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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08

began the clothing and men $ furnishing
business in April, 1887, with his brother
Frank as partner. Seven years later, in
1894, they added the dry goods trade to
their business, and now have large double
stores each % by $50 feet, two stories
high, in the Albaugh Block, East Main
street. These gentleman are related to
the celebrated war governor of Indiana,
Oliver P. Morton, and are nephews of
Messrs. John L. and Charles L. Reifsni-
der, two of our leading citizens.
Mr.. Fred. D. Miller is now the Mayor
of Westminster, having been elected on
the citizens ticket at the last election; and
since the chief executive of a city moulds
much of its policy, (and controls its course
in a measure on progressive lines or retro
preston, Westminster may be congratu-
lated on having such public officer He
is serving his term to the peoples entire
satisfaction, for they recognize in Mayor
Miller an able exponent of the best inter.
ests of Westminster. They belong to some
of the leading organizations, Masonic order
the Knights of Pythias, the Independent
Order of Mechanics and the Royal Area.
mum, and are active members of the Re
formed Church.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
A. s. BURKHoLDER.

Inebriety which has placed some liquor
dealers in dsfavor, has been an out growth
of the sale and consumption of impure,
adulterated liquors, previously tempered
with by the ''middleman Mr.. Burk-
holder has in every way possible labored to
surmount these obstacles, and during his
long experience with the business has
worked to this end To prevent any i'm
purity in his liquors, he sells nothing but
bonded goods of his own manufacture, and
his brand of pure rye whiskey sold as it
flowed from the worm, takes high rank
among the products of the best distilleries.
There is nothing cheap about it except
the price. 1t is a brand established some
twenty five years, which has wide repu-
tation, being chiefly noted for purity and
strength, and highly recommended for
medicinal use.
The distillery is located at Cranberry
Station, near Bish's Mill, about mile
from town, where the business was found
ed BY Mr.. Burkholder in 1897. He is a
native of Lancastef Pa where his, father
established the Iilaser business in 1873,
and where the gTa has three HUNDRED bar
refs Of the Bartender Pure Rye oon-
stantly aging III an extensive warehouse
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EVERYTHING ON WHEELS.
A Stock That is Truly Up-to-Date
In Characteristic Place to Buy
the Cheapest Vehicles, Farm Inn
elements and Groceries-Wm. T.
WlIw<n, PROPRIETOR.

The commercial status of a city is gagged
only by the enterprise displayed by her
business men. Westminster has just cause
to be proud of her business men who have
kept pace with the rapid strides of advance
ment along the various lines of trade ex-
pansion, often attracting customers from
the adjoining counties, which is tribute
to the goods handled and the business
methods employed.
No man has done more toward promoting
these conditions than w. T. Wilson, who
has by energy and business acumen pushed
his wares beyond the limits of the trade
lines of this section, thus spreading the
reputation of Westminster as trade centre.
Mr.. Wilson stock of vehicles is one of
the largest in Carroll county, and sembraces
carriages, buggies, daytons, surveys, wag-
ons, etc. He buys in carload lots, pays
cash for same, thus saving discounts and
the middle man $ profits. as he deals only
with the manufacturer.
His stock of farm implements is compre-
HenslNe, anu speCldi dtlShtioH 10 given W
this branch of the trade He is agent for
the famous Osborne goods-binders, NOW
ers, spring harrows, tedders, rakes and corn
harvesters, &c, and in the line of plows
and cultivators he carries all the standard
makes used in this section, which are toe
numerous to mention.
Those needing anything of the above
store cannot do better that visit Mr.. Will
sons wholesale and retail place, where
everything in the shape of general mer-
chandise-from groceries and queensware
up to threshng machines, wind pumps Oh
bicycles-may be bought at modest figures.
He deals in everything needful to the
housekeeper, farmer and business man at
prices as cheap as the cheapest anywhere
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
SHARPER T. GoRsUcH.
Leading Clothier5 and Merchant
Tailors.

