the
matter of better building with view to
economy as well as efficiency.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Proceedings of the School Board.

The School Board was in session Monday,
all the members being present. MessrS.
Slingluff and Nicodemus were appointed a
committee to visit Franklinville and Jordan S
Retreat for the purpose of investigating the
needs of new school houses.
All matters pertaining to the building of a
new school house at Reese were delegated to
Messrs. Grimes and Schaeffer. The follow
ing was adopted: PesolUed, That the Board
adopt Baldwin's Readers and Rice's Spoilers,
displacimg Buffers Readers and Stickney' s
Spoilers, and that the Wm. }. c. Dulany Co.
be awarded the contract for furnishing all
text books used in the schools of the county
for the next two years.
The following appointments of trustees
were made: George T. Sank at Mount Airy,
in place of Raymond Barnes, resigned; Chas.
Harry and John Q. Senseney at Middeburg,
in place of Albert J. Stansbury and John d.
Engel, resigned and George Cook in place
of Plus Cooper at Charles street, colored.
Realizing the crowded condition of Central
: Hall schooi-house and the rapidly increasing
attendance of pupils at said school, the Board
will replace it with larger and more mod
ern building.
The Board adjourned until Friday, 22nd of
july
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
svkesxille and Freedom items.

Mr.. j. p. Phillinger, manager on Spring
field Hospital farm, cut and thrashed 80 0acres
of barley which yielded 400 bushels. He
has l30 acres in wheat and commenced cut
ting on Tuesday. The wheat is not near as
good as last year.
Mr.. Earnest, Misses Elsie and Minnie Phil
linger, and Mrs. Jennie Selby, visited Miss
Mamie Gist, at Finksburg, Monday last.
The Kings Daughters will hold their next
meeting at Mrs. T. NJ. Mellor's on Thurday
of next week.
The Epworth League of St. Paul's Church
will hold an entertainment soon.
Mr.. James Carter visited Baltimore Sunday.
Mr.. Clinton Brandenburg is visiting IN Baltl-
more.
Miss Minnie Phillinger, president OF the
temperance society, will hold meeting Sun
day afternoon il the Sunday school room'
The Misses Kelley, of Baltimore county,
visited the Misses Selby on Sunday.
Mr.. w. l.. Selby is improving Mr.. K. Her
ing's dwelling by putting in large bay wln-
dow.
Mr.. J. P. Philinger sent fine lot of cattle
to Baltimore from Springfield Hospital farm
last week. They were the finest lot ever sent
from Sykesviile.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
CarrOlitOn Items,

Mr.. William Rooms, the Emerson Bromo
Seltzer Co., made a short visit home this
week.
Miss Meyrl Stansbury and Roy Ebaugh, of
Westminster, visited Mrs. Addie Houck, of
Shiloh this week.
Our highly esteemed miller, Mr.. E. E.
Rooms, is visiting his son George at Harrison
burg, Va.
Misses Emma and Mabel Storms are visiting
their uncle, Valentine Storms, at Frederick
City.
Mrs. John Houck is visiting her mother,
Mrs Fowble, of Shiloh, who is very sick.
The ice cream festival, held by Bethel
Church on Ascension Day, and which was
postponed on account of rainy weather, will
be continued on Saturday, July I'd, at p.
m. in Houck's woods. If the day is un
favorable it will be held on the night of July
4th, at same place.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
They Appoint Tax Collectors, Fix Their
Compensation and Receive the
School Commissioners.

The County Commissioners did more than
routine business last Monday. They APP
pointed tax collectors, fixed their compensa-
ton and listened to statement from the
School Commissioners for an increase Of the
annual appropriation for public schools. For
a few years past $4,000 annually has been
appropriated for the use of the School Com
missioners. The latter asked for an increase
of IS, 600 annually and the outcome of the
discussion was the granting Of All annual in
crease of 81, 1000, making the annual appro-
priation S33, 900, which is large proportion
of the whole net revenue of the county.
Next Monday the County Commissioners
will fix the levy for 1898. There has been
some decrease in the basis since last year,
but this will be made up in part by an in
crease from the tax on incomes from mort
cages. The Commissioners, no doubt, will
consider all expenses and fix the tax rate ac-
cordingly. 1t should be made high enough
50 as to have no deficit and no increase Of
debt The people want the rate as low as a
judicious economy will allow but still high
enough to meet all expenses.
lax collectors were appointed and their
cOmnanSation fixa1 aS folioUyS.-
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Christian EndeavOrs Notes.

The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor ofthe Methodist Protestant Church
held its regular monthly social on Monday
evening last, at the home of Miss Edith
Smith, near Westminster. Miss Smith sent
a hay wagon, to carry the party to and from
Westminster, and the ''straw ride was not
the least enjoyable part of the entertainment.
Twenty members were present and ID
fine musical and literary program was rem
dered. The hostess, in addition to her kind.
ness in furnishing a conveyance for the socie-
ty, broke through the usual custom and fur
niahed an abundance of delicious cake and
ice cream, which was heartily enjoyed.
The regular business meeting of the society
will be held on Monday evening, June 9th,
when an election of officers to serve during
the next six months will take place.
The topic for the regular prayer meeting on
Sunday evening next, will be 'The right use
of time An address on the topic viii be
given by Mr.. George R. Gehr, of the EpwoFth
League The hour for service is 7 O'Clock.
All are cordially invited.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Christian Citizenship Meeting.

