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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
A Poverty soshuI.


In response to the unique invitations 10 attend a
Poverty Soshul." sent by ..Ye Women's Mite Kom-
nifty of We Old Side Meeting House" quite large
crowd OF every age gathered ut the hospitable home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ii. Huber. Tuesday evening last
The .Soshul Kommify" received the guests at the
door, and. in customhouse style, took an inventory
OF their outfit. making you pay heavy fines for all
such articles as did not come nnder the name of
rags and Tags When freed from these officials,
you were courteously received by Mr.. and Mrs. Hu-
ber assisted by Mr.. and Mrs W. II. Havis, and the
freedom of the entire house, blazing in electric
lights, and the beautiful grounds illuminated by
Chinese lanterns, extended.to you do not think
that ever guests more thoroughly appreciated such
liberty. and crowded iato an evening more joy ami
social pleasure.
The groups seated about certainly presented pic
lures for study. Some were in their best bibs and
fuckers" others in dainty kitchen ATTIRE and one
was there linking the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries by wearing the Colonial attire Of her
mother, and carrying the famous band box of stage
coach and wagon travel. The literary program Of
the evening was finely rendered, consisting OF q
vocal quartet, readings. recitations. vocal music
accompanied by guitar and cornet solos, Our host
ess with keen wit perceived that after such merri
ment and laughter. the inner man should be refresh
ed. So suddenly as II wanded by fairies the young
maidens appeared bearing appetizing beverages of
coffee and chocolate, accompanied by the usual
menu. AT late hour the guests turned homeward,
leaving grateful thanks to the host and hostess and
Q nice sum In the treasury Of the Mite Society.
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The County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners, under the law
of 1900, have issued an order for the confine
ment of Ne;tie May Hatfield in the SeconC
Hospital for the Insane, at Springfield. unit
she shall have regained her reason and b.
duly discharged. Two physicians certified tc
her mental arrangement. Eli Benson wa!
also sent to the same institution.
The contract to build an iron bridge ovel
Big Pipe Creek, ut Joel Myers Mill, has beer
let to the York Bridge Company. The price
is S759.00.
Peter +. Little has been appointed jaaitol
of the Court House, vice Plus J. Little, re
signed.
The Board has allowed special pensions "A.
follows: Rosanna Bart. Franklin district
$500; TO William f. Colston. Freedom dis
trict, S. 90; to Kitty Smith, Westminster dis
trict, $500; to George A. Fowler, New
Windsor district, $1,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
Birthday Party.

"Wednesday, October 5. was Margaret Louise Her.
ings fourth birthday anniversary. and her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Herring, gave her party in
commemoration of the event, from 3 to in the
afternoon. The little ones INDUCED In donkey
party and other games Refreshments were served.
tributed to the guests. The little ladies were all
tastefully dressed, and the parlor and hall was
thronged with galaxy of beauty and innocence
During the afternoon Mr.. Herring photographed the
company. The guests were Eleanor and Katharine
Thomas. Elizabeth Roberts, Gladys Vanderford,
Catherine Miller, Mary Cunningham Mary Billings
lea, Mary Louise Derr. Bruce Wickert, Ethel Gait,
Matilda Derr. Anna Derr. Elizabeth Billingsea,
Alice, Harriet and Louise Miller. Anna. Helen,
Margaret and Gertrude Gehr Dorothy Mcdaniel
and Eleanor Thomas. e
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
Wedding at Union Bridge.

Miss Mary o.. daughter of DIR. and Mrs.
James Watt. of Union Bridge, was married
on Wednesday last 10 Mr.. Joseph U. Baker
yonng merchant of the same place, at st.
James Lutheran Church. The bride is a
sister-in law of Rev. John folly Marsh, pastor
of Monkton Methodist Episcopal Circuit, Bal
timore county, who performed the ceremony
Rev. Charles I. Weede, preacher in charge
OF Hereford Methodist Episcopal Church, an
uncle, and Rev. G. W. Enders. pastor of the
church, assisted.
The ushers were Messrs. Jesse Reisler and
Arthur Haines. Miss Susie Wolfe played the
wedding march, The bride wore a travelling
suit of brown venetian cloth, with hat and
gloves to match. She carried marechal neil
roses. After the wedding the couple went on
trip north On their return they will locate
at Union Bridge.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
Silver Run Items.