Prominent among ether things West
minister is noted for the taste displayed in
the attire of its gentlemen. For this de-
sirable condition of things it is largely in
debted to the energy and skill of Messrs
Shaner and Gorsuclt whose excellent
clothing and tailoring establishment is con-
veniently located ut % East Main street.
These gentlemen conduct one of the largest
tailoring establishments in Carroll county,
and carry constantly in stock very choice
assortment of cassimeres and other desira-
BILE fabrics of both domestic and foreign
manufacture, embracing the latest styles of
patterns and tints in the finest qualities.
The firm was founded at the present Local
ton two years ago, both Of the partners
Messrs. Jesse G. Sharrer and Harry p.
Gorsuch-being natives of Carroll county.
The building they occupy is two stories in
height, % by 100 feet in dimensions, and
its upper floor is utilized for cutting and
tailoring department The Sym make y
rr.ss;'is5 fse s,ss4ts' e.sssIishi~ Maud 49,,
ing, having no superiors in the line an
where. Both partners have become DE-
servedly popular, as their sole aim is to
please every customer to the best of their
ability, the clothes which they make being
SO neat, stylish and well fitting, while the
prices are as low as first -class goods will
warrant. Mr. Gorsuch was connected with
the Catoctin Mountain Iron Company, of
Catoctin, Nd, in early life, and both him
self and Mr.. Sharrer enjoy the fullest con
fidence of our citizens.
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JAMES E. SMITH.

As community increases in wealth
population, the services of reliable ana
trustworthy insurance agent becomes %
absolute necessity. an
Mr.. James E. Smith has been meet
the needs of the public for twenty yeng
past in this particular calling, and ans
name is known far and wide as that Of a mas
possessing the qualifications needful to pan
form any duties connected with his BIER
ness promptly and accurately. He is Isl
largest insurance agent in Carroll coun1ne
representing many of the oldest and ltys
fire and life companies in existence, amfes'
them the North British and Mercarens
Fire Insurance Co., the Fire ASSOCIATE iie
of Philadelphia; the Orient, of Hartfqon'
Conn. the ST. Paul Fire and Marine, fra'
Commercial Union Fire and Wind StoHthe
of London; the British America, ln)
Western Assurance, and the Pennsylyss. ns
and Philadelphia Fire Insurance COMMA
MES, while in the matter of life aud Al q
dent insurance-now so popular with = 5
Mutual. and the Fidelity and Casuk I'd
Companies, New York. Here are nun lty
Gus first class companies from which er-
BODY wishing either fire or life insur; Fay.
can easily make wise and prudent chonct
Mr.. Smith record as citizen OF fee.
roll county is something of which any Far.
might we'll be proud He was borrlnar
New Windsor, Nd, July II, 1850. al
went to Warfeldsburg when an infland
and afterwards settled at Wakefield vilhnt,
when 26 years old, where he followedlagt
calling of butcher two years The9 tht
came to Westminster, where he has ht
held many posts Of honor. From lEncs
until 1874 Mr.. Smith had been d cos87;
BILE and road supervisor in Carroll coussta.
and after removing to Westminster heAty,
came coroner in 1878; from 1880 to be
he was register of voters, from $50 1881
until 1899 public weigher at the Cahnti
ton md Stock Yards, and from lver
until 1896 President of the Board OF 80.
pervisors of Elections. No better lSu-
of his worth could be adduced than5r0o
fact of his having filled so many q th,
with singular fidelity, covering thelontiice
Rod of a quarter of a century, during V pc
Westminster has cast aside her swadthicl
clothes and risen to the prominence ctllins
enterprising city. Mr.. Smith as wfsar
seen. has had much to do with this. u b
He has always been a man of des
religious. as well as political conylctidet
and is now an elder of his Denominations
the Church Of God, at Warfeldsltiou
Md. about four miles from Westminur:g
and village which takes its name ster
the Warfeld family, one of the fnlron
settle in this county He afiliates i t,
the Masons. the Odd Fellows, the Mwitl
Circle aud the Independent Order OF ysti
chanics. Ale
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,, aIualvas'eI ibe ate v.ll,e