A Christian Citizenship meeting under the
auspices of the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor, will be held in the Meth
odist Protestant Church, on Sunday after
noon, July 3rd, at 3 O'Clock. The services
will consist of short papers on the different
phases of Christian Citizenship by representa-
tives of the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, Christian Endeavor Societies and Ep-
worth League. Rev. I. H. Lewis, D. D.,
President of Western Maryland College, will
deliver the address, and the exercises will be
interspersed with patriotic hymns by a select
cheir.
Invitations have been sent to the various
Orders in Westminster, and letters of accept,
ance have been received from the Odd Eel
lows and l. o. Mechanics, who will attend as
Lodges. The public are cordially invited.
The complete program will be given in next
weeks issue of the paper. The Committee
in charge, earnestly request large atten-
dance Of all who are interested in temper
ance, patriotism and Christian Citizenship.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

meeting of the W. G. 7. U. will be held at the
home of Rev. s. A. Diehl, Pennsylvania avenue, on
the 3Oth instant at O'Clock, p. m. full attend
ance is desired.
Children's Day services will be held at Bethel NJ.
E. Church, near Sans Creek, on Sunday morning,
June g. instead of July 10, as was first reported
Grace Lutheran Church.-Children's Day. Morn
ing subject, Working with God Evening Special
Children's service Offering for the Orphans
P H. Miller. Pastor.
Uniontown Church of God-Sunday school at
a. IN. Preaching at 10.15 a. m In the evening at
low S. B. Craft. Pastor
Carroll Charge, Reformed Church.-Benjamins
10 en a. Of Trnsees m after
Jerusalem Church.-Divine service at 10 a. m.
H. J. Macalister, Pastor.
Salem Charge Lutheran Church. = Benjamins
Church-Sunday School at a. m. Preaching at
10 a. m. Y P. s. C. E. at p. m. ST. Johns Church
Sunday School at p. m Preaching at p m.
0"'eoii''e a. . r i"' s. A. Diehl, Pastor.
Ascension Church.-Sunday June 26.-Holy Eu-
charist al 7.3O a. m Mathis at 10 a. M. Second Holy
Eucharist at 80 a. M Eyens9ng at 4 10 ana P m
Friday, at 73Op m. E. B. Taylor, Rector.
St. Johns Church, Rev. Father Cassidy, Pastor
sunday-Low Mass at 7.l5, High Mass at 10 u. m.
Vespers at $50 r. m, During the week-AIass att
a. m.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. W. R. Graham,
D. D., PaStor.-Sahbath SerVlceS-Preaching by
the pastor at 1890 a. m: 500 p. m. Sabbath
school at 9.15 a. m Junior e. e: at p m.
Christian Endeavor at 700 p M. Mid-week service
in the lecture room Wednesday evening, at 500
O'Clock.
Centenary NJ. E. Church.-Sunday School at 9.15
a. M Preaching at 1890 m. Preaching at
D. m Junior League at go p. m. Senior League
at 7.l5 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, at p.
m. Joel Brown, Pastor.
st. Paul's Reformed Church-sunday school at
ala a. m. Divine service at 10 a; m. and g. p.
m, Calvin S. Slagle, Pastor.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
A Straw Ride.

On Friday evening last, quite merry party,
of TWENTY-FIVE young ladies and gentlemen OF
Westminster enjoyed strawride to the hos
pitable home of Mr.. James S. Baer, at the
Tannery. The four horses were gaily decor
ated with flags and bells. and as the evening
was fine, and the team was in charge OF one
of Mr. Thompson's most careful drivers,
nothing occurred to mar the enjoyment OF the
occasion. A hearty welcome awaited the
party, and the evening was spent pleasantly
in games and music, concluding with Doun-
iIy enioyed. The yardand porch were decor
ntod w;ib Chinese lanterns, and large star
formed of electric lights, the handiwork of
Mr. Baer Illuminated the entire place, show
inc through the trees like silvery moonlight.
The party returned to Westminster at mid,
night. after having spent most delightful
evening.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
OrDhanS' Court.

Monday, June 20.-Ella NJ. Jenkins, ad
ministratrix of Lewis c. Jenkins, returned
inventory of personal property, and received
orders to sell personal property and notify
creditors.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Warner Pickett, granted to James NJ. Pickett.
William n. Sherman. administrator OF
William Sherman, settled first and final ac-
count.
Tuesday, June 21.-Mary A. Bloom, ad;
ministratrx of Adam W. Bloom, returned
inventory of personal property and received
orders to sell personal property and to notify
creditors.
Z. Charles Matthias, administrator OF Ed,
ward z. Matthias, returned inventories OF
personal property and money, and hist OF
debts, and received orders to notify creditors
and to sell personal property. -,
John Milton Reifsnider, administrator. will
annexed of Anthony S. Diller, settled first
and final account
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
New Advertisements.