Mr.. VIM. H. Study has his new house ready
for the plasterers.
Grain is coming up nicely, and the good
showers we have had of late makes it look fine.
The registers of voters had their first sitting
in the hall on Tuesday 10 register fhe voters
of Myers district. Twenty-seven were added
and six erased Next Tuesday, the 9th, is
the last opportunity TO get registered. Every
voter ought to attend TO it.
Last week great many from this place and
vicinity attended The Hanover fair, and this
week Il number are attending the York fair.
Oliver J. Lippy left last Tuesday Tor Johns
vile, Frederick county, Nd, 10 clerk in Mr..
s. B. Furry's store.
The Bryan. Stevenson and Talbot club in
this place is increasing in numbers. They
meet every Saturday evening. Tonight Mr..
II. o. Harner will speak, and on Monday
night Mr.. J. f. r. Wood, of Frederick, will
speak
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
weaiher record for the week.

September 29-mercnry Ga at n. IN. and
6s nj D. m.; showery followed by cloudy
weather; heavy rain during the night. Sep.
tember 30--mercury Sc at a. IN. and y at
n. m; showers during the night. October
Emerc,iry GA at 7 a. m. and sc at 2 p. M;
rain. followed by cloudy weather. October 2
mercury 63 at a. m. and IS at Up. m. ;
cloudy and misty. October 3-mercury 63 at
Ia. M. and SO at Up. m.; generally cloudy;
heavy mist and light rain; showers after mid.
n;ght. October l-mercnry 81 at a. m. and
IA at2p. NJ; heavy fog, followed by cloudy
weather. October 5--mercnry 90 at a. IN.
and 70 at 2 p. M. fog and mist; followed by
clearing weather.
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Erizellburg Items.

The Bryan, Stevenson and Talbot Club is adding
new members every meeting night. ON Saturday
night. October 9Th. there VIII be speakers from
Westminster who will address the club. The inyi-
tation is still extended for all TO join III.
George Babylon and wife, of this place. spent
Sunday last al Mrs. Elizabeth Willet's, Silver Run.
Mrs. samuel Lantz aud daughter. Mrs. Elmer
Hyde and Mrs. Sarah Fritz and family viste
Washington Diekensheets Sunday last.
Arthur Null is on the sick list mt present writing.
The military company here has been accepted 10y
the StIte. AMI will be sworn in 10 active service
soon as the required Number is gotten together.
Mrs. Henry Snader has secured u Baltimore MILL
ner
Seeding has been deiayel ON L. count Of the rainy
weather.
Mes-rs. Vim. Arthur and Harvey Freeman at
tended York fair this week.
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MiIler's Items.

Miss Alvertie Miller, who has been spend
ing a few months with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaiah Miller. has returned to Baltimore
to finish her trade.
Miss Laura Miller spent week recently
in Baltimore and Stevenson.
Mr.. Geo. Miller, of near here, is digging a
well for Mr.. VIM. Bender.
A great many of orr people spent some
time at Hanover and York fairs.
Mr.. Harry Merryman, who has been EN-
ployed by Mr.. Lewis Caltrider, of Arcadia,
has returned to his home.
Mr.. Henry K. Miller lost valuable COW a
few days ago from milk fever.
Miss Clara Folkert, of near here, is in Bal
timore learning dressmaking.
Mr.. s. H. Hare has several men hauling
bricks for the erection of his new house.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
proceedings of the School Board.

AT The regular meeting of the School Board
October LIST, Mr.. G. R. Spurrier, son of Mr..
o. NJ. Spurrier, of Mt Airy, was awarded
the Carroll County Scholarship to Maryland
Agricultural College, and Miss Ellen Meyer
was awarded scholarship in the Schools OF
Art and Design of the Maryland Institute.
The committee of the commissioners re-
ported that the Bethel schoolhouse had been
finished according to contract, and that it is
now ready for use.
The committee appointed 10 examine the
accounts of Prof. Farrar, late Examiner, re-
ported that they had discharged that duty
and found the accounts correct.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
Fountain Valley Items.

Mr.. Frederick Zahn and Mrs. Sarah
Stonesiier, who have been on a visit 10 Balti-
more and Baltimore county have returned
home.
Mr.. Emanuel Forney was taken very sick
last week, and at present writing is something
better. DR.. Billingslea is attending him.
Mr.. Amos Koontz has broken up house
keeping, had sale last Friday, and has left the
county.
The German Baptist Love Feast will be
held today, Saturday, at Meadow Branch
Church.
W. H. Heagy is still confined to the house
with sickness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
Bowling Contest.
SnyderSburg Items.