IS
D, aIuapvaset the ate d ran svpssv.
was at leasth sBtaihed aud 10 ISL the
number IF pupils male and female, reached
Que hurldred and f,sty -one. But in 1877
1t again dsA;Aed to eighty FIVE students,
rising again IN 1878, however, to the figure
of ninety eight The Maryland LegisIa
ture at its session that year sent twenty
SIX students whom it was educating for
public teachers by free scholarships to
the college, and this addition swelled the
roll of pupils After this until 1886.
when MIR. Ward administration closed
with ll5 students enrolled, there was little
variation in the average attendance. The
debt of the college meanwhile huctuated
year by year, decreasing some years to a
comparatively modest sum and rising again
IN other years to quite heavy amount as
buildings went up and necessary improve
ments were made When Mr.. Wards
incumbency closed the debt was about
$11 600
His successor was Rev. Thomas H.
Lewis, d. D.. native of Dover. Del.
born December H. 1852, and a graduate
of this college in the class of 1878. when
he finished his theological studies and be-
came minister of the Methodist Protes-
tant Church He is a historian of note
having published most valuable record of
all the meetings of the Conference of N =
church in Maryland from 1929 to 1879.
In December, 1877, he married the daughy
ter Of his predecessor, Rev. Mr.. Ward.
(who had also been his teacher. Miss
Mary NJ. Ward, of Westminster. Under
his presidency since 1886 the Western
Maryland College has attained distinction
as the leading institution of its kind in the
State. The old buildings have been reno
waited and remodeled, the college has pros
pered financially. although by reason of no
endowments, it is not yet on the enduring
basis which Its hosts of friends desire.
The first aim of Rev. Mr.eLewis' admin I,
istration was to cancel the original debts
and by carefully Illustrating the resources
of the college, this lie fri9lly did, Decem-
Der, 1882 when the last notes representing,
-... - adiag afb ,egs raid the nay;
SO, 1872. o. Since tlienSssTariods new
buildings have been ceslstrutted Among
the most generous eats bestowed on the
college in recent years were those extended
by Baker Brothers, Of. Buckeystown, Md,
in 1889, and by Miss Anna R. Yingling,
A. NJ, of Westminster, member of the
first class graduated from the institution.
The former firm built "a President
house on the college campus, while Miss
Yingling, an elegant gymnasium.
Rev. DR.. Lewis takes high rank among
the first educators of Maryland, his life
being literally wrapped up in the success of
this institution. Indeed, towards the
matter of its veal and prosperity he spares
neither time nor energy, and the superb
buildings which he has already seen raised,
promise to remain for ages as monuments
of his efficiency.
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DEVICES L. FARR 4R.
Our Esteemed and Worthy County
School Examiner.

The biography of this gentleman stands
prominent as as example for young men to
follow. Born at Lawrence, Mass, he was
educated at the public schools of Lynn,
where his father, Rev. J. ?. Farrar has
long labored in the ministry, being we'll
known over the New England States, and
afterwards at the Blackwater Academy,
Ludlow. Vermont, where he graduated
from the classical department. He then
took course at the Eastman 5 Business
College. and a course as student of 90
servation at Westfeld, Mass. State Nor
NAL school and became a teacher in the Nor
NAL department of Shaw University.
He came to Carroll county, and took
charge of an academy at Finksburg. which
snost he filed foF three years: He re-
ssts..
I Mas. where iI6 II7ea TOT sHfee years
and was connected with large house fur
nishing establishments and was dlrecto
of this concern. He also served tw'
terms ON the Lynn City School Board
He returned to Finksburg and was agar
placed at the head of the Finksburs
schools. He was book keeper during
the next decade in the wholesale depart
ment of L. @. Grimes grocery store here
aud was then appointed by the Schoo
! Commissioners of Carroll Examiner fol
this county, assuming the Office August 2
1898. He is also secretary and Treasures
of the Board
Mr.. Farrar has for years taken deeI
concern in the subject of education, and il
is certain that his connection with thu
school system of Carroll county will result
to its advantage. He is citizen highly
esteemed, whose pattern may well be EN-
ulated by the rising generation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
WESTMINSTER DEPOSIT AND
TRUST COMPANY.

or I0OOt,U- , ~s.ts, nAUsei~ry -i.--es.--i--
under the title of Trust and Deposit Com
panies' have been founded at some of our
larger cities, among them both Baltimore
and Washington, modelled somewhat on
the lines of Banks, but yet containing GER
tain features which no Bank possesses.
1t is pleasant to be able to state in this
industrial edition that Westminster like
wise enjoys the benefits of one these instl-
tutions, as whoever gazes on the site where
its new quarters are being built, E. Main
street, will readily perceive. Its title
''The Westminster Deposit and Trust
Co., already appears on the structure,
part of which will be used for first class
hotel.
On May u, 1898, four months ago,
the Company was founded here on Court
street, with a capital stock of $50, 600
and the following officers, all of whom
rank among Carroll most prominent eiti-
zens: David f. Stem, president; H..
Stewart Roberts, first president; ia
cob H. Blocker, second e-president
George Nj. Parke, treasurer, and Charles
f. Fink, general counselor, while the
directory includes, besides these gentlemen,
Messrs T. Herbert Shriver, John f. Ma
senhimer, John Mcdonald, William G.
Rinehart, George W. Albaugh, Edward
f. Reindollar, John d. Roop and Milton
Schaeffer 1t is their intention and de
sign to have the appointments of the com
ing institution absolutely up-to-date, I'M
excelled anywhere for safety or thorough
security. They will have Safe Deposit
I Boxes to rent at nominal figure, where
all valuables may be kept as securely al
though buried in the earth under concrete
and cement, and 50 perfect will these boxe
be, that even their owners cannot oper
them unless in conjunction with the custo
dian at the institution Each patron viii
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MILLER BROS.
Large Dry Goods and Clothing
Emporium.