Westminster Deposit and Trust Company
George NJ, Parke. Secretary and Treasurer
picks from our June Sale-Miller Bros.
Popular Stores, Westminster, Nd.
No Wonder the Store is Thronged-Derr' s
Model Emporium. ,---
For Sale-Bond & Parke, Attorneys,
Westminster, Nd.
You are Invited--Smith & Reifsnider,
Westminster, Md.
General Merchandise--E.M NJ. Mellor, Sy ykes-
vile, Nd. o,e..
Hotel in Gambler for Sale-Wm. l.. Noyes
In Season-New York Bargain House.
m tbe Public-A. S. Burkholder.
,ee.l Notices. Festivals. &c.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
uninntown District Items.

Three young men, natives Of Carroll county,
bora enlisted ia an Illinois regiment-Frank
and and George, sons of Henry Foglesoong for
merly of Clear Ridge, and Samuel Roop, OF
New Windsor,
Robert L. Cooks9n. tle Bowers brothers,
and James NJ. Shellman commenced cutting
wheat on Thursday. Robert was the hrst'
He saws he is good Democrat and likes to
he ahead
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Fountain Valley Items.

Prof. A. S. Griffith, principal of Camden
(Delaware) School is spending part of his
vacation with his brother-in-law, Mr.. j. Har-
ris Heagy, of this place. The Prof; is we'll
pleased with this part of Carroll. His son,
Raymond, is making his home with Mr..
Heagy, as he lost his mother short time
ago. They visited the Gettysburg battle
field on Thursday, and were well pleased.
Mrs. Z. Bankert of Spring Mills, and Mrs.
Clara Hanes, of Westminster, spent Thurs
day with Mrs. Harry G. Babylon.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Gamber Items.

On last Sunday Children's day celebration
at Providence NJ. P. Church was a grand
success. The church was beautifully deco
rated with flowers and ferns and numerous
national emblems were displayed. The chill
dren rendered their parts admirably. An ad-
dress was delivered by the pastor, Rev. S. w.
Coe.
Farmers are Cutting grass and making hay,
On Saturday, July End, at u noon, Provi-
dence Sunday school will hold picnic in the
grove adjoining the church. An address will
be delivered Good music and other exer-
cises will make up the program.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Clear Ridge Items,

Mrs. Jane Pfoutz gave supper last Satur-
day evening to Mr. and Mrs Keener Banker.
Those present were Misses Rachel, Matte
and Daisy Pfoutz, Keener Banker and wife,
John Drach and wife, Edward Hull and sis
ters, Misses Ida and Bertha, Misses Emma
and Jennie Ecker, Miss Lou Bear, Miss Ber-
tha Reindollar, Leister Reindollar, George
Englar. and others; they all had a very fine
time. -
visited Mrs. Jane Pfoutz and daughters on
Tuesday. On the same day in the evening
Mr.. Longnecker, and Misses Rachel, Matte
and Daisy Pfoutz, Miss Jennie Ecker, and
Miss Bertha Reipdollar were guests OF Mr.
George Englar,
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Shiplcy Items.

The Ladies Aid Society of Zion chapel will
hold confectionery and ice cream festival
on Saturday. June 25th, commencing at 2 p.
M, and continue after night.
Our farmers are plowing corn and making
hay. The hay crop is very fine and the corn
is looking we'll, considering the dry weather.
The pea harvest is over with us, and it was
not more than one-third of crop. The
wheat harvest is drawing close and it too will
not be near what it promised early in the
season. Fully one-third of the straw is down.
Your correspondent has never seen wheat
crop so straw fallen, but what is standing
seems to be maturing nicely. The cherry
crops was fine and many a bushel was picked
for family use and sale.
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
Weather Record for the Week.

p. M; light rain at night. June l9-mercury
IS at a. m. and so at p. m.; generally
cloudy; blustery after 6 p. m. June 20
mercury 80 at a. NJ. and 80 at Up. m; clear
June 2l-mercury 55 at a. m. and Y at
. p. m.; showery followed by cloudy and par
TALLY clear weather. June 22-mercury SO
at a. m. and II at , p. M. !; generally clear;
heavy wind between and p. m. with light
rain; clear afterwards. June 23-mercury 81
at a. m. and rs at p. m; clear, June
24-mercury 63 at a. m. and Sc at p. m. !;
clear
The Democratic advocate., 1898-06-25
FrlZellburg Items.

The festival held at the hall at this place re-
Gently proved quite a success. The gross re-
ceipts were $lO2.4 A; expenses $36.4l, leaving
Il profit of $64.03. The plasterers have fin
ished and the painters began this week.
Mrs. Andrew Arthur is i'll.
Mrs. Washington Babylon, of Baltimore, is
the guest of A. K. Myers.
are visiting friends in Emmitsburg this week.
Miss Grace Zile spent last week visiting
friends in Westminster, Reisterstown and
Baltimore.
The pea crop did not prove very successful
this season.