Farmers are seeding and husking corn.
Apple picking is almost over.
The new houses are all occupied, but Mr..
s. Brilhart's.
Mr. Peter A. Ham is building n new barn,
and William Crosse has built new henhouse.
The widow of Henry Zimmerman is sorely
afflicted.
A. J. Ham has shot l0s squirrels this sea-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
lEM0CRA?Ig MEETlNHs.
DEMOCRATS OF WOOLERY'S
DISTRICT, ATTENTION.

A meeting of the Democrats of Woolery'
district will be held at Sandyville, this Satur-
day night, October G, to organize Bryan.
Stevenson and Talbot Club. Every Demo
crat in the district is invited, regardless OF
past political action.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
AT MANCHESTER.

WILLIAM II. THOMAS, ESQ.,, of the
Stevenson and Talbot Club of Manchester
district, at the club room in Manchester, this
Saturday evening, October 6, at 7.30 O'Clock.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
AT SILVER RUN.


of Frederick, will address the Bryan, Steven
son and Talbot Club of Myers District, at
Silver Run, Monday night, October 8, at
7.30 O'Clock.
bsS~A Band of Music will be present.
Turn Out, Everybody.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-10-06
At FRIzELLBURG.

GUY W. STEELE, ESQ.,. of the West
minister bar, will address the Bryan Club this
Saturday night, October 6, at 7.30 o'clock.
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The Democratic Advocate,

PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY by
1865
0o1NER of MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.
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r Isr OF UNCLAIMEp MATTER

StOnef NufSerles,
oct-6-st Westminster, Nd, U. s. A.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
KAYsvILLE CORPORATIONS.
Stockholders Of Several Companies
Elect Officers.
lSpecIaI C0rrespondenee.l

Kaysville Jan. 20.-The Kaysville Co
operative MercaRule Institution has
elected the following board of directors:
john r. Barnes. Peter Barton, T. r.
Roue5he, William Blood. Charles Law
ton. J. g. NJ. Barnes and John Bennett
Peter Barton is president: John r
Barnes. vice president and treasurer. and
John @. NJ, Barnes. secretary. The COM
pany IS now paying its regular annual
dividend Of 10 per cent on its capital stock
Of $4,000
Al the stockholders meeting OF the
Barnes Banking company. John r.
T. R9ueche, John W. Galley. James II
Larkins and J. G. NJ Barnes were elected
as the cOmpany's directors. Today the
directors met and organized. with John
X Barnes as president; Lewis S. Hills.
vice president; r. W. Barnes. cashier:
JCnn y. NJ. Barnes. 7. r. ROueche and
John W. Galley. executive board. per
cent semi-annual dividend has been de-
clared.
A meeting was held Thursday evening
in the iifterest of the free public library
and reading room that viii probably soon
be established II Kaysville. Addresses
We're made by Frank N. Young. Edwin
NJ. Whitesides and Francis AIOrtensen.
rive cattle from the imported snOrthorn
nerd Of Galbraith & Beazer were sold
this week for a total Of 81 80 -
Inc Haights Creek Irrigation cOmpauV
met today and elected board Of direc-
tors for the ensuing year as follows.
James H. Linford. John w Galley. Lam
pert Blamires, H. W. Haight and James
Sriddle. The directors were authorized to
investigate reservoir sites with q view to
selecting a location
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
THREE NEW CANNING PLANTS
ALL TO BE LOCATED IN DAVIS
COUNTY.
Two Will Be Erected at Clinton and
One at Layton-D c. Adams
Backs the Latter.
lsneeial Corresnondsneea


harrington. Jan N.-The north end Of
Davis county VIII have three new can
ming factories in operation when the 1900
crop Of tomatoes. cucumbers and orchard
pfoducts IS ready Tor market. Two Of
these VIII be erected al Clinton. or Roy
where Hardy & Sons already have a fac
tory Inc largest concern will be the
Roy Stamping - Canning company whose
articles OF incorporation were Ned last
week with the county clerk This COM
p9ny viii manufacture cans enough to
supply al of the other factories. Work
On its buildings viii be commenced al
an early date. so that a supply Of cans
may be on hand ready for the season $
run. The cOmpany's representative Is an
me east now, purchasing machinery and
contracts are being made for the growing
or the necessary products.
The other Clinton Factory will be erect
ed by the Woods Cross Canning &
fickiing company, the pioneer concern Of
It's kind in Davis county. This company
mas Tor several years handled. almost
enIIrely, tomatoes grown in the north
end Of Davis county. The product has
been hauled twenty to twenty-five miles
20 the factory. al heavy expense. This
CONDITION has finally induced the COM
pany 10 change the location of the estab-
lshment, and recently a tract Of land
was secured from O.. D. Hagll0ek. on
winch the factory viii be erected.
Layton people are not TO be Outdone IN
INDUSTRIAL progress and already a move
ment IS on foot to organize company
and erect a canning and picking factory
near the Short Line depot at that place.
A proposition has been made By D. c.
Adams, on behalf of capitalists who he
represents, that IN tina event a company
IS organized he viii take 60 per cent of
me stock, or less amount if it is de-
sired. The leading business men Of Lay
Ton are interesting themselves in the en-
terprise. and there is but little doubt that
the factory will be built ready for this
years tomato and cucumber products.
Farmers around Layton are ready to
raise the crops and to take stock in the
company, which VIII probably be capital
ized AZ 81. 0na
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
ROBINSON NOTES.
Schools to Reopen Before February
Personal Mention.
Especial CorresDondencel