Different men have different character.
isties, according to the mental, moral and
social plane upon which they exist. Some
tines man environments affect his dis
position, and more rarely he possesses
enough strength and character to influence
bis surroundings and stamp his individ-
uahty not only upon his business, but upon
the community in which he lives. When
We hear of a city being prosperous and
we may feel certain that in
ID city live men who are acknowledged
lers-a aggressive characters of IL pro-
ssive age Such men are not only
hers III business b,.S ...e public bo..ossse
Eis, leaving their impress upon all walks
az life.
Here in Westminster we have our lead
ers in trade, manufacture and profession,
and prominent among them is found the
name of Miller $, " as the Store of Mil
ier Brothers at 8. II and 13 East Main
erect, is familiarly called.
Both are Young, enterprising business
men who.have pushed to the front ranks
Of their line through sheer force of merit.
Of energy and determination,
with clear insight into the best and most
Improved business methods, they have
sleadily pushed ahead since inaugurating
heir earliest clothing business here eleven
Years ago.
The firm consists of Messrs. Fred. d.
aid Frank H. Miller, who were born at
Indiana After their parents
Death they removed to Westminster June,
1850, and resided here with their grand
mother, Mrs. Jesse Reifsnider, until her
Heath While attending school, Fred.
y. Miller also gave his attention to bust
ness for which, lit is said, he showed re-
inarkable aptitude. He acted as salesman
ID drygoods store for some time, and then
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worthy eitizen % NFIeslninste.fIs a...g.

worthy citizen Of Fe5Jminsfefs may
be seen any day in the person of Mr.. John
Leffert at his double store Iwhere he con
ducts with success both Cigar, factory and
saloon. On its first floor large stock
of cigars and curious in the smoking line
are displayed while the factory will be
discovered in the upper apartments, where
he has several trained workmen employed.
His leading brands of cigars comprise the
beats All, - the First Pick, a very
popular one), and the mischief all
of them indeed meeting with heavy sales.
Handling none but the best grades of to-
bacco as well as liquors, he has won the
regard of our citizens, owing no less to his
business methods than jovial happy dis
position. The saloon contains quite a
big stock of liquors, and is now supervised
by Mr. G. T. Swinderman.
A visit to Mr.. Lefert attractive es-
Enlistment recalls to mind the words of
some of our greatest thinkers, who from
time to time have paid tribute to the
tweed which inspires thought and slim
ulates action; one Bulwer Lytton, historian
of England, having cleverly said that he
who doth not smoke has either known no
great grief, or refused himself the softest
consolation next to that which comes from
heaven. -
Judging from the success which has at
tended Mr. Leffert's business here, one
would readily conclude that but few men
in Westminster refuse themselves this
soft consolation in the smoking line
And as regards his saloon branch, since
pure liquors in every community are indis-
pensable from a medical stand point, our
citizens who imbibe the juice of the grape,
if not something stronger, may be congratu-
lated on having an adept in the task Of
commingling decoctions right among them.
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F. A. SHARPER & SON.

