The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-03-18

Next Tuesday, the Dist, is the vernal
equinox, when the days and nights will be
equal.
The annual written examination of public
school pupils will be held next week, March
Goth to 24th Inclusive.
The Catoctin Iron Companys property.
near Thurmont has been sold for $1,000.
Harry P. Gorsuch, of Westminster, was one
of the trustees to make the sale.
Sarah Airing, aged 80 years, of the neigh
borhood of Middleburg, was declared an in
sane pauper by jury before Judge Roberts
on Friday, and will be sent to Spring Grove
Asylum.
Mrs. Henry B. Houck died in Hanover, Pa,
on Wednesday, aged about 81 years. She was
a Miss Sarah Sterner, of this county, and was
marriedto Mr.. Houck on January 80, 1898.
at Manchester.
David Stouer aged 16 years, who left the
home of his grandfather, Mr.. Emanuel Stoner,
this city, last September. leaving no trace of
! his whereabouts. returned home this week,
looking well, after trip West and South
On Thursday. Mr. Samuel Warehime, near
Frizellburg. sold his personal property to the
amount of $1,000; $50 barrels of corn were
sold at prices ranging from 30 to s.. 81 per
! barrel. On Tuesday, Mr. Leppo, of Myers
district, sold $500 worth of property.
! Judge Harry NJ. Clabaugh has been as
| signed to the Criminal Court No. of the
| District of Columbia, and took his seat on the
bench last Tuesday. He in Westminster
last Monday. The Commonwealth Club, of
| Baltimore, is making arrangements TO give
him banquet in honor of his appointment as
judge.
An apportionment of the school fund was
made this week. PAYABLE on tie 25th. Carroll
will receive So, 146. "a for white schools and
1894. 81 for colored: Frederick, S4,SlS.3S for
white and 81, i42. 81 for colored; Howard. ST.,
699. sc for white and S769. 80 for colored; Bal
timore county, 6,S47.27 for white and ST.
SOS. 90 for colored.
Mr.. Adam Rupert, near Pleasant Valley, is
pretty good farmer, but as there has been
nothing much 10 do in that line this winter,
and chicken hawks being numerous, he put
in some time in setting traps for them. He
succeeded in catching twelve, one of which
measured feet IL inches across the wings
and the others three TO four feet.
Vim. II. Powder asd William C. Benson,
charged with assaultiug J. W. Haines. were
before Justice Baer ON Thursday. Both we're
acquitted the evidence showing that Benson
had nothing to do with the assault and that
Powder was first attacked by Hsines. The
assault occurred on March 6, aud the parties
all live in Finksburg neighborhood.
Maj S. 5. Patterson, prominent lawyer OF
Newton. Iowa, died on February Is. ls9S.
aged nearly 65 years. His wife was Miss
Annie Davis Of Tiifin, Ohio, cousin of Mr..
Edwin W. Shriver, Mrs. VIM. Coon and Mrs.
! Julia Thompson, of this city, and was known
to many persons here, where she frequently
visited. Maj. Patterson was soldier IN the
18th Ohio Infantry in the civil war, aud soon
became a staff officer.
members meeting held at the Methodist
/ Protestant Church on Wednesday evening
! last Mr. Thomas W. Mather was elected del
| egaie, and Mr.. Jesse Shreeve alternate, to the
| Annual Conference which meets in Crisheld
| April 5th. The delegates were unanimously
instructed 10 sk for the return Of their pastor.
Rev W. Il. Graham, D. y. An invitation
will also be extended through them for The
| next session Of the conference 70 he held III
/ Westminster in April 1900
A correspondent at New Windsor vrites -
| "A new star has appealed in the armament Of
auctioneers and the reputation of profession
| ais is Ia danger Of eclipse by an amateur.
/ Al the sale OF the personal effects Of Mr..
I Alexander Cornell on Thursday. the people
we're much edited and entertained By the
1 amateur aucfioneer' c. Janney HibbcFd.
| This was his first appearance and he proved
| himself master. His command Of the teen
y-teeuy, going, gopel ELECTED great applause
! The Vocal and Instrumental Club Colored
Of Westminster had good audience al Odd
/ Fellows Hall on "Wednesday night. fully halt
white The club was one Of the strongest that
ever appeared At the Hall. The elah NUN
I bsred about a dozen. and the orchestra BAD
| first violin, first and second zithcrs. piccolo,
I aud three guitars. The program consisted 81
vocal aud instrumental pieces, jig dancing, a
/ garre OF crap and one act plays. A cake walk
/ followed. and the affair wound ap IN dance.
Mr.. Fred. NJ c. Choate. who completed
! bis law studies ia this city aud was admitted
4 20 the bar here has been appointed an IN
1 spector IN the Water Department. Baltimore
I city, nj a salary Of $1,000 a year, Mr.. ChoAic
I Is a Malsteriie. and he was appointed ia
| succeed William r. Haaghey. . Malsteriie.
| bat who was removed because his friends we're
supporters Of Hooper. He had already paid
/ his assessment of $50. however ia the MAI.
ster campaign fund. Cho2te viii be assessed
also, very likely. and the Master people Nili
| get $40 out Of that one place.
/ Capt Joshua BaesmAn, one Of the best
known farmers and citizens Of Freedom dis
I triet. died at bis home near Huntsville on
| Thursday. in his 10Th year. after IN illness 81
/ some weeks. wife, who Is dsaghier Of
I the late Samael Gore, survives him, sud three
/ sons. Msssrs. Thomas, johazie Z. and George
Baesmau. and ore daughter. Mrs. George ".
I Slack. all Of whom I've in Freedom district.
I Capt. Baesmaa Is the last Of his family. He
was gentleman Of high character aud greatly
esteemed His funeral will take place to-
morrow, Sunday, at Freedom H. Z. Church.