AottCl1tl Correspondence
Robinson. Jan. 20-Messrs. LAFAYETTE
HoIbrook and Charles p. Brooks have
been busily employed in making under
ground and surface surveys on the Grand
Central this week. presumably work asso-
ciated with the coming legal contest.
II Is generally understood that the
Observation-Disclosures public schools vii
reo-en on OF before the LIST Of February.
In the meantime Messrs. Work and Gosse
are pleasantly located in their bachelors
quarters on Ajax avenue. and the other
teachers. the Misses lvers0n. Miner and
Counselman. are visiting in the valley
The Rev. Widman Murphy wife and
daughter Of Eureka visited friends in
Mammoth and Robinson this week
I'le infant son OF the Rev. and Mrs
Fostus Foster has been critically iii with
pneumonia but IS regarded as out OF
danger.
Mrs. David De Pue and children are
visiting Mrs. Curtis p. Mason of Salt
Lake City.
Mrs. c. II. Cody. wife of the agent for
the JOINT railroad system. is still absent
from home. and greatly missed by others
than her lonesome husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton L. Og,esby VIII
Vlsit their parents IN Salt Lake tais com
ing week aad Incidentally take in the
Johnson Basttfe wedding.
l'ae now parsonage for the Congrega-
t.0nas minister is practically completed
ana ready for occupancy. The Rev Mr.
Foster and family Viii probably move IN
this week
Mrs. D. o. Miner and children. who
nave been on g pr0traeted visit to Mrs.
Miner parents at Ne9hl. viii arrive
home this weak
WIS Agasz Mccoy. mother Of Mrs. Alan
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
Want your moustache CT beard a beautiful
brown OF rich black7 Then use
BUGKlNGHAM'S DYE t9EF It sI1s

by asking if he did not believe it right
as q health measure to keep children
hOma who are exposed to centagion
other than smallpox. as has always
been done
Moyle's amendment to postpone
school opaning another week was lost,
only himself. Giauque anG Newman
voting for it,
Critchlow's resolution to open
schools on Tuesday to only the vac
cinated, was carried. Nelden, Walker
Wilson, Henderson. Young and Critch-
low voted in the affirmative. If BAN
berger had been present another aye
vote would have been announced.
In answer TO GiauQue's query, Pres
ident Wilson said that in cases of
physically weak children refusing TO be
vaccinated the board Of health would
have TO pass upon the question
superintendent Cooper announced a
meeting of principals for Monday at 8
o'clock. at his Office. to arrange for
Tuesdays opening. according TO the
boards edict
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
Miss BIGGlR1'S LECTURE
GIVES CHARMING TALK AT La
DIES LITERARY.
Tells Of George Elicit and the Work
She lid Toward the Emancipa-
tion Of Women.