A half century has passed away since
Mr.. Francis A. Sharrer, Senior, native
Of Carroll county, planted his business as
a furniture dealer and undertaken at 300
E. Main street. its foundation having oc-
CURED in 184S Since then it has grown
with the flight Of years, and now has
reached the most gratifying proportions.
The firm s stock embraces furniture of
every kind, of the latest and most approx
ed patterns, all of which are offered at
prices as light on the buyers purse as it
is possible to make them In fact, bet
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have Pass Key nn,ool Ia :.
box, and, unless ,ov 80 m
neither the renter nc. ,ba - 3
receptacle will be able.o - r. = =
tents. This, indeed, i tha rarr ,, 80 -
security, for with the; n,r;oa.o ~. -, !
them, the boxes arc imnarS;ons 80 :, ~ *
tampering and the treasures I - -
as safely stored as by any syste'a MI
human ingenuity has devised.
The .'safe' department and tha. =
served for banking purposes viii be sepa
rated by a steel screen, through whichs:b IL
renters Of boxes may pass at any time az,
ing business hours. The vaults of tba Il
stitution will be eight by twelve feet a
side dimensions, solidly constructed ]
steel, with modern automatic time loclSs.a
the most approved pattern. The W hoIl
structure will be fire and burglar proof
Too much cannot be said of the enter
prise Of the above gentlemen in plae is.
such an institution at Westminster-sd,ne
thing that In merit and value would on
even the largest city of the world. HI
thorough local company, comprising bus
mess and professional citizens whose name
have long been the synonym of streputi
IN the community The president III
Stem, is "A leading capitalist, owning can
siderable lands in the county, while id
two presidents, Messrs. Roberts MI
Blocher, share his popularity and influ|
ence, the former being head of the Car
roll Floar Mill here, and the latter a her
chant at Alesia, Carroll county. Nh
Parke, the secretary and treasurer, is ne
qualified for his task on account Of ha VIM
filled previous posts Of triist at the Csad|
House, having been Register of Wills
two terms, and deputy register of W
since January, 1868. Mr.. Fink bio.
ply appears In this isSna Snch arr
nen who have undertaken this enterpt
scholars Of finance, as wei
business men, whose integrity for yer.
has never been questioned, but shines bel
fore eno ~srld bright and unsullied
When the new quarters are opened ia
few weeks, ample facilities will be at han
for the steady prosecution and enlargd
ment of their work, Which embraces ud'
only the care of valuables, but also It'd
settlement of estates, the execution
deeds Of trust, act as guardians, the full
hIshing of bonds, and all things else thd
usually devolve ON such an institution
In fact the Company will do ge.lel
banking business, pay interest on depes
just as it is doing now at the building 81
Court street. And in speaking of this
fduciul enterprise, the matter of is word
10 the community cannot be too strongIl
emphasized The benefits it will Gould
on Westnlins, er' people through tatulk
years, are inestimable
1t may be added that the Company l,4,
arranged to distribute among its Gust lmes.
and friends a patent Savings Bank Safe Il
which is small nickel plated steel relIs&
receptacle with combination lock and Of Il,
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eft. The main frame is of angle steel, J
by II inches, and the sections or gangs are
Of - inch II beam steel, making it i'm
possible for them to bend or get out OF
shape. It has crimped teeth and reversi-
bic points, with wheels % inches high
easily adjusted either for wide or narrow
rows The teeth are 'oil tempered,
quickly operated by anybody, and the cul-
tivator comes easy on the horse, since its
parts are so evenly balanced that no weight
rests on his meek All the teeth are
guaranteed the best steel, and it is, IN
word, the finest implement Of the hind yet
invented Every farmer should take
look at it.
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ornamental pattern. These banks
loaned to any one free of charge who de
posts 50 with the Company, for which
pass-book is furnished, but money plae 2
in them can only be taken out at to
Trust Company building where the kee
are to be kept, and the amount they coys
tain will be counted in the depositot7
presence. .
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HARRY THOMSON.
Restaurant and Saloon Keeper
Popular Citizen.

No place in Westminster is, or ought to
be. better known than the restaurant and
lodging house of Mr.. Harry Thomson at 6
and West Main street, because he is a
gentleman thoroughly acquainted with each
letaiksf this business, antiring in his eff
..faofts 10 ,,l..cases -aaa Ehe personally sees
that his fables are. supplied with the best
the market affords His Tooms are pleas
ant and excellently supervised, good, square
meals being given for the small cost OF 20
cents. which in some cities would be cheap
at twice that sum. A favorite resort with
all our citizens; it is gratifying to know
that Mr.. Thomson aim to give Westmin-
ster 'tip-top restaurant and saloon are
appreciated, and that he enjoys lucrative
custom. His saloon discloses all the
famous brands of rye and malt beverages,
among which the barley Park lager
beer may be mentioned He is native
of Westminster and was formerly in busl-
ness with his brother, Mr.. Jacob Thorn
sor.