Very few of the women who have at
times occupied the platform Of the La
dies Literary club have handled their
subjects with the forceful delicacy ex-
hibited by Miss Mabelle Biggart last
evening. Her subject was Ge0rgr
Eliot and the dramaJizatiOn of Adam
Bede. with piano and violin obligatc
accompaniment. Miss Biggart handled
her subject with rare skill Her man
ner of speaking was charmingiy simple
and unaffected and there was q pleas
ing lack OF the tinge Of PedGntTy-
She recounted the early life and sur
roundings Of George Eliot, saying the
any great amount Of inspiration, but in
spite of them she developed a remark
able character in her literary efforts,
and ran the whole gamut of human
emotions in her numerous writings.
She had earned the title OF the woman
Shakespeare Miss Blggart referred
feeiingly to the private life of the au-
thoress, and said that much less G M
demnatiOns should be attached to
for certain acts not tolerated b, lF
conventions Of society
The emancipation of wOmankind o.
gan with George Eliot, said the
speaker. one leu AAtt Not Oh a. ltlaaE
when woman was not looked upon as a
strong thinker. If it had not been for
her own serious domestic tragedy she
could never have written what is now
considered one of the four great class
les. Adam Bede. d work, that tells
clearly how il is possible TO carry gen
erosity to the point where it becomes
fault, and one that pOrtrays wildly
four great virtues, love, nursing, re-
pentance and forgiveness.
George EliOt's nature was fraUght
with tenderness and kindness to all
about her, and the rustic folk IN mid
land England still recount her praCti-
cal worth"
Miss Biggart enacted scenes from dif-
ferent parts Of the book with much
credit: her portrayal of the different
characters was excellent. and the diff
cult dialects were a credit TO her imi-
tative powers.
Miss Hall and Miss Matte Hall as
sisted at the piano and violin
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
BLACK HAWK VETERANS.
Grand Reunion of Old Indian Fight
ers at Pleasant Grove.
Especial CorresDondence.)

Pleasant Grove. Jan. 19.-The Black
Hawk war veterans had a grand time
here today The comrades of the north
end Of Utah county held their annual re-
union in Clark's hal this afternoon and
( evening. A large streamer hung on the
( outside, bearing the inscription. Wei
come, Comrades. The interior of the hail
was beautifully decorated with flags and
bunting An Indian tent with sag6bTush
surroundings was set up in one corner of
pne stage. Miss May keetch represented
POcahontas. while Rudy Gamett and
Geneva briggs persOnated two Indian
princesses Harry Aston and John White
were Indian braves. They were al
dressed in costume, while red paint was
used profUsely on their faces and hands
The reunion was called together bv
Managers Robert ThOTne and L. 2. Lund
Prayer was offered by Thomas Beck
Dancing followed and a merry time was
mad until O'Clock. when supper was
served Fully 100 people sat down to a
feast. and they did ample justice to ii.
Dancing was then resumed. At O'Clock
the grand march was called and the old
veterans stepped II OF as though they
were young school boys.
The following comrades were noticed on
the floor: From Lehi, B. ". Thomas, n
a. Brown. J. z. Ross. John WOrthln
Mettis Peterson and Mrs. Sloddan; from
American Fork, r. r. King, Charles
Wood. George II. Robson. Ms. George
Taylor, William MOffat John Armstrong
and Henry Miller; from Provo NJ L.
AdLL Jttl a DJIuIlau ana ROBERT JDnn-
son; from Pleasant Grove, L. p. Lund.
b. w. briggs, Olander Heron. Henson
Walker, Robert ThOrne, Won White. w
d. Cole, Robert CObbley William Tramp
ton. Fred Therne and Dr. r. NJ Rogers.
During the evening the following pro-
gramme was carried out:
Speech ------.---.-..-.......B. w Driggs
Song. when the Angel Calls the Rolf
j. r. Halliday L. p Lund, E r.
Halliday
song. .-.....-.....-.. .-.---..-----A Alice briggs
Song. .............. Miss Kirkham Of Lehi
Speech. .Heber Robson Of American Fork
Song. .,.................-....A AR Fox OF Lehi
Speech................M. r. Pratt Of Provo
The music was furnished by the Kirk
ham band OF Lehi, and the reunion was a
grand success from every point of view
The next one VIII be held at American
Fork.
The committee who lad the matter in
charge were ID. W. Thomas and John T.
Ross Of Lehi r. E. King and Alva Green
OF American Fork. Robert Thorne and b.
w. DrigSs of Pleasant Grove. F. Th0rne.
r. J. Cobhey. Mrs. F. ThOrne and Mrs.
r. J. Cobbley.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
VERDICT WAS NOT GUILTY.
Cheyenne Stookman Acquitted of
Assaulting Little Girl.
special to The Herald.]

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 20.-The jury in
the case Of the state against A. W.
Bristol, a wealthy stockman of this
county who was charged with commit
ting assaults, the victims being Chey-
enne girls of tender age. late tonight
returned verdict of not guilty.
This is the final act in the moral cru
SADIE inaugurated here two months ago.
when Judge Scott called the grand jury
together and indictments were returned
against a large number Of persons. The
indictments were subsequently quashed
in every case except that Of Bristol.
The trial attracted large crowds to
the court room. owing to the sensation
al character of the testimony. The
chief witnesses against Mr. Bristol were
two girls who are said 10 be fncOrrigible
in the extreme.